This course will explore the concepts driving current food production science (population growth, urbanization, emerging affluence, resource constraints, and underlying biological limits) with the main focus on livestock production. Each of the major food animal species (dairy, swine, beef, and poultry) will be covered in terms of their universal life cycles, constraints to production and emerging societal issues.
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Feeding the World
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Nivel principiante
Aprox. 20 horas para completar
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SubtÃtulos: Francés (French), Portugués (europeo), Ruso (Russian), Inglés (English), Español (Spanish)
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Prueba Coursera para negociosFechas lÃmite flexibles
Restablece las fechas lÃmite en función de tus horarios.
Certificado para compartir
Obtén un certificado al finalizar
100Â % en lÃnea
Comienza de inmediato y aprende a tu propio ritmo.
Nivel principiante
Aprox. 20 horas para completar
Inglés (English)
SubtÃtulos: Francés (French), Portugués (europeo), Ruso (Russian), Inglés (English), Español (Spanish)
¿PodrÃa tu empresa beneficiarse de la capacitación de los empleados en las habilidades más demandadas?
Prueba Coursera para negocios
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Universidad de Pensilvania
The University of Pennsylvania (commonly referred to as Penn) is a private university, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. A member of the Ivy League, Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, and considers itself to be the first university in the United States with both undergraduate and graduate studies.
Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
3 horas para completar
Population Growth and Global Animal Industries
This module introduces the course by discussing the pressing need to address global food security as well as the accompanying challenges and ethical issues. We also explore the role that livestock play in the food production system and review trends in animal production.
3 horas para completar
11 videos (Total 104 minutos)
2 horas para completar
Issues Surrounding Animal Production
This module begins to explore the fundamental principles of animal production operations and the issues surrounding animal production. We will look at the efficiency and environmental impact of the food system as well as animal welfare concerns. Finally, we will discuss the importance of water as an essential resource for the food production system.
2 horas para completar
6 videos (Total 54 minutos)
3 horas para completar
Animal Feeds and the Environment
This module focuses on animal feeds and their important role in the animal production system. You will gain an understanding of the constituents in feed as well as how feed is classified. We will also examine and explain how nutrients flow through the environment. Finally, we will look at the problem of food waste and identify solutions.
3 horas para completar
9 videos (Total 78 minutos)
2 horas para completar
General Animal Production, Efficiency and Food Safety
This module continues the discussion of animal production operations by looking at factors that affect farms’ animal yields and environmental efficiency. We will also explore food safety, how and why antibiotics are used in food production, and the importance of veterinary medicine as part of the livestock system. Finally, we will look at the challenges of food security and livestock farming in the developing world.
2 horas para completar
7 videos (Total 57 minutos)
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por LC19 de jul. de 2020
VERY easy to understand, well paced, and has a wonderful array of educators with relevant credentials.
por SB24 de jul. de 2020
Such a wide diversity of topics presented by a wide diversity of teachers. Right level of information, quantitative and qualitative, for an introductory course.
por AS6 de jun. de 2017
Great information from small farmers to consumers.
por EA6 de ene. de 2018
Excellent course, excellent teacher. Thanks very much.
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