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Dr. Jim Lowe, DVM, MS, Dip ABVP (Food Animal)
and
Dr. Brian Aldridge, BVSc, MS, PhD, Dip ACVIM (Large Animal), MRCVS
Learn about the impact of infectious disease on sustainable animal-based food production by understanding the science of growth, immunity, and infection and by learning the problem-solving skills needed to advance animal health and food production through optimal management practices.
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Learn about the impact of infectious disease on sustainable animal-based food production by understanding the science of growth, immunity, and infection and by learning the problem-solving skills needed to advance animal health and food production through optimal management practices.
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Learn about the impact of infectious disease on sustainable animal-based food production by understanding the science of growth, immunity, and infection and by learning the problem-solving skills needed to advance animal health and food production through optimal management practices.
There is a growing global need in agricultural production for a workforce that is capable of integrating knowledge of animal health and production with an understanding of consumer preferences in the context of economic reality, business efficiency, and ethical constraint. However, current evidence suggests that there is a growing shortage of people with the knowledge and problem-solving skills required to match the rapid advances being made in animal health, science, and food production. The results of this shortage are wide-ranging and could lead to challenges in food security and agricultural economic competitiveness in some countries.
In this course we will explore the effect of infectious disease on sustainable animal-based food production. The content and learning outcomes of this new course will be designed to be relevant across different food production sectors (i.e., beef, dairy, poultry, and pigs). While the instructors will provide the participants with a strong scientific base for understanding the impact of infectious disease in animal-based food production, the emphasis of the material will be on practical problem-solving and will be directed towards equipping participants with a platform for developing the skills needed to contribute to sustainable food production.
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Syllabus
Course Orientation
You will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course.
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Syllabus
Course Orientation
You will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course.
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Week 1: Animals and Sustainable Food Production
This week we will review the universal and historical principles underlying livestock system design, and how management of genetics, nutrition, and the environment have advanced efficiency through their impact on the physiological processes that control animal growth, development, and production
Week 2: Disease as a Barrier to Sustainability
This week we will demonstrate the link between nutrition and health at every stage of life and production by examining the science behind efficient nutritional intake, uptake, and utilization, and exploring the mechanisms by which disease can interfere with these processes.
Week 3: Animals' Response to Infectious Disease
This week we will introduce the concept of the farm and each production system as an ecosystem in which animals and microbes live in mutualistic relationships, and explain the beneficial impact of ecologically managing the microbes alongside the animals to enhance host defense, animal health, and production efficiency.
Week 4: Our Role in Fighting Infectious Disease
This week we consider the ravages of infectious disease on animal well-being and production system efficiency by considering disease as a war between infectious agents and their reluctant hosts, acting both at an individual and population level that can be measured and managed.
Week 5: Our Role in Preventing Infectious Disease
This week we will be discussing the role of caregivers in managing, preventing, and controlling infectious disease in livestock-based production systems, and help you appreciate how an understanding of the prey-predator relationship can be used in the design of management strategies to offset physical, physiological, and psychological stress.
Week 6: Infectious Disease and the World's Food
This week we will be discussing infectious disease and its impact on food safety and security at the regional, national, international, and global level. We will also help you understand how outbreaks of important infectious diseases, such as Ebola and foot-and-mouth disease, are tracked and investigated.
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Taught by professionals recognized for their work in animal health and food production
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Requires atleast some scientific background
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5-star sustainable livestock management
Learners say this course on Sustainable Food Production through Livestock Health Management is largely positive. It is well-received for its engaging lectures about managing livestock health through biosecurity, nutrition, and animal welfare. Students appreciate the practical, applicable content and say it is suitable for all levels of experience. While there is little negative sentiment, some learners indicate that the course is challenging with a heavy workload. Overall, learners say the course is worthwhile and recommend it to others.
Suitable for learners with a range of knowledge levels.
"This course is dedicated to everyone. The concepts are understandable and the course is designed to be flexible."
"I have preliminary knowledge in veterinary and this course has been very useful to strengthen my knowledge in livestock and its health management. "
"I study Animal Science since 2012 and taking this course I could learn much more as well I can review a lot of things that ive learned in the past few years."
Interactive lectures and hands-on assignments enhance learning.
"A really good course for all applications, for agricultural people, or for none agricultural people to give an insight.The course gives extensive knowledge on bio security, management and commercial aspects."
"it was incredible course covering many important aspects about livestock food production and how we can prevent our animals from stress of various kinds by improving managemental practices and improve their prodictivity ."
"Excellent course. Very topical and well done. So great to hear about livestock management from a veterinary health perspective. Very interesting. Thank you."
High-quality information on sustainable food production.
"This course build up my interest toward live stock based career and I'm really grateful for that and I'd be waiting for another food production based course from you!Thank you so much!"
"This course is very informative, I got to learn new things and I have more insights on the basic ones I know prior to enrolling for this course. Thank you to all the Instructors, God bless."
"As I am just embarking on farming business, this course has taught me very useful information on sustainable food production through livestock health management. I really appreciate all the lecture's input into this course. Thank you"
Students find the workload to be challenging.
"It was great adventure. Many thanks to the professors."
"This course was truly useful and thoghtful. "
"The course is very relevant and practical especially to a farmer."
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Review Basic Microbiology Concepts
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Refresh your understanding of basic microbiology concepts to strengthen your foundation for studying infectious disease management.
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Review key concepts in microbiology, such as bacterial structure, growth, and metabolism.
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Infectious Disease
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Identify and define key terms related to infectious disease, animal health, and food production.
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Organize the terms into a logical structure or alphabetical order.
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Include clear and concise definitions for each term.
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Actively participate in online or in-person discussion groups.
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Share your knowledge and perspectives on topics related to infectious disease management in animal-based food production.
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Ask questions and seek clarification from peers and instructors.
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Summarize and reflect on the key points discussed.
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Explore Case Studies of Infectious Disease Outbreaks
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Enhance your understanding of infectious disease management by analyzing real-world case studies of outbreaks in animal populations.
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Identify and select case studies of infectious disease outbreaks relevant to animal-based food production.
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Analyze the causes, transmission patterns, and control measures implemented in each case.
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Discuss the lessons learned and implications for future outbreak prevention and management.
Practice Problem Solving Skills
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Improve your problem-solving abilities in animal health and infectious disease management by regularly practicing with drill problems.
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Problem Solving
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Identify a problem or scenario related to animal health or infectious disease.
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Gather relevant information and data.
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Analyze the data and identify potential solutions.
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Evaluate the solutions and select the most appropriate one.
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Implement the solution and monitor its effectiveness.
Seek Mentorship from Industry Professionals
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Connect with professionals working in the field of infectious disease management in animal-based food production to gain valuable insights and guidance.
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Infectious Disease
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Identify potential mentors in the field.
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Reach out and introduce yourself.
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Set up regular meetings or communication channels.
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Seek advice, feedback, and support on topics related to the course and career.
Develop an Educational Poster
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Create a visually appealing and informative poster that summarizes key concepts related to infectious disease and its impact on sustainable food production.
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Infectious Disease
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Choose a specific topic related to infectious disease in animal-based food production.
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Research and gather relevant information.
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Design a visually engaging poster layout.
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Summarize key concepts and data in clear and concise language.
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Share your poster with peers or present it in a relevant forum.
Develop a Farm Biosecurity Plan
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Apply your knowledge of infectious disease management to create a comprehensive biosecurity plan for an animal-based food production facility.
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Infectious Disease
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Identify potential biosecurity risks for the specific production system.
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Design and implement measures to prevent and control the introduction and spread of infectious diseases.
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Establish protocols for monitoring, surveillance, and outbreak response.
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Evaluate the effectiveness of the biosecurity plan and make necessary adjustments.
Review Basic Microbiology Concepts
Show steps
Refresh your understanding of basic microbiology concepts to strengthen your foundation for studying infectious disease management.
Browse courses on
Microbiology
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Review key concepts in microbiology, such as bacterial structure, growth, and metabolism.
- Focus on the role of microorganisms in infectious disease.
- Connect these concepts to the management of infectious diseases in animal-based food production.
Compile a Glossary of Key Terms
Show steps
Create a comprehensive glossary of key terms and concepts related to infectious disease management in animal-based food production.
Browse courses on
Infectious Disease
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify and define key terms related to infectious disease, animal health, and food production.
- Organize the terms into a logical structure or alphabetical order.
- Include clear and concise definitions for each term.
- Provide references or sources for further exploration.
Participate in Discussion Groups
Show steps
Engage in discussions with peers to share insights, ask questions, and deepen your understanding of the course material.
Browse courses on
Infectious Disease
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Actively participate in online or in-person discussion groups.
- Share your knowledge and perspectives on topics related to infectious disease management in animal-based food production.
- Ask questions and seek clarification from peers and instructors.
- Summarize and reflect on the key points discussed.
Five other activities
Expand to see all activities and additional details
Show all eight activities
Explore Case Studies of Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Show steps
Enhance your understanding of infectious disease management by analyzing real-world case studies of outbreaks in animal populations.
Browse courses on
Infectious Disease
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify and select case studies of infectious disease outbreaks relevant to animal-based food production.
- Analyze the causes, transmission patterns, and control measures implemented in each case.
- Discuss the lessons learned and implications for future outbreak prevention and management.
Practice Problem Solving Skills
Show steps
Improve your problem-solving abilities in animal health and infectious disease management by regularly practicing with drill problems.
Browse courses on
Problem Solving
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify a problem or scenario related to animal health or infectious disease.
- Gather relevant information and data.
- Analyze the data and identify potential solutions.
- Evaluate the solutions and select the most appropriate one.
- Implement the solution and monitor its effectiveness.
Seek Mentorship from Industry Professionals
Show steps
Connect with professionals working in the field of infectious disease management in animal-based food production to gain valuable insights and guidance.
Browse courses on
Infectious Disease
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify potential mentors in the field.
- Reach out and introduce yourself.
- Set up regular meetings or communication channels.
- Seek advice, feedback, and support on topics related to the course and career.
Develop an Educational Poster
Show steps
Create a visually appealing and informative poster that summarizes key concepts related to infectious disease and its impact on sustainable food production.
Browse courses on
Infectious Disease
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Choose a specific topic related to infectious disease in animal-based food production.
- Research and gather relevant information.
- Design a visually engaging poster layout.
- Summarize key concepts and data in clear and concise language.
- Share your poster with peers or present it in a relevant forum.
Develop a Farm Biosecurity Plan
Show steps
Apply your knowledge of infectious disease management to create a comprehensive biosecurity plan for an animal-based food production facility.
Browse courses on
Infectious Disease
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify potential biosecurity risks for the specific production system.
- Design and implement measures to prevent and control the introduction and spread of infectious diseases.
- Establish protocols for monitoring, surveillance, and outbreak response.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the biosecurity plan and make necessary adjustments.
Career center
Learners who complete Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management will develop knowledge and skills
that may be useful to these careers:
Livestock Production Manager
Livestock Production Manager
Livestock Production Manager is responsible for the health and productivity of livestock. This role oversees the day-to-day operations of a livestock production facility, including feeding, breeding, and disease prevention. The course, Sustainable Food Production through Livestock Health Management, provides a comprehensive understanding of animal growth, immunity, and infection, as well as problem-solving skills for advancing animal health through optimal management practices. Taking this course will provide Livestock Production Managers with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about livestock health and production, ensuring the sustainability and profitability of their operations.
Veterinarian
Veterinarian
Veterinarians are responsible for the health and well-being of animals. They diagnose and treat diseases, perform surgeries, and provide preventive care. The course, Sustainable Food Production through Livestock Health Management, provides a strong foundation for understanding animal health and disease. By completing this course, Veterinarians will gain a deeper understanding of the impact of infectious disease on animal production and the role of management practices in preventing and controlling disease.
Animal Scientist
Animal Scientist
Animal Scientists study the biology, behavior, and management of animals. They work in a variety of settings, including universities, government agencies, and private industry. The course, Sustainable Food Production through Livestock Health Management, provides a comprehensive understanding of animal growth, development, and production. This course will help Animal Scientists develop the skills and knowledge needed to improve the health and productivity of livestock, ensuring the sustainability of the food supply.
Epidemiologist
Epidemiologist
Epidemiologists investigate the causes and patterns of disease in populations. They work to identify risk factors, develop prevention strategies, and control outbreaks. The course, Sustainable Food Production through Livestock Health Management, provides a strong foundation for understanding the principles of epidemiology. This course will help Epidemiologists develop the skills and knowledge needed to investigate and control infectious diseases in livestock populations.
Food Safety Inspector
Food Safety Inspector
Food Safety Inspectors ensure that food is safe for human consumption. They inspect food production facilities, restaurants, and retail stores to ensure that food is handled and stored properly. The course, Sustainable Food Production through Livestock Health Management, provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles of food safety. This course will help Food Safety Inspectors develop the skills and knowledge needed to identify and prevent foodborne illnesses.
Agricultural Extension Agent
Agricultural Extension Agent
Agricultural Extension Agents provide education and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers. They help farmers improve their production practices, manage their resources, and market their products. The course, Sustainable Food Production through Livestock Health Management, provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles of sustainable agriculture. This course will help Agricultural Extension Agents develop the skills and knowledge needed to help farmers produce food in a sustainable manner.
Animal Nutritionist
Animal Nutritionist
Animal Nutritionists develop and implement feeding programs for livestock. They work with farmers and ranchers to ensure that animals are receiving the nutrients they need to grow and produce efficiently. The course, Sustainable Food Production through Livestock Health Management, provides a strong foundation for understanding the principles of animal nutrition. This course will help Animal Nutritionists develop the skills and knowledge needed to create feeding programs that optimize animal health and productivity.
Farm Manager
Farm Manager
Farm Managers oversee the day-to-day operations of a farm. They are responsible for planning, budgeting, and managing the farm's resources. The course, Sustainable Food Production through Livestock Health Management, provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles of sustainable agriculture. This course will help Farm Managers develop the skills and knowledge needed to manage a farm in a sustainable and profitable manner.
Policy Analyst
Policy Analyst
Policy Analysts develop and analyze policies that affect agriculture and food production. They work for government agencies, think tanks, and advocacy groups. The course, Sustainable Food Production through Livestock Health Management, provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles of sustainable agriculture. This course will help Policy Analysts develop the skills and knowledge needed to analyze and develop policies that promote sustainable food production.
Consultant
Consultant
Consultants provide advice and expertise to businesses and organizations. They work in a variety of industries, including agriculture and food production. The course, Sustainable Food Production through Livestock Health Management, provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles of sustainable agriculture. This course will help Consultants develop the skills and knowledge needed to provide advice on sustainable food production practices.
Educator
Educator
Educators teach students about agriculture and food production. They work in a variety of settings, including schools, colleges, and universities. The course, Sustainable Food Production through Livestock Health Management, provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles of sustainable agriculture. This course will help Educators develop the skills and knowledge needed to teach students about sustainable food production practices.
Researcher
Researcher
Researchers conduct studies to improve the understanding of agriculture and food production. They work in a variety of settings, including universities, government agencies, and private industry. The course, Sustainable Food Production through Livestock Health Management, provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles of sustainable agriculture. This course will help Researchers develop the skills and knowledge needed to conduct research on sustainable food production practices.
Sales Representative
Sales Representative
Sales Representatives sell products and services to businesses and organizations. They work in a variety of industries, including agriculture and food production. The course, Sustainable Food Production through Livestock Health Management, provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles of sustainable agriculture. This course will help Sales Representatives develop the skills and knowledge needed to sell products and services that promote sustainable food production practices.
Marketing Manager
Marketing Manager
Marketing Managers develop and implement marketing campaigns to promote products and services. They work in a variety of industries, including agriculture and food production. The course, Sustainable Food Production through Livestock Health Management, provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles of sustainable agriculture. This course will help Marketing Managers develop the skills and knowledge needed to create marketing campaigns that promote sustainable food production practices.
Financial Analyst
Financial Analyst
Financial Analysts analyze financial data to make investment recommendations. They work in a variety of industries, including agriculture and food production. The course, Sustainable Food Production through Livestock Health Management, provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles of sustainable agriculture. This course may be useful for Financial Analysts who want to understand the financial implications of sustainable food production practices.
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A comprehensive textbook on animal infectious diseases, covering a wide range of pathogens and their impact on animal health and production.
A comprehensive reference on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in livestock, providing practical guidance for veterinarians and animal health professionals.
This textbook provides a solid foundation in the principles and methods of veterinary epidemiology, essential for understanding the epidemiology of infectious diseases in livestock.
A clear and accessible introduction to the fundamental principles of immunology, providing a foundation for understanding the immune response to infectious diseases.
Explores the complex relationship between organic agriculture and animal health and welfare, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities for raising livestock in organic systems.
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Dr. Jim Lowe, DVM, MS, Dip ABVP (Food Animal)
Dr. Brian Aldridge, BVSc, MS, PhD, Dip ACVIM (Large Animal), MRCVS
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Designed as relevant to beef, dairy, poultry, and pigs
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