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Organic Livestock Production (ANSC 2004)

Offered by Dalhousie University, Faculty of Agriculture

This course provides information on organic livestock production in general, as well as more detailed analyses of organic beef and sheep, dairy, and swine and poultry production.  The course is intended for students new to organic livestock production, and for more experienced producers. This is a web-based course that incorporates a variety of instructional materials and methods. Throughout the course you will explore available organic resources and complete a variety of self-directed learning exercises. You will also participate in focused discussion groups and use the course information to complete assignments and to test your knowledge in the final exam.

The course is divided into five, stand-alone modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Organic Livestock Production

Module 2: Health Management in Organic Livestock Systems

Module 3: Organic Beef and Sheep Production

Module 4: Organic Dairy Production

Module 5: Organic Swine and Poultry Production



Please visit the Dalhousie University Faculty of Agriculture's Extended Learning page for more information and to register.

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