Course: Farm to Fork: Sustainable Food Production in a Changing Environment

Health and welfare; traceability; environment; and ethics. Each of the previous points are controlled by law. Food can be produced under more restrictive conditions and labeled accordingly (e.g. protected designation …

The domestication of sheep, goats, cattle and pigs, which began between 12,000 and 10,000 years ago, effectively established a mutually beneficial pact between the human species and those progenitors of …

In this case study we will explore zoonoses associated with fish with a particular focus on trematodea and aquaculture. What is Zoonoses? Zoonoses is a disease that can be passed …

Biosecurity, as defined by the FAO, is a strategic and integrated approach that encompasses the policy and regulatory frameworks (including instruments and activities) for analysing and managing relevant risks to …

Raising healthy and safe animals is a top priority for farmers and the veterinarians. However, the close proximity and density of animals at farms coupled with the potential for the …

Feeding is a fundamental part of farm management. It is an important element of farming costs and it makes a difference to the quality and quantity of animal production. The …

“Feed additives are products used in animal nutrition for purposes of improving the quality of feed and the quality of food from animal origin, or to improve the animals’ performance …

Introduction Welcome to week 2. The aim of this week is to learn about herd management, focusing on technological innovation, protection of animal welfare and environmental sustainability. Throughout the week …

The elimination of natural toxicants from food is an unrealistic target. It is therefore important to have policies and procedures in place to ensure that mycotoxins do not pose a …

In this case study we will explore mycotoxins, with particular attention to Deoxynivalenol in wheat and its implications to human health. This was discussed by Reddy et al. (2010) and …

In this section you will find an answer to frequently asked questions on the topic of sustainable food production in a changing environment. 1. Is there evidence of a changing …

Organic compounds, particularly dioxins, dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and heavy metals such as mercury, threaten the water quality of streams, lakes and rivers. Organic compounds share two features that make …

In this case study we will explore microplastics as an emerging concern to water quality, particularly due to the presence of endocrine disrupting chemicals. This issue was recently reviewed by …

The main sources of water pollution include both inorganic and organic wastes, heat from industries, petroleum compounds, urban wastes, agricultural wastes, pesticides, and acid mine drainage. Among these pollutants mercury, …

In 2014 Su et al. reviewed the impact of heavy metal soil contamination. This article is the basis of the second case study of the week. Industrialization has led to …