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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Spread across five weeks, the Animal Feed Production: Feed Safety programme by FutureLearn comprehensively touches upon the primary concerns of safety in animal feed production and appropriate methods to eliminate them. Other topics of focus include hygiene regulations, feed laws, chemical impact on feed, among others.

Developed by EIT Food, Europe's leading food initiative, this online programme educates learners in the core principles, methods, and practices of producing animal feed safely, thereby improving overall profits. By the end of the Animal Feed Production: Feed Safety certificate course, you will be nurtured into an apt feed safety professional, who can optimise the supply chain to drive healthier production processes.

Moreover, the Animal Feed Production: Feed Safety online programme offers a wide selection of learning aids, from peer reviews to articles for comprehensive learning outcomes. And once you have finished learning, you can avail of a certificate of achievement from FutureLearn to validate your newly acquired skills and expertise.

The Highlights

5-weeks course
Premium course
Certification course
Nature & Environment course
Offered by Queen's University, Belfast
Funded by EIT
Certificate of Achievement

Programme Offerings

online learning
Premium course
Self-paced learning
Certificate of achievement
Short-term programme

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Futurelearn

Animal Feed Production: Feed Safety fee structure

Course Name	Fee in INR
Animal Feed Production: Feed Safety- Limited access	₹0
Animal Feed Production: Feed Safety- Subscribe & save	₹ 770/ month
Animal Feed Production: Feed Safety- Buy this course	₹ 3,238

Eligibility Criteria

Besides, to qualify for the certificate of achievement on finishing the Animal Feed Production: Feed Safety programme, you must complete 90% of the course and score an average of 70% or above in all the tests.

What you will learn

Knowledge of husbandry

The Animal Feed Production: Feed Safety programme will comprehensively cover topics such as:

How to feed processing influences the food chain supply
Different feed laws
Fundamentals of feed processing
How to incorporate animal by-products in animal feed
The potential impact of environmental pollutants and contaminants on feed
Various feed processing methods
Learn critical ways to overcome common animal feed safety concerns

Who it is for

Food ScientistFood InspectorZookeeperProcess EngineerFood Engineer

A specialised course in feed safety, the Animal Feed Production: Feed Safety online programme will prove immensely beneficial for the following individuals:

Animal feed mill managers wishing to upskill
Food scientists
Process engineers
Professionals who regulate feed safety practices
Personnel employed in the field of feed safety

Admission Details

Step I: Find the complete details for the Animal Feed Production: Feed Safety online course webpage. https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/animal-feed-safety

Step II: Once you are through reading the details, tap on the 'Join' button at the top corner of the web page.

Step III: You will land on the registration page. Sign in with FutureLearn using your Facebook or Google account. Or, enter your email id and password to create a new account.

Step IV: On successful registration, choose the learning option you prefer and start the programme straight away.

Application Details

Joining the Animal Feed Production: Feed Safety online programme does not require filling an application form on your part. Signing up with FutureLearn and paying the necessary fee will do.

The Syllabus

Welcome to the course
Forages
Animal by-products
Plant by-products
Summary

Welcome to week 2
Principles of food and feed law
Official Controls
Additives and contaminants
Summary

Welcome to week 3
Foodborne pathogens in feed
Mycotoxins
Environmental pollutants
Summary

Welcome to week 4
Reasons for feed processing
Food processing methods
Influence of feed processing on the food supply chain
Summary

Welcome to week 5
Fundamental Feed Formulation
Ration Evaluation
Linear Programming in Feed
Summary

Instructors

QUB Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Are there any other related courses on FutureLearn?

Once you finish this programme successfully, you can expand your knowledge of feed safety by enrolling in other FutureLearn courses like Animal Feed Production: Feed Quality, From Waste to Value: How to Tackle Food Waste, or Explore How Farmers Produce Food Sustainably.

2: Is the course certificate available for free?

No. You will have to pay for the course upgrade or become an unlimited user with FutureLearn to avail the course certificate.

3: How to access my course after enrolment?

Upon successful enrolment in the course, you can sign in to FutureLearn whenever you want to access the course content. Click your profile icon available at the right-hand corner of the web page. Choose the 'Your Learning' tab to locate the course you want and start learning.

4: Is this a short-term course?

Yes, you can complete the entire Animal Feed Production: Feed Safety certification course within five weeks, if you dedicate a minimum of four hours weekly.

5: What features are included in this programme?

In addition to a downloadable certificate of achievement, this programme offers unlimited access to the course material, peer reviews, articles, videos, and quizzes.