Free Online Livestock Production Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

University of Western Australia

Discover Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050 (Coursera)

Sci: Biology & Life Sciences

Embark on a journey towards a more sustainable future with our 'Discover Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050' course. This comprehensive program, based on the Future Farm 2050 Project at UWA, will equip you with cutting-edge agricultural techniques designed to ensure food security while maintaining profitability well into the next decade.

Aug 10th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Health Sustainability Agriculture

Coursera

University of Colorado Boulder

Animals and Institutions (Coursera)

Social Sciences

Dive into the fascinating world where sociology meets animal studies with 'Animals and Institutions' - a unique online course offered by Coursera. This course unravels the complex relationships between animals and human-made institutions, providing insights into how animals are perceived and utilized in various societal contexts. From the sterile confines of laboratory science to the ethical debates surrounding livestock and meat production, this course offers a thought-provoking exploration of our interactions with animals.

Aug 10th 2026

4 Weeks

Animals Animal Welfare Animal Health

FutureLearn

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Effective Livestock Production with Low Use of Antibiotics (FutureLearn)

Health & Society Sci: Environment

Dive into the world of sustainable livestock management with our course 'Effective Livestock Production with Low Use of Antibiotics'. Learn how to prevent disease and judiciously use antibiotics to maintain healthy herds while reducing the risk of antimicrobial resistance. This course is ideal for farmers, veterinarians, and anyone involved in animal agriculture looking to adopt more responsible practices.

Self Paced

4 Weeks

Antibiotics Antibiotic Resistance Disease Prevention

Coursera

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Sistemas agrosilvopastoriles: una alternativa climáticamente inteligente para la ganadería (Coursera)

Engineering Sci: Environment

Este curso te introduce al concepto de sistemas agrosilvopastoriles como una estrategia innovadora para abordar los desafíos del cambio climático y la producción alimentaria sostenible. Aprenderás a integrar bosques, pastizales y cultivos en un sistema único que no solo mejora la eficiencia agrícola sino que también contribuye a la mitigación de efectos del cambio climático.

May 22nd 2023

4 Weeks

Sustainable Development Ecosystem Services Livestock Production