976321 Food safety in livestock feeding (in Eng.)

Art
Vorlesung und Seminar
Semesterstunden
2
Vortragende/r (Mitwirkende/r)
Gierus, Martin
Organisation
Angeboten im Semester
Sommersemester 2025
Unterrichts-/ Lehrsprachen
Englisch
Lehrinhalt

1. Overview of Livestock Production Systems and Food Safety Risks
- Examination of diverse livestock production systems.
- Identification and assessment of potential food safety risks within these systems.

2. Feeds, Feed Additives, and their Impact on the Safety of Animal-Derived Foods
- Analysis of the role of feed and feed additives in ensuring the safety of animal-derived products (meat, milk, eggs, fish).
- Understanding critical points in feed formulation and their impact on food quality.

3. Undesirable Substances, Contaminants, and Residues
- Physiological mechanisms of carry-over of harmful substances into animal-derived food.
- Strategies to identify, mitigate, and monitor contaminants, residues, and undesirable compounds in feeds.

4. Food Safety Regulations and Legal Framework
- Overview of European and international legislation related to animal feeding and food safety.
- Ethical and practical implications of compliance with food safety standards.

5. Risk Management in Animal Feeding
- Case studies and practical examples of risk management strategies in livestock feeding.
- Application of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) principles in feed production and management.
Lehrziel

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Understand Livestock Production Systems
- Analyze various livestock production systems and identify associated food safety risks.

2. Evaluate the Role of Feeds and Feed Additives
- Assess the impact of feed composition and additives on the safety and quality of animal-derived foods.

3. Identify and Mitigate Risks from Contaminants and Residues
- Understand the physiological principles behind the carry-over of contaminants and residues into animal products.
- Develop strategies to reduce the presence of undesirable substances in livestock feed.

4. Apply Knowledge of Food Safety Legislation
- Demonstrate familiarity with European and global legal frameworks governing food safety in livestock production.
- Analyze and apply legal standards to ensure compliance in animal feeding practices.

5. Implement Risk Management Strategies
- Utilize risk management tools and frameworks, such as HACCP, to address food safety challenges in livestock feeding.
- Propose and critically evaluate case-based solutions to enhance food safety in real-world scenarios.

6. Integrate Multidisciplinary Perspectives
- Combine knowledge from physiology, nutrition, legislation, and risk management to create comprehensive food safety strategies for livestock feeding.
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