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Phase II 3rd Year Courses - Food & Feed Safety

Food and Feed Safety - - Syllabus

Course Description

The primary aim of this course is to provide students with the basic knowledge regarding the role of veterinary medicine in the production of safe foods of animal origin (meat, dairy products, and eggs) and safe feeds for companion animals, poultry, livestock, and other species. The continuum from pre-harvest through post-harvest food and feed safety will be covered in this course. With emphasis on the physical, chemical and biological aspects of food safety. Principles of cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and radiation as it applies to food production will also be discussed. Students should understand the concepts of developing a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) program at both the pre-harvest and post-harvest stage.

Course Location - On Campus
Western Universty - College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Teresa Morishita

Last Updated:04/28/2008