Sustainable Animal Husbandry
Develop the knowledge, practical insights, and fresh perspectives you need to play an active role in the transition towards more sustainable livestock farming. Improve animal welfare, reduce environmental impact, and contribute to a future-proof food system. All in a place where science and practice reinforce one another.
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Balance is crucial in livestock farming
Livestock farming requires a careful balance between reducing environmental impact, improving animal welfare, strengthening a future-proof food system, and maintaining economic viability. As a farm advisor, consultant, or supply-chain professional, you play a central role in achieving that balance.
With up-to-date insights, practical tools, and an integrated perspective gained through our courses, you develop the knowledge and confidence to make sustainable choices that truly work. This empowers you to achieve realistic and meaningful progress that strengthens the resilience of the entire sector.
From animal science to sustainable livestock
Wageningen University & Research is internationally recognised as a leading authority in animal sciences and sustainable agricultural systems.
What sets WUR apart is its integrated approach: connecting expertise in animal health, nutrition, behaviour, and welfare with knowledge on environmental impact, economics, technology, and policy. This enables us to provide not only answers to individual questions, but also the broader understanding professionals need to make well-informed, sustainable decisions.
Our courses are developed and taught by renowned researchers and experts who operate at the forefront of practice. We offer a learning environment where scientific insights, real-world experience, and chain perspectives come together. This makes WUR the place for professionals who want to understand how and why sustainable livestock systems work — and how to apply this effectively in their own context.
Frequently Asked Questions
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WUR offers a wide range of programmes for Bachelor's and Master's students, as well as for professionals and for anyone with a healthy appetite for knowledge. MOOCs specifically are open courses where anyone is welcome to join, regardless of your educational and professional background.
Please view the course or programme description of your interest to find specific information on the required entrance level and prerequisites.
WUR welcomes people from all over the world; native and non-native speakers. The language of most courses is English. Depending on the programme an advise or requirement is stated. English language requirements for admission to a Master’s programme and Master courses is defined for Dutch nationals, EU nationals and nationals outside EU/EFTA, respectively.
For MOOCs and all other Professional Education programmes CEFR level B2 is advised, not obligatory. A B2 user can communicate easily and spontaneously in a clear and detailed manner. This is not yet an experienced speaker, but a B2 user is able to understand and be understood in most situations.
We offer self-paced courses, that allow you to study at your own time and pace. Also we offer instructor-paced courses, where the pace is set by the instructor and course material becomes available as the course progresses. This allows you to study from anywhere and still interact with peers and enjoy qualified live instruction.
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