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. 2020 Jul 23;10(3):24-29.
doi: 10.1093/af/vfaa022. eCollection 2020 Jul.

Perspectives for the future in Italy: animal science higher education, employment, and research

Antonella Baldi  1 , Nicolò Pietro Paolo Macciotta  2 , Giuseppe Pulina  2 , Bruno Ronchi  3
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Perspectives for the future in Italy: animal science higher education, employment, and research

Antonella Baldi et al. Anim Front. .
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Keywords: Italy; animal science; employment; higher education; research.

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Figure 1.
Students observing the production of Parmigiano Reggiano, an example of a Protected Designation of Origin product produced in Italy. This type of specialized product is critical to the sustainability of Italian agrifood production.
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Figure 2.
Location of Italian universities offering higher education courses in animal production.
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Figure 3.
Italian animal science students learning about soil, plant, and pasture health. These skills are critical to providing an effective education in animal production.
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Figure 4.
Animal science students working with pigs in a hands-on laboratory. Animal handling skills will always be an essential part of an animal science education.
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