Goat Production in
Asia
Throughout Asia and the Pacific,
goats are the most likely alternative source of animal protein.They
can efficiently provide meat and milk to complement cattle and buffalo
production.The International Seminar on Recent Improvements in Goat
Production in Asia held on May 8-100, 1984 is an initial step towards
developing a program that could provide a channel for the exchange of
information on the advancement and development of goat production.This
publication details the proceedings of this important seminar.It gives
insights, guidance and direction to members of the research community
as well as those interested in investing for the development of the
livestock industry through improved goat production technology.
Sheep Production
in Asia
This publication highlights the
status of sheep production in the Asian Region.The resource and
country papers presented in this volume emphasize the principles of
sheep production and management, as well as the constraints and some
possible solutions to problems besetting the sheep industry in Asia.It
is hoped that this publication will pave the way for the development
of innovative production and management techniques for the small
ruminants, especially sheep in Asia and the whole world.
PROSEA 4: Forages
Improved forage production is
necessary to feed the increasing number of livestock for the
increasing population. In Southeast Asia, livestock comprise about 28
million cattle, 19 million buffaloes, 6 million sheep, and 17 million
goats. With a population of about 400 million, it is expected that
demand for meat and milk will increase. This book covers the sources,
production systems, and limitation of production.
Husbandry of
Swamp Buffaloes in the Philippines
In the midst of modern
technology where almost everything is mechanized, the carabao remains
an obedient and industrious “partner” of man particularly in the farm
work.This lowly animal neither uses any expensive equipment in tilling
the soil nor in hauling a cart unlike a machine which is costly and
needs gasoline and repairs.Yet the carabao has been neglected for many
years.This publication presents the findings of the research conducted
under the project by the Philippine government and Food and
Agriculture Organization-United Nations Development Programme.It
provides information about the animal nutrition and feeding systems,
feeding and artificial insemination, disease control, and management
under both the smallholder carabao production system and the ranch
type production system.Special emphasis is given on the performance
evaluation of cross breds (F1) produced by crossing native
carabaos with Murrah breed from India and Nili-Ravi breed from
Pakistan. |
