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Dairy Sheep & Goat Conference – One Health
Science and innovation in Dairy Sheep and Goat Production. Join the 2025 Conference this January. Experts from around the world to gather in January for industry insights, networking and advancements in sustainable production. The Dairy Sheep and Goat Conference 2025 will take place January 27-28th at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Congresbury near Bristol. Organised by the Dairy Sheep and Goat Consultancy Team at Friars Moor Livestock Health Veterinary Practice, the conference will bring together leading experts, livestock vets, dairy farmers, and industry professionals to discuss both challenges and innovative, scientific solutions in sustainable small ruminant dairy production. The 2025 event will feature presentations on sustainable farming practices and new insights into improving animal health and productivity. Keynote speakers include Dr Nadav Galon, former Chief Veterinary Officer, Director of Veterinary Services, Israel and independent consultant to World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), who will speak on Trans-Boundary Diseases and Antimicrobial Resistance. Attendees can tour “Bagborough Farm” where “White Lake Cheese” is produced to discuss Johnes disease control and participate in a workshop focusing on post-mortems with Ben Strugnell, Farm Post Mortems Ltd. Dr Paul Doran from Friars Moor Livestock Health shares his experiences of improving neonatal survivability on farm and Innovis Ltd share details about the Breeding for Ch4nge project, breeding sheep with a lower carbon footprint. The conference will provide invaluable networking and educational opportunities. Registration is now open! Visit https://dairysheepandgoatconference.co.uk to secure your place. Limited spots available, so book early! For all inquiries, please contact Jo or Yoav at [email protected] Tel: 01258 472314 The Friars Moor Livestock Health Dairy Sheep & Goat Consultancy is a professional, dedicated team based in Dorset, UK. A leading body in sustainable dairy production, committed to advancing best practices in sheep and goat farming through innovation and education. Dairy Sheep & Goat Consultancy
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In this volume, the latest information on sheep farming concerning the effects of climate change is summarized in eight chapters. Climate change basically determines changes in the environment, which affect the keeping, feeding, animal health, and breeding conditions of sheep. These changes affect the sustainability of sheep farming, the sheep’s resilience, and based on this, the livelihood opportunities of the people who keep the sheep. In different regions, the factors that enable or limit the effectiveness of sheep farming can change to a different degree and form. Changes in circumstances make it increasingly important to utilize the elements of precision farming in sheep farming because knowledge of current registration, production, and location data is essential even in extensive conditions.
https://www.intechopen.com/books/12684 EN – Non-profit orginisation Breeds of Origin Conservancy officially launches the campaign ‘Inħarsu l-Wirt Nazzjonali’ in an effort to recognize and safeguard National Heritage. The non-profit organisation Breeds of Origin Conservancy has officially launched the campaign ‘Inħarsu l-Wirt Nazzjonali’ (Safeguarding National Heritage), with the aim to conserve and recognise endemic species and subspecies, indigenous livestock, and local agricultural cultivars and varieties as National Heritage. The initial phase of the campaign aims to raise awareness about the indigenous goat of the Maltese islands, in the wake of a request made by the same organisation, together with the Maltese Goat and Sheep Cooperative (KMMN), to the Competent Authorities to classify the indigenous goat of the Maltese islands as a "Traditional Population" in a critical state, with an estimated population of fewer than 1,000 head, and to recognize the breed as a "Local" and an endangered one. "To further recognise the national heritage that our country possesses, we felt the need to launch this campaign through folk music. It is a great honor for us because, in addition to raising awareness about the importance of safeguarding indigenous livestock, through this traditional narrative ballad, as the Maltese saying goes, we hit two birds with one stone, since at the same time, we are keeping this cultural heritage alive to ensure that these traditions continue to be enjoyed by future generations," said Darryl Grech, Founder of Breeds of Origin Conservancy. For the first time in our country, a show specifically dedicated to indigenous Maltese goats and sheep, will be held, on Sunday 29th September in Żejtun. This exhibition will serve as an educational platform to showcase this national heritage, unique to the Maltese islands. Noel Buttigieg, Chairperson of the organisation's Board, emphasized that "research in this field is the key to achieve better knowledge of our country's tangible and intangible heritage. The protection of National Heritage continues to strengthen the sustainability of the Maltese product on many levels, including the continued celebration of Maltese identity with those who visit our country throughout the year." The voluntary organisation is in dialogue with the Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Animal Rights to design and implement measures for the necessary protection of the Maltese indigenous goat, a symbol of our island’s history and cultural identity. Last week, an agreement was also reached with the same Ministry, similar to the agreement signed in April of this year with the Ministry for Gozo and Planning, to strengthen cooperation for the collaboration and implementation of research and conservation projects for local species, subspecies, breeds and varieties. Feature: Name of the TRADITIONAL NARRATIVE BALLAD: Fejn Għeb ir-Redus? (reference to the drastic decline of the once flourishing local goat population) Folk Singer Żeppi Spagnol, known as “il-Kelba” and his son Kevin Spagnol the accompanying guitarist. Photos: Photo 1 - Grech, D. (2017) – A typical herd of indigenous Maltese goats exhibiting variations in coat colour. Photo 2 – Grech, D. (2018) – Week old twin kids. Photo 3 – Grech, D. (2023) – A Maltese goat with black markings on Tulliera Farm in Delimara. MT – Titneda l-kampanja ‘Inħarsu l-Wirt Nazzjonali’ mill-għaqda volontarja Breeds of Origin Conservancy. L-għaqda volontarja Breeds of Origin Conservancy uffiċċjalment nediet il-kampanja ‘Inħarsu l-Wirt Nazzjonali’, li l-objettiv tagħha hu li l-ispeċi u s-sottospeċi endemiċi, l-bhejjem indiġeni u l-varjetajiet agrikoli tal-lokal jitħarsu u jitqiesu bħala Wirt Nazzjonali. L-ewwel parti tal-kampanja qed timmira li żżid l-għarfien dwar il-mogħża ndiġena Maltija. Dan wara t-talba li tressqet mill-istess għaqda volontarja, flimkien mal-Koperattiva Maltija tal-Mogħoż u n-Nagħaġ, lill-Awtoritajiet Kompetenti sabiex il-mogħża ndiġena tal-Gżejjer Maltin tiġi klassifikata bħala ‘Popolazzjoni Tradizzjonali’ li tinsab f’qagħda kritika, stmata taħt l-1,000 ras, u r-razza rikonoxxuta bħala waħda ‘Lokali’ u mhedda. “Sabiex nkompli nirrikonoxxu l-wirt nazzjonali li għandu pajjiżna, ħassejna l-ħtieġa li ntelqu din il-kampanja permezz tal-għana folkloristika. Hu unur kbir għalina għaliex barra li qed nippruvaw nżidu l-għarfien dwar l-importanza li jiġu mħarsa l-bhejjem indiġeni, b’dan il-fatt, kif jgħid il-Malti, ilqatna żewġ għasafar b’ġebla waħda għaliex fl-istess waqt qed nżommu dan il-wirt kulturali ħaj sabiex nassiguraw li dawn it-tradizzjonijiet jibqgħu jitgawdew għall-ġenerazzjonijiet futuri” tenna Darryl Grech, Fundatur ta’ Breeds of Origin Conservancy. Għall-ewwel darba f’pajjiżna ser titella wkoll wirja, il-Ħadd 29 ta’ Settembru ż-Żejtun, ddedikata speċifikament għall-mogħoż u nagħaġ indiġeni Maltin, sabiex isservi ta’ pjattaforma edukattiva biex jiġi espost dan il-wirt nazzjonali, uniku għall-pajjiżna. Noel Buttiġieġ, Chairperson tal-Bord tal-għaqda volontarja sostna li “r-riċerka f’dan il-qasam hija l-perm li twassal għal għarfien aħjar fuq il-wirt tanġibli u ntanġibli ta’ pajjiżna. Il-ħarsien tal-Wirt Nazzjonali jkompli jsaħħaħ is-sostenibbiltà tal-prodott Malti fuq bosta livelli, fosthom li nkomplu niċċelebraw l-identità Maltija ma’ dawk li jżuru pajjizna tul is-sena kollha.” L-għaqda volontarja tinsab fi djalogu mal-Ministeru għall-Agrikoltura, s-Sajd u d-Drittijiet tal-Annimali għat-tfassil u t-teħid ta’ miżuri sabiex il-mogħża ndiġena Maltija, simbolu tal-istorja u l-identità ta’ pajjiżna, tingħata l-protezzjoni meħtieġa. Il-ġimgħa li għaddiet ntlaħaq ukoll ftehim mal-istess Ministeru, simili tal-ftehim li kien intaħaq f’April ta’ din is-sena mal-Ministeru għal Għawdex u l-Ippjanar sabiex tisaħħaħ il-koperazzjoni għall-kollaborazzjoni u l-implimentazzjoni ta’ proġetti ta’ riċerka u l-konservazzjoni tal-ispeċi u razez tal-lokal. Feature: Isem tal-FATT: Fejn Għeb ir-Redus? Għannej Żeppi Spagnol, “il-Kelba” u ibnu l-kitarrist Kevin Spagnol. Ritratti Ritratt 1 - Grech, D. (2017) – Merħla tipika ta’ mogħoż indiġeni Maltin b’bosta lwien. Ritratt 2 - Grech, D. (2018) – Gidien tewmin ta’ ġimgħa. Ritratt 3 - Grech, D. (2023) – Mogħża Maltija belqa bl-iswed fuq ir-razzett tat-Tulliera, f’Delimara.    Call Judges for Imnarja 2024 - Goats and Sheep
(See below for contact information) As the official organizers of Malta’s annual traditional agricultural show called Imnarja, we are looking for anyone qualified and interested in professionally judging sheep and goats during this year’s event. The show will be held on the following dates: Tuesday 25th June 2024 – Dog Competition Wednesday 26th June 2024 – Equine Competition Thursday 27th June 2024 – Goats and Sheep Competition Friday 28th June 2024 – Poultry / Rabbit / Cattle Competition Saturday 29th June 2024 – Goats and Sheep Milking Competition / Grand Champions / Dairy Beef Competition Therefore, if anyone is interested in judging small ruminants, we need them here at least on the 26th to be able to judge on the 27th and 29th. Most of the sheep exhibited will be Maltese (a dairy breed similar to the Comisana breed), East Friesian, and Crossed (Maltese cross with East Friesian mostly – these animals are still being judged since way back, crossed animals were allowed in shows and since it’s a traditional event we kept this sort of custom alive – these animals are usually judged according to their body score and as a milch animal). In relation to other breeds, we only have a few Texel and Suffolk of a good standard; maybe a couple of Romanovs that I know of. I have been judging goats and sheep for the past 10 years now, so if you come over, I will be there to assist you during the show. We will definitely be needing at least two (2) judges for Tuesday, 27th June 2024, from 17:00 onwards. Additionally, goat and sheep judges need to select the grand champions from among the finalists chosen on Tuesday, 27th June, and Thursday, 29th June. In Malta, all goat breeds are milk breeds. These include indigenous Maltese goats, Saanen goats, Alpine goats, and recently imported Capra Maltese and Jonica goats. During the show, we usually also have a number of dwarf (pygmy) goats showcased. Flights and accommodation will be paid from our end accordingly. Accommodation offered will be at Corinthia Hotel in Attard on a half-board basis. Pick-up from the airport, return, and transport to and from the show will be organized by us. We would require inbound and outbound dates you require and a soft copy of your passport. Here are some videos from last year's competitions. Imnarja 2023 - Day 3 (youtube.com) Imnarja 2023 - 28th & 29th June 2023 (youtube.com) Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Darryl Grech [email protected] International Goat Association Country Representative for Malta Chief Agricultural Officer Operations Directorate Strategy and Support Division 10 March 2024Small Ruminant Research's 2023 Editor's Choice Articles
Welcome to our Editor's Choice section, where we highlight exceptional articles that embody excellence, innovation, and inspiration. Each piece featured here has been meticulously selected by our editorial team for its quality, relevance, and contribution to the discourse in Small Ruminant Research. These articles can be downloaded for free throughout this year. Bioactive compounds in yogurt obtained from Alpine goats fed with seagrass debris Yasser Hachana, Amal Jabbari, Wafa Yousfi, Riccardo Fortina Volume 225, August 2023, 107015 Anti-mullerian hormone as a predictive endocrine marker for selection of White Dorper ewe lambs at prepubertal age Ana Carolina Carvalho Neves , Odilei Rogerio Prado, Wanessa Blaschi, Thales Ricardo Rigo Barreiros, Leonardo Deiss, Belén Lahoz, José Folch, José Luis Alabart, Rosana Nogueira de Morais, Lisandra de Camargo Campos, Alda Lucia Gomes Monteiro Volume 221, April 2023, 106932 Potential of nutritional strategies to reduce enteric methane emission in feedlot sheep: A meta-analysis and multivariate analysis Rodrigo de Nazaré Santos Torres, Larissa de Melo Coelho, Caren Paludo Ghedini, Otavio Rodrigues Machado Neto, Luis Artur Loyola Chardulo, Juliana Akamine Torrecilhas, Roberta de Lima Valença, Welder Angelo Baldassini, Marco Tulio Costa Almeida Volume 220, March 2023, 106919 Maternal undernutrition induced by a lower natural pasture allowance affects muscle characteristics in newborn lambs J. Ithurralde, R. Pérez-Clariget, M.J. Abud, A. Álvarez-Oxiley, A. Casal, A.L. Astessiano, A. Bielli Volume 229, December 2023, 107124 Post-weaning fecal egg count estimated breeding value is associated with greater antibody production after clostridial vaccination in Katahdin lambs Kelsey L. Bentley, Andrew R. Weaver, Donald L. Wright, Scott P. Greiner, Scott A. Bowdridge Volume 229, December 2023, 107128  We are very sorry to inform the IGA members of the passing of our friend and Country Representative (Mexico) Arturo Trejo. Here are messages from IGA Board of Directors. “Arturo was a good friend, and mentor to a whole generation of small ruminant scientists and producers. He was a wonderful host when I visited Mexico City for a goat conference in 2017. He made sure that I learned my Mexican history and tasted the local specialities! He will be missed. I met him for the first time at the ICG in 2016 in Antalya. He also considered himself the unofficial photographer for IGA, and had sent me pictures from past ICGs.” Beth Miller, Past PresidentWe are very sorry to inform the IGA members of the passing of our friend and Country Representative (Mexico) Arturo Trejo. Here are messages from IGA Board of Directors.  “All our sympathies and condolences are extended to his family and friends. We always will remember Arturo with his camera and his wonderful smile. He was a good man.” Noemi Castro, IGA President “I am very sorry to receive this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family.” Carina Visser, IGA Vice President “Very sad news！ My sympathies and condolences to his family.” Yingjie Zhang, IGA Vice President  “It's heartbreaking news. I am so sorry to hear that. He will be missed.” Yoko Tsukahara, IGA Secretary-Treasurer “Really sad news for all of us in Mexico and for all the people who knew him worldwide. We just made a ceremony of recognition for his career and contributions in the goat and sheep sector at a national conference last October. A true promoter of goat and sheep culture and science. We will miss him! My warm sympathies to his family and close friends,” Juan Felipe Torres Acosta, IGA Board  Very sad news and bad news for the "goat community" With my condolences to his family.” Hervé Hoste, IGA Board “This is sad news! My condolences to his family and the extended IGA family!” Sandor Kukovics, IGA Board “Really sad news, but he never died in my thoughts, I shall always remember this man inviting me to tequila. Thank you again Dr Trejo.” Anastasio Arguello “Tacho” Henriquez, IGA Board “Our sincere heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. The news is really sad and we pray for God to console the family and stand by them in this trying moment. May God grant his soul eternal rest. Amen.” Chryss Onwuka, IGA Board  “With a heavy heart as Arturo was such a wonderful, genuine person and a great colleague, I am sending you the only picture I could find in my files, pictures taken in 2017 in a restaurant when Arturo invited Beth and myself at the 2017 AMPCA (Asociación Mexicana de Producción Caprina-Mexican Association of Goat Production) conference held at his university at FES Cuautitlan outside of Mexico City. He may have been the president of the association that year.” Jean-Marie Luginbuhl, IGA Advisory Board Here are some memorable times with Arturo at the IGA Conferences.
 Download the book here: https://bit.ly/3YzvUpS Gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) are parasites that affect the health and production of grazing sheep and goats.
Mahmoud Vatankhah (1), Nader Papi (2), Farhad Mirzaei (2)
(1) Animal Science Research Department, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, AREEO, Shahrekord, Iran. (2) Agricultural Research Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Animal Science Research Institute of Iran, Karaj. History of goat breeding in the province There are more than seven thousand years of history of animal husbandry in the Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari provinces. Perhaps the start of animal husbandry in this province was by pastoralists utilizing access to forage sources for livestock. Small animals (sheep and goats) were the focus in these provinces. The Bakhtiari area is where humans domesticated animals and plants for the first time. Also, some animals, especially goats, were tamed for the first time in the mountains of Bakhtiari. Geographic distribution areas The Bakhtiari black goat breed is one of the most popular in Iran. Although this breed is distributed across provinces in the Zagros Mountains, this population is mainly located in the western and southwestern parts of Iran, especially in the Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Lorestan and Khuzestan provinces. |
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