 Country Representative for Argentina
Patricio has worked in research, development, training of producers, and training students in goat production for 40 years in ecologically sustainable, economically profitable, and socially acceptable models using a participatory research and experimentation approach encompassing competitive design, sustainability, and equity. He graduated as a Veterinarian in Argentina, trained in the production of small ruminants in arid zones at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel, where he was responsible for a sheep and goat production development project involving Bedouin tribes. He completed his graduate studies as a Specialist in Animal Production. Patricio obtained a Master’s of Science degree in Animal Production and a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine degree in Spain. He was part of the formulation team of the National Law for Goat Development of Argentina and responsible for the drafting of the Meat Sector of the National Goat Program. Patricio is a Principal Investigator of the National Institute of Agricultural Technology and a Professor of the Goat Production and Chair of both the National University of La Pampa and the Juan Agustín Maza University. Finally, Patricio is a husband, father, and grandfather. Want to learn more about our other Country Representatives? Click here.
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 Country Representative for Malta
Darryl graduated with a Diploma in Agriculture from the University of Malta. He obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mediterranean Agro-Ecosystems Management from the same institution and collaborated with the University of Perugia in Italy. Darryl has been in the livestock industry for over ten years. His primary research focuses on the characterization of the indigenous Maltese goat population. His other research interests include the conservation of the endangered indigenous livestock breeds of the Maltese islands, livestock production, animal behavior, and livestock handling. Darryl works as a Principal Agricultural Officer at the Agriculture Centre and Innovation Hub for Malta’s Government. Here he manages herds of indigenous cattle, goats, sheep, and poultry. Part of his responsibility is to oversee the conservation of these indigenous livestock breeds. Darryl is also a part-time lecturer at the MCAST Institute for Agribusiness, teaching livestock production and management expertise in small ruminants. He is the founder and administrator of a voluntary organization named Breeds of Origin Conservancy. This organization was established in 2016, recognizing that conservation of the endemic flora and fauna, indigenous breeds; native species and subspecies; and cultivated varieties of trees and plants is vital to preserving the Maltese biodiversity for economic, social, educational, and cultural purposes. Today, these indigenous breeds, endemic species and subspecies, and cultivated varieties of trees and plants are increasingly threatened through commercial agriculture and consumption habits. Darryl is also a national judge for sheep and goats during Malta’s annual agricultural show, called Imnarja. Want to learn more about our other Country Representatives? Click here.  IGA Country Representative for Venezuela
Alejandro Salvador lives in Maracay, Venezuela. He received his Master’s Degree in Animal Production in 2000 from the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences of the Central University of Venezuela. In 2013, he received a Doctorate in Agricultural Sciences from the Faculty of Agronomy of the Central University of Venezuela. He has participated as an exhibitor in more than 80 conferences, congresses, and courses. Alejandro is the author and co-author of 22 articles in peer-reviewed and indexed journals and three book chapters. He has also participated in numerous publications and TV shows of an informative nature. Currently, he serves as Professor of Animal Production, teaching Ruminant Production and Sheep and Goats Production at the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, where he has worked for more than 25 years. He also works as a consultant advising different farms in Venezuela. Alejandro participates as a Member of the Technical Board of ASOCABRA (Association of Dairy Goat Breeders of Venezuela), and manager and founding member of CAVIDOC (Venezuelan Chamber of the Goat and Sheep Industry). Alejandro participated in the IGA International Conference on Goats in 2008 in Queretaro, Mexico, and in 2012 during the conference in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Want to learn more about our other Country Representatives? Click here.  Representante de IGA en Venezuela
Alejandro Salvador vive en Maracay, Venezuela, recibió su Maestría en Producción Animal mención Sistemas de Producción Animal en el año 2000 en la Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias de la Universidad Central de Venezuela, y el Doctorado en Ciencias Agrícolas en el año 2013 en la Facultad de Agronomía de la Universidad Central de Venezuela. Ha participado como expositor en más de 80 conferencias en Congresos, Cursos y Jornadas. Autor y Coautor de 22 artículos en revistas arbitradas e indexadas, además de tres capítulos de libros. También ha participado en numerosas publicaciones y programas de TV de índole divulgativo. Actualmente, se desempeña como Profesor Titular de la Catedra de Producción Animal, donde imparte las asignaturas Producción de Rumiantes y Producción de Ovinos y Caprinos de la Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias por más de 25 años. También se desempeña en el ejercicio privado de la profesión asesorando diferentes apriscos en Venezuela. Participa como Miembro de la Mesa Técnica de ASOCABRA (Asociación de Criadores de Cabras Lecheras de Venezuela), y directivo y miembro fundador de CAVIDOC (Cámara Venezolana de la Industria Ovino Caprina en Venezuela). Ha participado en IGA desde 2008 en el Congreso en Queretaro, Mexico, y posteriormente en el Congreso de Gran Canarias, España en 2012. ¿Quiere obtener más información sobre nuestros otros representantes de países? Haga clic aquí.  IGA Country Representative for Ecuador
Manuel received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science from the National University of Loja, Ecuador. He also obtained a Doctorate in Veterinary Sciences - Animal Genetics at the Institute of Animal Science, Cuba. Currently, Manuel is a professor of Goat Production (Caprinocultura) and Animal Genetics at the State University of Bolívar, Ecuador. His focus is on goat milk production and animal behavior. Manuel is an academic advisor for Master’s and undergraduate theses focused on studying environmental and genetic factors that affect a goat’s lactation curve. Want to learn more about our other Country Representatives? Click here. Representante de IGA en Ecuador
Manuel se graduó de Doctor en Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia en la Universidad Nacional de Loja, Ecuador y, obtuvo su Doctorado en Ciencias Veterinarias, mención Genética Animal en el Instituto de Ciencia Animal, Cuba. Es profesor de Caprinocultura y Genética Animal en la Universidad Estatal de Bolívar, Ecuador. Sus estudios se centran en la producción de leche de cabra y comportamiento animal. Ha sido asesor académico de tesis de Maestría y pregrado centradas al estudio de la curva de lactación, factores ambientales y genéticos que la afectan en caprinos. ¿Quiere obtener más información sobre nuestros otros representantes de países? Haga clic aquí.  IGA Country Representative for Colombia
Monica graduated in Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine from the University of Tolima in Tolima – Colombia, in 2014. In 2016, she obtained a Master's Degree in Animal Production from the Autonomous University of Yucatan in Yucatan – Mexico, and in 2019 she received a degree as a Specialist in Pedagogy for University teaching granted by the University La Gran Colombia in Bogotá – Colombia. She has been studying goat production since 2014, with an emphasis on food and nutrition systems. She has worked as a University Teacher on ruminant nutrition. Presently, she is an expert consultant for the animal production company Grokaizen, conducting virtual conferences, courses, and goat production support. In July 2019, she started a project with goats called Hircus, Passionate about Goats. She wants to promote goat production and consumption of goat products using social media networks such as Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, to support and connect producers and consumers in Colombia and different Spanish speaking countries. Want to learn more about our other Country Representatives? Click here.  Claudia works at the Las Cardas Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Chile. This Station, located in Coquimbo, was created in 1979. She is an Administrator of the Experimental Station (since 2000), but that does not impede her from applying and participating in research and other projects.
The Las Cardas Agricultural Experiment Station comprises 5,400 hectares dedicated to three areas: fruit trees resistant to water deficit, natural resources, and goat production. The latter is her sole responsibility in terms of production management, cheese making, and product sales. Claudia participates in the other areas in a supportive capacity. Representante de IGA en Chile
Responsabilidades en EEA Las Cardas: La Estación pertenece a la Facultad de Ciencias Agronómicas de la Universidad de Chile, está ubicada en Coquimbo y funciona desde 1979. Yo soy la Administradora de la EE desde el año 2000, es decir soy del estamento profesional, si bien, eso no me impide postular a proyectos. La EEA Las Cardas corresponde a 5.400 hectáreas dedicadas a 3 áreas: frutales resistentes al déficit hídrico, Recursos Naturales y Producción Caprina. Esta última es de mi exclusiva responsabilidad en cuanto a manejo productivo, elaboración de quesos y venta de productos. En las otras áreas participo como apoyo.  IGA Country Representative for Western Canada
Zoë holds a master’s degree of Animal Science from the Charles Sturt University along with Diploma in Agriculture from the University of Guelph. Zoë has been involved with the goat industry for over 30 year, from founding local goat associations to working on provincial issues such as Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae transmission between domestic and wild sheep and goats in BC to advocating for policy change in the Canadian import regulations involving S146 and K222 scrapie genotyping. In the last three decades she has also facilitated goat management educational seminars and materials. She has owned several goat breeds since childhood and currently enjoys working with a herd of purebred Nubians. Currently Zoë is the president of the British Columbia Goat Association as well she is Canadian Goat Society Licensed Dairy Goat judge. Want to learn more about our other Country Representatives? Click here. |
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