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Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2023.  Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues, Sheep and goat production from European breeds is an essential and far-reaching industry, providing original products to international markets. Ruminant animal products are recognized in Europe and other continents for their quality and originality. Although these products have a number of attractive characteristics, their high sensory quality is considered the most relevant to consumers. The quality of animal products from ruminants varies between breeds, feeding strategies, processing factors, and so on. European consumers want to know the characteristics of the products they consume. Therefore, new systems to trace the origin of animal products in Europe are required. For example, biomarkers can be used to identify the origin of animals and guarantee the quality of products. Improvements that can guarantee the traceability of products of animal origin are currently being developed. Furthermore, this characterization can help local products of high sensory quality develop quality brands, sustaining them economically. In this Special Issue, we invite researchers to submit original research and review articles on new challenges and strategies to ensure the quality of food products from sheep and goat breeds in Europe. These papers might include, but are not limited to, topics relating to traceability control, biomarkers, new production systems, new products, original products, or the use of regional available byproducts. Prof. Dr. Alberto Horcada Prof. Dr. Alfredo Jorge Costa Teixeira Guest Editors
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 Contribution of small ruminants to food security for Ethiopian smallholder farmers
Volume 184, March 2020, 106064 Hiwot Desta Wodajo, Biruk Alemu Gemeda, Wole Kinati, Annet Abenakyo Mulem, Anouka van Eerdewijk, Barbara Wieland Abstract This study investigates how and to what extent arguments related to food security influence preference of livestock species for women and men. Data was collected in four regions of Ethiopia through 92 focus group discussions (FGD) in communities where small ruminant production is common, Using a gender sensitive study designs, 23 FGDs were held separately with men, women and youth (male and female), and through a household survey involving 217 male and 212 women. Qualitative analysis was conducted to extract reasons given to explain the importance of livestock. Reasons related to food security were mapped to the four dimensions underpinning food security—accessibility, availability, nutritional value and stability. All FGDs considered sheep the most important livestock species, followed by cattle, with women allocating higher scores to sheep than men. All four dimensions of food security came up in statements explaining the importance of species but with variations across species. Interestingly, food security related arguments were most prevalent for goats followed by poultry. Of reasons given by women concerning the importance of goats, 78 % were related to food security with all four dimensions represented, and 52 % for poultry with two dimensions (availability and nutritional value). Answers from men especially had a stronger focus on economic reasons directly linked to income generation. Nevertheless, 64 % of men’s arguments for goats were related to food security. For sheep however, women only scored higher for arguments related to availability. When investigating purpose of small ruminant production at household level through a household survey, the importance of small ruminants for food security were confirmed; however, gender differences were less apparent. Being able to sell animals at short notice was the main reason for keeping small ruminants for both women and men followed by meat and milk for home consumption. Women’s argument for prioritizing selling were accessibility. For men, key arguments for selling were related to availability. For meat and milk their nutritional value was an important argument. Comparing agroecologies, accessibility (selling) was ranked top in highland areas and nutritional value (milk) was most important in lowland areas. In conclusion, this study provides much needed evidence on how small ruminants contribute to different dimensions of food security and are promising entry points targeting women to improve food and nutritional security by providing adequate animal source foods in a household. To read the entire article, visit SRR February 2 at 7 pm, 2022, NC State Sheep and Goat Extension, USA
This webinar will explore the importance of record keeping and recording keeping systems for small ruminants. Join the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Small Ruminant Team and Rafael Bravo, sheep producer in Polk county, to discuss the importance of record keeping on small ruminant operations and practical ways to implement record keeping systems. Learn how records can be used to identify strengths and weaknesses in a flock, establish goals and priorities, and make management decisions.  Farm Ready Research is Extension’s agriculture winter webinar meeting series for farmers and ag professionals. Learn the most up-to-date information on topics from dairy and livestock production to forage and farm management.
Tuesday, January 11, 7:30-8:30pm A new year, a new ewe perspective Todd Taylor, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Sheep Research Program Manager for the Arlington Agricultural Research Station Sheep Unit, will discuss the most complex sheep on the farm, the ewe. As the ewe moves through the production cycle, her needs change. Join Todd as he covers productive ewe management during a typical year to maintain her useful contribution as part of the flock for many years. Tuesday, February 8, 7:30-8:30pm Strategic and cost-effective mineral nutrition in sheep Dr. Whit Stewart, Assistant Professor and Extension Sheep Specialist for the University of Wyoming, will discuss the factors that help producers achieve more returns from their mineral nutrition program. Accounting for seasonal changes in mineral content of basal diets, changes in requirements across stages of production (maintenance to lactation), and breed differences in mineral requirements can help us fine-tune the money spent on a mineral program. Additional management factors such as reducing variable consumption and using soil geochemistry in your region to help overcome deficiencies will also be discussed. Time for questions and answers will be provided. PreCOP 26 Side Event “All4Climate-Italy 2021” – October 1, 2021 Pre-COP26 webinar showcases the Peste des petits ruminants Global Eradication Programme as an enabler of climate resilience
from the American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control  Drug resistance to multiple drugs and sometimes to all available drugs in parasites of goats is extremely common. In order to deliver effective treatments to their animals, it is recommended that producers learn which dewormers still work on their farms by doing fecal egg count reduction tests (FECRT, comparing before and after fecal egg counts) or having a DrenchRite® larval development assay (LDA) done. Several land grant universities now offer low cost ($5/sample) fecal egg counting for this purpose. For more information, go to https://www.wormx.info/lowcostfec. For information about the cost and availability of the DrenchRite test, send an email to avatta2@lsu.edu.
To improve the effectiveness of deworming treatments, it is now recommended that goats be given combination treatments. A combination treatment is when you give drugs from different classes to the same animal at the same time. It is important not to mix the different drugs together as they are not chemically compatible. They should be given separately, but can all be given at the same time, one right after the other. It is always recommended to treat goats selectively given their individual need for treatment based on FAMACHA© score and/or the Five Point Check©. Sometimes performance (ADG, milk production, litter size) is used as a criterion for deworming. This recommendation is even more important when using drugs in combination. If all animals in the herd are treated, resistance to the dewormers will develop rapidly, and if using a combination, there will be nothing left to use when this happens. Go to wormx.info for more information on drug choice and drug resistance. This chart was originally developed by Ray M. Kaplan, DVM, PhD, DACVM, DEVPC (University of Georgia) with subsequent contributions by Patty Scharko DVM, MPH (Clemson University). It was last updated October 2021 by Michael Pesato DVM DABVP (Mississippi State University). 18 al 21 de mayo del 2022 en Valledupar, Cesar - Colombia 2° Encuentro de los representantes de la International Goat Asociation (IGA) en Latinoamerica I Foro género y mujeres en la ganadería de pequeños rumiantes Centro de convenciones Crispín Villazón de Armas, Comfacesar Fecha límite de recepción de trabajos 17 de enero 2022  A este evento se integrará:
PROGRAMACIÓN CIENTÍFICA El contenido científico del XII Congreso ALEPRyCS se llevará a cabo teniendo como base los siguientes ejes temáticos. Día 1. 18 de mayo de 2022.
Eje temático: Estructura social, resiliencia y medio ambiente Conferencia magistral
Submission Deadline: 31 January 2022
About this Research Topic The significance and importance of small ruminants and their breeding for humankind are diverse and cannot be overestimated. Since domestication, sheep and goats have been a source of valuable food products (milk, meat) and warm wool/leather clothes and shoes that protect from cold weather. They also served as sacred animals in early religious rituals and celebrations and accompanied nomads and traders in their long migrations and travels. Sheep wool contributed to building empires and advancing industrial revolutions. In the past and at present, small ruminant products provide many people living in extreme poverty with essential nutrients, supplying them with everyday necessities and ensuring a traditional lifestyle (e.g., pastoralism) for many ethnic groups. Implementation of high-throughput arrays and next generation sequencing approaches has unlocked an era of genomic investigation in small ruminants, addressing various research aims, from deepening knowledge on the origin and genetic connections of worldwide sheep and goat breeds to understanding the mechanisms underlying the formation of economically important traits and tremendous natural resilience of small ruminants. Updated Goat Dewormer Chart from the American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control10/15/2021 Drug resistance to multiple drugs and sometimes to all available drugs in parasites of goats is extremely common. In order to deliver effective treatments to their animals, it is recommended that producers learn which dewormers still work on their farms by doing fecal egg count reduction tests (FECRT, comparing before and after fecal egg counts) or having a DrenchRite® larval development assay (LDA) done. Several land grant universities now offer low cost ($5/sample) fecal egg counting for this purpose. For more information, go to https://www.wormx.info/lowcostfec . For information about the cost and availability of the DrenchRite test, send an email to avatta2@lsu.edu .
To improve the effectiveness of deworming treatments, it is now recommended that goats be given combination treatments. A combination treatment is when you give drugs from different classes to the same animal at the same time. It is important not to mix the different drugs together as they are not chemically compatible.They should be given separately, but can all be given at the same time, one right after the other. It is always recommended to treat goats selectively given their individual need for treatment based on FAMACHA© score and/or the Five Point Check©. Sometimes performance (ADG, milk production, litter size) is used as a criterion for deworming. This recommendation is even more important when using drugs in combination. If all animals in the herd are treated, resistance to the dewormers will develop rapidly, and if using a combination, there will be nothing left to use when this happens. Go to wormx.info for more information on drug choice and drug resistance. This chart was originally developed by Ray M. Kaplan, DVM, PhD, DACVM, DEVPC (University of Georgia) with subsequent contributions by Patty Scharko DVM, MPH (Clemson University). It was last updated October 2021 by Michael Pesato DVM DABVP (Mississippi State University).  Webinar 1 “Alimentación y nutrición de CAPRINOS en pastoreo en América Latina” Fecha: mayo 26 y 27 de 2021 Duración por días 3 horas (4 a 7 pm - hora Colombia, México (5 a 8 pm – hora Chile 6 a 9 pm - hora Brasil, Argentina) Plataforma: AGROSAVIA – Colombia Temática Día 1 Alimentación de pequeños rumiantes en pastoreo en América Latina 4:00 – 4:30 Saludo de bienvenida y presentación del Webinar. Clara Rúa DR. Suramérica IGA 4:30 – 5:00 Cuantificar el consumo de animales en pastoreo en selva baja caducifolia: ¿Qué comen y cuánto comen en trópico sub-húmedo en época de lluvias y secas? Dr. Pedro González Pech. México (20 min). 5:00 – 5:30 Interacción pulso de precipitación-reserva sobre la producción animal en el Semiárido brasileño. Brasil. Dr. Albericio Pereira de Andrade (20 min) 5:30 – 6:00 Ordenamiento del uso del pastizal natural con manejo caprino de carga caprina en la región Chaco Árido en Argentina. Dr. Patricio Dayenoff (20 min) 6.00 – 6.30 Dieta de caprinos en terrenos de pastoreo del secano semiárido y árido de Chile. Giorgio Castellaro Galdames. Ing. Agronómo, Mg. Facultad de Ciencias Agronómicas, Universidad de Chile Sesión 1 Preguntas 6:30 – 7.00 Temática Día 2 Metodologías para la investigación del pastoreo de pequeños rumiantes en América Latina 4:00 – 4:30 Saludo de bienvenida y presentación del Webinar. Clara Rúa DR. Suramérica IGA 4:30 – 5:00 Metodología para identificar vegetación secundaria con potencial forrajero para la producción caprina. Mónica Cardozo Herrán .CR Colombia (20 min). 5:00 – 5:30 Experiencias en el uso de metodologías aplicadas a la epidemiología parasitológica en la selva. Dr. Juan Felipe de Jesús Torres Acosta (20 min) 5:30 – 6:00. Experiencias en el uso de la vegetación nativa brasileña en el control de parásitos de pequeños rumiantes. Dr. Livio Martins Costa Júnior (20 min) 6.00 – 6.30. Conclusiones y perspectivas a futuro en la temática. Clara Rúa DR. Suramérica IGA Sesión 2 Preguntas 6:00 – 6:30 
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