Country Representatives
Learn more about the Roles and Activities of IGA CRs
We've put together a collection of brochures, flyers & posters that you can use to advertise IGA whenever you attend a conference or other event where you think IGA should be represented.
We have included several versions. Please feel free to adapt them to the conference and/or language of the host country. If you don't see what you need, or if need help with anything, don't hesitate to contact me.
Good luck and thanks for your help!
We have included several versions. Please feel free to adapt them to the conference and/or language of the host country. If you don't see what you need, or if need help with anything, don't hesitate to contact me.
Good luck and thanks for your help!

Armenia
Dr. Narine Babayan
Yerevanyan highway 1, Sevak str 3 apt 5
Yeghegnadzor, Vayots Dzor 3601, Armenia
Telephone: 374 - 93 - 201277
E-mail: arid_center@yahoo.com
Narine graduated with a Diploma of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Veterinary Medicine department of the Armenian National Agrarian University and was awarded a Ph.D. in Animal Breeding from the Animal Breeding department of the same institution. READ MORE...
Dr. Narine Babayan
Yerevanyan highway 1, Sevak str 3 apt 5
Yeghegnadzor, Vayots Dzor 3601, Armenia
Telephone: 374 - 93 - 201277
E-mail: arid_center@yahoo.com
Narine graduated with a Diploma of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Veterinary Medicine department of the Armenian National Agrarian University and was awarded a Ph.D. in Animal Breeding from the Animal Breeding department of the same institution. READ MORE...

Bolivia
Dr. Angelika Stemmer
Universidad Mayor de San Simon, Casilla 1879
Cochabamba , Bolivia
Telephone: 591-4-4782383
Fax: 591-4-4762385
E-mail: a.stemmer@umss.edu.bo
Angelika Stemmer is a lecturer at the agricultural faculty of San Simon University in Cochabamba. Angelika is German by birth but has been living in her adoptive country Bolivia for more than 20 years. READ MORE...
Dr. Angelika Stemmer
Universidad Mayor de San Simon, Casilla 1879
Cochabamba , Bolivia
Telephone: 591-4-4782383
Fax: 591-4-4762385
E-mail: a.stemmer@umss.edu.bo
Angelika Stemmer is a lecturer at the agricultural faculty of San Simon University in Cochabamba. Angelika is German by birth but has been living in her adoptive country Bolivia for more than 20 years. READ MORE...

Brazil
Dr. Livio Costa Júnior
Av. dos Portugueses, 1966
Bacanga, São Luís MA 65071383
Brazil
E-mail: livioslz@yahoo.co
Livio graduated in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Maranhão, Brazil and obtained a Ph.D. in Parasitology from the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil, with a collaborative period in Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Germany. READ MORE...
Dr. Livio Costa Júnior
Av. dos Portugueses, 1966
Bacanga, São Luís MA 65071383
Brazil
E-mail: livioslz@yahoo.co
Livio graduated in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Maranhão, Brazil and obtained a Ph.D. in Parasitology from the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil, with a collaborative period in Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Germany. READ MORE...

Canada, Eastern
Cath Bauman
6664 Middlebrook Rd.
West Montrose, Ontario N0B2V0
Canada
E-mail: cbauman@uoguelph.ca
Cath is a lecturer in the department of Population Medicine at the University of Guelph/Ontario Veterinary College. READ MORE...
Cath Bauman
6664 Middlebrook Rd.
West Montrose, Ontario N0B2V0
Canada
E-mail: cbauman@uoguelph.ca
Cath is a lecturer in the department of Population Medicine at the University of Guelph/Ontario Veterinary College. READ MORE...

Canada, Western
Zoë Thorbergson
2083 Saddle Drive
Nanoose Bay, BC V9P 9C2
Canada
E-mail: cbauman@uoguelph.ca
Zoë holds a master’s degree in Animal Science from Charles Sturt University along with a Diploma in Agriculture from the University of Guelph. READ MORE...
Zoë Thorbergson
2083 Saddle Drive
Nanoose Bay, BC V9P 9C2
Canada
E-mail: cbauman@uoguelph.ca
Zoë holds a master’s degree in Animal Science from Charles Sturt University along with a Diploma in Agriculture from the University of Guelph. READ MORE...

Chile
Claudia Torres Pizarro
Gordon Steel 3955, La Cantera
Coquimbo, CO, 1803190, Chile
E-mail: ctorresp@renare.uchile.cl
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. READ MORE...
Claudia Torres Pizarro
Gordon Steel 3955, La Cantera
Coquimbo, CO, 1803190, Chile
E-mail: ctorresp@renare.uchile.cl
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. READ MORE...

China, Northwest & Inner Mongolia
Dr. Sun Haizhou
Inner Mongolia Academy of Agriculture & Animal Sciences
Zhaojun Road, Yuquan District, Hohhot, 010018
Hohhot 010031, China
Telephone: +86 18647119189
Fax: +86 0471 5294498
E-mail: sunhaizhou@china.com
Sun Haizhou is a researcher and the Director of the Institute of Animal Nutrition and Feed Research of the Inner Mongolia Academy of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Sciences in Hohhot. He holds a Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition from the Inner Mongolia Agriculture University.
Dr. Sun Haizhou
Inner Mongolia Academy of Agriculture & Animal Sciences
Zhaojun Road, Yuquan District, Hohhot, 010018
Hohhot 010031, China
Telephone: +86 18647119189
Fax: +86 0471 5294498
E-mail: sunhaizhou@china.com
Sun Haizhou is a researcher and the Director of the Institute of Animal Nutrition and Feed Research of the Inner Mongolia Academy of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Sciences in Hohhot. He holds a Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition from the Inner Mongolia Agriculture University.

China, Southwest
Dr. Yongju Zhao
Southwest University
Chongging, 400715
China
Telephone: 0086-23-68251196
E-mail: zyongju@163.com
Yongju Zhao graduated with a Bachelors degree in Animal Science from Qingdao Agricultural University and received a Masters of Science in Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction from Gansu Agricultural University. READ MORE...
Dr. Yongju Zhao
Southwest University
Chongging, 400715
China
Telephone: 0086-23-68251196
E-mail: zyongju@163.com
Yongju Zhao graduated with a Bachelors degree in Animal Science from Qingdao Agricultural University and received a Masters of Science in Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction from Gansu Agricultural University. READ MORE...

Colombia
Mónica Andrea Cardozo Herrán
CARRERA 48 SUR # 111 – 70 CASA 15, URBANIZACIÓN VILLA DEL PILAR
BARRIO APARCO VÍA A, PICALEÑA, IBAGUÉ - TOLIMA 730005, Colombia
Telephone: +57 310 485 3833
E-mail: hircus.caprino@gmail.com
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. READ MORE...
Mónica Andrea Cardozo Herrán
CARRERA 48 SUR # 111 – 70 CASA 15, URBANIZACIÓN VILLA DEL PILAR
BARRIO APARCO VÍA A, PICALEÑA, IBAGUÉ - TOLIMA 730005, Colombia
Telephone: +57 310 485 3833
E-mail: hircus.caprino@gmail.com
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. READ MORE...

Cyprus
Dr. Ouranios Tzamaloukas
Cyprus University of Technology
Department of Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology and Food Science
PO Box 50329, 3603 Limassol, Cyprus
Telephone: +35725002437
Fax: +35725002767
E-mail: ouranios.tzamaloukas@cut.ac.cy
Ouranios holds a Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Animal Science from the Agricultural University of Athens, and Master of Science (MSc) and Doctoral degrees (PhD) from the University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom. READ MORE...
Dr. Ouranios Tzamaloukas
Cyprus University of Technology
Department of Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology and Food Science
PO Box 50329, 3603 Limassol, Cyprus
Telephone: +35725002437
Fax: +35725002767
E-mail: ouranios.tzamaloukas@cut.ac.cy
Ouranios holds a Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Animal Science from the Agricultural University of Athens, and Master of Science (MSc) and Doctoral degrees (PhD) from the University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom. READ MORE...

Czech Republic
Dr. Zuzana Sztankoova
VUZV - Institute of Animal Science, Dep. Molecular Genetics
Pratelstvi 815
104 00 Prague Uhrineves, Czech Republic
Telephone: 00420 267 009 763
E-mail: sztankoova@seznam.cz
In 2017, Zuzana was responsible for a research project implemented in cooperation with the Czech breeders' association and several commercial farms ‘Influence of genetic polymorphism of lipogenic enzymes on milk fat composition and fatty acid content in goat milk’. READ MORE...
Dr. Zuzana Sztankoova
VUZV - Institute of Animal Science, Dep. Molecular Genetics
Pratelstvi 815
104 00 Prague Uhrineves, Czech Republic
Telephone: 00420 267 009 763
E-mail: sztankoova@seznam.cz
In 2017, Zuzana was responsible for a research project implemented in cooperation with the Czech breeders' association and several commercial farms ‘Influence of genetic polymorphism of lipogenic enzymes on milk fat composition and fatty acid content in goat milk’. READ MORE...

Ecuador
Dr. Manuel Teodoro Pesántez Campoverde
Maldonado y Convención de 1884
Guaranda, Provincia de Bolívar 060150, Ecuador
Telephone: 593997076078
E-mail: manpesantez_51@hotmail.com
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. READ MORE...
Dr. Manuel Teodoro Pesántez Campoverde
Maldonado y Convención de 1884
Guaranda, Provincia de Bolívar 060150, Ecuador
Telephone: 593997076078
E-mail: manpesantez_51@hotmail.com
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. READ MORE...

Guatemala
Rodrigo Arias Azurdia
Km 19.4 Car. a El Salvador, Villas del Pinar, casa 71-3
Fraijanes, 01062, Guatemala
E-mail: razurta@gmail.com
Mr. Arias has more than 30 years of experience working in multi-sectoral development programs with an emphasis on Agriculture and Food Security themes, including Agriculture Research. READ MORE...
Rodrigo Arias Azurdia
Km 19.4 Car. a El Salvador, Villas del Pinar, casa 71-3
Fraijanes, 01062, Guatemala
E-mail: razurta@gmail.com
Mr. Arias has more than 30 years of experience working in multi-sectoral development programs with an emphasis on Agriculture and Food Security themes, including Agriculture Research. READ MORE...

Hungary
Tímea Milisits-Németh
National Agricultural Research and Innovation Centre (NARIC)
2100 Gödöllő, Szent-Györgyi Albert u. 4, Hungary
E-mail: milisits.timea@athk.naik.hu,
nemeth.timea.agnes@gmail.com
Timea graduated from the Faculty of Animal Science in Kaposvár University, Hungary, in 2003. She wrote her university memoirs on the topic of factors affecting technology development in the goat sector. During her university studies, she spent 3x2 months on large milking goat farms in Belgium and France. READ MORE...
Tímea Milisits-Németh
National Agricultural Research and Innovation Centre (NARIC)
2100 Gödöllő, Szent-Györgyi Albert u. 4, Hungary
E-mail: milisits.timea@athk.naik.hu,
nemeth.timea.agnes@gmail.com
Timea graduated from the Faculty of Animal Science in Kaposvár University, Hungary, in 2003. She wrote her university memoirs on the topic of factors affecting technology development in the goat sector. During her university studies, she spent 3x2 months on large milking goat farms in Belgium and France. READ MORE...

India
Dr. Mamta Dhawan
B 144, First Floor, Sector 36
NOIDA, PIN-201303, India
Telephone: 9818866447
E-mail: drmamtadhawan45@gmail.com
Mamta is a veterinarian with over 20 years of varied experience ranging from international organizations like GALVmed, South Asia Pro-Poor Livestock Policy Programme (FAO and National Dairy Development Board of India joint programme), Animal Husbandry Department of Rajasthan, and various animal welfare organizations. READ MORE...
Dr. Mamta Dhawan
B 144, First Floor, Sector 36
NOIDA, PIN-201303, India
Telephone: 9818866447
E-mail: drmamtadhawan45@gmail.com
Mamta is a veterinarian with over 20 years of varied experience ranging from international organizations like GALVmed, South Asia Pro-Poor Livestock Policy Programme (FAO and National Dairy Development Board of India joint programme), Animal Husbandry Department of Rajasthan, and various animal welfare organizations. READ MORE...

Iran
Dr. Farhad Mirzaei
Animal Science Research Institute of Iran, Animal Production Management Division
Karaj, P.O. Box 31585-1483, Alborz Province, Iran
Tel: 00989125620089
E-mail: f_mirzaei@asri.ir and farmir2003203@yahoo.com
Farhad graduated with a B.Sc. in Animal Science and M.Sc. in Animal Husbandry Economics from Iran and was awarded a Ph.D. in Livestock Production Management from the National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India. His Ph.D. research focused on goat and kid rearing and breeding. READ MORE...
Dr. Farhad Mirzaei
Animal Science Research Institute of Iran, Animal Production Management Division
Karaj, P.O. Box 31585-1483, Alborz Province, Iran
Tel: 00989125620089
E-mail: f_mirzaei@asri.ir and farmir2003203@yahoo.com
Farhad graduated with a B.Sc. in Animal Science and M.Sc. in Animal Husbandry Economics from Iran and was awarded a Ph.D. in Livestock Production Management from the National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India. His Ph.D. research focused on goat and kid rearing and breeding. READ MORE...

Italy
Dr. Luca Rapetti
Universita degli Studi di Milano - Dipartimento di Science Animali
Via Celoria 2
20133 Milano, Italy
Telephone: 39 2 50316436
Fax: 39 2 50316434
E-mail: luca.rapetti@unimi.it
Luca is an associate professor in Animal Nutrition and Feeding at the Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences - Production, Landscape, Agroenergy, of the University of Milan. READ MORE...
Dr. Luca Rapetti
Universita degli Studi di Milano - Dipartimento di Science Animali
Via Celoria 2
20133 Milano, Italy
Telephone: 39 2 50316436
Fax: 39 2 50316434
E-mail: luca.rapetti@unimi.it
Luca is an associate professor in Animal Nutrition and Feeding at the Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences - Production, Landscape, Agroenergy, of the University of Milan. READ MORE...

Japan
Dr. Yoshiaki Hayashi
Meiju University, Laboratory of Plant and Animal Science (Livestock Production)
Faculty of Agriculture, 4311-2, Takaki-chu
Takaki-cho, Kasugai 486-0804, Japan
Tel: +81568812169
E-mail: yoshiha@meijo-u.ac.jp
Yoshi is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Agriculture at Meijo University. He is the Country Coordinator for the Asian Australasian Dairy Goat Network and the current Secretariat for the Japan Goat Network. Yoshi is also a member of the International Advisory Committee for the Conference on Sustainable Animal Agriculture for Developing Countries. READ MORE...
Dr. Yoshiaki Hayashi
Meiju University, Laboratory of Plant and Animal Science (Livestock Production)
Faculty of Agriculture, 4311-2, Takaki-chu
Takaki-cho, Kasugai 486-0804, Japan
Tel: +81568812169
E-mail: yoshiha@meijo-u.ac.jp
Yoshi is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Agriculture at Meijo University. He is the Country Coordinator for the Asian Australasian Dairy Goat Network and the current Secretariat for the Japan Goat Network. Yoshi is also a member of the International Advisory Committee for the Conference on Sustainable Animal Agriculture for Developing Countries. READ MORE...

Kenya
Dr. Alexander Kahi
Egerton University, Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture
P. O. Box 536, 20115 Egerton, Kenya
Tel: +254 51 221 7684/5
Fax: +254 51 221 7682/7
E-mail: a.kahi@incip.org
Alexander is a Professor of Animal Breeding and Genomics at Egerton University, Department of Animal Sciences, and a member of the Permanent International Committee of the World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production. READ MORE...
Dr. Alexander Kahi
Egerton University, Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture
P. O. Box 536, 20115 Egerton, Kenya
Tel: +254 51 221 7684/5
Fax: +254 51 221 7682/7
E-mail: a.kahi@incip.org
Alexander is a Professor of Animal Breeding and Genomics at Egerton University, Department of Animal Sciences, and a member of the Permanent International Committee of the World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production. READ MORE...

Mexico
Dr. Arturo Angel Trejo Gonzalez
Girasoles 8, Jardines del Alba
Cuautitlan Izcalli
Estado de Mexico 54750
Mexico
E-mail: aatrejo@yahoo.com
Arturo received a Veterinary Medicine degree as well as a MSc in Animal Reproduction from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico – UNAM). He also underwent research training in sheep and goat reproduction in the USA at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. READ MORE...
Dr. Arturo Angel Trejo Gonzalez
Girasoles 8, Jardines del Alba
Cuautitlan Izcalli
Estado de Mexico 54750
Mexico
E-mail: aatrejo@yahoo.com
Arturo received a Veterinary Medicine degree as well as a MSc in Animal Reproduction from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico – UNAM). He also underwent research training in sheep and goat reproduction in the USA at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. READ MORE...

Morocco
Hassania Kanoubi
Association Rosa Pour le Development de la Femme Rurale
Ormvao BP 29, CP 45000 Ouarzazate, Morocco
Telephone: 212524885473 or 212668197593
E-mail: hassania_ka@yahoo.fr
Hassania Kanoubi
Association Rosa Pour le Development de la Femme Rurale
Ormvao BP 29, CP 45000 Ouarzazate, Morocco
Telephone: 212524885473 or 212668197593
E-mail: hassania_ka@yahoo.fr

New Zealand
Dr. Vicki McLean
Dairy Goat Coop
PO Box 113, Matamata 344, New Zealand
Telephone: +64 274 363 838
Fax: +64 7 839 2920
E-mail: vmclean@dgc.co.nz
Vicki graduated from the University of California Davis with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and a Master’s Degree in Epidemiology and Population Medicine. She spent three years teaching at the University of Missouri Veterinary School before immigrating to New Zealand. READ MORE...
Dr. Vicki McLean
Dairy Goat Coop
PO Box 113, Matamata 344, New Zealand
Telephone: +64 274 363 838
Fax: +64 7 839 2920
E-mail: vmclean@dgc.co.nz
Vicki graduated from the University of California Davis with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and a Master’s Degree in Epidemiology and Population Medicine. She spent three years teaching at the University of Missouri Veterinary School before immigrating to New Zealand. READ MORE...

Nepal
Neena Gorkhali
National Animal Science Research Institute, Animal Breeding Division
Nepal Agriculture Research Council, Khumaltar, Lalitpur, Nepal
Telephone: +977-9841249135
E-mail: neenagorkhali@hotmail.com
Neena Gorkhali
National Animal Science Research Institute, Animal Breeding Division
Nepal Agriculture Research Council, Khumaltar, Lalitpur, Nepal
Telephone: +977-9841249135
E-mail: neenagorkhali@hotmail.com

Oman
Dr. Osman Mahgoub Gaafar
Sultan Qaboos University P.O. Box 34, Dept. of Ani. & Vet. Sci.
College of Agri. & Marine Sci., Al Khod 123, Oman
Telephone: 0096824141234
Fax: 0096824413418
E-mail: osmahgob@hotmail.com
Osman is a professor of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at Sultan Qaboos University, Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences. READ MORE...
Dr. Osman Mahgoub Gaafar
Sultan Qaboos University P.O. Box 34, Dept. of Ani. & Vet. Sci.
College of Agri. & Marine Sci., Al Khod 123, Oman
Telephone: 0096824141234
Fax: 0096824413418
E-mail: osmahgob@hotmail.com
Osman is a professor of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at Sultan Qaboos University, Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences. READ MORE...

Pakistan
Dr. Muhammad Mazhar Ayaz
Bahanddin Zakariyia University
Faculty of Veterinary Sciences
Bosan Road, Multan 60000
Pakistan
Telephone: +92-333-6460610
E-mail: mazharayaz@bzu.edu.pk
Muhammad received his PhD in Veterinary Parasitology from the University of Agriculture Faisalabad in 2003, AMBO certificate from the Riken Institute, Saitama, Japan, and Special Diagnostic Training from VRI Lanzhou, China, Advanced Molecular diagnostics from NIBGE, Pakistan and ParsCo from University of Bari, Italy. READ MORE...
Dr. Muhammad Mazhar Ayaz
Bahanddin Zakariyia University
Faculty of Veterinary Sciences
Bosan Road, Multan 60000
Pakistan
Telephone: +92-333-6460610
E-mail: mazharayaz@bzu.edu.pk
Muhammad received his PhD in Veterinary Parasitology from the University of Agriculture Faisalabad in 2003, AMBO certificate from the Riken Institute, Saitama, Japan, and Special Diagnostic Training from VRI Lanzhou, China, Advanced Molecular diagnostics from NIBGE, Pakistan and ParsCo from University of Bari, Italy. READ MORE...

Peru
Doris Guadalupe Huamán Pasco
Las Esmeraldas, B-7 Urb.Miraflores, Castilla, Piura, Peru
Telephone: +51 968 447 027
E-mail: lupe.huamanpasco@gmail.com
My relationship with the goat world was born while studying at university. I did my pre-professional internships in the goat area of the farm of my faculty, and bovine health and reproduction. READ MORE...
Doris Guadalupe Huamán Pasco
Las Esmeraldas, B-7 Urb.Miraflores, Castilla, Piura, Peru
Telephone: +51 968 447 027
E-mail: lupe.huamanpasco@gmail.com
My relationship with the goat world was born while studying at university. I did my pre-professional internships in the goat area of the farm of my faculty, and bovine health and reproduction. READ MORE...

Puerto Rico, Commonwealth of the Archipelago
Abner Rodriguez
177 Algarrobo Ave 2306
Mayaguez, PR 00680
Puerto Rico
Telephone: 787-464-3018
Email: abner.rodriguez3@upr.edu
Abner A Rodríguez-Carías, Professor of Animal Science at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus (UPRM), received his Ph.D. degree from Michigan State University. READ MORE...
Abner Rodriguez
177 Algarrobo Ave 2306
Mayaguez, PR 00680
Puerto Rico
Telephone: 787-464-3018
Email: abner.rodriguez3@upr.edu
Abner A Rodríguez-Carías, Professor of Animal Science at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus (UPRM), received his Ph.D. degree from Michigan State University. READ MORE...

Romania
Stela Zamfirescu, Ph.D.
SOS I.C. BRATIANU, 248
Constanta, 900316
Romania
Telephone: 0040241620063 or 0040723350035
E-mail: zamfirescustela@yahoo.com
Stela Zamfirescu, Ph.D.
SOS I.C. BRATIANU, 248
Constanta, 900316
Romania
Telephone: 0040241620063 or 0040723350035
E-mail: zamfirescustela@yahoo.com

South Africa
Marisia Geraci
PO Box 1770
Hillcrest, KZN 3560
South Africa
Email: marisia@hpsa.org.za
Marisia has been the CEO for HPSA (Heifer Project South Africa) since 2009 and worked previously (2001 to 2009) for Heifer International. READ MORE...
Marisia Geraci
PO Box 1770
Hillcrest, KZN 3560
South Africa
Email: marisia@hpsa.org.za
Marisia has been the CEO for HPSA (Heifer Project South Africa) since 2009 and worked previously (2001 to 2009) for Heifer International. READ MORE...

Spain
María Eva Muñoz Mejías
C/ Alcalde Juan Antonio Arencibia Ponce, 5, P-8, 2-4
Arucas, Las Palmas 35400, Spain
E-mail: evammejias@gmail.com
Eva graduated in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Córdoba, Spain. She has been working with several local goat breeds of the south of Spain for more than ten years. READ MORE...
María Eva Muñoz Mejías
C/ Alcalde Juan Antonio Arencibia Ponce, 5, P-8, 2-4
Arucas, Las Palmas 35400, Spain
E-mail: evammejias@gmail.com
Eva graduated in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Córdoba, Spain. She has been working with several local goat breeds of the south of Spain for more than ten years. READ MORE...

Sweden
Dr. Ylva Persson
Statens Veterinärmedicinska Anstalt (SVA)
Ulls väg 2B, 751 89 Uppsala, Sweden
Telephone: 018-67 41 62
E-mail: ylva.persson@sva.se
Ylva is an associate state veterinarian in ruminant diseases at the National Veterinary Institute (SVA) of Sweden, a governmental agency with expert authority on infectious diseases in animals. READ MORE...
Dr. Ylva Persson
Statens Veterinärmedicinska Anstalt (SVA)
Ulls väg 2B, 751 89 Uppsala, Sweden
Telephone: 018-67 41 62
E-mail: ylva.persson@sva.se
Ylva is an associate state veterinarian in ruminant diseases at the National Veterinary Institute (SVA) of Sweden, a governmental agency with expert authority on infectious diseases in animals. READ MORE...

Taiwan
Dr. Hsiu-Luan Chang
Department of Animal Science
National Pingtung University of Science and Technology
Taiwan
Tel: +886-8-7703202 Ext.6196
Fax: +886-8-7740546
E-mail: hlachang@mail.npust.edu.tw or hlachang9411@gmail.com
Hsiu-Luan is Professor of Animal Science at National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST). She holds a bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Animal Husbandry from the National Taiwan University, Taiwan. READ MORE...
Dr. Hsiu-Luan Chang
Department of Animal Science
National Pingtung University of Science and Technology
Taiwan
Tel: +886-8-7703202 Ext.6196
Fax: +886-8-7740546
E-mail: hlachang@mail.npust.edu.tw or hlachang9411@gmail.com
Hsiu-Luan is Professor of Animal Science at National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST). She holds a bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Animal Husbandry from the National Taiwan University, Taiwan. READ MORE...

Turkey
Dr. Irfan Daskiran
Food Agri. & Livesotck of Ministry of Turkey
Ankara 106171, Turkey
Telephone: +90 542 513 45 08
Fax: +90 312 315 34 48
E-mail: irfan.daskiran@gmail.com or idaskiran@tagem.gov.tr
Irfan has over 25 years of experience and expertise in livestock production. He received his Master of Science and Ph.D. in animal husbandry and breeding & selection systems from Ankara University, Turkey. READ MORE...
Dr. Irfan Daskiran
Food Agri. & Livesotck of Ministry of Turkey
Ankara 106171, Turkey
Telephone: +90 542 513 45 08
Fax: +90 312 315 34 48
E-mail: irfan.daskiran@gmail.com or idaskiran@tagem.gov.tr
Irfan has over 25 years of experience and expertise in livestock production. He received his Master of Science and Ph.D. in animal husbandry and breeding & selection systems from Ankara University, Turkey. READ MORE...

Uganda
Dr. David Dowdy
Joy Children's Centre
P.O. Box 1921, Masaka, Uganda
Telephone: +256 782 486749
E-mail: munnamasaka@gmail.com
David received his Ph.D. in Physical Organic Chemistry. He worked for British Gas from 1983 to 1993 as a research scientist. READ MORE...
Dr. David Dowdy
Joy Children's Centre
P.O. Box 1921, Masaka, Uganda
Telephone: +256 782 486749
E-mail: munnamasaka@gmail.com
David received his Ph.D. in Physical Organic Chemistry. He worked for British Gas from 1983 to 1993 as a research scientist. READ MORE...

United Kingdom
Heather Rose Briggs
11 Westland Road, Cottesmore
Oakham, LE15 7DS, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 7749492930
Fax: 00441827715373
E-mail: heather.briggs@iga-goatworld.com
Heather is a mature, part-time, self-funded Ph.D. candidate at the Sustainability Research Institute, University of Leeds. Her interest in goats stems from work done in translations for a number of specialist researchers on the caprine species. READ MORE...
Heather Rose Briggs
11 Westland Road, Cottesmore
Oakham, LE15 7DS, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 7749492930
Fax: 00441827715373
E-mail: heather.briggs@iga-goatworld.com
Heather is a mature, part-time, self-funded Ph.D. candidate at the Sustainability Research Institute, University of Leeds. Her interest in goats stems from work done in translations for a number of specialist researchers on the caprine species. READ MORE...

United States of America, Northeast
Carol Delaney
1130 Sanders Circle
Montpelier, Vermont 05602, USA
Telephone: 1-802-229-2950
E-mail: cdhornofplenty@gmail.com
Carol received a Master of Science in Ruminant Nutrition from Cornell University, New York, USA. She is currently the Coordinator of the Farmer and Partnership grant programs for the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE), a NIFA/USDA on-farm research grant program. READ MORE...
Carol Delaney
1130 Sanders Circle
Montpelier, Vermont 05602, USA
Telephone: 1-802-229-2950
E-mail: cdhornofplenty@gmail.com
Carol received a Master of Science in Ruminant Nutrition from Cornell University, New York, USA. She is currently the Coordinator of the Farmer and Partnership grant programs for the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE), a NIFA/USDA on-farm research grant program. READ MORE...

United States of America, Southeast
Dr. Govind Kannan
Fort Valley State Univ., Agr. Research Station
1005 State Univ. Dr.Fort Valley, Georgia 31030, USA
Telephone: 478-825-6322
Fax: 478-825-6376
E-mail: govindak@fvsu.edu
Govind, Professor of Animal Science at Fort Valley State University (FVSU), received his professional degree in Veterinary Medicine in 1986 from Madras Veterinary College, India. He also received his MVSc degree from the same institution in 1988. READ MORE...
Dr. Govind Kannan
Fort Valley State Univ., Agr. Research Station
1005 State Univ. Dr.Fort Valley, Georgia 31030, USA
Telephone: 478-825-6322
Fax: 478-825-6376
E-mail: govindak@fvsu.edu
Govind, Professor of Animal Science at Fort Valley State University (FVSU), received his professional degree in Veterinary Medicine in 1986 from Madras Veterinary College, India. He also received his MVSc degree from the same institution in 1988. READ MORE...

United States of America, Southwest
Lisa Shepard
P.O. Box 475
Truchas, New Mexico 87578, USA
Telephone: 1-505-689-1371
E-mail: shepard@thegrid.net
Lisa currently works for the American Dairy Goat Association as the Performance Programs Manager. This involves efforts with the DHI Production Testing, Linear Appraisal, Sire Development, DNA Typing, Artificial Insemination, and Type programs. READ MORE...
Lisa Shepard
P.O. Box 475
Truchas, New Mexico 87578, USA
Telephone: 1-505-689-1371
E-mail: shepard@thegrid.net
Lisa currently works for the American Dairy Goat Association as the Performance Programs Manager. This involves efforts with the DHI Production Testing, Linear Appraisal, Sire Development, DNA Typing, Artificial Insemination, and Type programs. READ MORE...

Venezuela
Alejandro Salvador Cáceres
Universidad Central de Venezuela
C/ Urdaneta No 40, Las Mayas, El Limon, Maracay, Venezuela
Telephone: 04191462390
E-mail: salex_77@cantv.net
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. READ MORE...
Alejandro Salvador Cáceres
Universidad Central de Venezuela
C/ Urdaneta No 40, Las Mayas, El Limon, Maracay, Venezuela
Telephone: 04191462390
E-mail: salex_77@cantv.net
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. READ MORE...
Zimbabwe
Jonathan Chirisa
243 Rutherford Crescent
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan s7n4x5, Canada
Email: jonchirisa@gmail.com
Jonathan (Jon) Chirisa is a passionate Savanna goat breeder in Zimbabwe. Jon is CEO of Tradegrid Systems Inc., a trade and investment consulting company, and a seasoned tradesman in three disciplines who has experience in construction of agricultural, industrial mining and manufacturing plants across the globe. READ MORE...
Jonathan Chirisa
243 Rutherford Crescent
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan s7n4x5, Canada
Email: jonchirisa@gmail.com
Jonathan (Jon) Chirisa is a passionate Savanna goat breeder in Zimbabwe. Jon is CEO of Tradegrid Systems Inc., a trade and investment consulting company, and a seasoned tradesman in three disciplines who has experience in construction of agricultural, industrial mining and manufacturing plants across the globe. READ MORE...