Regional seminar workshop on Sustainable Livestock based Agriculture in the Lower Mekong Basin

 
Organized and Sponsored by
Can Tho University and MEKARN Programme
Cantho, 23-25 May, 2005

      Sustainable Use of Local Resources
 
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The MEKARN project on "Research Cooperation For Livestock-Based Sustainable Farming Systems In The Lower Mekong Basin"; Ngo Van Man and Luu Trong Hieu, Nong Lam University, Vietnam
 

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Depletion of the available World resource base; implications for livestock production strategies in the SE Asia region; R A Leng and T R Preston, UTA Foundation
 

     

Livestock Farming, Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development: Current Situation and Future Perspectives; Nguyen Van Sanh and Dang Kieu Nhan Mekong Delta Farming Systems Research & Development Institute, Can Tho University
 

     

Farming Systems
 

     

Legume intercroping and long-term harvesting of cassava foliage for cassava hay production on biomass yield and chemical compositions; M. Wanapat ,A. Petlum, S. Joomjantha and S. Wanapat; Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University,Thailand
 

     

Biodigestor: effect of length/diameter in polythylene biodigestor on gas production and effluent composition testing of tubular prophylene films as an alternative to polyethylene; San Thy, Duong Nguyen Khang, Pheng Buntha, Choke Mikled, Cambodia,Lao, Thailand, Vietnam
 

     

Effect of slurry from low-cost plastic film biodigester and manure recycling on yield of cassava; Duong Nguyen Khang, Le Minh Tuan and T R Preston
 

     

Effect of planting spaces and cutting heights of cassava foliage on cassava hay yield,chemical compositions and root yield - S. Wanapat, A. Polthanee and M. Wanapat, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University,Thailand
 

      A study of nutrient balance in selected urban and peri-urban communes in Hue City with high densities of livestock. Vo Thi Kim Thanh, Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry, Hue City, Vietnam
     


Ruminant production
 

     
     

Effect of Sesbania leaves supplementation on rumen parameters, volatile fatty acid production and in vivo, in sacco and in vitro digestibility of swamp buffaloes fed rice straw or elephant grass; Nguyen Van Thu, Cantho University, Vietnam
 

      Evaluation of growth performance, feed intake and diet digestibility in growing buffaloes supplemented with ensilaged groundnut vines in the traditional buffalo diet . Dao Lan Nhi,  Do Van Con and Khuat Thai Ha, Niah Vietnam
 
     

Feeding value of the Mimosa pigra L. for goats;Nguyen thi Thu Hong and Vo Ai Quac, An Giang University, Vietnam
 

     

Effects of levels of urea and coconut oil on rumen fermentation, milk yield and milk compositions in lactating cows fed on urea-treated rice straw- M. Wanapat, A. Petlum, S. Joomjantha and P. Khamsri. Tropical Feed Resources Research and Development Center(TROFREC), Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Thailand
 

     

Effects of substitution of cotton seed meal with mulberry leaves in the diets on performance of finishing cattle; Pham Kim Cuong, NIAH, Vietnam
 

     

Feeding method of cassava leaves and Gliricidia leaves on growth rate of local goats; Toum Keopaseuth, LRC, NAFRI, Lao
 

     

Effects of supplementation of cassava hay as a high protein feed source to the rice straw ration and Vong nem (Erythrina variata) leaves as herbal medicine against helminths on growth rate and feed utilization efficiency of local beef cattle under household conditions; Tran Quoc Viet and Dao Duc Kien, NIAH, Vietnam
 

     

Effect of different nitrogen source (biodigester effluent, raw manure, and urea) on biomass yield of Guinea grass. (Panicum maximum), and effect of different height of cutting in to parasites infection on growing young goats; Nguyen Ky Son, Dinh Van Binh , Nguyen Thi Mui, Ngo Tien Dung, Goat and Rabbit Research Center, Vietnam
 

     

Sustainable production of cassava planted in association with legume trees and use of fresh cassava leaves as protein supplement for goats fed basal diets of cassava root meal and molasses urea; Duong Nguyen Khang and T R Preston, Nong Lam University, Vietnam
 

     

Effects of supplementation on working capacity, feed intake, digestibility and body weight change of buffalo; Mai Van Sanh, NIAH, Vietnam
 

     

Introduction and evaluation of Moringa oleifera for biomass production and as feed for goats to the Mekong Delta; Luu Huu Manh, Cantho University, Vietnam
 

     

Effect of high intakes of cassava residues (from starch processing), fed fresh or ensiled, on the growth of cattle; Duong Nguyen Khang and T R Preston, Nong Lam University, Vietnam
 

     

The nutritive value of Hibiscus Rosa Siensis foliage silage and the effect of supplement levels of the silage on feed intake, digestibility, N-retention of sheep and goats; Nguyen Xuan Ba, Vu Duy Giang and Le Duc Ngoan, Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry, Hue City, Vietnam
 

     

Utilization of longan seed meal (by-products of dried longan pulp processing) as local and available feed resources for dairy goats in small farm conditions; Tran Quoc Viet, NIAH, Vietnam
 

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Ensiling of mulberry foliage (Morus alba) and the nutritive value of mulberry foliage silage for goats in central Vietnam; Nguyen Xuan Ba, Vu Duy Giang and Le Duc Ngoan
 

      Pigs and Poultry
 
     

Production and Use of Larvae and Termites as Protein Feeds for Raising Local Chickens; Bui Xuan Men, Brian Ogle& T R. Preston
 

     

Effect of water spinach and fresh cassava leaves on growth performance of pigs fed a basal diet of broken rice.Chhay Ty and T R Preston CelAgrid, UTA, Cambodia
 

     

Use of brewery waste in diets for local ducks in North Viet Nam. Nguyen Thi Minh, NIAH, Vietnam
 

     

Epidemiological survey on the occurrence of diarrheal disease in piglets and on feeding systems on small-holdings in Central Vietnam; Tran Thi Thu Hong, Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry, Hue City,Vietnam
 

     

Effects of fermented liquid feeds on performance, digestibility, nitrogen retention and plasma urea nitrogen (pun) of growing-finishing pigs; Nguyen Nhut Xuan Dung, Cantho University, Vietnam
 

     

Utilization of shrimp head meal and cassava leaf meal as main protein feed replacement in diets for Luong Phuong Hoa laying hens; Le Diep Long Bien, NIAH, Vietnam
 

     

Effects of cassava leaves on performance of pregnant sows; Bui Huy Nhu Phuc, Nong Lam University, Vietnam
 

     

Stylosanthes and cassava leaves as protein supplement to basal diet of broken rice for local pigs; Bounhong Norachack, Chhayty and T R Preston, LRC, NAFRI, Lao
 

     

The effect of supplementing different green feeds (water spinach, sweet potato leaves and duckweed) to broken rice based diets on performance, meat and egg yolk colour of Luong Phuong chickens; Nguyen Thi Thuy and Brian Ogle, CanTho University, Vietnam
 

     

Economic evaluation of small -scale farming systems based on integrated sweet potato- pig, cassava - pig and sweet potato - cassava - pig systems in central Viet Nam; Nguyen Thi Hoa Ly, Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry, Hue City, Vietnam
 

     

The primary results of the study on utilizing plant by-products and pig manure to develop aquaculture for ethnic farmers in Hongha and Huongnguyen communes, Aluoi district, Thuathien Hue Province; Nguyen Phi Nam,.HUAF, Hue, Vietnam
 

     

Effect of supplementation of l-lysine and dl- methionine on the utilization of diet containing ensiled cassava leaves as protein source for pigs in central Viet nam; Nguyen Thi Hoa Ly, Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry, Hue City, Vietnam
 

     

Evaluation of the catfish oil and water spinach (Ipomoea aquatica) diets for fattening pigs in households of the Mekong Delta -Vietnam; Le Thi Men, T R Preston, Tran Thi Thao, Bui Van Cong and Dang Ngoc Hoi, Cantho University, Vietnam
 

     
     

Effect of the environmental factors on physiological parametters, feed intake and growth of Mong cai and Landrace pigs in central Vietnam;  Le Van Phuoc and Le Duc Ngoan, Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry, Hue City, Vietnam
 

     
      The use of sweet potato leaves, water spinach and fresh cassava foliage mixtures as partial replacement for soyabean meal on the reproductive performance of Mong Cai and Yorkshire sows; Hoang Nghia Duyet, Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry, Hue City, Vietnam
 
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The effects of simple processing methods of cassava leaves on HCN content and intake by growing pigs; Du Thanh Hang and T R Preston

     

 

     

Effect of roughage levels in diets on digestibility, nitrogen retention and growth performance of fattening pigs under small holder conditions in Laos; Visith Duangthasy,Thongsay Sichanh and Ninh Thi Len, NUOL, Lao and NIAH, Vietnam
 

     

Study on processing and use Alocasia macrorrhiza roots for crossbreed F1(Large white x Mong cai) fattening pigs under moutainous village conditions, Pham Sy Tiep, NIAH, Vietnam
 

     


Rabbit production
 

     

Comparison of water spinach (Ipomoea aquatica) grown on soil or in water as the basal diet of growing rabbits; Khamparn Pathoummalangsy, NUOL, Lao
 

     

Effect of increasing offer level of water spinach on intake, growth and digestibility coefficients of rabbits, Pok Samkol, T R Preston and J Ly, CelAgrid, Cambodia
 

      Response of water spinach (Ipomoea aquatica) to fertilization with increasing levels of compost from earthworm and urea. Using water spinach as replacement for guinea grass for growing and lactating rabbits; Tran Hoang Chat, Goat and Rabbit Research Center, Vietnam

 

  Posters  
  Ruminant production  
  Growth performance and parasite infestation of goats given cassava leaf silage (or sun-dried cassava leaves) as supplement to grazing in lowland and upland regions of Cambodia; Ho Bunyeth and T R Preston, CelAgrid, Phnom Penh, Cambodia  
  Effects of Crude Saponin and Condensed Tannins (CT) in Local Plants on Rumen Ecology, Microbial Protein Synthesis and Feed Digestibility in Cattle; Amornsak Ngamsaeng, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University,Thailand  
  Storing and quality control of fresh rice straw treated with urea and lime in plastic bags, Nguyen Thi Thuy Hang, An Giang University, Vietnam  
  Effect of harvesting frequency on biomass yield and chemical composition of cassava (Manihot esculenta) and legume (Phaseolus calcaratus) under monoculture and intercropping systems, Chu Manh Thang, NIAH, Vietnam  
  Study on effects of different harvest intervals on cassava hay and root yield and effect of sunflower oil on cassava hay diets for lactating dairy cows; Boonchan Chantaprasarn, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand  
  Goat Production in Smallholder Farming Systems in Lowland Lao PDR and an Evaluation of Different Forages for Growing Goats; Xopha Xaypha  
  Utilization of Melastoma (Melastoma Affine, D. Don) Foliage as a Forage for Growing Goats with Cassava (Manihot esculenta, Crantz) Hay Supplementation; Bui Phan Thu Hang, CTU, Vietnam  
  Effect of supplementation with Kapok Tree Foliage and Ivomectin Injection on Growth rate and Parasite eggs in faeces of Grazing Goats in Farmer households; Theng Kouch, RUA, Cambodia  
 

Cassava and Flemingia foliage and hay as protein supplements for growing goats fed a basal diet of guinea grass and dried cassava root; Ngo Tien Dung, Dinh Van Binh, Nguyen Thi Mui, T R Preston and Inger Ledin; GRRC, Vietnam

 
  Pig production  
  Evaluation of the nutritive value of ensiled and fresh Golden Apple Snails (Pomacea spp) for growing pigs, Lampheuy Keansombath, NUOL, Lao  
  Utilization of sugar cane stalks and water spinach for fattening pigs, Sorn Suheang, T R Preston, Houng Piseth ,Huy Sokchea , Tit Markra and Hem Thav, RUA, Cambodia  
     
  Farming systems  
  Integrated use of biomass for food / feed and energy; Miech Phalla, CelAgrid, Cambodia  
  Improving the Efficiency of the Utilization of Pig Manure for Aquaculture in Central Vietnam, Nguyen Duy Quynh Tram, HUAF, Hue, Vietnam  
  Surveys on Urban Livestock Systems in An Giang Province, Vietnam; Ngo Thuy Bao Tran, An Giang University, Vietnam  
     
  Rabbit production  
  Effect of increasing offer level of water spinach on intake, growth and digestibility coefficients of rabbits, Pok Samkol, T R Preston and J Ly, CelAgrid, Cambodia  
  Effect of supplementing a diet based on maize, rice bran and cassava chip with three different improved forages on feed intake, digestibility and growth in rabbits, Hongthong Phimmasan, NAFRI, Lao