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Proceedings of the International Conference
Livestock-Based Farming Systems, Renewable  Resources and the Environment

6-9 June 2012, Dalat, Vietnam

(Editors: Reg Preston and Sisomphone Southavong)

 

 

Links are to the full papers unless prefaced by AB when they go to the abstract

 

Background to the MEKARN Program; Duong Nguyen Khang, NLU, Vietnam
 

Achievements in Research and Future Strategies, T R Preston,  UTA,  Colombia
 

Achievements in PhD and MSc training, Ewa Wredle, SLU, Sweden
 

Reducing Emissions of Greenhouse Gases from Live stock
 

The effects of added biochar on methane production from in vitro incubation of rumen fluid; Sangkhom Inthapanya,  R A Leng and T R Preston; Souphanovong University, Lao PDR
 

Effect of cassava foliage from "sweet' and "bitter" varieties on methane production in in vitro incubation of molasses supplemented with potassium nitrate or urea; Le Thuy Binh Phuong, NLU, Vietnam
 

Effect of potassium nitrate and urea on feed intake, digestibility, N balance and methane production of goats fed basal diets of  Mimosa (Mimosa pigra) and Gliricidia foliages supplemented with molasses; Phonevilay Silivong, Xaykham Onphachanh, Aloun Ounalom,  and T R Preston, Faculty of Agriculture and Forest Resource, Souphanouvong University, Lao PDR

 

Effects of adding of nitrate, supfate and molybdate on rumen methane levels and milk yield in dairy goats fed basal diet of molasses supplemented with Stylosanthes foliage; Chu Manh Thang, Nguyen Ngoc Anh and Can Thi Hop, National Institute of Animal Sciences, Hanoi, Vietnam, BaVi Goat and Rabbit Research centre
 

Effects of Eucalyptus (E. camaldulensis) leaf powder supplementation with different levels on rumen fermentation, feed digestibility and methane production in an in vitro incubation.; Nguyen Suc Manh, Le Van Hung, Nguyen Thanh Long and Nguyen Thi Huyen,   National Institute Animal Science,  Hanoi Agricultural University

 

Protein solubility in different forages and methane production in an in vitro incubation; Ho Quang Do, Tran Duy Khoa, Trinh Phuc Hao and T R Preston, Cantho University, Cantho, Vietnam

 

Effect of supplementing Tithonia diversifolia leaves with potassium nitrate or urea on methane production using sugar cane stalk as energy source; Siton Kongvongxay, Sangkhom Inthapanya and T R Preston, LRC, NAFRI, Lao PDR
 

Methane emissions, feed intake and nitrogen retention in cattle fed cassava root chips and fresh cassava foliage with NPN from potassium nitrate or urea; Cheat Sophal, Duong Nguyen Khang, T R Preston and R A Leng
 

Effect of Sesbania sesban foliage on intake, digestibility and N retention of growing goats fed foliage of Operculina turpethum forage as the basal diet; Vo Lam, Bui Phan Thu Hang and T R Preston, Angiang University, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Vietnam

 

Methane emissions, feed intake and nitrogen balance in cattle fed cassava root chips and fresh cassava foliage with NPN from potassium nitrate or urea; Cheat Sophal, Duong Nguyen Khang and T R Preston, RUA, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 

Mitigation of methane emission by means of oil and nitrate supplement in diets of growing cattle; Tran Hiep, Dang Vu Hoa* and Nguyen Xuan Trach,  Faculty of Animal Sciences and Aquaculture, Hanoi University of Agriculture – Vietnam
 
Effects on growth of goats and enteric methane emissions of supplementing foliage of Melia azedarach with foliage of Mimosa pigra; Bui Phan Thu Hang, Vo Lam and T R Preston, An Giang University, Vietnam


Local feed resources for cattle and sheep

Effects of supplementation with Sesbania sesban and Mimosa pigra on feed intake, digestibility and N retention in growing goats fed a basal diet of foliage of Tithonia diversifolia; Nguyen Thi Thu Hong,  Nguyen Ba Trung and Dang Van Thang, An Giang University, Vietnam

 

ÀB: Potential of Paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera) in farming system: biomass yield and as forage diet for goats; Nguyen Van Sao, Hoang Minh Thanh and Nguyen Thi Mui, Ninh Binh Rabbit Breeding Station, NIAS
 

Comparison of different forages as supplements to a basal diet of chopped cassava stems for growing goats; Trinh Xuan Thanh, Nguyen Ngoc Anh, Khuc Thi Hue, Ly Thi Luyen and T R Preston, Goat and Rabbit Research Center, NIAS, Bavi, Vietnam

 

Merremia peltata Merr as forage source for growing goats; Nguyen Ngoc Anh, Luu Thi Nhan and T R Preston,  Goat and Rabbit Research Center Sontay, Hanoi, Vietnam

 

Nutritive value comparison of foliage from Trichanthera gigantea and Tithonia diversifolia for growing goats; Nguyen thi Hong Nhan, Nguyen Van Hon and Nguyen Thiet, Cantho University, Cantho, Vietnam

 

AB: Using Melia azedarach Linn. leaves in Co goat diet in Cat hai island district, Haiphong city; Ngô Thành Trung, Hanoi University of Agriculture, Vietnam

 

AB: Use of ensiled groundnut haulm for growing cattle in Bac Giang  province; Mai Thi Thom, Nguyen Xuan Trach and Nguyen Thi Tu, Faculty of Animal science and Aquaculture, Hanoi University of Agriculture, Vietnam

 

AB: Effect of supplementation with stem, pod and leaf of soybean hay on growth rate of Co and  F1 (Bach Thao x Co) goats in Hoa Binh province; Nguyen Ba Mui, Bui Thi Minh Chau and T R Preston, Faculty of Animal science and Aquaculture. Hanoi University of Agriculture, Vietnam

 

Supplementing Tithonia diversifolia with Guinea grass or tree foliages: effects on feed intake and live weight gain of growing goats; Ngo Hong Chin and Khuc Thi Hue, Goat and Rabbit Research Center Sontay, Hanoi, Vietnam
 

The effects of Eupatorium odoratum foliage compared with cassava foliage on growth and intestinal nematode infestation in goats; Vu Thi Thu Hang, Nguyen Kha Tu and  Chu Duc Tuy, Goat and Rabbit Research Center Sontay, Hanoi, Vietnam

 

AB: Effect of Fortunes Empress (Faulownia fortunei) leaf diet on intake and growing rate of local goat; Bui Huu Doan; Faculty of Animal Science and Aquaculture, Hanoi University of Agriculture, Hanoi, Vietnamm

Local feed resources for pigs and poultry

 

Effect of adding different Phyllanthus amarus powder concentrations in chicken diet on their growth performance and health; Nguyen Hieu Phuong and Nguyen Quang Thieu, NLU
 

Use of Tra fish by-products and water hyacinth as replacements for protein, minerals and vitamins in diets of laying ducks raised in a biosecure duck-fish system on smallholdings in the Mekong Delta; Bui Xuan Men and Tran Thi Thuy Hang, Cantho University

 

Effect of garlic and Tra fish oil supplementation on performance, egg production and quality, serum lipids, yolk cholesterol of laying hens; Nguyen Nhut Xuan Dung, Le Thanh Phuong, Le Thanh Quang and Luu Huu Manh,  CanTho University, CanTho, Vietnam

 

Replacing rice bran by mixture of taro (Colocasia esculenta) foliage and banana stem on intake and nutrient digestibility of crossbred pigs; Chhay Ty, Pok Samkol,  Aing Kimseang, Sorn Suheang and T R Preston, CelAgrid, Cambodia

AB: Effect on growth performance of ducks of supplementing a basal diet of rice bran with water spinach, duckweed or ensiled taro leaves; Sengsouly Phongphanith, Visam Vilaysack, Sangkhom Inthapanya and T R Preston, Souphanovong University, Lao PDR
 

AB: Improvement of the nutritive value of cassava residue, soybean waste and rice bran through fermentation method with different micro-organisms; Le Thanh Ca and Trần Thị Thu Hồng, Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry, Vietnam
 

Supplementing  diets of lactating sows with catfish (Pangasius hypophthalmus) by-product oil;  effects  on milk production and fatty acid composition, and performance of sows and piglets; Nguyen Thi Thuy, College of Agriculture, CanTho University, CanTho, Vietnam

 

Effect of protein-enriched rice or fish meal on growth performance of crossbred pigs fed a basal diet of cassava root meal and ensiled taro foliage; Chiv Phiny, T R Preston, Khieu Borin and Mao Thona, Center for Livestock and Agriculture Development (CelAgrid), Cambodia
ed diets
 

Apparent digestibility, nitrogen balance in crossbred Mong Cai*Moo Laat pigs fed diets varying in proportions of ensiled Taro forage; Taysayavong Lotchana, Vyraphet Phetsamay, Vivasane Souksakone and T R Preston, Champasack University, Lao PDR 
 

Effect of replacing soybean meal with leaf meals of cassava, paper mulberry and wild sun-flower on growth of  local pigs fed maize-based diets in Northern Lao PDR; Ammaly Phengvilaysouk,  Thanoungsinh Dangkhounsay, Phonpaseuth Phengsavanh, Soukanh Keonouchanh and Tassilo Tiemann, Livestock Research Centre, National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute

 

Effect of  replacing fish meal by a mixture of  ensiled taro (Colocasia esculenta) foliage and  sweet potato vines (Ipomoea batatas L.) on reproduction and piglet performance in VanPa  sows in  central Vietnam; Tran Thanh Hai, Nguyen Thi Hoa Ly and T R Preston, Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry, Vietnam
 

Ensiled mixed foliage (taro leaves + petioles and banana pseudo-stems) as replacement of rice bran for Mong Cai sows in small holder farms in Thua Thien Hue province; Hoang Nghia Duyet, HUAF, Vietnam

Effect on growth performance and carcass quality of fattening pigs of replacing protein concentrate by a mixture of coconut meal and catfish residue; Le Thi Men, Cantho University, Cantho, Vietnam
 

The use of mung bean (Phaseolus aureus) hulls in diets of laying hens ; Nguyen Thi Vinh, Bui Quang Tuan and Nguyen Minh Hang, Faculty of Animal science and Aquaculture, Hanoi University of Agriculture, Vietnam

 

Comparison of growth, carcass performance and meat quality of local (Ban) pigs and F1 crossbred pigs resulted from Mong Cai boar and Ban sow raised in households in Doc Lap commune Ky Son district of Hoa Binh province; Vu Dinh Ton and Le Huu Hieu, Faculty of Animal Science and Aquaculture, Hanoi University of Agriculture

 

AB: Chemical composition, digestibility and nitrogen retention in growing  pigs fed ensiled mixtures of Taro (Colocasia esculenta (L) Schott) foliage and banana pseudo-stem; Du Thanh Hang and T R Preston, HUAF, Vietnam
 

Influence of phytase supplementation to rice bran - based diets on the digestibility and phosphorus excretion in growing pigs; N T Long, T T B Ngoc and L T H Thao, National Institute of Animal Science, Vietnam

 

AB: Utilization of Moringa oleifera leaf meal as a new protein source on performance of laying hens in Vietnam; Bui  Tran Anh Dao, Bui  Van Dinh and Dang Thuy Nhung
 

Effect of fresh cassava leaves and water spinach as protein sources in diets on N and amino acid digestibility in growing crossbred pigs; Chhay Ty, Le Duc Ngoan, Le Dinh Phung; Center for Livestock and Agriculture Development (CelAgrid), Cambodia
 

Effect of fresh water hyacinth (Eichhornia craszsipes L.) in the diets on growth rate, nutrient digestibility and economic analysis of local goose in the Mekong delta of Vietnam; Nguyen Thi Kim Dong and Nguyen Van Thu, Cantho University, Vietnam
 

Effect of supplementing rice bran with ensiled taro foliage and catfish residue  on growth performance of Guinea-fowl; Pham Tan Nha and T R Preston, Can Tho University, VietNam

 

Fish production from natural resources
 

Growth of red tilapia (Oreochomis mossambicus) and black tilapia (Oreochomis niloticus) with common carp (Ciprinus carpio) in monoculture and polyculture by using natural feed in ponds fertilized with biodigester effluent; Yen Nhi N H and T R Preston, Aquaculture Department, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, An Giang University, Vietnam, An Giang University, Vietnam

 

Using bioslurry and fresh pig manure for polyfish culture; Kim Van Van, Nguyen Van Tuyen, Pham Thi Lam Hong and Nguyen Thi Dieu Phuong, Faculty of Animal science and Aquaculture, Hanoi University of Agriculture, Vietnam

Taro (Colocasia esculenta) leaves utilization as protein replacement for soybean meal on the growth performance of catfish (Pangasius hypophthalmus); Kong Saroeun,  Chhay Ty, Vor Sina and T R Preston, CelAgrid, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 

Replacing earthworm by water spinach or duckweed for growing frogs with basal diet of rice bran and broken rice; Ung Ratha, Chhay Ty, Vor Sina, Khieu Borin and T R Preston, CelAgrid, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

 

Utilization of biodigester effluent for raising biomass of Chlorella; Trinh Thi Lan, Nguyen Huu Yen Nhi and Le Tran Minh Khoa, An Giang University, Vietnam

 

Local feed resources for rabbits

 

Effect of mixed or separate feeding of Centrocema pubescens and Para grass on feed utilization, nutrient digestibility and growth performance of rabbits; Nguyen Thi Kim Dong and Nguyen Van Thu, Cantho University, Vietnam
 

AB: Response of growth rate in rabbits to paddy rice given as a supplement to either water spinach or mixed water spinach and water hyacinth leaves ; Bui Phan Thu Hang, Vo Lam and T R  Preston, Angiang University, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Vietnam
             
            

Effects of supplementation of paddy rice and/or rice grain and/or rice husk to sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) vines as basal diet on feed intake, growth performance and digestibility of New Zealand White rabbits; Nguyen Thi Duong Huyen, Nguyen Xuan Trach and T R Preston, Hanoi University of Agriculture
 

Leaf extract from Tithonia diversifolia  cures Scabies in rabbits; Vu Thi Thu Hang, Do Chien Thang, Nguyen Ngoc Anh and T R Preston; Goat & Rabbit Research Centre, Vietnam
 

Growth performance of New Zealand White rabbits fed sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) vines supplemented with paddy rice or Guinea grass supplemented with commercial concentrate; Ly Thi Luyen, GRRC, NIAS, Bavi, Vietnam
 

Effects of paddy rice supplementation of Malvaviscus foliage (Malvaviscus penduliflorus) on growth performance of rabbits ; Le Thi Lan Phuong; Faculty of animal sciences, Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry, 102 Phung Hung street, Hue City, Vietnam

 

Growth performance of growing rabbits fed components of paddy rice as energy source in basal diet of Operculina turpethum or Operculina turpethum mixed with water spinach; Nguyen Huu Tam, Bui Phan Thu Hang, Vo Lam and T R Preston, Angiang University, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Vietnam
 


Improving soil fertility and reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Effect of effluent treated biochar and biodigester effluent on growth of maize (Zea mays) and on soil physical properties; Sisomphone Southavong and T R Preston,  Champasack University, Champasack province, Lao PDR
 

AB: The effect  of Mimosa pigra on soil fertility measured with the maize biotest ; Nguyen Thi Thu Hong, An Giang University, Vietnam
 

AB: Effect of biochar,  biodigester effluent and effective micro-organisms (EM) on growth and nitrate content of water spinach ; Somphanh  Bounyavong, Sangkhom Inthapanya and  T R Preston, Souphanovong University, Lao PDR
 

Effect of biochar and biodigester effluent on biomass yield of Taro (Colocacia esculenta); Souksakhone Vivasane , Phetsamay Vyraphet and Sisomphone Southavong, Champasack University, Laos

 

Effect of chicken manure composted with mixture of native microorganisms or bio-plant product on growth yield of Brassica juncea L.; Nguyen Hong Hanh, Pham Tien Dung and T R Preston, Hanoi University of Agriculture, Vietnam
 

Efficiency of compost fertilizer processed from wastes of animal production and biochar to improve physio-chemical  properties and agricultural potential of deprived soils (sandy soil and feralit soil); Tran Thi Dao, Nguyen Xuan Trach and T R Preston, Hanoi University of Agriculture, Vietnam
 

AB: Using of water fleas (Moina sp.) biomass and aquatic plant (Jussiaea repens l.) to treat waste-water from tra catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) ponds ; Nguyen Thi Thanh Truc, Vo Thị Thanh Binh, Nguyen Phu Hoa and Duong Nguyen Khang, Agriculture and Forestry University Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

 

The effect of chicken, cow and pig manure on Phyllanthus amarus yield and its natural compounds;  Nguyen Hieu Phuong and Nguyen Quang Thieu, NLU, Vietnam
 

A study on aerobic composting method to manage animal manure on Small-scale farms; Hoang Minh Duc, Pham Hong Ngan and Hoang Minh Son, Department of Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Hanoi University of Agriculture, Vietnam

 

Raising earthworm (Perionyx excavatus) on solid waste from striped catfish (Pangasius hypophthalmus) ponds and using the earthworm compost for vegetable cultivation; Cao Van Thich and T R Preston, An Giang University, Vietnam
 

Poster session

AB: Effect of water hyacinth silage on digestibility in local Yellow cattle fed rice straw basal diet; Cheat Sophal and T R Preston, RUA, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

 

Effect of different fibre sources on microflora and bacterial diversity in digestive tract of local (Mong Cai) and exotic (Landrace and Yorkshire) pigs; Tran Thi Thu Hong, Tran Thi Bich Ngoc, Tran Nguyen Thao and  Jan Erik Lindberg, Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry, Vietnam

 

AB: Effect of supplements of potassium nitrate or urea as sources of NPN on methane production in an in vitro system using molasses and Gliricidia or Mimosa (Mimosa pigra)foliages as the substrate; Xaykham Onphachanh, Aloun Ounalom, Phonevilay Silivong and T R Preston, Faculty of Agriculture and Forest Resource, Souphanouvong University, Lao PDR

 

Effect of protein enrichment of cassava residue and rice bran by microbial fermentation on performance and meat quality of growing pig; Tran Thi Thu Hong, Dao Thi Phuongc and Jan Erik Lindberg
                                               

The growth and economics of integrated culture of Tilapia (Oreochomis niloticus) and Common carp (Ciprinus carpio) in an indoor intensive system with earthworms as feed and in natural ponds fertilized with biodigester effluent and supplemented with duckweed; Yen Nhi N H and Preston T R, Aquaculture Department, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, An Giang University, Vietnam
 

Protein solubility of fish meal and peanut meal  and methane production in an in vitro incubation; T R Preston, Ho Quang Do, Tran Duy Khoa, Trinh Phuc Hao and R A Leng,  Cantho University, Cantho, Vietnam
 

AB: Effect of crossing Moo Laat females with Mong Cai boars on reproductive and lactation performance; Taysayavong Lotchana, Viraphet Phetsamay, Vivasane Souksakone and T R Preston, Champasack University, Champasack province, Lao PDR
 

Effect of different fibre sources on microflora and bacterial diversity in digestive tract of local (Mong Cai) and exotic (Landrace and Yorkshire) pigs; Tran Thi Thu Hong, Tran Thi Bich Ngoc, Tran Nguyen Thao and  Jan Erik Lindberg, Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry, Vietnam

 

Effect of different size of sugar cane waste in the basal diet and supplementation with Operculina turpethum on feed utilization, nutrient digestibility and growth rate of crossbred rabbits; Nguyen Thi Kim Dong and Nguyen Van Thu, Cantho University,  Vietnam
 

Use of coconut meal as replacement for protein in diets of growing ducklings raised in a biosecure duck-fish system on smallholdings in the Mekong Delta; Bui Xuan Men; Cantho University,  Vietnam

 

 Effect of crude rice bran oil supplementation on performance, egg production and quality, serum lipids, yolk cholesterol of laying hens; Nguyen Nhut Xuan Dung, Le Thanh Phong, Bui Thi Le Minh, Truong Van Phuoc,  CanTho University, CanTho, Vietnam
 

Evaluation of a mixture of ensiled banana (Musa- balbisiana) pseudo-stems, taro (Colocasia esculenta) foliage, and cassava  (Manihot esculenta Crantz) leaves as  protein and energy sources  in diets for Mong cai sows  in small holder farms under village conditions in central Vietnam; Nguyen Thi Hoa Ly, Tran Thanh Hai,  and T R Preston, Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry, Vietnam
 

Effects of inclusion of Catfish (Pangasius hypophthalmus) by-product meal and probiotics in diets for improved chicken on performance, carcass quality and ileal and total amino acid digestibility; Nguyen Thi Thuy, College of Agriculture, CanTho University, CanTho, Vietnam
 

AB: Using ensiled mixed foliage (Taro leaves-stems + banana pseudo-stems and Sweet potato vines) as replacement of rice bran for Mong Cai sows kept in small holder farms in Thua Thien Hue province of Central Vietnam; Hoang Nghia Duyet, HUAF, Vietnam
 

Effect of ensiled product made from banana stem and taro foliage on the growth performance of common ducks; Dao Thi My Tien, Ngo Thuy Bao Tran, Bui Phan Thu Hang and T R Preston; Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, An Giang University, Vietnam
 

AB: Effect on the performance of common ducks by supplementing duckweed in the diet of ensiled banana pseudo stem - taro (Colocacia esculenta) foliage; Dao Thi My Tien, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, An Giang University, Vietnam
 

AB: Use of the ensiled mix taro leafs, petioles with sweet potato vines and distiller wastes as supplements to rice bran on the reproductive performance of Mong Cai sows kept in Hue rural areas ; Hoang Nghia Duyet, HUAF, Vietnam

 

AB: Nutritional value of fresh rice straw treated with quicklime [CaO] or slaked lime [Ca(OH)2] and urea for feeding to local  cattle in An Giang province; Le Thi Thuy Hang,  Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, An Giang University, Long Xuyen City, An Giang province

 

Apparent digestibility of diets containing rice distillers’ by-product, Taro (Colocacia esculenta) silage and rice bran in growing pigs; Nouphone Manivanh, T R Preston and Le Duc Ngoan,  Souphanouvong University, Luang Prabang, Lao PDR

 

AB: Dietary amino acid requirements of fingerling hybrid catfish (Clarias macrocephalus x C. gariepinus) as estimated by the ideal protein approach; Nguyen Duy Quynh Tram, Le Duc Ngoan, Jan Erik Lindberg, Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry, Vietnam

 

AB: Effects of  levels of nitrogen from biodigester effluent on biomass production of Tithonia diversifolia (Wild Sunflower); Nguyen Thi Thu Hong,  An Giang University, Vietnam
 

Evaluation of the apparent digestibility and Nitrogen retention in growing pigs given diets with supplements of catfish by-products and coconut oil; Tran Trung Tuan and T R Preston, Ang Giang University, Vietnam
 

Effects on the performance of growing goats by supplementing ensiled water hyacinth leaves with Melia azedarach foliage; Bui Phan Thu Hang, Vo Lam and T R Preston; Angiang University, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Vietnam
 

Effects of defaunation and bypass protein supplement on utilisation of poor quality feed by cattle; Nguyen Thi Hong Nhan, Nguyen Trong Ngu, Nguyen Van Hon and  Nguyen Thiet, Can tho University, Vietnam.

 

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