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RESEARCH COOPERATION FOR LIVESTOCK-BASED SUSTAINABLE FARMING SYSTEMS
 IN THE LOWER MEKONG BASIN

 

 

Proceedings of Regional Conference:  Matching Livestock Systems with Available Resources
Editors: Reg Preston and Brian Ogle

Organized and sponsored  by

Sida/SAREC - funded MEKARN Programme
National Institute of Animal Husbandry, Hanoi, Vietnam

Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, 26-29 November 2007

 

Food or bio-fuel : risks and opportunities

Decline in available world resources; the implications for livestock production systems; R A Leng, Emeritus Professor, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia

A carbon-negative model for production of feed and fuel from biomass; experiences in Cambodia and Colombia; T R Preston,  Colombia

Effect of harvest interval on biomass yield of mulberry managed for feed and fuel; Huy Sokchea,  Chhay Ty, Khieu Borin, T.R Preston  and  Mech Phalla, CelAgrid, Cambodia

Ruminant production

Tree foliage as protein supplement for cattle and buffaloes

Effects of supplementation of cassava leaf meal before and after calving on birth weight, growth rate of calves and body weight change of buffalo cows in smallholder farms;  Mai Van Sanh, ,National Institute of Animal Husbandry (NIAH, Thuy Phuong – Tu Liem – Hanoi - Vietnam

Effect of levels of sun-dried cassava foliage on growth performance of cattle fed rice straw; Keo Sath and T R Preston, CelAgrid, Cambodia

Cassava (Manihot esculenta, Crantz) leaf meal as a protein source for young cattle fed rice straw; Ho Thanh Tham, Ngo Van Man and T R Preston,  Cantho University, Vietnam

Effects of different  levels and  sources of crude protein supplementation on feed intake, digestibility and nitrogen retention in swamp buffaloes compared to local cattle; Pham Tan Nha, Nguyen Van Thu and  Thomas R. Preston, Cantho University, Vietnam

Effect of replacement of soybean with mulberry leaves in diets on performance of lactating cows; Pham Kim Cuong, Nguyen Thanh Trung, Vu Chi Cuong, NIAH, Vietnam
 

Evaluation of Tropical Kudzu legume as a potential protein source for cattle in Vietnam; Nguyen Van Hiep and Ngo Van Man, Nong Lam University, Vietnam
 

Manipulation of the rumen eco-system

Effect of coconut oil and cassava hay supplementation on rumen ecology, digestibility and feed intake in swamp buffaloes; A Phengvilaysouk and M Wanapat, LRC, NAFRI, Laos

Effects of mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) peel and sunflower and coconut oil supplementation on rumen fermentation, milk yield and milk composition in lactating dairy cows; Suchitra Kanpukdee and Metha Wanapat, Khon Kaen University, Thailand

Supplementation of tropical protein feed resources on rumen ecology, microbial protein synthesis and digestibility in swamp buffaloes; Suphawat Joomjantha and Metha Wanapat, Khon Kaen University, Thailand

Effects of drenching soybean oil and fish oil on intake, digestibility and growth of cattle in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam; Nguyen Thi Hong Nhan, Nguyen Trong Ngu, T R Preston and R A Leng,  CanthoUniversity, Vietnam
 

Measuring responses to an oil drench and bypass protein (cassava foliage) in local (Yellow breed) cattle fed rice straw and a rumen supplement; Sypraseuth Khonglalien, Bounlieng Khoutsavang and Phonepaseuth Phengsavanh, LRC,  NAFRI, Laos
 

Effect of salt (NaCl) addition to fresh cassava foliage on feed intake, ruminal ecology and apparent digestibility coefficients in native cattle; K Siton, P Ammaly, V Phanthavong, K Soukanh, P Vanthong and M Wanapat, LRC,  NAFRI, Laos
 

The physiological mechanism of low purine derivative excretion in urine of buffaloes; Vo Thi Kim Thanh, E R Ørskov, Nguyen Thi Thanh and P Susmel Thanh., Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry, Hue, Vietnam
 

Responses of feed intake, digestibility, nitrogen retention, microbial protein and live weight change of swamp buffaloes to different nitrogen sources associated with energy; Nguyen Van Thu, Cantho University, Vietnam
 

Effect of sulfur on on rumen ecology, blood metabolites and hormones in lactating dairy cows supplemented with fresh cassaa foliage ir cassava hay; Chamnanwit Promkot and Metha Wanapat, Faculty of Natural resources ,Rajamangala  University of Technology Isan, Sakon Nakhon Campus ,Sakon Nakhon, 47160, Thailand.
 

Livestock and farming systems
 

Effects of the mixed system of calf stimulation and restricted suckling on milk production and health of cows and on the performance of the calves at small dairy farms in Central Vietnam; Nguyen Xuan Ba, Nguyen Huu Van and Nguyen Kim Duong
 

Effects of  diet preparation and improved physical environment  on milk production and physiological  parameters of dairy cattle. Duong Nguyen Khang and T R Preston, Nong Lam University, Vietnam
 

A survey on dairy production, milk quality and milk somatic cell count on smallholder farms in Hochiminh City, Vietnam; Nguyen The Thao and Ngo Van Man,  Angiang University, Vietnam
 

Tree foliages for goats and sheep

Chemical composition, digestibility and intake characteristics of some tropical foliage species used for goats; Daovy Kongmanila, T R Preston and Inger Ledin, NUOL, Laos

Supplementation with rumen fermentable carbohydrate and sources of 'bypass' protein on feed intake, digestibility and N retention in growing goats fed a basal diet of foliage of Tithonia diversifolia; Khamparn Pathoummalangsy and T R Preston, NUOL, Laos

Effect of feeding different proportions of Melastoma (Melastoma affine, D. Don) foliage and Sesbania grandiflora foliage in the diet on intake, digestibility and N retention of growing goats; Bui Phan Thu Hang, Vo Lam, Tran Thi Tran, T R Preston and Inger Ledin, Angiang University, Vietnam

Biomass production of Tithonia diversifolia (Wild Sunflower), soil improvement on sloping land and use as high protein foliage for feeding goats; Nguyen Van Sao, Nguyen Thi Mui and Đinh Van Binh;  Goat and Rabbit Research Center, NIAH, Vietnam
 

Effect of Moringa oleifera on performance and nitrogen utilization of growing goats; Luu Huu Manh, Lam Kim Yen, Bach Tuan Kiet, Nguyen Nhut Xuan Dung and Tran Phung Ngoi,  CTU, Cantho, Vietnam
 

Effect of supplementing urea treated rice straw and molasses with different forage species on the performance of lambs; Khuc Thi Hue, Do Thi Thanh Van and Inger Ledin;  GRRC, NIAH, Vietnam
 

Mimosa pigra for growing goats in Mekong Delta, Vietnam; Nguyen Thi Thu Hong, Angiang University, Vietnam
 

Utilization of forage from intensive feed garden as supplemented roughages for goat raising; Kanitta Tikam, Choke Mikled, Theera Visitpanich, Supharoek Nakkitset and Wichit Sonloi, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
 

Significance of supplementing Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus L) wastes with urea or Gliricidia/cassava leaves on feed intake, digestibility and growth of sheep fed on rice straw basal diet; Kusmartono, Brawijaya University, Indonesia
 

Medicinal uses of plants and animal behaviour
 

Effects of the dominance-subordinate hierarchy on recognition, acceptance and intake of agro-industrial byproducts offered to animals as a supplement;  Dam Van Tien, Phan Vu Hai and Le Thi Van Ha, Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry
 

Using bamboo root to control placenta retention in goats;  Vu Thi Thu Hang, Doan Thi Gang, Dinh Van Binh, Goat & Rabbit Research Centre”, NIAH, Vietnam
 

Research on application of a local medicinal  herb (Tinospora cordifolia) to deworm and fatten beef cattle; Truong Thanh  Nha, Angiang University, Vietnam
 

New feed resources

Nutritional evaluation of ramie (Boehmeria nivea) forage as a feed for ruminants; Dinh Van Tuyen, Pham Bao Duy and Hoang Van Huy,  NIAH, Vietnam

Aquaculture and recycling

Fly larvae, earthworms and duckweed as feeds for frogs in an integrated farming system; Latsamy Phounvisouk and T R Preston, LAAREC, NAFRI, Laos

Enydra fluctuans and water spinach (Ipomoea aquatica) as agents to reduce pollution in pig waste water; Nguyen Thiet,  Nguyen Thi Hong Nhan and T R Preston, Cantho University, Vietnam
 
The prevalence, usages and nutritional components of Rau Dua (Ludwidgia adscendens) and Rau Sam (Portulaca oleracea) as animal feed in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam; Le Thi Men, Vo Minh Goi, Nguyen Hai Dang and Nguyen My Tuyen
 

Effect of different nitrogen sources (raw manure, bio-digester effluent, and urea) on biomass yield of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.), and of feeding the leaf meal to pigs Do Viet Minh, Le Van Huyen and Ngo Thanh Vinh, NIAH, Hanoi, Vietnam

Evaluation of different ratios of manure and water plants on the production of earthworms and humus; Kong Saroeun,, CelAgrid, Cambodia
 

Recycling organic wastes to produce earthworms as a protein supplement in diets for poultry and fish; Bui Xuan Men, Cantho University, Vietnam
 

Effect of recycling effluent on gas production in polyethylene biodigesters; Duong Nguyen Khang, NLU, Vietnam; Chhay Ty, CelAgrid, Cambodia; Soukarn Keonouchanh, LRC, NAFRI, Lao; T R Preston
 

Integrated livestock -fish farming system in the upland of Thailand; Choke Mikled, Theera Visitpanich, Wichit Sonloi, Supharoek Nakkitset and Kanitta Tikam , Chiang Mai University, Thailand.                                                                                  

Foliages as protein sources for growing pigs

Taro as a local feed resource for pigs in small scale household condition; Ngo Huu Toan and T R  Preston, HUAF, Hue, Vietnam

Processing and use of Alocasia macrorrhiza (Giant taro) leaves in the diets of Mong Cai sows and crossbred F1 (Large White x Mong Cai) growing pigs under mountainous village conditions; Pham Sy Tiep, Nguyen Van Luc, Nguyen Manh Hung, Tran Van Tu, Tran Van Phung. NIAH, Hanoi,  Vietnam.
 

Taro leaves as protein source for growing pigs in Central Viet Nam; Du Thanh Hang and T R Preston, HUAF, Hue, Vietnam

Digestibility and nitrogen balance studies in pigs fed diets with ensiled taro (Colocasia esculenta) leaves as replacement for fish meal.  Pheng Buntha, Khieu Borin, T R Preston and B Ogle; CelAgrid, Cambodia

Intake, digestibility and N retention by growing pigs fed ensiled or dried Taro (Colocasia esculenta) leaves as the protein supplement in basal diets of rice bran/broken rice or rice bran/cassava root meal; Mea Sokveasna, Chhay Ty, Khieu Borin and Preston T R;  CelAgrid, Cambodia

Effect of different levels of water spinach in a basal diet of cassava root meal and rice bran on intake, digestibility and nitrogen balance in growing pigs Bounhong Norachack, Soukanh Keonouchanh, Chhay Ty and T R Preston, LRC, NAFRI, Laos
 

Ileal and total tract digestibility in fattening pigs fed ensiled cassava root diets with protein supplied by cassava leaves and sweet potato vines in both silage and dry form; Nguyen Thi Hoa Ly, Le Duc Ngoan and A.C. Beynen, HUAF, Hue,  Vietnam     
                                              

Growth performance of pigs fed water spinach or water spinach mixed with mulberry leaves, as protein sources in basal diets of cassava root meal plus rice bran or sugar palm syrup plus broken rice; Chiv Phiny, B Ogle, T R Preston and Khieu Borin, CelAgrid, Cambodia
 

Mulberry (Morus alba) leaves for growing pigs; Lampheuy Kaensombath and Bounlurth Sivilay, Faculty of Agriculture, National University of Laos
 

Effect of different protein levels derived from mixtures of water spinach and fresh sweet potato vines in basal diets of broken rice or cassava root meal and rice bran for growing pigs; Thim Sokha, T R Preston and Khieu Borin, RUA,  Cambodia 

Foliages as protein sources for pregnant and lactating sows

Effect of replacing soybean meal by a mixture of taro leaf silage and water spinach on reproduction and piglet performance in Mong Cai gilts; Chittavong Malavanh, T R Preston and Brian Ogle, , NUoL, Laos

Use of Giant taro leaves (Alocasia odora) for replacement of soybean meal in diets for Mong Cai sows in Central Vietnam;  Hoang Nghia Duyet, HUAF, Vietnam

Manipulation of feeds for pigs

Effects of fermented liquid feeds and lactobacillus subtilis on improving pig performance and reducing enviromental impact; Nguyen Nhut Xuan Dung, Le Lan Anh, Luu Huu Manh, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural College, Cantho University, Vietnam
 

Effects of fermented liquid feeds and Lactobacillus subtilis and phytase on pig performance and environmental impact; Nguyen Nhut Xuan Dung, Le Lan Anh, Luu Huu Manh and Brian Ogle;
1Department of Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural College, Cantho University
 


Pigs in farming systems

Using recommended protein feed resources and enhancing capacity for women in pig production in a mountainous ethnic minority community; Nguyen Thi Loc, HUAF, Vietnam
 

Assessment of feeding practices and feed resources and their utilization in pig production in four main agro-ecological zones of Cambodia; Kong Saroeun, CelAgrid, Cambodia
 

Feeding systems for chickens and ducks

Effect of replacement of rice bran with cassava residue meal in diets on the growth and reproductive performance of Luongphuong chickens; Le Hong Son, NIAH, Vietnam
 

Laying performance of Egyptian hens fed graded levels of Mung bean  (Phaceolus aureus) offal as replacement for Soybean meal and Maize; Le Diep Long Bien and Pham Cong Thieu, NIAH, Vietnam

Effect of supplementation of cassava residue meal in diets on the growth performance of Luongphuong broilers; Le Van Huyen, Ninh Thi Len and Nguyen Thi Phung , NIAH, Vietnam
 

Effect of replacing dry fish with cassava leaf meal on diet digestibility and growth rate of local and Pekin ducks; Loan Chhum Phith and Chey Montha, RUA, Cambodia

Forages for rabbits

Effect of different forages on feed intake, digestibility and growth performance of rabbits;  Supharoek  Nakkitset, Choke Mikled and Inger Ledin, Royal Project Foundation, Chiang Mai, Thailand
 

Calliandra foliage as supplementary feed for rabbits fed a basal diet of Guinea grass, Doan Thi Gang, Nguyen Thi Mui and Dinh Van Binh, Goat and Rabbit Research Center, Sontay, Vietnam
 

Effect of dietary fiber sources on feed intake, nutrient digestibility, growth rate, and economic return of growing rabbits fed sweet potato vine (Ipomoea batatas) and para grass (Brachiaria mutica); Nguyen Thi Kim Dong and Nguyen Van Thu Cantho University, Vietnam
 

Effect of dietary fiber sources on feed intake and nutrient digestibily, growth rate, and economic return of growing rabbits fed water spinach (Ipomoea aquatica) or sweet potato vines (Ipomoea batatas) with or without supplements of Wedelia trilobata and Saciolepsis indica; Nguyen Thi Kim Dong and Nguyen Van Thu, Cantho University, Vietnam