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Workshop-seminar "Making better  use of local feed resources" MEKARN-CTU, Cantho, 23-25 May, 2005

 

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


Organized and Sponsored by
Can Tho University and MEKARN Programme

             Objectives:

§         Review of progress of the third and fourth years of activities of the regional research cooperation on Sustainable Livestock based Agriculture in the Lower Mekong Basin – MEKARN programme, funded by the Swedish International Development Agency

§         Presentation of results of experiments aimed at improving the sustainability of livestock-based farming systems in Cambodia, Lao, Thailand and Vietnam

§         To provide an opportunity for young researchers in the region to present their finding at a regional seminar workshop and to exchange experiences with invited national and international scientists

 

Provisional list of papers


    Introduction

  1. 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

  2. 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

    3. Farming systems

  3. 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

  4. Diversification of activities on farms in Kandal Province through introduction of polyethylene biodigesters; Pheng Buntha, CelAgrid, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    6. The effect of biodigester effluent on duckweed yield and composition in Mekong Delta; Nguyen T Kim Khang, Le Thi Men, Nguyen Van Hao, Pham Hoang Dung, Trieu Cong Tam, Cantho University, Vietnam

  6. 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

  7. Assessment  of feed  availability and adoption of Recommended feed practices on smallholder farms in Northern Provinces of Vietnam, Dinh Xuan Tung, NIAH, Vietnam

  8. 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, Pen Buntha, Choke Mikled, Cambodia, Lao, Thailand, Vietnam

  9. Long term harvesting of cassava foliage for cassava hay production on biomass yield and chemical compositions - by M. Wanapat ,A. Petlum, S. Joomjantha and S. Wanapat, Tropical Feed Resources Research and Development Center(TROFREC), Faculty of Agriculture,  Khon Kaen University, Thailand

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

     

    Pig production

  11. 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

  12. Effect of water spinach and fresh cassava leaves on intake, digestibility and N retention for growing pigs; Chhay Ty, CelAgrid, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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

  14. 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

  15. Effect of the environmental factors on physiological parametters, feed intake and growth of mong cai and landrace pigs in central vietnams Le Van Phuoc, Le Duc Ngoan, TR. Preston, Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry, Hue City, Vietnam

  16. Effect of  diets with  different  fiber levels on Feed Intake and Growth Rate of Growing Pigs (Mong Cai, Large White and Their Cross Breed) by Season; Le Van Phuoc, Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry, Hue City, Vietnam

  17. Further research on application of the local medicinal herb Achyranthes aspera as dietary supplement to prevent diarrhea in piglets Pham Hong Son, Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry, Hue City, Vietnam

  18. 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

  19. 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 

  20. Evaluation of the Tra catfish (Pangasius hypophthalmus) meal to replace fish meal in diets for fattening pigs in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam;   Le Thi Men, T R Preston, Truong Van Hieu, Duong T. Ngan and Huynh Thu Loan, Cantho University, Vietnam  

  21. Using recommended protein feed resources and enhancing capacity for women in pig production in mountainous ethnic minority community; Nguyen Thi Loc, Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry, Hue City, Vietnam

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

  23. Effects of inclusion sesame  oil meal in the diet on performance of growing  pigs, Bui Huy Nhu Phuc, Nong Lam University, Vietnam

  24. Effects of cassava leaves on performance of growing pigs; Bui Huy Nhu Phuc, Nong Lam University, Vietnam

  25. The effects of simple processing methods of cassava leaves on HCN content and intake by growing pigs; Du Thanh Hang, Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry, Vietnam

  26. 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

  27. 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

  28. Effect of water spinach and fresh cassava leaves on intake, digestibility and N retention for growing pigs; Chhay Ty, CelAgrid, UTA, Cambodia

  29. 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

  30. 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

  31. Effects of Water spinach on Nutrient digestibility and N retention in growing crossbred pigs; Prak Kea, RUA, Cambodia  

    Poultry production

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

  33. The use of shrimp by-product as a protein feed resource for backyard meat chicken production in household conditions in Central Vietnam; Tran Sang Tao, Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry, Hue City, Vietnam

  34. 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

  35. Effects of cassava leaf meal on the growth performance and GI tract development of local and exotic ducks and chickens; Keo Sath, CelAgrid, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

  36. Utilization of duckweed as a low-level supplement in concentrate diets fed to local chickens in confinement, and to rice bran on-farm with scavenging chicken; Bui Xuan An, Nong Lam University, Vietnam

  37. 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

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

     

    Large ruminant production

  39. Effect of an oil drench on the growth rate of local (Yellow) cattle fed diets of low or high digestibility; Nguyen Thi Hong Nhan, T R Preston and R A Leng, Cantho University, Vietnam

  40. 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

  41. Effects of supplemental soybean oil level on the Rumen of cattle; Nguyen Thi Hong Nhan, Nguyen Trong Ngu, T R Preston and R A Leng, Cantho University, Vietnam

  42. 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

  43. 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

  44. Studies on the treatment, storage and use of cocoa husk as ruminant feed; Pham Hong Duc Phuoc Duong Nguyen Khang, Nong Lam University, Vietnam

  45. Effect of condensed tannins in cassava foliage and rice straw treating on fecal parasitic egg counts in cattle; Le Huu Khuong,  Do Hieu Liem, Duong Nguyen Khang., Nong Lam University, Vietnam

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

  47. Effects of supplementation of cassava hay as a high protein feed source to the rice straw ration and Vong nem (Erythrina senegalensis) 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

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

  49. Effect of two different inoculum and roughage sources on ruminal volatile fatty acids, gas production  using modified in vitro gas technique - by M. Wanapat, A. Puangchompu and S. Wora-anu,  Tropical Feed Resources Research and Development Center (TROFREC), Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Thailand

  50. 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- by M. Wanapat, A. Petlum, S. Joomjantha and P. Khamsri. Tropical Feed Resources Research and Development Center(TROFREC),  Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Thailand 

     

    51. Goat and sheep production

  51. Vetiveria zizanioides : A new grass as a feed for goat on seasonally acid soil in the Mekong delta; Nguyen Van Hon, Nguyen Thi Hong Nhan, Le Viet Dung, Cantho University, Vietnam

  52. 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

  53. Effect of supplementation with Kapok (Ceiba pentandra) tree foliage and Ivermectin injection on growth rate and parasite eggs in faeces of grazing goats in farmer households; Theng Kouch, T R Preston and Hun Hieak, CelAgrid, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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

  55. The direct anthelmintic effect of cassava foliage against nematode parasites in young goats in Cambodia; Seng Sokerya, CelAgrid, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

  56. 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, Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry, Hue City, Vietnam

  57. 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

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

  59. Effect of polyethylene glycol addition on in vitro gas production of Acacia mangium, Cassava and Calliandra foliages;  Do Thi Thanh Van, Nguyen Kim Cuong, Nguyen Thi Mui and Inger Ledin; Goat and Rabbit Research Centre, Sontay, Hatay, Vietnam

  60. Effect of different nitrogen source (biodigester effluent, raw manure, and urea) on biomass yield of Guinea grass. (Panicum maximum), and effect of different high 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

  61. 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

  62. Cassava and Flemingia foliage fresh and as hay as protein supplements for growing goats fed a based diet of guinea grass and diet cassava root; Ngo Tien Dung,  Goat and Rabbit Research Center, Vietnam

  63. Response to increasing ratio number of cassava rows to Flemingia rows on biomass yield, soil fertility and soil erosion of the cassava-Flemingia inter-cropping systems, NgoTien Dzung,  Goat and Rabbit Research Center, Vietnam

  64. 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

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

  66. 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

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

  68. Feeding behaviour of local goats offered foliages or leaves of Erythrina variata, Kapok (Ceiba pentandra) or  Gliciridia; Malavanh Chittavong and Thongsay Sichanh, NUOL, Lao

  69. 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

     


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