This PowerPoint presentation is from the third webinar in a five part series on Breeding Better Sheep & Goats. The presenter is Susan Schoenian, University of Maryland Extension Sheep & Goat Specialist.
Valmonte-Santos, Rowena A. 2023. The CGIAR and Agriculture Sector. PowerPoint presentation given to students of AG 4390/AG 5371: Global Agriculture Leadership Academy. Department of Agriculture, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, March 22, 2023.
Presentation by Robert Nasi, Director of the CGIAR Research Program on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry, on the CGIAR - held at CIFOR's partners' meeting in Nairobi in February 2015.
This PowerPoint presentation is from the third webinar in a five part series on Breeding Better Sheep & Goats. The presenter is Susan Schoenian, University of Maryland Extension Sheep & Goat Specialist.
Valmonte-Santos, Rowena A. 2023. The CGIAR and Agriculture Sector. PowerPoint presentation given to students of AG 4390/AG 5371: Global Agriculture Leadership Academy. Department of Agriculture, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, March 22, 2023.
Presentation by Robert Nasi, Director of the CGIAR Research Program on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry, on the CGIAR - held at CIFOR's partners' meeting in Nairobi in February 2015.
Methods of selection in animal genetics and breedingDr. Jayesh Vyas
Simultaneous selection for many traits can be applied based on individuals own performance by adopting any of the procedure of selection.
One may wish to adopt tandem selection or ICL methods or one may evaluate the individuals on the value for each of the traits selected for and then sum of these values to give a total value for all the traits.
The animal with the highest score is then selected.
These procedure are known as methods of selection.
Major economic traits of cattle and buffalopratee5
Selection and judging of the breeding stocks are the first and foremost steps to start with any breeding programme. For this, a no. of phenotypic and behavioral traits are taken into consideration. Breeding plans for cattle and buffalo should aim to meet the quantitative and qualitative demands of milk and meat in the country. From a practical standpoint, traits with a measurable or at least readily recognizable economic value are generally to be given the most emphasis.The economic traits are typically those that affect either the income obtained or the costs of production. So, a thorough understanding of economic traits of livestock is of utmost importance.
Sheep and goats housing management It is a system in which sheep goats are continuously kept under housing in confinement with limited access in which they are stall-fed. It implies a system where goats are not left to fend for themselves with only minimum care.
Career Opportunities in Veterinary Science with special focus in India (Covers different professional fields/disciplines that a graduate can choose after completion of B.V.Sc&A.H).
Presented by Raphael Mrode, ILRI, at the workshop on Essential Knowledge for Effective Improvement and Dissemination of Genetics in Sheep and Goats, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 3–5 November 2020
Methods of selection in animal genetics and breedingDr. Jayesh Vyas
Simultaneous selection for many traits can be applied based on individuals own performance by adopting any of the procedure of selection.
One may wish to adopt tandem selection or ICL methods or one may evaluate the individuals on the value for each of the traits selected for and then sum of these values to give a total value for all the traits.
The animal with the highest score is then selected.
These procedure are known as methods of selection.
Major economic traits of cattle and buffalopratee5
Selection and judging of the breeding stocks are the first and foremost steps to start with any breeding programme. For this, a no. of phenotypic and behavioral traits are taken into consideration. Breeding plans for cattle and buffalo should aim to meet the quantitative and qualitative demands of milk and meat in the country. From a practical standpoint, traits with a measurable or at least readily recognizable economic value are generally to be given the most emphasis.The economic traits are typically those that affect either the income obtained or the costs of production. So, a thorough understanding of economic traits of livestock is of utmost importance.
Sheep and goats housing management It is a system in which sheep goats are continuously kept under housing in confinement with limited access in which they are stall-fed. It implies a system where goats are not left to fend for themselves with only minimum care.
Career Opportunities in Veterinary Science with special focus in India (Covers different professional fields/disciplines that a graduate can choose after completion of B.V.Sc&A.H).
Presented by Raphael Mrode, ILRI, at the workshop on Essential Knowledge for Effective Improvement and Dissemination of Genetics in Sheep and Goats, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 3–5 November 2020
Livestock Improvement Under Small and Marginal Farmers House Hold in West B...Dr.Shabahat Mumtaz
Speaker : Shabahat Mumtaz Dated: 03-06-2017
ABSTRACT
West Bengal lies in lower gangetic plain region of India. The average annual rainfall lies between 100-200 cm and temperature varies from 26°C- 41°C in summer and 9°C - 24°C in winter. The region has adequate storage of ground water, rice is the main cereal crop followed by jute, maize, potato, and pulses are other important crops. Livestock generating employment, income and has become an important component of rural development programmes i.e., “Equity and extending benefits directly to women” making a significant contribution to the national economy and socio-economic development. West Bengal contributing 3.89 % of the State domestic product (SDP) and nearly 20.34% of its agriculture production. The buffalos of this region are few, non-descript, less productive and poorly developed. Women play a major role in livestock production and most small marginal and landless rural farmers traditionally rear goat, sheep, poultry, cattle and buffalo, as they generally follow the extensive management system, primarily poor natural vegetation and crop stubbles, without any supplementation. By virtue of high fecundity and better productivity, goat assured income to the rural population with low input cost in diverse agro-climatic condition. Augmentation of production and productivity is the most challenging constraint and availability of feed and fodder is another serious constraint. All livestock and poultry are indigenous and low-productive these stand in the way of the effective growth of this sector. Animal resources development department, Govt. of West Bengal is basically responsible for formulation and implementation of Livestock and Poultry policies and programmes and has been providing assistance to the State Government for the control of animal diseases, scientific management and up-gradation of genetic resources, sustainable development of processing and marketing facilities and enhancement of production and profitability of livestock enterprises.
Farmers must improve their conventional practices for the care and upbringing of livestock as well as, they must utilize the new technologies for the betterment of quality and productivity. Selection of desirable breeds, proper cleanliness and hygiene of both the animals and the handler, and regular check-up by veterinary doctors are the most important steps. There are several farms and their management technique. A breed is a group of animals related by family and similar in most characters such as overall appearance, features, size, configuration, etc. For example, Red Dane, Jersey, Brown Swiss are foreign breeds of cows and Leghorn is an improved breed of chicken. The development of a new variety of plants with desirable characters from the existing ones is called Plant Breeding. We all might have heard of the Green Revolution that was responsible for our country to not only meet the national requirements in food production but also helped even to export it during the 1970s.
The Green revolution was highly dependent on plant breeding techniques for the development of high-yielding and disease-free varieties in wheat, rice, maise, etc. Dr M.S. Swaminathan is the father of plant breeding in India. The growth or development of plant or animal tissues in the culture medium is called tissue culture. Plant tissue culture is widely used in order to enhance food production. The ability to create an entire plant from any cell or explant is called totipotency.
Development of balanced diets using local feeds for smallholder East African ...ILRI
Poster by Natalie Carter, Catherine E. Dewey, Delia Grace, Ben Lukuyu, Sally Humphries and Cornelis F.M. de Lange presented at the 10th annual summit of "Universities Fighting World Hunger", Guelph, Ontario, Canada, 20-22 February 2015.
Small ruminant research and development in Ethiopia ILRI
Presented by Solomon Abegaz (Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research) and Solomon Gizaw (LIVES Project, ILRI), at the EIAR/ATA/ICARDA Workshop on small Ruminant Breeding Programs in Ethiopia, Debre Birhan, 17-18 December 2015
Animal breeding for reduced poverty and improved food security in developing ...ILRI
Presented by Karen Marshall at the John Vercoe Memorial Lecture on the Association for Animal Breeding and Genetics (AAABG) Conference, Australia, 28-30 September 2015
Sheep and goat research and development of EthiopiaILRI
Presented by Ayele Abebe, Debre Berhan Agricultural Research Center, at the SmaRT Ethiopia workshop and field day on Small Ruminant Community Based Breeding Program (CBBP), Hosaena, Ethiopia, 27–28 March 2018
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A training, certification and marketing scheme for informal dairy vendors in ...ILRI
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Food safety research in low- and middle-income countriesILRI
Presentation by Hung Nguyen-Viet at the first technical meeting to launch the Food Safety Working Group under the One Health Partnership framework, Hanoi, Vietnam, 28 September 2023
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Reservoirs of pathogenic Leptospira species in UgandaILRI
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Assessing meat microbiological safety and associated handling practices in bu...ILRI
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Practices and drivers of antibiotic use in Kenyan smallholder dairy farmsILRI
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THE IMPORTANCE OF MARTIAN ATMOSPHERE SAMPLE RETURN.Sérgio Sacani
The return of a sample of near-surface atmosphere from Mars would facilitate answers to several first-order science questions surrounding the formation and evolution of the planet. One of the important aspects of terrestrial planet formation in general is the role that primary atmospheres played in influencing the chemistry and structure of the planets and their antecedents. Studies of the martian atmosphere can be used to investigate the role of a primary atmosphere in its history. Atmosphere samples would also inform our understanding of the near-surface chemistry of the planet, and ultimately the prospects for life. High-precision isotopic analyses of constituent gases are needed to address these questions, requiring that the analyses are made on returned samples rather than in situ.
Nutraceutical market, scope and growth: Herbal drug technologyLokesh Patil
As consumer awareness of health and wellness rises, the nutraceutical market—which includes goods like functional meals, drinks, and dietary supplements that provide health advantages beyond basic nutrition—is growing significantly. As healthcare expenses rise, the population ages, and people want natural and preventative health solutions more and more, this industry is increasing quickly. Further driving market expansion are product formulation innovations and the use of cutting-edge technology for customized nutrition. With its worldwide reach, the nutraceutical industry is expected to keep growing and provide significant chances for research and investment in a number of categories, including vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and herbal supplements.
Richard's aventures in two entangled wonderlandsRichard Gill
Since the loophole-free Bell experiments of 2020 and the Nobel prizes in physics of 2022, critics of Bell's work have retreated to the fortress of super-determinism. Now, super-determinism is a derogatory word - it just means "determinism". Palmer, Hance and Hossenfelder argue that quantum mechanics and determinism are not incompatible, using a sophisticated mathematical construction based on a subtle thinning of allowed states and measurements in quantum mechanics, such that what is left appears to make Bell's argument fail, without altering the empirical predictions of quantum mechanics. I think however that it is a smoke screen, and the slogan "lost in math" comes to my mind. I will discuss some other recent disproofs of Bell's theorem using the language of causality based on causal graphs. Causal thinking is also central to law and justice. I will mention surprising connections to my work on serial killer nurse cases, in particular the Dutch case of Lucia de Berk and the current UK case of Lucy Letby.
DERIVATION OF MODIFIED BERNOULLI EQUATION WITH VISCOUS EFFECTS AND TERMINAL V...Wasswaderrick3
In this book, we use conservation of energy techniques on a fluid element to derive the Modified Bernoulli equation of flow with viscous or friction effects. We derive the general equation of flow/ velocity and then from this we derive the Pouiselle flow equation, the transition flow equation and the turbulent flow equation. In the situations where there are no viscous effects , the equation reduces to the Bernoulli equation. From experimental results, we are able to include other terms in the Bernoulli equation. We also look at cases where pressure gradients exist. We use the Modified Bernoulli equation to derive equations of flow rate for pipes of different cross sectional areas connected together. We also extend our techniques of energy conservation to a sphere falling in a viscous medium under the effect of gravity. We demonstrate Stokes equation of terminal velocity and turbulent flow equation. We look at a way of calculating the time taken for a body to fall in a viscous medium. We also look at the general equation of terminal velocity.
Salas, V. (2024) "John of St. Thomas (Poinsot) on the Science of Sacred Theol...Studia Poinsotiana
I Introduction
II Subalternation and Theology
III Theology and Dogmatic Declarations
IV The Mixed Principles of Theology
V Virtual Revelation: The Unity of Theology
VI Theology as a Natural Science
VII Theology’s Certitude
VIII Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
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Observation of Io’s Resurfacing via Plume Deposition Using Ground-based Adapt...Sérgio Sacani
Since volcanic activity was first discovered on Io from Voyager images in 1979, changes
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This presentation explores a brief idea about the structural and functional attributes of nucleotides, the structure and function of genetic materials along with the impact of UV rays and pH upon them.
Slide 1: Title Slide
Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Slide 2: Introduction to Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Definition: Extrachromosomal inheritance refers to the transmission of genetic material that is not found within the nucleus.
Key Components: Involves genes located in mitochondria, chloroplasts, and plasmids.
Slide 3: Mitochondrial Inheritance
Mitochondria: Organelles responsible for energy production.
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA): Circular DNA molecule found in mitochondria.
Inheritance Pattern: Maternally inherited, meaning it is passed from mothers to all their offspring.
Diseases: Examples include Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) and mitochondrial myopathy.
Slide 4: Chloroplast Inheritance
Chloroplasts: Organelles responsible for photosynthesis in plants.
Chloroplast DNA (cpDNA): Circular DNA molecule found in chloroplasts.
Inheritance Pattern: Often maternally inherited in most plants, but can vary in some species.
Examples: Variegation in plants, where leaf color patterns are determined by chloroplast DNA.
Slide 5: Plasmid Inheritance
Plasmids: Small, circular DNA molecules found in bacteria and some eukaryotes.
Features: Can carry antibiotic resistance genes and can be transferred between cells through processes like conjugation.
Significance: Important in biotechnology for gene cloning and genetic engineering.
Slide 6: Mechanisms of Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Non-Mendelian Patterns: Do not follow Mendel’s laws of inheritance.
Cytoplasmic Segregation: During cell division, organelles like mitochondria and chloroplasts are randomly distributed to daughter cells.
Heteroplasmy: Presence of more than one type of organellar genome within a cell, leading to variation in expression.
Slide 7: Examples of Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Four O’clock Plant (Mirabilis jalapa): Shows variegated leaves due to different cpDNA in leaf cells.
Petite Mutants in Yeast: Result from mutations in mitochondrial DNA affecting respiration.
Slide 8: Importance of Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Evolution: Provides insight into the evolution of eukaryotic cells.
Medicine: Understanding mitochondrial inheritance helps in diagnosing and treating mitochondrial diseases.
Agriculture: Chloroplast inheritance can be used in plant breeding and genetic modification.
Slide 9: Recent Research and Advances
Gene Editing: Techniques like CRISPR-Cas9 are being used to edit mitochondrial and chloroplast DNA.
Therapies: Development of mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT) for preventing mitochondrial diseases.
Slide 10: Conclusion
Summary: Extrachromosomal inheritance involves the transmission of genetic material outside the nucleus and plays a crucial role in genetics, medicine, and biotechnology.
Future Directions: Continued research and technological advancements hold promise for new treatments and applications.
Slide 11: Questions and Discussion
Invite Audience: Open the floor for any questions or further discussion on the topic.
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Status of pig breeding policies and practices in India
1. Status of pig breeding policies and practices in India
Dr. Ram Pratim Deka,
Scientist, Food Safety and Zoonoses program
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
Workshop on framing pig breeding policy for the state of Nagaland
Dimapur, Nagaland, 14 December 2015
2. Pig breeding
• Pig has never been in the forefront of livestock development program in India
until recent past -so as the pig breeding policy.
• No state in India has adopted a pig breeding policy.
• The Country Report of Animal Genetics Resources of India drafted by DAHD, MoA
did not mention anything about pig breeds.
• Do not have adequate exotic pigs in the country to frame a sound breeding policy.
• Live animal importation to India become a challenge.
3. Nation Livestock Policy 2013 states that
• Pig breeding policy will focus on improving growth, prolificacy, quality
and quantity of meat and survivability.
• Conservation of some of the meritorious indigenous breeds of pigs in
their defined local tracts.
• Crossbreeding with high yielding, disease resistant exotic breeds with
maximum 50% level of exotic germplasm in crossbreeding.
4. Chronology of introduction of pig breeds in India
Pre independence: Christian missionaries brought some pigs from West
1948:
- A few Base Pig Breeding Farms (BPBF) were established
- One such farm was in Khanapara, Guwahati that introduced
Large black
Berkshire
Saddle back
Large white Yorkshire
Middle white Yorkshire
5. Chronology (continued)
1970-71:
AICRP on Pig came in
- To assess various genetic parameters of economically important
traits of existing exotic breeds of pigs in India with respect to
production, reproduction and efficiency of feed utilization.
Tirupati & Jabbalpur : Large White Yorkshire
Khanapara & Izzatnagar : Landrace
6. Chronology (continued)
1976: National Commission on Agriculture recommend crossbreeding to
AICRP centers.
1976: With the NEC funding Hampshire was imported and introduce in 30-
Sow unit, Khanapara, BPBF-Khanapara and Barapani (Meghalaya).
1978: Large white Yorkshire was introduced.
1981: Indigenous breeds was started to maintain in organized farms for
performance study.
7. Chronology (continued..)
1988: Govt. of India imported LWH, Landrace and Saddle back
2002: Govt. of India imported Hampshire and gave it to Assam,
Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh. Thereafter no more importation
Present: Fear of inbreeding depression, injection of new exotic gene
is critically needed to scale up the performance
8. Breeds available in different parts of the country
NRCP: LWY, Hampshire (Ha) Ghungroo (Gh), Durock (Du), Indigenous (Indi)
Gh x Ha, Gh x Ha x Du, Ha x Indi
AAU: Ha x Ind (50%), Ha x Ind (75% Ha)
ICAR-Barapani: Niang Megha, Ghungroo, Hampshire, Ha x Niang Megha,
Ha x Gh
Assam: LWY, Hampshire, Indi (Doom)
Arunachal: LWY, Indi
9. Breeds available in different parts of the country
Mizoram: LWY, Indigenous, LWY x Indi
Nagaland: LWY, Large Black, Indig (Lanivo), Burmese pig
Jharkhand: Tameworth, Russian Charmukha, Indi
Kerala: LWY, Durock, Indi (Ankamali), LWY x Ind
UP: Landrace, LWY, Lan x Ind, LWY x Ind
Andaman & Nicobar: Indi (Andamani pigs), Indi (Nicobar pigs)
10. Two major central sponsored breeding prorammes
run by NRCP
• All India Coordinated Research Project on Pigs (started in 1970-71)
• Mega seed project (started in 2008-09)
11. AICRP-2014
Breeding programs were developed to generate the following
genotypes/genetic groups
- Improved indigenous pigs
- Crossbred having inheritance of 50:50 from Landrace & indigenous
- Crossbred having inheritance of 50:50 & 75:25 from LWY & indigenous
- Crossbred having inheritance of 50:50 & 75:25 from HS & indigenous
12. Outcome of AICRP’s crossbreeding program
• Genetic improvement of indigenous pig through pure breed
selection is going on in eight centres of AICRP
• Litter size at birth and weaning improved over the years.
• Better growth rate and better feed conversion efficiency
• LWY crossbred (75%) and Hampshire crossbred (75%) had higher
value of litter traits than their respective 50% crossbred
• The crossbreds had lower back fat thickness and higher lean cuts
in their carcasses than the indigenous pigs
13. Assam’s pig breeding strategy
• Non descript local breed of pigs to be upgraded by crossing with
the exotic male pigs
• The exotic male piglets which are available in the Govt. pig
Breeding farms are to be distributed at minimal cost
• Most of the states in India follow the same strategy
14. Chhattisgarh’s pig breeding strategy
• Cross-breeding of pigs with exotic breeds should be continued in
areas where the community can afford to give additional feed and
provide improved management conditions.
15. NABARD’s pig breeding recommendation
• Recommends that the exotic and native breeds should be kept
separate and not crossed.
• They also have an important role to play in conservation of
indigenous breeds of pigs.
16. Mizoram’s pig breeding strategy
• Mizoram is credited with the country's first Artificial Pig
Insemination (API) at field level under govt. sponsored program.
• Lunch the AI program in 2002-2003 under the North Eastern
Council (NEC) scheme
• Earlier imported stocks of LWY and Landrace sows for breeding
from England
17. Distribution of good germplasm is not managing
effectively
• No real push for improvement of germplasm by govt. departments
• Lack of concrete strategy to whom and to where the produced piglets
will be sold to cross with which breed.
• Little/ no subsequent follow up from the department
• No selection and grading of piglets that are sold to farmers.
• Many good quality piglets are even reared for fattening purpose.
• Condition of govt. run pig farmers is poor.
• Hereditary lines are not properly maintained.
• No. of produced piglets from organized farms are negligible to meet the
requirement
18. Problems at farmers’ field
• Farmers are not made aware about the
- Characteristics of breeds and advantage and disadvantages of
different breeds
- Selection criteria of breeds, male-female ratio, preference, market
demand
- Selection criteria of piglets (male and female) for breeding
purpose.
- Care and management of breeding sows and boars
- Nutritional requirement for different stages of pigs
- Preventive health care and hygiene
19. Poor government support
• Lack of support to evaluate the performance, health condition,
breed characteristics and semen quality of boars that are used in
the villages.
• No organized replacement system of breeding boar at regular
interval- resulting chances of inbreeding depression
• No vaccination and deworming program for breedable animals
• No govt. sponsored A.I. program except in Mizoram.
• Pig research centers are carrying out AI sporadically but not enough
• Lack of support to the pig breeders in terms of special assistance
like feed subsidy, low interest loan, priority healthcare services
• Lack of incentive mechanism for farmers for conservation of
indigenous pigs
20. Technical problems
- Poor availability of technical manpower for managing a breeding
farm and collection, evaluation, storage and shipment of semen
- Good breeding stock with adequate infrastructure.
- Semen production and examination center
- Poor cold chain facilities
- Underdeveloped technology for frozen semen
- Frozen semen import is possible but conception rate is very low,
cost is high, do not have pure bred sows in the country.
- Liquid semen can not be stored more than 7 days
- Distance, road connectivity, communication in NE states are
problems
21. Current status of live pig imports
- India banned import of live pigs under the regulation of “The
Livestock Importation Act, 1898 as amended in 2001
- Statutory order 1963 (E) issued in July 2011
- India’s decision was challenged at WTO by US
- India relaxed (?) import ban but there is requirement of health
certification that states the pigs are imported from the
establishments that are free from atrophic rhinitis of swine (ARS),
brucellosis, PRRS, leptospirosis, CSF, swine influenza, Eperythrozoon
suis, trichinellosis etc.