Animal Breeding / Cattle / Central America / Genetics / LIVESTOCK-FISH / Nicaragua

Discussing cattle breeding priorities with Nicaraguan dual purpose cattle farmers

As part of the “More milk and meat through better breeds” project, seeking to increase the productivity of dual-purpose cattle in Nicaragua through the use of appropriate breed types and the application of best husbandry practices, the Livestock and Fish team held focus group discussions in the action sites of Matiguas and Camoapa (Nicaragua). The … Continue reading

Animal Breeding / Aquaculture / Article / Asia / Event / Fish / Genetics / Presentation / WorldFish

Aquaculture conference showcases latest technologies

One of the largest aquaculture and aquarium shows in Asia, Aqua Aquaria India 2013, was recently held in Vijayawada, AndhraPradesh, India, from 8 – 10 February. Hosted by the Marine Products Export Development Authority of the Government of India (MPEDA), the event showcased the latest production and marketing technologies in aquaculture and ornamental fish culture … Continue reading

Africa / Aquaculture / Egypt / Fish / Genetics / LIVESTOCK-FISH / WorldFish

Open Day highlights improvements in Egyptian aquaculture

WorldFish hosted an open day on Monday 15th October at its Abbassa research center in Sharkia, Egypt to showcase its latest research and development initiatives, with the support of the Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Dr. Salah Abdel Mooemin. The Malaysia-based international research organization has had a fisheries and aquaculture research program in Egypt … Continue reading