27 January 2008
MUSCAT -- An international conference on 'Small Ruminant Production and Health in Arid and Semi-arid Regions' opened at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) yesterday under the patronage of Sheikh Salim bin Hilal Al Khalili, minister of agriculture.
The conference has been organised by the Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences of College of Agricultural & Marine Sciences, SQU.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, SQU Vice-Chancellor Saud bin Nasser Al Riyami said apart from academic activities, SQU was keen on scientific research and community services too.
"This conference has its own positive role in enriching the scientific activities of the university and in supporting the animal and agriculture sector of the Sultanate and other countries," he observed.
Dr Christopher Lu, president, International Goat Association, delivered the keynote address. He said small ruminants -- sheep and goat -- play a very important role in the life of the people of arid and semi-arid regions of the world including the Sultanate of Oman. These household animals influence the culture and everyday life of the people.
Regarding the activities of the International Goat Association, Dr Lu made it clear that it promotes goat research and development for the benefit of humankind, to alleviate poverty, promote prosperity and to improve the quality of life.
The conference covers various aspects of small ruminant production and health including nutrition, health and welfare, production and products, reproduction and breeding.
As many as 50 international delegates from various continents are attending the conference. This includes 10 keynote speakers.
An exhibition has been organised as part of the conference in which manufacturers and commercial companies dealing with livestock enterprises and related activities display their products and technologies.
International Goat Association, Meat & Livestock Australia, University of Western Australia, Ceva Sante Animale, Omani Drug House Co. LLC., and Abu Ali Almadani are the sponsors of the conference.
MUSCAT -- An international conference on 'Small Ruminant Production and Health in Arid and Semi-arid Regions' opened at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) yesterday under the patronage of Sheikh Salim bin Hilal Al Khalili, minister of agriculture.
The conference has been organised by the Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences of College of Agricultural & Marine Sciences, SQU.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, SQU Vice-Chancellor Saud bin Nasser Al Riyami said apart from academic activities, SQU was keen on scientific research and community services too.
"This conference has its own positive role in enriching the scientific activities of the university and in supporting the animal and agriculture sector of the Sultanate and other countries," he observed.
Dr Christopher Lu, president, International Goat Association, delivered the keynote address. He said small ruminants -- sheep and goat -- play a very important role in the life of the people of arid and semi-arid regions of the world including the Sultanate of Oman. These household animals influence the culture and everyday life of the people.
Regarding the activities of the International Goat Association, Dr Lu made it clear that it promotes goat research and development for the benefit of humankind, to alleviate poverty, promote prosperity and to improve the quality of life.
The conference covers various aspects of small ruminant production and health including nutrition, health and welfare, production and products, reproduction and breeding.
As many as 50 international delegates from various continents are attending the conference. This includes 10 keynote speakers.
An exhibition has been organised as part of the conference in which manufacturers and commercial companies dealing with livestock enterprises and related activities display their products and technologies.
International Goat Association, Meat & Livestock Australia, University of Western Australia, Ceva Sante Animale, Omani Drug House Co. LLC., and Abu Ali Almadani are the sponsors of the conference.
© Times of Oman 2008
