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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Tue, 10 Dec 2013 15:45:30 +0100
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Dear all,
My apologies for posting it twice. Should you need a hardcopy of the publication for your library, please write to Ms. Antonella Falcone (email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> ) and provide her the full postal address.
Thanks.
Harinder Makkar

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Subject: A New Publication: THE FEED ANALYSIS LABORATORY: ESTABLISHMENT AND QUALITY CONTROL

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Tue, 10 Dec 2013 14:14:40 +0100
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Dear colleagues,

The following publication has been released today.

THE FEED ANALYSIS LABORATORY: ESTABLISHMENT AND QUALITY CONTROL
http://www.fao.org/docrep/019/i3535e/i3535e.pdf

About the publication:

Animal feed quality is crucial in the livestock sector. This document presents the sequence of activities for establishing a Feed Quality Analysis Laboratory – from initial planning, building and layout; through hiring suitable staff and selecting methods and equipment; and culminating in accreditation, based on an estimated four-year time frame.
The Quality Management System is stressed, and the document highlights validation of methods, personnel and training; systematic equipment maintenance and calibration; proficiency testing; quality control procedures; reporting; and auditing.

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Sun, 1 Dec 2013 08:38:06 +0100
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Dear all,
Recently a column: Broadening Horizons has been introduced on Feedipedia (www.feedipedia.org<http://www.feedipedia.org> ). Interesting facts and figures and short articles (ca 200 words) of general interest to animal nutritionists, feed technologists, feed chemists and feed analysts will be posted on a regular basis in this column.
Best wishes,

Harinder Makkar
FAO, Rome, Italy
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Battaglia, Daniela (AGAS)
Fri, 8 Nov 2013 13:23:57 +0100
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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Sat, 2 Nov 2013 06:48:52 +0100
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Dear colleagues,

We are pleased to inform you that the background paper for up-coming e-conference "Role of Agro-Industrial and Forestry By-Products in the Feeding of Dairy Animals in Asia and Other Tropical Regions" is now available at www.dairyasia.org<http://www.dairyasia.org>. The direct download link is given below

http://www.dairyasia.org/images/Miscellaneous/Background%20paper%20Econference.pdf

An updated note on the logistics of e-conference is also attached herewith for your reference.

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Thu, 31 Oct 2013 17:29:43 +0100
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Dear colleagues,

The following three articles, published in the latest issue of Journal of Animal Science, are part of a series of articles examining methane and nitrous oxide mitigation practices for livestock operations. These articles are derived in part from a published review of mitigation options for the livestock sector funded by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Wed, 30 Oct 2013 18:32:27 +0100
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Dear colleagues,

FAO published a new book on "Biotechnologies at work for smallholders: Case studies from developing countries in crops, livestock and fish". The book is available at http://www.fao.org/docrep/018/i3403e/i3403e00.htm , where individual chapters can be downloaded (as PDF files) as well as the whole book, in low (4.6 MB) or in high (7.7 MB) resolution.

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Mon, 28 Oct 2013 12:35:25 +0100
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Dear colleagues,

Quality Assurance for Animal Feed Analysis Laboratories, one of FAO most successful Animal Production and Health manuals is also now available for download, as an e-book. It means that this manual can be read on all major portable digital devices.

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http://www.fao.org/publications/e-book-collection/en/

FAO Animal Production and Health Manuals

Every sector of the livestock industry, the associated services and the wellbeing of both animals and humans are influenced by animal feeding. This document gives a comprehensive account of good laboratory practices, quality assurance procedures and examples of standard operating procedures as used in individual specialist laboratories. The manual will

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Mon, 21 Oct 2013 10:35:15 +0200
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Dear all,

FAO-APHCA (Animal Production and Health Commission for Asia and the Pacific) and AGA (Animal Production and Health Division of FAO) are pleased to announce an E-conference on "Role of Agro-Industrial and Forestry By-Products in the Feeding of Dairy Animals in Asia and Other Tropical Regions" from November 11, 2013 to December 10, 2013. The e-conference will be held under the auspices of Asia Dairy Network and will be moderated by Dr. John Moran, Coordinator, Asia Dairy Network.

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Sat, 28 Sep 2013 11:05:27 +0200
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Dear all,
FAO has released following three publications last week. You might find them useful.
Best wishes,
Harinder Makkar

Greenhouse gas emissions from ruminant supply chains
A global life cycle assessment
http://www.fao.org/docrep/018/i3461e/i3461e.pdf

Greenhouse gas emissions from pig and chicken supply chains
A global life cycle assessment
http://www.fao.org/docrep/018/i3460e/i3460e.pdf

Tackling climate change through livestock
A global assessment of emissions and mitigation opportunities

http://www.fao.org/docrep/018/i3437e/i3437e.pdf

Key findings from the reports

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Thu, 19 Sep 2013 15:51:28 +0200
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Dear colleague,

The following might interest you.

Cassava as animal feed in Ghana: past, present and future<http://www.fao.org/docrep/018/i3304e/i3304e.pdf>
http://www.fao.org/docrep/018/i3304e/i3304e.pdf

FAO-APHCA delegates urge FAO to form an Asia-Pacific Animal Feed Network
http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/home/en/news_archive/AGA_in_action/2013_FAO-APHCA_delegates_call_for_Asia-Pacific_Animal_Feed_Network.html

Food outlook 2013
http://www.fao.org/docrep/018/al999e/al999e.pdf
(also contains data on use of cereals as animal feed)

Regards,

Harinder P.S. Makkar
FAO, Rome Italy
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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Sun, 15 Sep 2013 09:13:55 +0200
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Dear Colleagues,
You may find the FAO Dairy-Gateway useful.
Happy reading.

Harinder Makkar
FAO, Rome, Italy

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Battaglia, Daniela (AGAS)
Thu, 5 Sep 2013 14:25:33 +0200
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Battaglia, Daniela (AGAS)
Thu, 29 Aug 2013 11:46:06 +0200
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CFS 40 Session - Expression of interest for CSOs
This year the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) is implementing a new system for representatives from CSOs/NGOs who wish to attend CFS 40. Please read the instructions.
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The Committee on World Food Security (CFS) <http://www.fao.org/cfs/en/> was set up in 1974 and reformed in 2009 to be the most inclusive international and intergovernmental platform for all stakeholders to work together in ensuring food security and nutrition for all.

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Wed, 21 Aug 2013 09:07:55 +0200
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Caterina Batello, Senior Grassland Officer and Nadia Scialabba, Senior Officer, Environment and Sustainable Development are pleased to invite all interested stakeholders to participate in the FAO E-Conference on Sustainable Grasslands, 2 to 30 September 2013.

Grasslands are versatile and multifunctional landscapes, providing a range of ecosystems goods and services for human benefit. We are currently working on a global model to evaluate scenarios of grassland-based food production for 2050. The preliminary results illustrate the potential of grasslands to contribute to environmental, social and economic sustainability.

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Thu, 8 Aug 2013 14:33:20 +0200
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Dear colleagues,

Last Reminder: Request for completing the survey, if you have not done so far. If you have completed, many-many thanks for your support.

This email and the survey are in three languages: Spanish, French and English
Ce courriel ainsi que le questionnaire y afférent est disponible en trois langues : Anglais, Français et Espagnol
Este e-mail y la encuesta están en tres idiomas: español, inglés y francés
Español
¿Podemos avanzar hacia "dietas animales sostenibles"?

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Fri, 2 Aug 2013 17:31:07 +0200
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THANKS A LOT FOR YOUR HUGE SUPPORT: Over 900 people responded so far

Still 10 days to go to complete the questionnaire, which is in three languages: English, French and Spanish.

Dear colleagues,

The purpose of this email is twofold: a) thank those who responded to our request, and b) request those who have not participated in this survey so far to spare 20 min for us and complete the questionnaire.

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Battaglia, Daniela (AGAS)
Tue, 30 Jul 2013 14:39:52 +0200
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Dear colleagues,

We would like to invite you to participate in the International Workshop on Feed Risk Assessment – Chemical Safety, which will take place in Utrecht, The Netherlands on 30 September and 1 October 2013. The workshop is organized by the Government of The Netherlands, supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

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Battaglia, Daniela (AGAS)
Tue, 30 Jul 2013 14:16:03 +0200
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Dear colleagues,

We would like to invite you to participate in the International Workshop on Feed Risk Assessment – Chemical Safety, which will take place in Utrecht, The Netherlands on 30 September and 1 October 2013. The workshop is organized by the Government of The Netherlands, supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Thu, 18 Jul 2013 14:03:56 +0200
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Dear colleagues,

Following publication, released this week by FAO, is now available for downloading

Utilization of fruit and vegetable wastes as livestock feed and as substrates for generation of other value-added products

URL: http://www.fao.org/docrep/018/i3273e/i3273e.pdf

About the publication
By 2050 the world will need to feed an additional 2 billion people and will require 70 per cent more meat and milk. The increasing future demand for livestock products, driven by increases in income, population and urbanization will impose a huge demand on feed resources. Sustainability of feed production systems is being challenged due to biophysical factors such as land, soil and

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Sun, 7 Jul 2013 08:42:14 +0200
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This email and the survey are in three languages: English, French and Spanish.
Ce courriel ainsi que le questionnaire y afférent est disponible en trois langues : Anglais, Français et Espagnol.
Este e-mail y la encuesta están en tres idiomas: inglés, francés y español.

English
Dear colleagues,
Livestock products provide 13% of all dietary energy and 28% of all dietary proteins worldwide and livestock contributes to the livelihood of one billion people as a source of income, food, traction, wool, manure, biogas. Animal feeding has an impact on the environment, the use of water and land, animal production, health and

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Wed, 3 Jul 2013 17:35:07 +0200
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Dear colleagues,
Some of you have recently joined the FAO-AnimalFeeding-L mailing list. Earlier postings on this site can be accessed using the following URL:

https://listserv.fao.org/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FAO-AnimalFeeding-L

The above URL is also useful for those who have been on the mailing list for long and were getting information on the FAO documents on feed and feeding. All postings and URLs of the publications are stored on this site, enabling easy access anytime.

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Thu, 20 Jun 2013 17:33:31 +0200
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Dear all,
A new publication released on Monday (17th June 2013) is now available for downloading.
OPTIMIZATION OF FEED USE EFFICIENCY IN RUMINANT PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
Proceedings of the FAO Symposium, 27 November 2012, Bangkok, Thailand. FAO Animal Production and Health Proceedings, No. 16. Rome, FAO and Asian-Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies.

It can be downloaded using the following URLs:
http://www.fao.org/docrep/018/i3331e/i3331e.pdf
or through
http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/resources/newsletter/2013_newsletter_69.html

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:45:34 +0200
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Dear Colleague,

The following publication, released yesterday, can now be downloaded:

Hristov, A.N., Oh, J., Lee, C., Meinen, R., Montes, F., Ott, T., Firkins, J., Rotz, A., Dell, C., Adesogan, A., Yang, W.,
Tricarico, J., Kebreab, E., Waghorn, G., Dijkstra, J. & Oosting, S. 2013. Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions in
livestock production - A review of technical options for non-CO2 emissions. Edited by Pierre J. Gerber, Benjamin
Henderson and Harinder P.S. Makkar. FAO Animal Production and Health Paper No. 177. FAO, Rome, Italy.

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Fri, 7 Jun 2013 18:25:57 +0200
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Dear all,
A manual on QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR MICROBIOLOGY IN FEED ANALYSIS LABORATORIES has been released today. It can be downloaded using the following URL
http://www.fao.org/docrep/018/i3287e/i3287e.pdf

About the publication:
QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR MICROBIOLOGY IN FEED ANALYSIS LABORATORIES

This publication provides comprehensive guidance on the requirements of a microbiology laboratory performing animal feed analysis and includes examples of standard operating procedures, prepared by experts from around the world. These procedures will assist laboratories in attaining the competence required, will enhance the quality of data reported and ensure the safety of laboratory workers. The procedures contained in this publication are compliant with

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Wed, 22 May 2013 16:10:12 +0200
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Dear colleagues,

This is a brief email giving you the following information. Hope you would find them useful.

FAO-TAMU On-line Course on Quality Control Systems for Feed Analysis Laboratories<http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/home/en/news_archive/AGA_in_action/2013_FAO-TAMU_On-line_Course.html>
A joint Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Texas A&M University (TAMU) on-line course on ‘Quality Control Systems for Feed Analysis Laboratories’ kicks off on 3 June 2013.
http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/home/en/news_archive/AGA_in_action/2013_FAO-TAMU_On-line_Course.html

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Thu, 9 May 2013 13:20:12 +0200
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Information About a New Publication
Dear all,
The following publication will be available for distribution in June 2013. Should you need a hardcopy of this publication for your laboratory or library, please provide full postal address to Ms Antonella Falcone ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> ). The deadline for submission of the request is 19 May 2013.
A file containing Contents of the Manual is attached.

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Battaglia, Daniela (AGAS)
Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:53:21 +0200
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Can't view this? Click the URL or paste it into your browser:
http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/resources/newsletter/2013_newsletter_65.html

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Animal Production and Health Division
e-newsletter 65

Newsletter Archive<http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/resources/en/newsletters.htm>

Current Index:

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April 19, 2013

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Working together to ensure feed and food safety
Last week in South Africa, at the IV Global Feed and Food Congress, FAO called for a responsible response to the manifold challenges of the sector.

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Mon, 4 Feb 2013 15:22:36 +0100
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Dear all,

FAO invites applications for participation in an on-line course on 'Quality Control Systems for Feed Analysis Laboratories' organized jointly with Texas A&M University (TAMU).

Deadline for submission of the application: 15 March 2013

For further details see attached file.

Please feel free to circulate it to your contacts.

Best regards,

Harinder Makkar
FAO, Rome, Italy
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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:17:40 +0100
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Dear colleagues,

A new publication entitled "Enhancing animal welfare and farmer income through strategic animal feeding<http://www.fao.org/docrep/017/i3164e/i3164e00.pdf>" can be downloaded from

http://www.fao.org/docrep/017/i3164e/i3164e00.pdf

Also see:
http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/resources/newsletter/2013_newsletter_60.html

About the Publication:
Animal welfare includes the combination of both physical and mental well-being. A properly balanced diet and water supplied in adequate amounts avoid physical and psychological suffering from hunger and thirst; furthermore correct nutrition is crucial for optimal performance and to sustain optimal fitness. So far little attention has been paid to understand the linkages between animal nutrition and animal welfare. Farmers find it difficult to adopt practices that promote animal welfare without having

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:32:20 +0100
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Dear all,

The following information might interest you.

1) GMOs in the pipeline: E-conference summary

The FAO e-mail conference on "GMOs in the pipeline: Looking to the next five years in the crop, forestry, livestock, aquaculture and agro-industry sectors in developing countries" took place from 5 November to 2 December 2012. The 11-page summary document is now available, entitled "An FAO e-mail conference on GMOs in the pipeline in developing countries: The moderator's summary", by J. Ruane. The document provides a summary of the main issues discussed by participants during this 4-week conference based on the 109 messages that were

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Thu, 17 Jan 2013 08:29:03 +0100
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Dear all,
The following News Item might interest you.

FAO Symposium highlights the importance of enhancing feed conversion efficiency for ruminants

The challenges of meeting increasing demand for livestock products with limiting resources prompted FAO to convene a one day symposium on ‘Optimizing Feed Use Efficiency in Ruminant Animal Production Systems’ at the AAAP ANIMAL SCIENCE CONGRESS held recently in Bangkok. This symposium, attended by over one hundred and fifty policymakers, scientists, extension workers and students, brought together renowned speakers from around the world to consider the need and strategies to improve the conversion of feed into human food by

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Fri, 21 Dec 2012 08:43:10 +0100
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Dear all,

Following FAO News might interest you:
Promoting animal welfare through proper animal nutrition
http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/resources/newsletter/2012_newsletter_58.html

A report of the Expert Consultation on the subject (published this week) can be downloaded through the above URL or using the below-given URL
http://www.fao.org/docrep/017/i3148e/i3148e00.pdf

As 2012 draws to an end I want to thank you for your support and for filling out questionnaires and sending us information on feed and feeding issues for the studies conducted by FAO.

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Battaglia, Daniela (AGAS)
Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:54:36 +0100
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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Fri, 7 Dec 2012 12:05:05 +0100
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Dear all,

The proceedings of the FIRST ASIA DAIRY GOAT CONFERENCE held in Kuala Lumpur from 9 to 12 APRIL 2012 can be accessed from:

http://www.fao.org/Ag/AGAInfo/home/en/index.htm

Regards,

Harinder Makkar
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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:21:05 +0100
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Dear all,

Sorry, the earlier link does not seem to work properly from outside the FAO. Please use the link below. Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

A new open-access information system on animal feed resources has been launched by FAO.

http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/home/en/news_archive/2012_Feedipedia.html

Feedipedia is an open access encyclopedia of animal feed resources that provides information, in the form of 'Feed datasheets', on nature, occurrence, distribution, chemical composition, nutritional value and safe use of nearly 1400 livestock feed resources. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), the Centre

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:07:40 +0100
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Dear all,

A new open-access information system on animal feed resources has been launched by FAO.

http://www-data.fao.org/ag/againfo/home/en/news_archive/2012_Feedipedia.html

Feedipedia is an open access encyclopedia of animal feed resources that provides information, in the form of 'Feed datasheets', on nature, occurrence, distribution, chemical composition, nutritional value and safe use of nearly 1400 livestock feed resources. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), the Centre de coopération international en recherche agronomique pour le développement (CIRAD) and the Association française de zootechnie (AFZ), has set up 'Feedipedia'. It is based

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:54:34 +0100
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Sorry for the double posting.
The last date is 7th Dec 2012.
Best wishes,

Harinder Makkar
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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:44:42 +0100
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Dear all,
It might interest some of you. Feel free to circulate.
Thanks.
Harinder Makkar
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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:42:19 +0200
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Dear Colleagues

Following information for your attention:

1. GMOs in the pipeline: an electronic conference

From 5 November to 2 December 2012 the FAO Biotechnology Forum is hosting its next e-mail conference, which is dedicated to the topic of GMOs in the pipeline. The conference's title is "GMOs in the pipeline: Looking to the next five years in the crop, forestry, livestock, aquaculture and agro-industry sectors in developing countries". Its goal is to inform the debate about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the pipeline, considering the specific kind of GMOs that are likely to be commercialized in developing countries over

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:47:09 +0200
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Dear all,

To follow up on its 2010 International Conference on Agricultural Biotechnologies in Developing Countries (ABDC-10, http://www.fao.org/biotech/abdc/en), the FAO is currently preparing a short publication on "Case Studies of use of Agricultural Biotechnologies in Developing Countries".

The aim of this new publication is to document case studies where agricultural biotechnologies are, and have been, used to serve the needs of smallholders in developing countries in the crop, forestry, livestock and fisheries sectors. It will target a non-technical audience and will cover the different areas in which biotechnologies are applied - such as to improve yields; characterize/conserve genetic resources; diagnose

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:37:43 +0200
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Dear all,

Following is the announcement for the conference that is hosted by the FAO Biotechnology Forum. It gives a brief overview to the conference as well as instructions for subscribing. The conference is entitled "GMOs in the pipeline: Looking to the next five years in the crop, forestry, livestock, aquaculture and agro-industry sectors in developing countries" and it takes place from 5 November to 2 December 2012.

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:35:35 +0200
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Dear all,

E-version of a study paper entitled "Micro-organisms and ruminant digestion: state of knowledge, trends and future prospects" available.

MICRO-ORGANISMS AND RUMINANT DIGESTION: STATE OF KNOWLEDGE, TRENDS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS
A background study paper

by Chris McSweeney and Rod Mackie

The importance of rumen microbial ecology and diversity of microorganisms in the ruminant forestomach is gaining increasing attention in response to recent trends in global livestock production. The microorganisms in the digestive tracts of ruminant livestock have a profound influence on the conversion of feed into end-products which can impact on the animal and the environment. As the livestock

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Mon, 24 Sep 2012 08:10:59 +0200
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A NEW PUBLICATION

Title: Conducting feed assessments

PDF can be downloaded from: http://www.fao.org/docrep/016/i3043e/i3043e.pdf

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Accurate assessments of current and future supplies and demands for livestock feed are needed for national food security policy and planning, as well as for setting of environmentally sustainable stocking rates. Feed resources must be assessed and monitored to provide information for the development and implementation of policies that will contribute to the sustainable growth of national livestock sectors. Knowledge of forage biomass availabilities and distributions can assist pastoralists in determining whether to move, buy or sell animals, and assess the level of risk

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:48:52 +0200
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Dear all,
"Biofuel co-products as livestock feed - Opportunities and challenges" is in press and hardcopies will be available for sending only to libraries. Should you wish to procure a free copy for your library please send postal address of your library to Ms. Antonella Falcone ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> )
The pdf file is available at http://www.fao.org/docrep/016/i3009e/i3009e.pdf for download.

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:54:49 +0200
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Dear all,
It appears that some recipients could get only name and not the email address of Mr. Christian Ciamarra. His email is given below:

[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Best wishes,

Harinder Makkar

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:36:59 +0200
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Dear all,

We have limited copies of this new publications. We will be pleased to send a free copy to the library of your organization. Should you wish to procure this book for your library, please provide full postal address of your librarian to Mr. Christian Ciamarra (this email is being copied to him) by 9th September 2012. Please do not copy your request for book to me.

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Thu, 2 Aug 2012 15:37:07 +0200
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Dear all,
The following publication can be downloaded from:

http://www.fao.org/docrep/016/i3014e/i3014e00.pdf

TITLE: BALANCED FEEDING FOR INCREASING MILK PRODUCTION AND NUTRIENT USE EFFICIENCY AND DECREASING METHANE EMISSION
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M.R. Garg
In developing countries feed shortages notwithstanding, considerable potential exists to increase production levels across a range of growing, lactating and beef animals by addressing the problem of imbalanced nutrition. The data on improving milk production efficiency in dairy animals through balanced feeding suggests that there is considerable scope for enhancing milk production with strategic use of the existing feed resources. This is possible through the transfer of scientific knowledge, in an easy-to-use

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:28:45 +0200
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Dear all,
The following publication will be available for distribution in the coming weeks. We have limited number of hardcopies (pdf of the document will be available on the FAO website and we will send you the URL). Should you wish to have a hardcopy of the publication for your library, please provide postal address of your library to Mr. Christian Ciamarra (email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>). Please do not copy me your request for the publication.

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Makkar, Harinder (AGAS)
Thu, 7 Jun 2012 18:28:56 +0200
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Dear all,

Copies of an FAO Publication entitled "Crop residue based densified total mixed ration - A user-friendly approach to utilise food crop by-products for ruminant production" are available for distribution. Should you need a hardcopy, please send your request with complete postal address to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> (please do not copy your request to me). Preferences will be given to the requests from departmental and institutional libraries.

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