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Vietnam-Australia Goat Improvement Project (2006-2009) CARD project 009VIE Advisory Board Meeting Phan Thiet November 2007 Introductory Remarks By Dr Barry Norton, UQ Director of CARD Goat Project Vietnam-Australia Goat Improvement Project (2006-2009) CARD project 009VIE Advisory Board Meeting Phan Thiet November 2007 Introductory Remarks Objectives of the Project Progress made in second year (2007) Project Funding and Reporting Acknowledgment of support Vietnam-Australia Goat Improvement Project (2006-2009) CARD project 009VIE Advisory Board Meeting Phan Thiet 2007 Objectives of the Project Holistic approach to farm development Identification and characterisation of existing farming system Training and information dissemination (extension) Provision of improved housing and health care for goats Vietnam-Australia Goat Improvement Project (2006-2009) CARD project 009VIE Advisory Board Meeting Phan Thiet 2007 Objectives of the Project Improve the availability and quality of feeds and forages for goats Provide local Bachthao goats of proven genetic merit for breeding Economic evaluation of impact of new technologies on goat productivity Support for pilot meat processing facilities at Ninh Hai Goat and Sheep Research Centre Vietnam-Australia Goat Improvement Project (2006-2009) CARD project 009VIE Advisory Board Meeting Phan Thiet 2007 Progress made in the second year (2007) Completed surveys of more than 55 goat farms in 3 provinces One year of data now collected on goat productivity Successful implementation of disease management program Vietnam-Australia Goat Improvement Project (2006-2009) CARD project 009VIE Advisory Board Meeting Phan Thiet 2007 Progress made in the second year (2007) Goat production workshops held on selected demonstration farms Extension manuals on housing, goat health and pasture establishment written for use in workshops Effective establishment and production of improved grasses and legumes on many farms in different environments Details of these achievements will be discussed in later presentations Vietnam-Australia Goat Improvement Project (2006-2009) CARD project 009VIE Advisory Board Meeting Project Finances, Reporting and Support Overall CARD Budget (2006-2009) Reporting required by CARD Funds received and expected Acknowledgement of Support Vietnam-Australia Goat Improvement Project (2006-2009) CARD project 009VIE Budget 2006-2009 Category Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Total Personnel Equipment & Materials Training Administration $102,482 $67,432 $17,445 $22,225 $102,482 $37,961 $75,635 $22,225 $102,482 $63,160 $50,205 $23,025 $307,445 $168,553 $143,285 $67,475 Total A$ Total VD (millions) AusAID Contribution As % total costs $209,584 2,305 $122,457 32 $238,303 2,621 $132,355 30 $238,872 2,628 $117,190 27 $686,758 7,554 $372,003 30 University of Queensland contributes 25% and GRRC provides 45% to total cost of project Vietnam-Australia Goat Improvement Project (2006-2009) CARD project 009VIE Advisory Board Meeting Reporting required by CARD Project Monthly reports demonstrating progress towards specific project objectives and outputs Other reports relating to special initiatives eg Meat processing equipment Payments made retrospective ie after acceptance of reports Vietnam-Australia Goat Improvement Project (2006-2009) CARD project 009VIE Advisory Board Meeting Funding received and expected (A$) Year Year UQ UQ GRRC GRRC Total Total 2008 2008 - - 2009 2009 61,295 61,295 118,389 118,389 179,684 179,684 2006 2006 30,235 30,235 62,421 62,421 92,656 92,656 2007 2007 56,098 56,098 43,565 43,565 99,663 99,663 Total Total 147,627 147,627 224,376 224,376 372,003 372,003 Note only 52% of total funding provided in the first two years, causing some financial difficulties for UQ and GRRC in these periods to meet the expenditure expected [...]... conclusions from the Project in a book titled “Application of new technologies to goat production in Vietnam” Vietnam-Australia Goat Improvement Project (2006-2009) CARD project 009VIE Advisory Board Meeting Phan Thiet November 2007 Activities for 2008 Improving housing and health care for goats Housing and manure management Vietnam-Australia Goat Improvement Project (2006-2009) CARD project 009VIE Advisory... themselves during kidding Vietnam-Australia Goat Improvement Project (2006-2009) CARD project 009VIE Advisory Board Meeting Phan Thiet November 2007 Activities for 2008 Improving availability and quality of forages for goats (Dr Nguyen Thi Mui) Development of meat processing facilities at Ninh Hai Goat and Sheep Research Centre (Dr Dinh Van Binh) Vietnam-Australia Goat Improvement Project (2006-2009) Our vision... by Dr Barry Norton, UQ Director CARD Goat Project Vietnam-Australia Goat Improvement Project (2006-2009) CARD project 009VIE Advisory Board Meeting Phan Thiet November 2007 Activities for 2008 Baseline survey and monitoring farm activities Training and extension activities Improving housing and health care for goats Improving availability and quality of forages for goats (Dr Nguyen Thi Mui) Development... Removal of manure to holding area desirable Vietnam-Australia Goat Improvement Project (2006-2009) CARD project 009VIE Advisory Board Meeting Phan Thiet November 2007 Activities for 2008 Improving housing and health care for goats Evaluation of efficacy of goat pox vaccines Continuing 6 monthly vaccinations is not a sustainable management solution Noted goat pox outbreak in kids (2 weeks old) while... of parasites through rotational grazing also effective Keeping herd separate from other goats is important for maintaining goat health Vietnam-Australia Goat Improvement Project (2006-2009) CARD project 009VIE Advisory Board Meeting Phan Thiet November 2007 Activities for 2008 Improving housing and health care for goats Improving farmers understanding of animal management for optimum profitability Many... of new technologies on goat production Vietnam-Australia Goat Improvement Project (2006-2009) CARD project 009VIE Activities for 2008 Training and extension activities Farmer workshops on demonstration farms Study tour to Australia to inspect goat and sheep production systems (May 2008) Continuing advice to DARD officers and farmers Invite Australian Ambassador in Hanoi to visit Project farms in the... long term contribution to improving goat production in the south of Vietnam The many enthusiastic and dedicated farmers who willingly accepted our staff into their homes, and who are learning new technologies to improve goat productivity and increase their incomes from farming And deserving a special mention… Vietnam-Australia Goat Improvement Project (2006-2009) CARD project 009VIE Advisory Board Meeting... loss of potency Symptoms of scabby mouth, contagious ecthymia and goat pox similar Urgent need for further studies on epidemiology of this disease In Vietnam Vietnam-Australia Goat Improvement Project (2006-2009) CARD project 009VIE Advisory Board Meeting Phan Thiet November 2007 Activities for 2008 Improving housing and health care for goats Strategic use of antibiotic and vaccines for disease control... Hanoi to visit Project farms in the south (October 2008) Vietnam-Australia Goat Improvement Project (2006-2009) CARD project 009VIE Activities for 2008 Training and extension activities Presentation of Project activities at International conference in Hanoi Asian-Australian Animal Production (AAAP) Sponsor a regional conference on “Improving goat production in southern Vietnam” in Phan Rang (October)... facilities at Ninh Hai Goat and Sheep Research Centre (Dr Dinh Van Binh) Vietnam-Australia Goat Improvement Project (2006-2009) CARD project 009VIE Advisory Board Meeting Phan Thiet November 2007 Activities for 2008 Baseline survey and monitoring farm activities Data collection in March and June (final) Analysis and interpretation of changes in farming systems eg Limitations to goat productivity, economic . management Vietnam-Australia Goat Improvement Project (2006-2009) CARD project 009VIE Advisory Board Meeting Phan Thiet November 2007 Housing and manure management Vietnam-Australia Goat Improvement Project. (2007) Project Funding and Reporting Acknowledgment of support Vietnam-Australia Goat Improvement Project (2006-2009) CARD project 009VIE Advisory Board Meeting Phan Thiet 2007 Objectives of the Project Holistic. housing and health care for goats Vietnam-Australia Goat Improvement Project (2006-2009) CARD project 009VIE Advisory Board Meeting Phan Thiet 2007 Objectives of the Project Improve the availability