1 Integrated mobilization of existing resources and innovative perception to improve livestock production and products in Jordan Muhi El-Dine Hilali, Huthaifa Ababneh, Jumana Hijazi Consortium Research Program on Dryland Systems (CRP DS) ICARDA – NCARE Technical Meeting for Tafilah-Salamieh Action Site (Jordan sites) September 21-22, 2014 Ayass Hotel, Amman
2 The context – the Middle EastClimate change and drought is threatening small ruminant breeders and exposing animals to disease prevalence. Sheep derived products (milk and meat) are important ingredients of the Middle Eastern cuisine Sheep contribute substantially to farmers’ incomes and to family nutrition but have an important impact on natural resources Population, urban areas and livestock product markets are expanding Farmers are resorting to intensify their production systems to target the market demands Dairy sheep production is important in Syria as it affects the livelihood of at least 300,000 farmers. Cheese and Yogurt, widely consumed directly or as a component of the local cuisine, are among the highly demanded products that dairy sheep farmers of the Middle East region
3 The context … Rangelands are severely degraded due to overgrazing in combination with frequent droughts Farmers are forced to purchase concentrates to fill the feed gap Livestock farmers are facing high feed costs Milk production period Lamb fattening Most sheep are managed on a range-based semi-extensive basis, and also through different degrees of interaction with cropping areas. More intensive systems occur in areas where this integration is possible
4 Sheep dairy products Important products in the region Jameed GheeLabneh
5 Preliminary study Assessment of local knowledgeEl-Karak Tafila Maan Collect information on constraints of the production systems Validation of collected information Processing methods Constraints related to processing
6 Observation Elevated acidity
7 Problems reported by producersLack of knowledge in milk handling and processing Elevated milk acidity Texture problems of the product Foaming
8 Milk composition Fat SNF Lactose TS Protein Freezing Point EC SCCAverage 6.71 10.15 5.63 16.53 3.66 -0.706 4.78 939 Min 3.51 7.78 4.29 12.89 2.86 -0.783 289 Max 12.93 17.12 9.44 20.20 6.46 -0.529 7.47 3376
9 Comparison of jameed components (%)Fat Total Solids Ash Modified Traditional Average 3.27 11.42 64.29 61.39 16.73 12.54 Min 3.21 3.98 64.20 55.20 16.62 9.13 Max 3.34 17.35 64.38 71.39 16.80 15.18
10 El-Khresha villages Production 72 ton Jameed 36 ton ghee20,000 Sheep Milk 8000 L milk/day Production 72 ton Jameed 36 ton ghee Net income 400,000 JD The 16th Jordan/ICARDA Biennial Coordination Meeting, NCARE, Beqa, Jordan. 14 Sep 2014
11 Benefit of using the improved processing methodTechnology and improved processing method Increase ghee yield 8.5 ton Energy saving at least 60% Reduce water consumption Saving at least 216m3 Increase in net income 8%
12 S.W.O.T Analysis Strength Weaknesses Threats OpportunitiesThis slide relates to the material on pp See also Transparency 22 and Overhead 21. Instructor’s Note: The lecture script provides extra-textual discussion material on S.W.O.T. for extended in-class discussion. Unavailability of processing equipment's Lack of knowledge Increase the produced quantities Market demand Need for training Geographical indicator Strength Weaknesses Threats Opportunities Summary Overview S.W.O.T. analysis identifies and lists the firm’s strengths and weaknesses and its opportunities and threats. A good S.W.O.T. analysis helps the manager focus on a strategy that takes advantage of opportunities and strengths while avoiding its weaknesses and threats. Strengths and weaknesses are internal to the company; opportunities and threats are external factors. S.W.O.T. Analysis Strengths. Strengths are those things a firm does well. It may be a process, a patent, or some other product-related activity. But it might also be extraordinary customer service, delivery, or channel support. Well developed strengths can lead to a distinct competitive advantage -- a way of doing business that distinguishes a firm from its competitors in some market-relevant way. Weaknesses. Weaknesses are areas where the firm performs some activities less-well than competitive firms. These are areas where the firm needs to improve -- or at least not compete head-to-head with better performing organizations. Discussion Note: Over the long-run, they may even be activities that match the competition but not the expectations for performance held by customers. Opportunities. Opportunities are events, conditions, or situations in the external environment that are particularly well-suited or attractive to the way a firm does business or is planning to do business. The firm does not control the existence of opportunities, but it tries to match its strengths to opportunities that emerge, are emerging, or will emerge within the planning period. Threats. Threats are events, conditions, or situations in the external environment that are NOT particularly well-suited or attractive to the way a firm does business or is planning to do business. Companies try to avoid threats or minimize their impact. The 16th Jordan/ICARDA Biennial Coordination Meeting, NCARE, Beqa, Jordan. 14 Sep 2014
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14 Sheep nutrient deficiencyGoal: To investigate nutritional deficiencies of sheep and goat To implement supplementation strategies To enhance the feeding balance of the flocks Methodology Samples will be collected every 3 months from the same locations and farmers Serum and plasma were collected and stored at -20°C (260 samples) Minerals; Se, K, Na, etc. Blood metabolites Wool samples were collected and analyzed for minerals (100 samples). Soil, water, rangeland and feed samples were collected (100 different samples) Goal: To enhance breeding values of the ram and conception rate of the ewes To investigate nutritional deficiencies of sheep and goat such as Vit E-Se, minerals (Cu, Zn), blood chemistry (Protein, energy and fat) and etc. Methodology Serum and plasma were collected and stored at -20C° Minerals and Vit E-Se will be measured using atomic absorption spectrophotometer Blood metabolites Soil, water, rangeland and feed samples were collected and will be analyzed for mineral, nutrient value Wool samples were collected and analyzed for minerals. Frequent samples every 3 months will be collected Future recommendations Enhance animal productivity through substitution of deficit ingredient during different physiological status of the animal reduce the phenomena of eating their wool or foreign material by substitution of deficit minerals Identify source of each ingredient
15 Sheep nutrient deficiencyArea covered by the sampling 53km2 Sheep population 40,000 Goal: To enhance breeding values of the ram and conception rate of the ewes To investigate nutritional deficiencies of sheep and goat such as Vit E-Se, minerals (Cu, Zn), blood chemistry (Protein, energy and fat) and etc. Methodology Serum and plasma were collected and stored at -20C° Minerals and Vit E-Se will be measured using atomic absorption spectrophotometer Blood metabolites Soil, water, rangeland and feed samples were collected and will be analyzed for mineral, nutrient value Wool samples were collected and analyzed for minerals. Frequent samples every 3 months will be collected Future recommendations Enhance animal productivity through substitution of deficit ingredient during different physiological status of the animal reduce the phenomena of eating their wool or foreign material by substitution of deficit minerals Identify source of each ingredient
17 Increase of scrotal circumference with age in the examined population
18 Improving flocks’ fertility in Jordan field sites (≈ 40,000 sheep)Over 35% of the examined rams have a likely background of being inbred Over 85% of the rams have a body condition score under the recommended level prior to mating
19 Epidemiological survey in the action site (Al-khraisha and Eraq)Most common losses in small ruminants flocks are due to: Late Abortion Neonatal deaths and diarrhea Circling syndrome and parasite infestation
21 Sero-Prevalence of Chlamydophila abortus and Q. feverGoal: To investigate the prevalence and risk factor associated with above mentioned diseases To study the requirement of the area to introduce a suitable vaccine To investigate the role of male in transmission of the disease Methodology 154 Serum sample were collected from 20 farm located in Khraisha area as presented in the map (5 ewes & 3 rams) Questionnaire were filled out individually consider the abortion history, percentage, age , repeated abortion, abnormality of the testicle and etc. Sample will be analyzed using ELISA technique risk factor associated with the infection will be determined Future Recommendation Complete information about risk factor will be used to reduce transmission of the diseases Introduction of the vaccine to the area or not establish economical introduction of vaccine in relation to risk factors
22 Molecular identification of the chlamydial cause of abortion: 1st step towards implementing a control program
23 Vaccine efficiency for commercially available vaccine against ChVaccine efficiency for commercially available vaccine against Ch. abortus Goal: To measure Antibody titer post vaccination (PV) with available killed vaccine To study interval between vaccination doses Methodology: This study will be conducted in Khanasry station. Lambs at 8 month of age will be vaccinated “twice 14 days apart” and serum sample will be collected before and after vaccination until 1 year PV ELISA will be used to measure antibody titer Future recommendation: According to the results; vaccine can be advised to be used in khraisha or karak villages, poster dose is required or not
25 Investigations of neonatal death and application of vaccine to pregnant ewesGoal: Identify the cause of diarrhea in young animals less than 10 days of age Methodology: Fecal and intestinal samples will be collected from sick animals E. coli, Rota and corona virus will be identified using PCR/RT-PCR technique Future recommendation: Use of vaccine for above mentioned diseases to pregnant ewes to protect new animals from getting the disease
26 Pregnancy diagnosis Goal: Methodology: Future RecommendationTo calculate pregnancy and conception rate To diagnose ovarian and uterine abnormalities To diagnose pseudo-pregnancy Methodology: Trans-abdominal scanning will be done for sheep and goat having reproductive abnormalities and representative samples to estimate pregnancy rate Future Recommendation Each case will be treated according to its situation
27 Capacity building FarmersEvaluation and selection of future rams Care of ewes during conception periods Common mistakes performed by small ruminants farmers Care of newly lambs
28 Capacity building SpecialistsSheep breeding: data recording, management and valorization
29 Thank you Future marketability of the products will be dictated by better quality