FAO Regional Office for Africa

Improving methods for estimating Livestock Production and Productivity

The aim of the meeting is to present and discuss with international experts and selected country experts, the findings from literature review, country practices and gaps as well as methodological options for improving methods for estimating Livestock production and productivity, and to agree on best modalities of organizing field tests. Additionally, the draft Guidelines for the enumeration of Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic (Transhumant) Livestock will be reviewed and discussed. Recommendations from the expert meeting will be incorporated in the final draft of the Guidelines.

Expected Outcome

The conclusions of the expert meeting will guide the implementation of the remaining activities under this Research Topic, including field tests and recommended methodological options.

Date: Tuesday, 7 July 2015 to Wednesday, 8 July 2015

 

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