The International Seminar on Tropical Animal Production (ISTAP) is a forum for the presentation of recent knowledge and technology regarding animal production. It provides a perspective and insight into tropical animal production systems and sustainable local resource management.
The objectives of the seminar are:
- To disseminate the latest findings on innovation and technology in sustainable animal production systems
- To provide a perspective and insight into tropical livestock production systems and sustainable local resources management,
- To discuss the way of how to achieve a sustainable tropical resources management in increasing livestock production in the tropics,
- To provide a forum in order to exchange information and ideas on livestock production systems in the tropics and its related problems
Topics:
- Feed and Animal Nutrition
Related to the science of feed preparation and feeding, for example, how feed should be formulated and given to livestock to produce adequate and safe food and non-food products. In addition, it also includes the basic nutrients needed by animals for maintenance, growth, reproduction and health.
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Animal Breeding
Includes researches in the field of animal science which aim to improve the quality of individual livestock and livestock populations for purposes desired by humans.
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Poultry Science and Management
The poultry farming sector is growing rapidly. Recent studies need to acquire the knowledge and skills to develop plans and create solutions that provide increased poultry productivity.
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Cattle and Buffalo Production
Cattle and buffalo production takes place and changes under very diverse conditions. In general, the change in cattle and buffalo production is intensification to meet the increasing demand for livestock products
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Post-Harvest Technology
Post Harvest Technology is the key in developing the industry. Post Harvest Technology is designed to provide handling and processing capabilities to maintain and improve the quality of raw materials physically, chemically and physiologically after harvest, so that they remain fresh until they are processed into processed products.
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Food Safety and Halal Industry
The issue of food safety and halal food is part of the background for conducting research related to food quality. In terms of halal food, it is closely related to how to produce safe and healthy products.
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Livestock Business and Management
The adoption of sustainable livestock is something that has many challenges. Livestock business and management plays a big role in running livestock sustainably, as this business to be sustainable as well as profitable is something that needs to be worked on.
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Environmental Issues
The livestock industry has various and different impacts on the environment. Further research should be carried out to address the environmental impacts of livestock farming.
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Animal Biotechnology
Biotechnology in livestock production includes biological, chemical and physical activities that are able to influence livestock so that in the end make a major contribution to increasing livestock productivity.
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Animal Health and Welfare
Animal health and welfare is a key dimension for learning more about the biology and diseases of various livestock. To manage livestock for their welfare, it is necessary to have a good understanding of the sciences of how livestock bodies work, how to maintain health and what if disease occurs.
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Small Ruminants Production
Small ruminants have the adaptability to survive and produce well and efficiently, have low costs, are small in size, are compatible with small holdings and are able to produce products for meat, milk and wool.
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Animal Waste and By-product
Animal waste and by-products are products of animal origin which are not intended for human consumption. Animal waste and by-products must be properly regulated, handled and processed to protect human and animal health and the environment.
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Food Technology of Animal Products
Animal source foods are one of the nutritional contributors in the food supply. Animal products that contribute to a balanced human diet are excellent examples of highly nutritious, naturally nutrient foods, which provide a sizable amount of a wide variety of nutrients.
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Livestock Industrial Machinery
Fundamentally, the needs, challenges and perspectives of livestock in the future require livestock industrial machinery to continue to be developed. The successful design and use of livestock industrial machinery must address all issues such as better animal welfare and production, waste handling and treatment as well as environmental concerns.
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Social and Community Involvement
Community involvement is one way to bring positive and measurable change to society. A constructive relationship between communities and research institutions makes community involvement necessary and feasible as it is likely to lead to sustainable business and improve the viability of local communities.
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Breeding and Reproduction
Various strategies can be used to improve the sustainability of livestock production systems. Increasing reproductive efficiency is among the most efficient, because increasing reproductive success will reduce the number of livestock needed to produce the required amount of product.
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Other Issues Related to The Theme of Conference
Other issues related to innovation and technologies on sustainable animal production systems
Organizer: Faculty of Animal Science
Held on: 2021, 2019, 2017, 2015, 2010, 2006,
Number of Participants: >300
Publication: IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, ISTAP Proceedings (ISBN)
Website: https://istap.ugm.ac.id