1. Convención Producción Animal y Agrodesarrollo 2022.
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CONFERENCES & conventions , *GREENHOUSE gas mitigation , *ANIMAL welfare , *AGRICULTURAL development , *ANIMAL science , *TECHNOLOGY transfer , *ANIMAL feeds , *AGRICULTURAL research , *BIOCHAR , *SUSTAINABILITY , *BEEKEEPING , *AQUACULTURE - Abstract
The article summarizes the events and achievements of the Animal Production and Agrodevelopment Convention 2022 in Cuba. The event had the participation of 550 attendees from scientific institutions, students, organizations, and national and international farmers. 440 studies were presented through conferences, round tables, and oral and poster presentations. In addition, bilateral meetings were held and agreements were signed to increase scientific collaboration and technology transfer in tropical animal production. Topics such as open science, rabbit production and marketing, and the use of alternative feed were also discussed. The role of youth in agricultural research and food security was also highlighted. The article discusses the topics discussed in different workshops related to climate-smart livestock farming, the contribution of animal science in the Latin American region, strengthening research systems, technology transfer and innovation, national and regional integration and collaboration, improving livestock production and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the use of agro-industrial by-products in animal feed, the sustainability of beekeeping and aquaculture, the development of additives and nutritional supplements, the importance of statistical models in livestock systems, bioenergy and biochar, and the production of grass and forage in the context of climate change, among other topics. The importance of linking science with social practice is also highlighted, and participation in the convention is appreciated. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2022