New technologies for reproduction and management in buffalo species

Pre-Congress Symposium

New technologies for reproduction and management in buffalo species

LESSON I: Monday – from 9:00 a.m. to 18:00 p.m. (one hour lunch break)

Applying New Technologies to Enhance Reproductive Efficiency in Buffalo

THEORY:
     • Introduction to Symposium
     • New technologies to enhance reproductive efficiency in buffalo: lessons from Türkiye
     • Use of assisted reproduction to enhance fertility in buffalo: lessons from Venezuela
     • Coffee Break
     • Application of in vitro technologies to enhance reproductive efficiency in buffalo: lessons from Italy
     • Practical management of reproductive seasonality in buffalo: lessons from India
     • Reproductive management and automated estrus detection technologies in buffalo

PRACTICE:
Practical activities for reproduction:
     • Semen evaluation
     • Ultrasound
     • Ovum pick-up

LESSON II: Tuesday – from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (one hour lunch break)

Production and reproduction through innovative approaches

THEORY:
     • Practical nutritional strategies to enhance fertility in buffalo: lessons from SE Asia
     • Combining assisted reproduction and management to enhance fertility in buffalo: lessons from Brazil
     • Coffee Break
     • Advanced technologies for milking management
     • Milk quality through sensors
     • New technologies for phenotypes collection and genetic improvement

PRACTICE:
Practical activities for management:
     • Accelerometers
     • Lactocorder
     • Thermography
     • Infrared spectroscopy

6:00 p.m. – Departure for Sorrento