PHUKET, 7 May 2013 Phuket is hosting the 10th World Buffalo Congress and the 7th Asian Buffalo Congress during 6-8 May 2013. The main purpose is to exchange information and knowledge in order to increase the number of buffaloes and to build an international network to promote research and study about the animals.
Approximately 500 farmers, academics and business associates from over 35 countries gathered at the Arcadia Resort and Spa, in Phuket to attend the opening ceremony on the 6th of May.
Chairman of the organizing committee for the World Buffalo Congress Dr Rangsan Panpai said that the first congress was held in 1985 and has since been held every three years in each member country, on a rotational basis. Thailand was nominated as this year’s host in the previous meeting held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he and Prof. Dr. Metha Wannapat were also chosen to hold the positions of President and Vice President of the International Buffalo Federation during 2010-2013.
The main purpose of the congress is to exchange ideas and information about scientific knowledge and technology, to increase the number of buffaloes and to establish an international network between buffalo researchers. There will be key note lecturers in 10 fields such as reproduction, nutrition and genetics and feeding. Several awards will be handed out during the event while the announcement of the country to host the next international buffalo congress will also be made.
