Author: DoL Livestock

Official Visit of Apiculture Scientists from the Republic of Korea

Thimphu, Bhutan – March 26, 2024 – The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Bhutan, is pleased to welcome Dr. Choi Yong Soo and Dr. Kim Dong-Won from the Department of Agricultural Biology Apiculture Division, National Institute of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju, Republic of Korea. The visit aims to foster collaboration and linkage on apiculture research and development programs between the Department of Livestock, Bhutan, and the Apiculture Division, NIAS, in Korea.

Dr. Choi Yong Soo, Head of the Department of Agricultural Biology Apiculture Division, brings his expertise in apiculture production and disease, honeybee breeding, and apiculture research. Accompanying him is Dr.Kim Dong-Won, specialized in honeybee breeding.

During their visit, the apiculture scientist will pay courtesy calls to the Hon’ble Secretary of MoAL, the Director, and Chiefs of the Department of Livestock, and visit the National Livestock Research Centre (NLRC) in Bumthang. The collaboration aims to enhance technical expertise and capacity development on honeybee disease, breeding, product processing, and value addition. The visit will also focus on honey testing and certification, developing action plans for high-value honey products, and collaborating on research trials for Royal Jelly and Propolis.

This visit signifies a strong partnership between Bhutan and Korea in the field of apiculture, promising exciting developments and advancements in the future.

 

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𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐍, 𝐁𝐮𝐦𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠

In an effort to strengthen the capacity of providing advanced Animal Nutrition laboratory analytical service in the country, the National Development Center for Animal Nutrition (NDCAN), Bumthang has recently completed the installation of an advanced Animal Nutrition laboratory equipment, supported by the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) project.

The newly received major laboratory equipment sets include Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) with accessories. To build technical capacity for seamless operation of the advanced laboratory equipment, the two week long demonstration and hands on training is underway starting 18th March, 2024 at NDCAN, Bumthang. The Animal Nutrition Laboratory staff and focal persons from the Livestock Production Division, Department of Livestock are attending the training.

Strengthening capacity in advanced animal nutrition analytical services is essential for promoting animal health, enhancing production efficiency, optimizing costs, ensuring quality control, and fostering research and innovation in the field of animal nutrition. The use of these advanced analytical techniques provides accurate and precise measurements of various nutrients and contaminants in feed samples. This ensures that feed formulations are tailored to meet the specific nutritional requirements of animals. These analytical techniques can detect and quantify contaminants such as heavy metals, pesticides, and other harmful substances in feed samples. This helps in ensuring feed safety and preventing potential health risks to animals.

Two weeks long demonstration and training are facilitated by a qualified Chemist & Service Engineer supported by Shimadzu company representative based in Nepal. With the completion of the training, the center is expected to cater advanced animal nutrition analytical test service and reduce the feed samples referral for similar tests outside the country which in turn will help in curtailing expenditure for availing advanced analytical service hereafter.

Reported by:

National Development Centre for Animal Nutrition

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