Burkina Faso Fellow Obtains RIA Training in Tunisia

This training, which was organized and carried out under the supervision of Professor Naceur Slimane, dealt with a number of subjects associated with animal production, including bovine artificial insemination (AI), progesterone RIA, milk testing and analysis, animal nutrition and feed analysis.

The overall objective of the visit was to collaborate and share experiences with Tunisian scientists to support the efforts being made to improve animal productivity and food safety in Burkina Faso. In particular, the acquired knowledge and skills will help in the diagnosis, resolution and prevention of problems that reduce effectiveness of AI and, consequently, fertility in cattle. Because of the important role of nutrition in animal fertility, Mme Ouadreago also collaborated with ruminant nutritionists at the veterinary school to develop skills in nutrient analysis of feeds and animal products and in pharmacological and toxicological testing.