The objective of the training workshop is to train seed instructors (training of trainers) in Sheep and Goat Nutrition and Feeding Management and Reproductive Biotechnology to impact rearing techniques in sheep and goat production so productivity of the National Sheep and Goat Industry in Belize may be improved. This is another activity planned under the Breeding Sheep and Goat Production and Guidance System Enhancement Project (Sheep and Goat Project II) through ICDF Funding.

The presenters are two experts from the University of San Carlos, Guatemala with more than 20 years’ experience in Sheep and Goat Reproductive Biotechnology using Artificial Insemination and Laparoscopy. The training will include methods of Sheep and Goat Rearing, Nutrition Management, Selection and Reproductive Biotechnology including Artificial Insemination and Laparoscopy, with demonstrations and practical sessions in Sheep and Goat Semen Collection, Straw Preparation and Elaboration with both fresh and frozen in Liquid Nitrogen, Artificial Insemination in Synchronized ewes using CIRD, Prostaglandin and Gonadotropin Hormones.

Expected to be trained at this workshop are a total of 13 participants including 6 Extension Officers (Livestock) and 1 Focal Point from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise, 1 CARDI Technician, 2 Sheep and Goat Project Technicians, 1 University of Belize Lecturer and 2 sheep and goat farmers. At the end of the workshop, the 6 Extension Officers trained are expected to engage in technical transfer of knowledge and information by training sheep and goat farmers in Belize and the trained Sheep and Goat Project Technician will practice his expertise at the National Sheep and Goat Breeding Center at Central Farm with the help of the Focal Point.