Tropical dairy farming translation
April 23, 2015
The publication “Tropical Dairy Farming” by Dr John Moran was launched at a well-attended event in Kuala Lumpar.
To communicate his experience to a Malaysian audience, the publication has been translated and was released on 20 March.
Dr John Moran is a retired Australian senior research and advisory scientist from Victoria’s Department of Primary Industries (DPI). John’s experience comes from advising dairy farmers in Australia and working with dairy farmers and advisers in South and East Asia.
In developing countries, the dairy industry has an important role to play in food and nutritional security. To assist Asian countries develop their local milk industries, the Crawford Fund has supported a number of dairy books over the years by John.
The books are available to download on-line from CSIRO Publishing, on English, free of charge.
The Malaysian translation makes John’s knowledge accessible to a wider audience.
Other titles in English
Cow Talk: Understanding Dairy Cow Behaviour to Improve Their Welfare on Asian Farms, written by John Moran and Rebecca Doyle
Rearing Young Stock on Tropical Dairy Farms in Asia by John Moran
Shows small holder dairy farmers in Asia how to attain optimal growth in young stock.
Managing High Grade Dairy Cows in the Tropics by John Moran
Addresses the entire range of management practices found on tropical small holder dairy farms.
Tropical Dairy Farming by John Moran
Shows smallholder dairy farmers in the humid tropics how to improve feeding of cows cost-effectively.
Business Management for Tropical Dairy Farmers by John Moran
Gives smallholder dairy farmers the business management skills they will need to remain sustainable.
