Grupo de Estudo em Ruminantes e Forragicultura da Amazônia
Study Group on Ruminants and Forage Production of the Amazon
REGISTRATION FOR THE III SICONFOR
May 15 to October 30, 2024
Registration is now open for the III Symposium on Forage Conservation and Use. The event's theme is "Technological advances in forage and grain conservation" and aims to unite producers, the private sector and universities.
The III SICONFOR will be held in Belém - PA between November 7 and 9, 2024 and we invite you to this edition that will be a success. For more information about the event, click the button below.
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“8TH GERFAM LECTURE CYCLE: 10 YEARS OF TEACHING, RESEARCH AND EXTENSION”
October 31st and November 1st, 2022
During these days, in celebration of the group's 10th anniversary, the VIII Lecture Circuit was held, with the presence of speakers Prof. Dr. Aníbal Coutinho do Rego, founder of GERFAM, Dr. Moacyr Dias Filho, MSc. Daniela Cotrim and cattle rancher Mauro Lúcio.
UFRA GROUP PARTICIPATES IN THE 6TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON
FOOD QUALITY AND CONSERVATION IN PIRACICABA
November 11, 2019
On November 7th and 8th, the 6th International Symposium on Forage Quality and Conservation (ISFQC) took place in Piracicaba-SP. The symposium takes place every two years with the aim of sharing research ideas and practical applications in the area of forage quality and conservation, especially silage. Researchers in the area of forage conservation from all over the world participate in the event with the aim of disseminating the most innovative developments and exchanging experiences with what is done here in Brazil.
GERFAM & CPCOP organized the 7th Field Day on Ruminant Production
August 24, 2019
On August 24, 2019, GERFAM and CPCOP, with the support of Emevep Jr, Megaa and GENAFOP, organized the 7th Field Day on Ruminant Production. The event, which is already part of the calendar of the main extension actions in the region, was held at the Igarapé-Açú School Farm and brought together more than 200 participants, including rural producers, students, company representatives and university staff. These participants traveled from several cities in the region, such as Belém, Castanhal, Capanema, Capitão Poço, Garrafão do Norte, Paragominas and Peixe Boi.
The GERFAM Communication Advisory (ASCOM-GERFAM) was created to improve communication between the group and society
December 11, 2018
Created in December 2017, the GERFAM Communication Advisory (ASCOM-GERFAM) celebrates its first anniversary this month. ASCOM-GERFAM aims to update the group's social media platforms, such as Instagram, Facebook, and the website (www.gerfam.com.br), with the main events and actions in which the group is involved, either in organization or as participants.
GERFAM participates in ECOARIDO and NEEF Field Day in Fortaleza, Ceará
December 11, 2018
From December 3 to 6, 2018, GERFAM was present at the V International Symposium on Semiarid Pastoral Ecosystems Research – ECOARIDO, held at the Pici Campus of the Federal University of Ceará, in Fortaleza. During the event, themes involving strategies for the development of livestock and coping with drought in the semi-arid region were presented in lectures and academic papers presented in poster form.