The development of goat production system in Vietnam has been boosted by the government of Vietnam through the establishment and support for research centers goats and rabbits Shanxi in the north of Vietnam. The initiatives developed at this center through both national and international programs R & D has been successfully implemented local farms in the north, and both national and government province needs to promote similar projects in central and southern Vietnam. While many technologies, expertise and funds to apply to the small farmers are limited. | Ministry of Agriculture Rural Development Australian Government AusAID Project Progress Report The development and implementation of new appropriate technologies for improving goat production and increasing small-holder income in the central region of Vietnam 009 VIE05 Working Title Vietnam-Australia Goat Improvement Project 2006-2009 Milestone 9 Outputs 2 3 4 and 5 Goat Farming Technical Manual Report on Goat Research Activities 2006-2008 February 2009 . Norton UQ Dinh Van Binh GRRC and Nguyen Thi Mui NIAH Goat and Rabbit Research Centre Vietnam and University of Queensland Australia Table of Contents 1. Institute Information 3 2. Project Abstract 4 3. Executive Summary 4 5. Progress to Date 5 6. Next Critical Steps 7 7. Conclusion 7 Appendix 1 Front cover of New Technologies for Improving Goat Production in Vietnam CD Appendices 9 CD Appendix 1. New Technologies for Improving Goat Production in Vietnam PDF file Attachment Copy of New Technologies for Improving Goat Production in Vietnam English Version 2 1. Institute Information Project Name The development and implementation of new appropriate technologies for improving goat production and increasing small-holder income in the central region of Vietnam 009 VIE05 Working Title Vietnam-Australia Goat Improvement Project 2006-2009 Vietnamese Institution Goat and Rabbit Research Centre GRRC NIAH MARD Vietnamese Project Team Leader Assoc. Prof. Dr Dinh Van Binh Australian Organisation The University of Queensland Australian Personnel Dr Barry W. Norton Date commenced April 1 2006 Completion date original March 31 2009 Completion date revised March 31 2009 Reporting period 2006-2008 Report on Activities Contact Officer s In Australia Team Leader Name Barry W. Norton Position Honorary Research Consultant Organisation The University of Queensland Telephone 61732890260 Fax 61732890103 Email In Australia Administrative contact Name Ms Katie Cameron Position Research Administration Officer Telephone .