Greenhouse Gases and Animal Agriculture

GGAA 2001

FINAL ANNOUNCEMENT

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON

GREENHOUSE GASES AND ANIMAL AGRICULTURE

November 7-11, 2001

Tokachi Plaza

Obihiro, Japan

Organized by

GGAA International Organizing Committee

Sponsored by

Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine

Cosponsored by

The University of Queensland, Obihiro City, Tokachi Mainichi Newspaper

Supported by

United Nations University; Ministry of Education and Science; Ministry ofEnvironment; Japanese Society of Animal Production; The Society of Agricultural Structures,Japan; Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth; Japan International Cooperation Agency Hokkaido International Center, Obihiro; TheResearch Association of BIOGAS, Hokkaido; Hokkaido Prefecture Government Tokachi DistrictAgency; Hokkaido Development Bureau Obihiro Development Construction Part; Tokachi DistrictComplex Office Association; Tokachi District Development Organization; Hokkaido Federation ofAgricultural Cooperation Associations; Tokachi Federation of Agricultural CooperationAssociations; Recycled Organics Consortium, Australia

WELCOME

On behalf of GGAA International Organizing Committee, I extend a warm invitation to all thosewho interested in global warming and animal agriculture to join with colleagues scientists, andlivestock producers as well as commercial and government organizations supporting the livestockindustries in Japan and internationally for the 1st International Conference on GreenhouseGases to be held in Obihiro from 7-11 November 2001.

Prof. Junichi Takahashi

President, GGAA International Organizing Committee

President

Junichi Takahashi, Ph.D.

Professor

Department of Animal Science

Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine

Vice President

Bruce. A. Young, Ph.D.

Professor

Recycled Organics Consortium

The University of Queensland

SecretaryGeneral

Kazutaka Umetsu, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Department of Agro-Environmental Science

Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine

Organizing Committee

Dr. Shinichi Kume (National Agricultural Research Center for Hokkaido Region)

Dr. Hidehiko Takahata (Professer Emeritus Obihiro University)

Prof. Takayoshi Masuko (Tokyo University of Agriculture)

Mr. Terushige Amida(Tokachi District Promotal Organization)

Mr. Shigeki Nakamura (Hokkaido Development Bureau)

Mr. Masahiro Hashimoto (Obihiro City)

Dr. Akio Miyamoto (Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine)

Dr. Masafumi Tetsuka (Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine)

Dr. Se-Wook Seo (Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine)

Dr. Tadashi Kishimoto (Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine)

TOPICS OF THE CONFERENCE

The conference will include a plenary session lead by keynote and international speakers, andposter sessions of submitted papers. A field trip will be made to selected sites in Obihiro and anaccompanied persons program will be scheduled within the conference. A trade exhibition will be held with the conference simultaneously.

Session topics

Session 1: Greenhouse gases and animal agriculture

Session 2: Control of rumen methanogenesis

Session 3: Nutritional control of methane emission from farm animal

Session 4: Bio-engineering of the rumen ecosystem to reduce methanogenesis

Session 5: Technology of biogas plant

Session 6: Technology of composting

Session 7: Soil rehabilitation using livestock and organic wastes

Session 8: Technology of bio-recycling

Plenary Speakers include

I-1 Prof. Motoyuki Suzuki, Vice Rector, United Nations University, Japan

I-2 Dr. Juan-Boo Liang, University of Putra, Malaysia

I-3 Prof. Bruce A. Young, Recycling Organic Consortium, The University of Queensland,Australia

Keynote Speakers include

Session 1: Greenhouse gases and animal agriculture

I-4 Dr. Fuminori Terada, Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, Japan

I-5 Mr. Tim A. Streeten, Department of Primary Industries, Queensland, Australia

I-6 Dr. Roger S. Hegarty, University of New England, Australia

Session 2: Control of rumen methanogenesis

I-7 Dr. Angela R. Moss, ADAS, UK

I-8 Prof. Donald E. Johnson, Colorado State University, USA

I-9 Dr. Shinichi Kume, National Agricultural Research Center for Hokkaido Region, Japan

Session 3: Nutritional control of methane emission from farm animal

I-10 Prof. Junichi Takahashi, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Japan

I-11 Dr. Kristen A. Johnson, Washington State University, USA

I-12 Dr. Graham J. McCrabb, CSIRO, Australia

Session 4: Bio-engineering of the rumen ecosystem to reduce methanogenesis

I-13 Dr. Makoto Mitsumori, Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, Japan

I-14 Dr. Chris S. McSweeney, CSIRO, Australia

I-15 Prof. Hisao Itabashi, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan

Session 5: Technology of biogas plant

I-16 Dr. Renjie Dong, China Agricultural University, China

I-17 Dr. Gerhard Langhans, Linde-KCA-Dresden GmbH, Germany

I-18 Mr. Lars Ellegaard, Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian Contractor A/S, Denmark

Session 6: Technology of composting

I-19 Prof. Juzo Matsuda, Hokkaido University, Japan

I-20 Dr. Pamela Pittaway, The University of Southern Queensland, Australia

I-21 Prof. Kunio Nishizaki, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Japan

Session 7: Soil rehabilitation using livestock and organic wastes

I-22 Dr. Jeff Tullberg, The University of Queensland, Australia

I-23 Dr. Tadashi Kishimoto, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Japan

I-24 Dr. Kazutaka Umetsu, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Japan

I-25 Prof. Teruo Matsunaka, Rakuno Gakuen University, Japan

Session 8: Technology of bio-recycling

I-26 Mr. Ken D. Casey, Department of Primary Industries, Queensland, Australia

I-27 Dr. Hiromi Yamamoto, Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Japan

I-28 Mr. Yasuhiko Nagamori, Toshiba Corporation, Japan

I-29 Prof. Shinji Hoshiba, Rakuno Gakuen University, Japan

DATE AND VENUE

GGAA 2001 will take place in Obihiro on November 7 to 11, 2001 at Tokachi Plaza inObihiro, Japan.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE

The official language of GGAA 2001 will be English.

GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE

For detail information on the Conference, please make contact with the secretary general.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Program

Special Event

- Welcome Reception:

Date November 6, 2001 (Tue) 18:00

Venue Hotel Northland, West 2 South 13, Obihiro (vicinity at Obihiro Station)

Registration is accepted at 4 o’clock p.m. in the venue of the reception.

- Optional tours for accompanying persons(lunch included)are prepared as follows:

November 7, 2001 (Wed)

Obihiro Centurial Memory Museum, Hokkaido Prefectral Obihiro Art Museum, Green Park

November 8, 2001 (Thu)

Tea Ceremony

November 10, 2001 (Sat)

Ryugetsu Confectionary Factory, Lake Shikaribetsu

The tours can be accepted on site at registration desk. (¥ 5,000)

- Excursion (lunch included):

November 9, 2001 (Fri)

Obihiro Kuririn Center, Biogas Plant in Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine,

Nakasatsunai Art Village

- Mid-conference forumon Nov. 9, 2001.

REGISTRATION

To register for GGAA 2001, please fill out the enclosed registration form and send it to the secretary general.

Registration Fee

The registration fee will cover participation in all sessions, refreshments, welcome reception,farewell lunch, and excursion. The final registration will be closed on September 30, 2001.

¥: Japanese Yen

Payment and Currency

Remittance for Registration Fee should be paid by either credit cards or bank transfer in Japanese Yen.

All payments should be made to:

Bank Name: THE HOKKAIDO BANK LTD.

Branch: NISHI GO JYO BRANCH

Swift Code: HKDBJPJT

Beneficiary: GGAAJIKKOUIINKAI

Bank No.: 957

A/C No.: 0712540

Note : Payment by personal check will not be accepted.

Cancellation and Refund

All cancellations of registration must be made with a letter to the secretary general. No other means of cancellation will be considered. Amount of refund changes with date of cancellation as below. All refunds will be processed after the conference.

Cancellations before September 30, 2001: 50 % refund

Cancellations after October 1, 2001: No refund

GENERAL INFORMATION

Home page of GGAA 2001

Further information will be at the home page.

Passport and Visa

All visitors must have a valid passport, and some will need a visa. For details, please consult your travel agency or the nearest Japanese Consulate Office. If a visa is necessary, please apply for it as soon as possible since it may take several months in some countries to get a visa.

Transportation

Obihiro is located at 1000 km northeast fromTokyo. All domestic flights from Tokyo to Obihiro depart from Tokyo/Haneda airport. All visitors arrived at Tokyo/Narita airport (most international flights arrive at Narita airport) move to Haneda airport. Limousine bus is available every 20 minutes for Haneda, and will charge about ¥ 3000 (US $25.00). It takes about 70 minutes, but it is depending on the traffic condition. Limousine bus information is located in the first floor of the airport building. Tokachi Plaza is located about 30km north of the Obihiro Airport and just south of Obihiro railway station. Taxi and airport limousine bus are available at the airport to reach Obihiro railway station. The taxi fare from the airport to Tokachi Plaza is about ¥ 6500 (US $55.00), but it varies depending on the traffic condition. Airport limousine bus is also available from the airport to Obihiro railway station and main hotels, and will charge about ¥ 1000 (US $8.00). If you need a help to get to the hotels or Tokachi Plaza from the airport, please make contact with the secretary general.

Currency and Banking

Only Japanese Yen is acceptable at regular stores and restaurants. US dollars may be accepted at limited places such as large hotels. Some banks in Obihiro have currency exchange sections. Banks are open 9:00∼15:00, Monday through Friday. The exchange rate changes daily. As of July2, 2001 the rate is approximately ¥ 124 per US$1.00. Traveler's checks are accepted only at banks and tourist hotels in Obihiro. Credit cards such as VISA Card and Master Card are accepted at any hotels, department stores and restaurants.

Tips

Tipping is not common in Japan.

Electricity

Household service power is 100V AC, 50Hz inEastern Japan.

Climate

The average temperature in the beginning of November ranges from 14℃during the daytime to –5℃during night time. Visitors are recommended bringing a light coat or a sweater.

Profile of Obihiro

Obihiro is located at 1000 km northeast fromTokyo.Obihiro has a population of about 170 thousands and has been the central city of Tokachi district which is mainly known for its agricultural productions.

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