Janis LATVIETIS
Born: February 15, 1928, Smiltene, Latvia
Interests:
- Animal Nutrition
- Technology of Feedstuffs Preparation
- Nutrition Rate Setting System (Multifactor)
Languages: Latvian, Russian, German, English
Education:
- Latvia University of Agriculture (Faculty of Animal
Science), 1957
- Dr. agr. (Candidate of Science in former USSR, Ph.D. in
Western countries), Latvia Research Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science,
1961
- Dr.habil.agr. (Doctor of Science in former USSR), Latvia
University of Agriculture,1972
Experience:
- Director, Research Station of Animal Husbandry,
Lielplatone, Latvia, 1961-1964
- Director, Latvia Research Institute of Animal Husbandry and
Veterinary Science, 1964-1970
- Head of Department of Animal Nutrition, Latvia University
of Agriculture, 1970 -
Honours and Awards:
- Honorary Member, Latvian Academy of Sciences, 1992
- Full Member, Latvian Academy of Agriculture and Forestry
Science, 1992
- Professor emeritus , Latvia University of Agriculture, 1994
- The Latvian State Prize, 1977
- The Latvian Academy of Sciences Paulis Lejins Prize (in
Agriculture), 1994
- State Emeritus Scientist, 1999
- Certificate of Aproval , Cabinet of Ministers of the
Republic of Latvia, 1999
- The Lavia University of Agriculture Janis Berzins Prize,
2003
Professional Activities and Memberships:
- Member, Latvian Council of Science Expert Committee for
Agricultural Sciences, 1991-
- Member, Latvian-American Association of University
Professors and Scientists, 1991-
- Member, Latvian Scientists Association, 1990-
- Member, Latvian Association of University Professors
- Member of Council for Feed, Latvian Ministry of
Agriculture, 1997 -
- Member, Expert Committee for Diary Production, Latvian
Ministry of Agriculture, 1997 -
- Chairman, Council of Habilitation (Agricultural Sciences),
Latvia University of Agriculture, 1994 -
- Member of the Board, the scientists association "Emeritus",
2007 -
Lectures:
- The Past, Present and Future of Latvian Animal Husbandry.
Paulis Lejins Prize Winner lecture. Latvian Academy of Sciences, February, 1995.
- Situation of Dairy Husbandry in Latvia. Humboldt
University, Berlin, January, 1994.
- Accumulation of Mineral Elements in the Animal Wool. Friedrich
Schiller University, Jena, December, 1996.
Courses:
- Animal Nutrition, Latvia University of Agriculture, 1970
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Recent/Representative Publications :
- J.Latvietis. Economics of Animal Feeding, 1974, Riga:
Liesma, 130 pp.(in Latvian).
- J.Latvietis, R.Apenite. Pastures and Additional Feeding of
Cows, 1983, Riga: Zinatne, 248 pp. (in Russian)
- J.Latvietis. Animal Nutrition, Text-Book, 1991, Riga:
Zvaigzne, 197 pp. (in Latvian).
- J.Latvietis. Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle, 1992,
1994, Jelgava: LUA, 102 pp. (in Latvian).
- J.Latvietis, S.Strikauska. Feedstuff derived from different
soil zones of Latvia. - Proc. Animal Nutrition Conf., 1994, Tartu, pp. 7-14.
- J.Latvietis. Catalogue of Feedstuff, 1996, Riga: Zinibu
Biedriba, 88 pp. (in Latvian).
- J.Latvietis. Planning of Feedstuff Demand, 1996,
Jelgava: LUA, 27 pp. (in Latvian).
- A.Trupa, L.Karkla, J.Latvietis. Accumulation of mineral
elements in the wool of some artiodactyla order animals. - Mengen und
Spurenelemente, 16. Arbeitstagung, 1996, Jena, pp. 806-810.
- J.Latvietis, L. Degola, P.Andersons. Use of sapropels in
the feeding of chickens and hens. - Proc. 5th Baltic and Finnish Conference, Tallin,
1997, pp. 28-30.
- J.Latvietis, S.Strikauska, J. Spruzs, L.Degola. Relations
between Cu and Zn content in feed and milk. - Migration of heavy metals and
radionucleides in the system: soil: plant (feed, ratio)- animal , animal breeding produce
- human being. - Int.Conference Background, Novgorod (Russia), 1998, pp. 50-56.
- L.Degola, J.Latvietis. Carcass traits and mineral
composition of muscle and lard tissues of growing pigs feed with mineral premix Sapromin
along with dry mixed feed. - Proc. Latv. Acad. Sci., B, vol. 54, N 3, pp. 91-95.
- A.Trupa, J.Latvietis, L.Karkla. Concentrations of some
mineral elements in cow hair: influence o0f nutrition. - Proc. Latv. Acad. Sci., B,
vol. 54, N 4, pp. 136-138.
- A.Trupa, J.Latvietis, I.Ruvalds, L.Karkla. Influence of
mineral additives on the content of mineral elements in cows hair. - Mengen und
Spurenelemente, 20. Arbeitstagung, Friedrich-Schiller-Universitat Jena, 2000, S.
86-92.
- E.Selegovska, J.Latvietis, U.Ositis. Comparison of energy
evaluation systems of grass feeds for dairy cows. - Proc. Animal Nutrition Conference,
Tartu, 2000, pp. 7-14
- L.Degola, J.Latvietis. Influence of mineral additive of
lake sapropel on growing pigs performance, nutrient digestibility, carcass traits and
mineral composition of muscle and lard tissues. - Tierernährung -Ressourcen und neue
Aufgaben. Wissenschaftliche Mitteilungen der Bundersforschungsanstalt fur Landwirtschaft (FAL).
Expo 2000 - Workshop. Tagungsband. Sonderheft 223. Hannover/Braunschweig , 2001, pp.
297-303.
- M.Butka, J.Latvietis. Sapropel additive into layer feed. -
Tierernährung -Ressourcen und neue Aufgaben. Wissenschaftliche Mitteilungen
der Bundersforschungsanstalt fur Landwirtschaft (FAL). Expo 2000 - Workshop.
Tagungsband. Sonderheft 223. Hannover/Braunschweig , 2001, pp. 304-308.
- J.Latvietis, J.Drikis, V.Auzins, A.Trupa. Some types grass
sillage used in feeding cows. - Proc. Animal Nutrition Conf., Tartu, Estonia,
2002, pp. 7-15.
- A.Trupa, J.Latvietis, I.Ruvalds. Influence of ratio of
calcium and phosphorus in mineral additives on cow productivity in different stages
of lactation. - Macro and Trace Elements, 21st Workshop. Jena, 2002, pp. 634-646.
- A.Trupa, J.Latvietis, A.Rosenfelde. Original additive of
calcium carbonate for feeding calves. - In: Macro and Trace Elements; Mengen- und
Spurenelemente, 23. Workshop, 2006, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, 2006, pp.
729-735.
- J.Priekulis, J.Latvietis,V.Auzins. Determination of milk
production cost with changing expenses of production. - Proc. 5th Int. Conf.
"Engineering for Rural Development", May 18-19, 2006, Jelgava, Latvia, pp.
123-129.
- J.Priekulis, J.Latvietis, S. Strikauska, I.Eihvalde. Animal
feed and production costs on a milk farm. - Proc. 6th Int. Conf.
"Engineering for Rural Development", May 24-25, Jelgava, Latvia, pp. 391-396.
Research Projects:
- J.Latvietis (Head of Project). Incresing the Production of
Animal Husbandry Products on the Basis of Achievements in Science and Technology.
Latvian Council of Science (1991-1993).
- J.Latvietis (Head of Project). Perfection of Animal
Nutrition Rationing System, with the Use of Local Feeds. Latvian Council of Science
(1994-1996).
- J.Latvietis (Head of Project). Calculation of Compositions
of Feeding Additives and Premixes ,Their Biological and Zootechnical Evaluation in Animal
and Poultry Feeding in Latvia. Latvian Council of Science (1997-2000).
- J.Latvietis (Head of Project). The Obtaining and and Use of
the By-products of Meet and Fish Industry Comfortable to the EU Quality and
Harmlessness Demands in the Nutrition of Domestic Animals. Latvian Council
of Science (2001-2003).
Another Information:
. Wife - Mudite Latviete; 2 daughters - Dace and Ilze; 4
grandchildren - three boys and a girl.
Last update 27.12.2007