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Training Needed for Leadership in Dairying in Latin America

Department of Animal Industry, Inter-American Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Turrialba, Costa Rica

ABSTRACT

The views expressed in this paper are the product of the author's long-standing preoccupation with the problems of training Latin Americans in the field of animal production. As far as possible, these ideas are based on objectively observed facts.

In essence, these views express two main lines of thought: First, training for leadership in animal production can be accomplished in Latin America more effectively and forcefully than by the colleges doing it. The situation can be much improved if outstanding teachers are given the essentials of stability, continuity, and opportunity for research. Thus, they can maintain an understanding of the ever-changing scientific field.

A second problem is that although many outstanding young men are needed by colleges and experiment stations in Latin America, few of them are able, because of financial, or administrative difficulties, to prove the worth of the new trainees. Despite the excellence of their background, the new trainees must fit themselves into situations where progress is often impeded by traditions or financial limitations.

¹ Professor de Alba is a native of Mexico and is a graduate of the University of Maryland. He obtained the M.S. and Ph.D. in animal physiology at Cornell University. Before assuming his present position he managed cattle ranches in Mexico.