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Discussion

Department of Animal Husbandry, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico

ABSTRACT

My assignment is to comment of Dr. Waugh's talk from the viewpoint of a Latin American scientist, but my comments will also be from the viewpoint of an American citizen located at the crossroads of the Americas.

It is easy to point out all the various aspects of the dairy industry which offer a wide margin for improvement in Latin America, but Dr. Waugh is right when he points out that it will take considerable time to discuss everything in detail.

Of course, the demand is urgent, but I believe that before we start bringing out basic changes in production we ought to prepare a comprehensive program that will emphasize the raising of the educational and standards of living levels of the people concerned. This is of fundamental importance.

All Latin American countries should benefit from this kind of educational approach to their particular problems. The acquired know-how should enable them to raise their standard of living when they conscientiously exploit their vast natural resources.

¹ Head, Department of Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. Professor Rivera-Brenes holds the Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota.