Janis LATVIETIS

Professor Janis LATVIETIS Latvia University of Agriculture Liela iela 2 Jelgava, LV 3001 LATVIA Phone: +371 30 05696, +371 3081163 Fax: +371 30 05696 E-mail:: lfdek@llu.lv

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 -

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