 My name is Carl Birkelo. I work for ACDI Boca, a non-profit NGO from the United States. I provide technical support to their USDA-funded feed project. Feed stands for feed enhancement for Ethiopian development. I'm also deputy chief party. The feed project is involved in several aspects of feed production in support of livestock in Ethiopia. It involves nutrition training for both dairy and beef cattle production, also for feed manufacturing, since a number of agricultural unions are interested in providing that kind of product for their members. A meeting such as the fought around table is beneficial to me because it puts me in contact with other individuals who are also involved in similar activities. It allows us to share ideas and where possible coordinate activities. I think it also keeps me up to date on some of the work that's being done by organizations like Yelverie, turning out information that is of use to me as I perform my job with ACDI Boca and hopefully that translates into benefits for the stakeholders in the livestock business in Ethiopia.