Sheng Lab and Dr. Asai Attend the Higo Chabo Club Exhibition

October 24 2024

On October 12-13, 2024, members of the Sheng Lab and Dr. Asai participated in the Higo Chabo exhibition event organized by the Higo Chabo Club, held at the Kumamoto City Zoological and Botanical Gardens. The Club is a conservation advocacy group that aims to raise awareness and preserve several local Kumamoto chicken breeds including Higo Chabo, and the Sheng Lab will start a new collaborative research with Dr. Imamura (the head of the Higo Chabo Club) with the mission of conserving the breeds for future generations.

During the event, members engaged with Higo Gokei, unique local chicken breeds including some baby birds of Higo Chabo, that gained valuable insights into their characteristics and significance, and had a lecture about Higo Gokei, providing participants with valuable insights into the breed's ecology and distinctive features.

The Sheng Lab members and Dr. Asai were particularly impressed by the dedication of the local breeders and the community's commitment to preserving the breeds. Dr. Sheng and Dr. Asai are keen to work closely with the club and local breeders to further research and contribute to the conservation of Higo Chabo and other local breeds.

Dr. Imamura and Dr. Asai