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Issue 13 of ILRI East and Southeast Asia newsletter out now

The 13th issue of the International Livestock Research Institute ( ILRI ) East and Southeast Asia newsletter is now available. It provides an overview of the activities from July to December 2022 as well as the upcoming activities in the first half of 2023. Click here to read ILRI East and...

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Le Professeur Appolinaire Djikeng nommé Directeur Général d’ILRI et Directeur Principal des systèmes d'élevage du CGIAR

Le Conseil d'Administration de l'Institut International de Recherche sur l'Elevage (ILRI) et le CGIAR viennent de nommer le Professeur Appolinaire Djikeng aux postes de directeur général d’ILRI et directeur principal des systèmes d'élevage du CGIAR. Premier Africain à être porté à la tête de l'...

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New project explores approaches to build capacity of next-generation One Health professionals

One Health is defined as an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals and ecosystems. The One Health approach brings together and draws on diverse expertise across public, veterinary and environmental health. It is therefore a...

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Partners assess progress in implementing the Tanzania livestock master plan

In recent years the development of Tanzania’s livestock sector is receiving increased attention, due to its immense potential to improve livelihoods. Key strategies for development include the Tanzania livestock master plan ( TLMP, 2017/2018 – 2021/2022 ), which is guided by a longer-term livestock...

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ILRI and CGIAR appoint Professor Appolinaire Djikeng as Director General of ILRI and CGIAR Senior Director of Livestock-Based Systems

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Board of Trustees and CGIAR have appointed Professor Appolinaire Djikeng as Director General of ILRI and CGIAR Senior Director of Livestock-Based Systems. Professor Djikeng is a globally-recognized expert in developing multi-disciplinary, multi-...

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Publication updates from ILRI East and Southeast Asia, July-December 2022

We would like to share with our donors and partners the list of publications of ILRI East and Southeast Asia publicized from July to December 2022. Thank you. Article in international peer-reviewed journals Nga Nguyen-Thi-Duong, Hung Pham-Van, Ha Duong-Nam, Huyen Nguyen-Thi-Thu, Trung Ninh-Xuan,...

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Workshop promotes the role of access and benefit sharing (ABS) in reaching agriculture and development objectives

From 21-24 November 2022, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) held a workshop in Addis Ababa titled ‘Mainstreaming access and benefit sharing in agricultural Research and Development: a workshop for researchers, practitioners and policymakers in selected African countries and...

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New study investigates drivers and practices of antibiotic use in poultry farming in Kiambu County, Kenya

Antibiotic resistance is a global concern threatening achievements in health care since the discovery of antibiotics. In Kenya, this topic remains understudied in a context of rising demand for livestock products, intensification and the concomitant increase in antibiotic use. A new study published...

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Enhancing coordination and collaboration across CGIAR centers in Kenya

A webinar held on 22 November 2022 brought together government institutions, One CGIAR initiatives and partners to discuss the scaling climate change prediction, adaptation and mitigation innovations in Kenya. The webinar explored innovation scaling plans from different research and development...

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Ethiopia launches the first food system profile tool

The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (Bioversity-CIAT) launched an Ethiopia Food Systems Profile Tool on 14 December 2022 at the Addis Ababa campus of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). The food systems profile...

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Buffalo fertility boosted in Nepal through training by Guru Angad Dev University and ILRI

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and the Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) recently trained 15 Nepalese researchers from the Nepal Agricultural Research Council (NARC) Livestock Service Section, and the Veterinary Hospital and Livestock Expert...

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Mapping the extent of gender responsiveness in agriculture and food policies in Africa

Women account for nearly half the workforce within the agricultural sector in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and are involved in various activities across agricultural value chains. From providing inputs and services such as traders or extension agents to farm-level work, women are deeply...