Marianne Gadeberg

Marianne Gadeberg

Marianne Gadeberg is a communications consultant.

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ILRI News
ILRI News

More than money: Setting up livestock investments for gender equity outcomes

Since 2013, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) has supported countries in Africa and Asia to develop Livestock Master Plans , articulating and prioritizing their needs for investments in livestock development. Now, scientists are testing new ways to ensure that such plans, and subsequent investments, yield not only economic outcomes but also gender equity.

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Closing the gender gap to fight Rift Valley fever and other zoonotic diseases

Fever, dizziness, blindness and even inflammation of the brain are among the potential consequences for humans infected with Rift Valley fever. Active surveillance and reporting can help control outbreaks and prevent human infection. However, despite their important roles in raising and caring for livestock, women are largely barred from accessing information and training on how to spot and halt the disease.

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Irrigating fodder crops to improve nutrition for animals and people in Ethiopia

When livestock is fed high-quality fodder, produced with the help of irrigation, they deliver better milk and meat, benefitting the nutritional health of their keepers and consumers. The Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Small Scale Irrigation (ILSSI) and its partners are investigating best-bet...

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