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ILRI presents results of Livestock Sector Analysis and Strategy for Nigeria: Major step towards a national livestock master plan

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development (FMLD) has received the results of a comprehensive Livestock Sector Analysis (LSA) and an investment-focused Livestock Sector Strategy (LSS), two key ...
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A revolutionary field test for East Coast fever

Scientists at the International Livestock Research Institute have developed a highly sensitive, affordable and rapid test for East Coast fever (ECF). The test breaks new ground by using a variant of ...
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Brucellosis misdiagnosis is costing Kenya—new policy aims to change that

In 2009, Eric Fèvre’s team was researching a range of zoonotic diseases—those passed from animals to humans—in western Kenya. The local hospitals reported many cases of the debilitating bacterial ...
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Mapping Kenya’s livestock routes: The arteries of dryland pastoral economy

Kenya has taken a landmark step in strengthening its livestock sector and advancing regional integration through the first-ever mapping of its national livestock routes. In May 2025, the Supporting ...
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New African swine fever vaccine shows promise against some virus strains, but highlights challenges of broad protection

Plum Island Animal Disease Centre NY-USA & Nairobi, Kenya – An international team of scientists has found that a promising African swine fever (ASF) vaccine can protect pigs against some strains of ...
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TPGS offers poultry breeding solutions to empower women and fight malnutrition in Africa and southeast Asia

Poultry farming plays an essential role in rural livelihoods of Africa and southeast Asia, contributing to family nutrition and income. Despite this, the poultry subsector faces several challenges in ...
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ILRI-CGIAR poultry research facility: A research and development hub open to the global scientific community

In a world facing mounting food security challenges, poultry research is becoming increasingly important. For communities in Africa and beyond, chickens have proven to be the gateway to nutrition and ...
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Empowering women sheep and goat farmers in Ethiopia

A young Borana woman with her goats, Borana, Ethiopia. Photo credit: ILRI/ Zerihun Sewunet In many parts of rural Ethiopia, livestock are more than just a source of food or income, and they are a ...
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Anu Samuel Frank-Lawale

Anu Frank-Lawale is the Program Leader for Livestock Genetics, Nutrition, and Feed Resources. In this role, he leads a multidisciplinary team driving innovations in genetic improvement, digital ...
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Developing forages to reduce the environmental impact of livestock in sub-Saharan Africa and increase their productivity

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) are working together to develop forages to improve the genetic potential of livestock animals in sub-Saharan ...
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From animals to environment: How livestock antibiotic use drives human health risks beyond the farm

Antibiotics are essential for keeping livestock healthy, especially in fast-growing sectors like chicken and pig farming. But what happens when they are administered and excreted? A new study on ...
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Outlining the framework from livestock to nutrition pathways

Animal source foods (ASFs) provide important nutrients in the diet and contribute to nutrition, growth and health for many across the globe. Sales from ASFs contribute to improved income for families ...