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Four-year initiative launched to improve milk quality, safety and marketing in central and western Kenya

A new four-year project to improve milk quality, safety and marketing in Kenya has been launched by the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB), the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and stakeholders ...
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Ballmer joins all-star lineup of philanthropists investing in the future of livestock amid climate crisis

$10 million grant to enhance livestock productivity for Global South while also cutting greenhouse gas emissions NAIROBI, Kenya—A $10 million grant from the Ballmer Group to the International ...
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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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New strategy aims to unlock Ethiopia's dairy potential

The Government of Ethiopia aims to increase total milk production from cattle, camel, and goats from 7.1 billion litres in 2021 to 28.4 billion litres in 2031. The total milk production from ...
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African livestock genetic resources and sustainable breeding strategies

African livestock genetic resources and sustainable breeding strategies: Unlocking a treasure trove and guide for improved productivity synthesizes leading research on livestock genetic resources, ...
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Viet Nam outlines food safety priorities for 2026–2030 under One Health framework

Viet Nam has outlined key food safety priorities for the 2026–2030 period at the 4th meeting of the Food Safety Technical Working Group (FSTWG), a specialized coordination mechanism operating under ...
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Capacitating One Health in Eastern and Southern Africa (COHESA)

Caron, A., Richards, S., Iraki, B., De Nys, H., Karembu, M. and Knight-Jones, T. 2025. Capacitating One Health in Eastern and Southern Africa (COHESA). IN: Roger, F ...
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Dolapo Enahoro

Dolapo Enahoro is a senior agricultural economist in the People, Policies, and Institutions (PPI) program at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), with more than 14 years of ...
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Capacity building to support regional Livestock Master Plan

Livestock value chains play a crucial role in the livelihoods of over 1.3 billion people globally, particularly impacting 600 million among the world's impoverished. Despite this, the socio-economic ...
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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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Ten interesting facts about rangelands

Rangelands hold profound significance that often escapes the spotlight. Covering more than half of the Earth's land surface, these vast landscapes nurture a diverse and intricate tapestry of life.
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Climate change in Africa: What will it mean for agriculture and food security?

Mount Kenya’s glacier-clad peaks tower more than 5,000 meters above the plains below, making it the tallest mountain in Kenya and the second tallest in Africa after Kilimanjaro. The Mount Kenya ...