Contrary to common belief, small ruminants (sheep and goats) are more susceptible to exposure to brucellosis compared to cattle and pigs, according to a new study from Uganda. This is a concern in the country because mixed husbandry, the herding of small ruminants and cattle together, is widely practiced by smallholders. ‘The spread of brucellosis is also driven by transhumant
In the bustling streets of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso’s capital city, chicken reigns supreme. The streets are lined with informal vendors selling to the city’s inhabitants. Served either alone or with a side of raw tomatoes and onions, chicken has become the staple for many, and is mostly eaten outside of the household. Seventy-five per cent of the chicken eaten comes
In early 2023, Julie Ojango, a senior scientist in the Livestock Genetics program at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), led a team to Sunsari, Nepal to field test the new Android-based Africa-Asia Dairy Genetic Gains (AADGG) dairy data application aimed to enhance milk production for smallholder buffalo farmers. The AADGG-Dairy data app helps Village Livestock Promoters (VLPs) collect animal
Twelve veterinary officers from five provinces in Vietnam were trained in Salmonella isolation methods during a comprehensive course co-hosted by the Vietnam National Institute of Veterinary Research (NIVR) and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). An important part of the food safety work package of the CGIAR Initiative on One Health, the training, held on 24–30 July 2023 in Hanoi,
On 24–25 July 2023, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) held a consultation, Exploring opportunities for improving uptake of integrated herd health plans by smallholder dairy farmers in Kenya, in Nairobi, Kenya. Representatives from the national and county government, pharmaceutical companies and last mile animal healthcare providers gathered to co-design a herd health plan under the CGIAR initiative on Sustainable
On 20 July 2023, a team from the CGIAR initiative on Sustainable Animal Productivity (SAPLING) and 20 public and private sector stakeholders representing research, development, academy and industry gathered in Kathmandu, Nepal for a reflection workshop to revisit the initiative’s Theory of Change (ToC) launched last year and make suggestions for improvement. SAPLING Nepal’s ToC was aimed at improving livestock
Animal feed is an integral part of the livestock food supply chain because it plays a significant role in livestock productivity and hence the availability and price of milk, meat and eggs. Feed analysis is critical for the efficient and profitable production of feed that is safe and of high quality, and is central to professional feed manufacture. The use
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support project and in collaboration with the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), launched activities in Abuja on Monday 24 July 2023 to develop a livestock master plan for Nigeria. The Nigeria livestock master plan will help guide the development of the country’s livestock sector which accounts for one-third of