For the first time ever, the Kapiti Research Station and Wildlife Conservancy hosted the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) board of trustees which convened on 13–15 April 2025 for its 66th meeting during which Professor Martyn Jeggo, who completed his term on the board, handed over the position of board chair to the new appointee Professor Andrew Peters. Outgoing chair Martyn Jeggo has served
Amidst the challenges of drought, climate change, conflicts, and other shocks that significantly impact food security and livelihoods globally, the importance of early and anticipatory action has gained significant traction. This is particularly crucial in aiding pastoral communities in preparing for crises, underscoring the vital role of early warning systems in enhancing resilience. During the CGIAR Science Week at the
A new three-year project has been launched to reduce mastitis cases in dairy cattle and curb antibiotic use in smallholder dairy farms in Nyeri County, Kenya. Funded by International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions, the project is led by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), in collaboration with the Kenya Directorate of Veterinary Services, the Kenya Women Veterinary Association, Strathmore University
Animal-source foods provide important nutrients in the diet and contribute to nutrition, growth and health for many across the globe. Sales from animal-source foods contribute to improved income for families to meet their financial obligations. Researchers from the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) developed a livestock-to-nutrition framework to guide research activities on improving human nutritional outcomes in livestock-keeping households. During
In a collaborative effort to enhance pastoral livelihoods and regional economic stability, the Supporting Pastoralism and Agriculture in Recurrent and Protracted Crises (SPARC) program is partnering with the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Centre for Pastoral Areas and Livestock Development (ICPALD) and the governments of Ethiopia and Kenya to create national maps of livestock routes in the two countries, the first
By Hung Nguyen-Viet The world is facing daunting health challenges with the rise of zoonotic diseases – infections that are transmissible from animals to humans. These diseases – which include Ebola, avian flu, COVID-19 and HIV – show how the health and wellbeing of humans, animals and ecosystems are closely connected. Zoonotic diseases have become more and more common due
The Vietnam National Institute of Animal Science, with technical support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and the World Health Organization (WHO), held a forum to mark World Food Safety Day on 7 June 2025. This year’s theme was Food safety: Science in action. The event welcomed more than 200
While high-level policy discussions are crucial, the true measure of a livestock master plan lies in its impact on the ground, which requires effective implementation. A recent learning visit to Tanzania by officials from Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, facilitated by the livestock master plan team of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), offered powerful insights into how strategic