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The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has appointed Arshnee Moodley, lead of the CGIAR Antimicrobial Resistance Hub, as chair of its Antimicrobial Resistance Working Group, effective 16 June 2025. This leadership role was confirmed during the 92nd WOAH General Assembly held on 27 May 2025 in Paris, France. The appointment reflects Moodley’s longstanding contributions to global antimicrobial resistance research,

A deadly disease has long plagued the animals and livelihoods of cattle farmers in Kenya. It is contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP), a bacterial disease which can kill up to 50-80% of a susceptible cattle herd. What will it take to eradicate it? We may know the answer within the next two years, as the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is

In Takeo, as in many other provinces in Cambodia, smallholder poultry farmers struggle with inefficient production systems, limited market access and frequent disease threats despite the poultry sector’s significant role in supporting rural livelihoods and enhancing food security. While demand for local chicken breeds remains high, farmers often lack the tools and knowledge to scale production, a challenge the Asian

Ethiopia’s livestock and fisheries sub-sectors represent some of the most promising, yet underutilized, engines of economic growth in the country. With the largest livestock population in Africa boasting over 70 million cattle, 52.5 million goats, 42.9 million sheep and 8.1 million camels Ethiopia has a vast biological resource base that can significantly boost food security, nutrition, employment and export earnings.

In Tanzania, like in many African countries, many women keep poultry as a means of contributing to their households’ incomes and food security. This venture requires relatively low capital investment compared to rearing other livestock, but women farmers still face significant challenges, including high chick mortality rates, poultry disease outbreaks, and limited access to training, veterinary services and inputs. To

Speaking at the opening session of the regional forage disease workshop held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 24 June 2025, Namukolo Covic, ILRI Director General’s Representative to Ethiopia and CGIAR Ethiopia Country Convenor, emphasized the urgent need for action in response to the growing complexity of climate-related challenges in the face of a changing climate. ‘We are living in a

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 income. But for poultry to deliver on its potential, we need infrastructure that generates new knowledge and turns that knowledge into practical solutions. Established in 2018, the International Livestock Research

As climate change intensifies, Ethiopia’s vital livestock sector, a cornerstone of livelihoods for millions, faces escalating pressure. Persistent challenges, including limited access to quality feed, inadequate animal health, and marketing services compound this. These challenges significantly hinder the country from fully realizing its livestock potential. In response, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and its partners have developed innovative communication