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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

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

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

A partnership between the first veterinary school in Malawi and international research experts has contributed new insights into tropical livestock diseases, following the publication of a scientific paper on the epidemiology of the parasitic flatworm Fasciola gigantica. The paper appears in the April 2025 issue of the journal Veterinary Research Communications and is the first published output from this collaboration

The African Animal Breeding Network (AABNet), a new platform for animal breeding professionals to advance livestock genetic improvement in Africa, was unveiled at a side event during the inaugural CGIAR Science Week that took place in Nairobi, Kenya from 7–11 April 2025. Chinyere Ekine-Dzivenu, a statistical geneticist at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), moderated the session. Opening remarks In

Stronger institutional partnerships and knowledge co-creation will accelerate the digital agricultural revolution towards global food security, according to speakers at a side event on digital agriculture during the inaugural CGIAR Science Week that took place in Nairobi, Kenya from 7–11 April 2025. Digital agriculture is the use of digital tools to collect, analyze, and share data and information in agriculture

In a significant step towards improving livestock feed availability and enhancing food security in Sierra Leone, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) presented high-yielding forage seeds and stem cuttings to His Excellency Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone. This presentation, underscores ILRI’s commitment to supporting sustainable livestock systems and year-round feed availability in the country. The