African livestock genetic resources and sustainable breeding strategies: Unlocking a treasure trove and guide for improved productivity synthesizes leading research on livestock genetic resources, ...

On 20 March 2025, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), in collaboration with the National Institute of Veterinary Research (NIVR), hosted a workshop on the application of information ...

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 ...

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 ...

African Chicken Genetic Gains is an Africa-wide collaboration led by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). In November 2014, ILRI and partners initiated this new collaboration to ...

Edward H. Cabezas Garcia received a PhD degree in Animal Nutrition and Management from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in 2017. After completing his PhD, he has held two post-doc ...

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.

highlighted instances where projected yields were unrealistic – often too high for cattle, pigs, and poultry – but they also confirmed that several parameters aligned well with observed or expected ...

Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands face dire climate change challenges, in addition to historical and resource-based conflicts. However, amidst these challenges, there’s a promising opportunity for ...

In 2019, Michael Creed, Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, had a specific fear - 'a simple ham sandwich'. The minister was warning that people bringing pork products back from holiday could ...

Livestock, particularly small ruminants (sheep and goats), plays a vital role in the livelihoods of 80% of Mali's rural population and contributes significantly to the country's economy. However, ...

Dairy demand in Senegal exceeds domestic supply, despite the country’s large cattle herd and significant potential to expand production. To realize this potential, however, challenges related to low ...