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From fix to fitting: Connecting low-emission development with multilevel smallholder dairy practices in Kenya
Smallholder livestock production systems are targeted for climate change mitigation via Low-Emission Development Strategies (LEDS). LEDS promote the adoption of so-called best agricultural practices ...
International Livestock Research Institute3d
The RAMONA project and potential linkages to the ILRI platform
A presentation on the rangeland monitoring initiative RAMONA, made at the GEF-funded STELARR project meeting 24-24 October, 2023 on a global rangelands data platform, developed by ILRI and partners.
International Livestock Research Institute3d
CGSpace - a multi-purpose knowledge publishing platform
Ballantyne, P.G. 2024. CGSpace - a multi-purpose knowledge publishing platform. Presented at the CGSpace review and planning workshop, Dubai, 18-20 September 2024. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI.
International Livestock Research Institute4d
Genome-wide association study for the level of prolificacy in Cameroon’s native goat
Income from goats highly depends on prolificacy, which is difficult to improve by traditional breeding methods. The study aimed to identify SNP markers for prolificacy, using a case–control ...
International Livestock Research Institute4d
Bridging the Gap Between Agri-Food Policy and Science in Kenya
Karugia, J.T., Keenan, M., Njoroge, G., Breisinger, C., Kirui, L., Ndegwa, R. and Maru, J. 2024. Bridging the Gap Between Agri-Food Policy and Science in Kenya ...
International Livestock Research Institute4d
Spatial distribution and clustering of contagious caprine pleuropneumonia in goats of Amhara region, Ethiopia
A cross-sectional study with a multistage cluster sampling technique was undertaken from January to July 2019 in Amhara region to identify spatial clusters and distributions of contagious caprine ...
International Livestock Research Institute4d
A rosin-functionalized plastic surface inactivates African swine fever virus
African swine fever virus (ASFV) causes a severe hemorrhagic disease in pigs, leading to up to 100% case fatality. The virus May persist on solid surfaces for long periods; thus, fomites, such as ...
International Livestock Research Institute4d
Understanding decision-makers and their needs: framing Global Burden of Animal Diseases offerings to enhance relevance and increase impact
In a world characterised by data deserts and data swamps, translating evidence into actionable policies and practices is not easy. This article addresses this challenge through the lens of evidence ...
International Livestock Research Institute4d
Advancing One Health capacities in Mozambique: A case study of COHESA
One Health (OH) concept recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, environmental and plant health, and the need for collaboration across these sectors to address health challenges. Mozambique ...
International Livestock Research Institute4d
Brucella species circulating in smallholder dairy cattle in Tanzania
Brucellosis is a zoonosis caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella, which results in economic losses relating to livestock and threatens public health. A cross-sectional study was conducted to ...
International Livestock Research Institute4d
Enhancing capacity to comply with sustainability standards in the milk value chain in East Africa: Challenges, prospects, and policy implications
This paper addresses the need to contextualize sustainability standards and supply chain management in dairy value chains in East Africa, where milk perishability and limited cold storage ...
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Practices and risks in wild meat consumption: Insights from communities along the Kenya-Tanzania border
Patel, E., Martin, A., Funk, S.M., Yongo, M., Compton, J., Lauridsen, M. and Fa, J.E. 2024. Practices and risks in wild meat consumption: Insights from communities ...