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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

Introduction: Emerging tick-borne viruses of medical and veterinary importance are increasingly being reported globally. This resurgence emphasizes the need for sustained surveillance to provide ...

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 ...

This study was conducted to identify the selection criteria and husbandry practices of chicken producers in different agro-ecological zones of Northwest Ethiopia as input for designing a breeding ...

Veterinarians play a significant role in the treatment and prevention of livestock diseases at the farm level, safeguarding public health and ensuring food safety. In sub-Saharan Africa, access to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Animals play a central role in human livelihoods and welfare. Animal diseases have a great impact on the benefits humans derive from animals and can also pose a risk to human health. Better control of ...