A young Borana woman with her goats, Borana, Ethiopia. Photo credit: ILRI/ Zerihun Sewunet In many parts of rural Ethiopia, livestock are more than just a source of food or income, and they are a ...

Our mission is to transform the role of research in development by centering it on the lived experiences, knowledge, and agency of producers—particularly farmers and herders—through collaborative, ...

A deadly disease has long plagued the animals and livelihoods of cattle farmers in Kenya. It is Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP), a bacterial ...

This project aims to generate an inclusive research and innovation ecosystem that facilitates uptake, adaptation and adoption of solutions to issues that can be addressed by a One Health approach.

Ethiopia ’s dairy sector boasts vast and diverse agroecologies complemented by a rich genetic pool of livestock. This, coupled with the surge in domestic demand for milk and milk products, improved ...

Rangelands are critical for biodiversity, ecosystem services, and the livelihoods of millions of pastoralists. These uncultivated grasslands, shrublands, woodlands, wetlands, and savannas play very ...

Livestock is a key sector in Uganda, contributing approximately 4.3% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). Nearly 60% of households depend on livestock for their livelihoods, with women and ...

In the last two months, several inception meetings were held to launch the project CIRcularity of Nutrients in AgroecoSystems and co-benefits on animal and human health (CIRNA) in Uganda and Kenya.

The Livestock and Climate Solutions Hub for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is an innovative and dynamic platform designed to support countries in their transition to sustainable, ...

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 ...

In Kabarnet, Baringo County, a PSP meeting took place in March before the onset of seasonal rainfall.It brought together county officials, KMD scientists, agricultural and livestock officers, crop and ...

One Health – an approach to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals and ecosystems – is increasingly recognized as essential if we are to tackle and reduce some of the most ...