Poultry farming plays an essential role in rural livelihoods of Africa and southeast Asia, contributing to family nutrition and income. Despite this, the poultry subsector faces several challenges in ...

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 ...

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.

The projects aims to develop, promote and test women-led chicken businesses in Ethiopia and Tanzania with the goal of promoting the economic empowerment of young women, and also of improving the food ...

COVID-19 is just one example of the rising trend of diseases – from Ebola to MERS to West Nile and Rift Valley fevers – caused by viruses that have jumped from animal hosts into the human population.

A new study shows that artificial intelligence (AI) could improve the accuracy of index-based livestock insurance (IBLI) satellite assessments in regions affected by invasive plant species. IBLI ...

Researchers have made genetic enhancement through use of conventional selection for egg production in chicken. But, the rate of genetic progress has become limited due to lack of phenotypic variation ...

Contrary to common belief, small ruminants especially sheep and goats are more susceptible to exposure to brucellosis compared to cattle and pigs according to a new study from Uganda. This is a ...

The SafePORK project seeks to reduce the burden of food-borne disease in informal, emerging and niche markets. The project will develop and evaluate light-touch, market-based approaches to improving ...

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.

In Madagascar, the Gendered Feed Assessment Tool (G-FEAST) offered a fresh way to work with local institutions and farmers. We did not begin with a checklist of interventions; we began with questions: ...

Kenya has taken a landmark step in strengthening its livestock sector and advancing regional integration through the first-ever mapping of its national livestock routes. In May 2025, the Supporting ...