International Livestock Research Institute7d
Researchers design tools to develop vaccines more efficiently for African swine fever virus
Researchers from the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI), the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI), and the International Livestock ...
International Livestock Research Institute1mon
Empowering women in livestock: addressing gender barriers in Uganda’s pig sector
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 ...
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Livestock officers deliver poultry decision-support tool to Ghana districts
In October 2024, ILRI researchers facilitated a training workshop in Accra, Ghana, on the use of the Interface for Marek’s Disease Economic Impact and Trade-off (i-MaDE-IT) tool, a farm-level decision ...
International Livestock Research Institute17d
ILRI supports Sierra Leone's livestock sector with high-yield forage seeds, boosting food security
In a significant step towards improving livestock feed availability and enhancing food security in Sierra Leone, the International Livestock Research ...
International Livestock Research Institute25d
Strengthening wastewater management to improve the environment and public health in Africa
Innovative wastewater management, an often-overlooked aspect of public and environmental health, could reduce pollution, prevent disease outbreaks and contribute to socio-economic development in ...
International Livestock Research Institute1mon
Uncovering zoonotic viral threats using sequencing and bioinformatic approach to pathogen monitoring in the Kenyan environment
The project aims to support global and national biosecurity threats by strengthening zoonotic disease surveillance in Kenya, a hotspot for emerging infectious diseases. Advanced pathogen detection ...
International Livestock Research Institute27d
2Blades’ dual market strategy: Solutions for Asian soybean rust
Diana Horvath has helped to translate advances in plant science into practical uses for agriculture. In 2003, she co-founded 2Blades, a novel, non-profit, agbiotech company that develops and delivers ...