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Feedlot feeding improves beef productivity and lowers methane intensity in Tanzania

Scientists have found strong evidence that improved feeding systems, specifically feedlotting with local concentrate feeds, ...
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Drones prove their worth in measuring livestock methane in Africa

In May 2024, ILRI and partners shared news of the first drone flights over rangeland animals in Africa to test whether this technology could help measure livestock methane. Now, the results are in, ...
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Moving farm-level innovation to scale: Insights from the 8th International Farming System Design Conference

The 8 th International Farming System Design Conference (FSD8), held on 25–29 August 2025, at the University of Paris-Saclay, convened global scientists committed to transforming agricultural systems ...
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ILRI presents results of Livestock Sector Analysis and Strategy for Nigeria: Major step towards a national livestock master plan

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development (FMLD) has received the results of a comprehensive Livestock Sector Analysis (LSA) and an investment-focused Livestock Sector Strategy (LSS), two key ...
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Brucellosis misdiagnosis is costing Kenya—new policy aims to change that

In 2009, Eric Fèvre’s team was researching a range of zoonotic diseases—those passed from animals to humans—in western Kenya. The local hospitals reported many cases of the debilitating bacterial ...
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Africa’s farmers to benefit from global push for low-methane, resilient livestock

Nairobi, Kenya, 10 September 2025 – The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), with support from the Bezos Earth Fund and the Global Methane Hub, today announced the launch of a three-year ...
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Mapping Kenya’s livestock routes: The arteries of dryland pastoral economy

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 ...
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New African swine fever vaccine shows promise against some virus strains, but highlights challenges of broad protection

Plum Island Animal Disease Centre NY-USA & Nairobi, Kenya – An international team of scientists has found that a promising African swine fever (ASF) vaccine can protect pigs against some strains of ...
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Why Kenyan rangeland cattle need new methane emission factors

In Kenya, livestock are not only an essential source of income but also a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularly methane (CH₄), resulting from enteric fermentation.
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TPGS offers poultry breeding solutions to empower women and fight malnutrition in Africa and southeast Asia

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 ...
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Radio and mobile voices cultivate climate-smart farming changes in Ethiopia

As climate change intensifies, Ethiopia's vital livestock sector, a cornerstone of livelihoods for millions, faces escalating pressure. Persistent challenges, including limited access to quality feed, ...
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Accelerating Food Systems Transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa: Livestock as a Catalyst for Investment, Innovation, and Resilience

Join our side event at #UNFSS2025 focusing on how livestock can accelerate food systems transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa. This event, titled "Accelerating Food Systems Transformation in ...