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 ...

Ruminant livestock eat and digest plants, producing meat and milk which are invaluable for the nutrition and livelihoods of millions of people around the world. But there is a considerable gap in ...

In a world facing mounting food security challenges, poultry research is becoming increasingly important. For communities in Africa and beyond, chickens ...

Ethiopia's dairy sector offers immense potential to enhance nutrition, strengthen food security and boost economic growth. The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), in collaboration with ...

The CIRNA project aims to develop and promote farmer-approved manure management practices that address environmental, health, and economic concerns, and contribute to sustainable development goals.

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, ...

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.

Anthony Whitbread is ILRI's Program Leader for the Livestock, Climate, Environment (LCE) program based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Prior to this, he was the Research Program Leader for ICRISAT‘s ...

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 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, ...

This post was written by Johnson Siamachira, communications officer at the French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development in Zimbabwe, and edited by Terry Mwenda and Paul Karaimu.

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) welcomes Fabian Kausche as new Deputy Director General of Research and Innovation. With several decades of senior executive experience in the ...