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 ...

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 ...

In 2019, Michael Creed, Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, had a specific fear - 'a simple ham sandwich'. The minister was warning that people bringing pork products back from holiday could ...

Animal source foods (ASFs) provide important nutrients in the diet and contribute to nutrition, growth and health for many across the globe. Sales from ASFs contribute to improved income for families ...

In February 2024, the Sustainable Animal Productivity for Livelihoods, Nutrition, and Gender Inclusion (SAPLING) Initiative team held its “pause and reflect” session virtually, connecting the ...

In the ongoing battle against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), building robust and sustainable microbiological capacity remains a critical pillar—supporting surveillance, timely detection, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

COHESA country case studies are now available through the CABI Digital Library. As the world faces rising threats from climate change, zoonotic disease and fragile health systems, there is growing ...

Objective of the project. To enhance food and nutritional security, restore degraded landscapes, and improve rural livelihoods in Tanzania’s semi-arid regions by promoting participatory agroecological ...