International Livestock Research Institute

How ILRI-led One Health strategic investments strengthened genomic preparedness in Kenya

Pandemic preparedness is slow, cumulative, and built in the quiet seasons between crises. When COVID-19 reached East Africa, that quiet work suddenly ...
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Major milestone achieved for measuring methane and feed intake from free-grazing pastoral cattle in East Africa

In a major advance for livestock and climate science in the region, scientists at ILRI's Mazingira Centre have directly ...
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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, are an effective and immediate ways to reduce methane intensity in East ...
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The G-FEAST journey in Madagascar: Building resilient feed systems through local voices

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: ...
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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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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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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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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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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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ILRI-CGIAR poultry research facility: A research and development hub open to the global scientific community

In a world facing mounting food security challenges, poultry research is becoming increasingly important. For communities in Africa and beyond, chickens have proven to be the gateway to nutrition and ...
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CGIAR scientist takes leadership role in global antimicrobial resistance response

CGIAR Antimicrobial Resistance Hub lead, Arshnee Moodley, appointed chair of the World Organisation for Animal Health Antimicrobial Resistance Working Group The World Organisation for Animal Health ...