Kenya has taken a landmark step in strengthening its livestock sector and advancing regional integration through the first-ever mapping of its ...

Plum Island Animal Disease Center and the (ILRI), tested a commercial live-attenuated vaccine candidate, ASFV-G-ΔI177L, against several African swine fever virus (ASFV) strains collected from across ...

Mount Kenya’s glacier-clad peaks tower more than 5,000 meters above the plains below, making it the tallest mountain in Kenya and the second tallest in Africa after Kilimanjaro. The Mount Kenya ...

The projects aims to develop, promote and test women-led chicken businesses in Ethiopia and Tanzania with the goal of promoting the economic empowerment of young women, and also of improving the food ...

Rangelands hold profound significance that often escapes the spotlight. Covering more than half of the Earth's land surface, these vast landscapes nurture a diverse and intricate tapestry of life.

The Africa Asia Dairy Genetic Gains (AADGG) project has developed an Android-based mobile application, Dairy Data App, to track dairy animal performance in smallholder enterprises. Supported by a ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) are working together to develop forages to improve the genetic potential of livestock animals in sub-Saharan ...

In the arid landscapes of Isiolo County in the upper eastern region of Kenya, managing rangeland resources is more than a necessity—it’s the key to survival for the region’s pastoralist communities.

Directorate of Veterinary Services, Kenya and International Livestock Research Institute. 2025. Preventing antimicrobial resistance in poultry. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI.