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Building Capacity for One Health in Eastern and Southern Africa

Today on 3 November 2022 the world commemorates One Health Day. At ILRI there are significant activities on One Health, but one that stands out is the project Capacitating One Health in Eastern and Southern Africa (COHESA) . Working across 11 countries in eastern and southern Africa regions, COHESA...

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New project seeks to improve farm-level antimicrobial use in Senegal through a One Health approach

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) has launched a new project, Selecting efficient farm-level antimicrobial stewardship interventions from a One Health perspective , that will use a One Health approach to assess which farm-level antimicrobial use interventions are most efficient...

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ILRI’s focus on One Health in Global South brings broad-range of new investments

One Health is a collaborative, multisectoral and transdisciplinary approach for achieving optimal health outcomes by recognizing the interconnection between people, animals, plants and their shared environment. Building on 45 years of experience in animal health research in Africa and Asia, ILRI...

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Concurrent vaccines could reduce cost of disease prevention in goats and sheep

Concurrent administration of vaccines against different diseases in goats and sheep can reduce vaccination costs by 70%. It can also increase vaccine adoption, thereby curbing the spread of diseases and the related devastation of farmers’ livelihoods. Researchers in the International Livestock...

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Capacity building is vital for effective One Health programs

One Health is an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals and ecosystems. With the increasing threat of global health challenges such as antimicrobial resistance and emerging infectious diseases, we urgently need to adopt a One Health...

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New study explores governance of milk quality and safety in the informal sector in Assam, India

Scientists from the International Institute for Environment and Development ( IIED ) and the International Livestock Research Institute ( ILRI ) have published a new study that explores how the safety of milk and dairy products is understood and managed within the informal dairy sector of Guwahati...

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Commemorating World Rabies Day in Machakos County, Kenya 

On 28 September 2022, Kapiti Research Station and Wildlife Conservancy in Machakos County, Kenya welcomed the lively combination of dog barks, music and community chatter. Commemorating World Rabies Day, this special vaccination drive was organised by the Machakos Rabies Control Partnership (MRCP...

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Study highlights the essential role of working equids in advancing sustainable development

‘Farming is made possible by donkeys,’ notes a member of the Tharuni women’s group in rural Kenya. Mules, horses and hinnies—collectively known as working equids—haul water and firewood, fertilize fields, plough furrows and even, in the narrows of Lesotho, carry invaluable lab samples over...

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The missing middle of the farm-to-fork journey

According to a World Health Organization (WHO) study , the health burden of foodborne diseases is comparable to that of the ‘Big Three’ infectious diseases (malaria, HIV-AIDS, and tuberculosis). Moreover, the great majority of this burden is borne by those who can least afford it: poor people in...

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The rewards and risks of fast-changing food systems

Food systems in Africa are undergoing rapid transformation. Rapid population growth and urbanization are changing food markets, as more consumers seek more animal-source foods prepared and sold in novel ways. A young, growing, increasingly educated and connected generation is bringing their...

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Celebrating World Animal Day 2022 with a focus on ILRI’s research on animal welfare

World Animal Day is an international day of action for animal rights and welfare celebrated annually on 4 October, the feast day of Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. It is a global initiative aimed at raising the status of animals and improving animal welfare standards. The Animal and...

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New study on co-infection in Kenyan wildlife enhances understanding of neglected zoonotic diseases

Researchers typically study animal diseases one at a time, but diseases often come in combinations. To better understand how diseases work in their natural environments, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) researchers led by Bernard Bett and James Akoko, together with researchers from...