Publication updates from ILRI Asia, January-June 2026

We would like to share with our donors and partners the list of publications of ILRI Asia publicized from January to June 2026.

Articles in international and national peer-reviewed journals

1. Yadav, K.D., Pokharel, A., Gautam, G., Shah, S., Rekik, M., Pratim, D.R., Varijakshapanicker, P. and Devkota, B. 2026. Effects of Calf Sex Altering Oral Preparation on Pregnancy Rate and Female Calf Production in the Buffalo. Journal of Buffalo Science 15:32-40. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/183573
2. Venter, M., Manuguerra, J.-C., Watson, J.M., Fischer, T.K., Blacksell, S.D., Summermatter, K., Damon, I.K., Drosten, C., Alviola, P., Assiri, A., Farag, E., Gangakhedkar, R., Ghosn, N., Guzman, M.G., Happi, C., Kalema-Zikusoka, G., Labbé, N., Myint, K., Hung Nguyen-Viet, Ochu, C., Saijo, M., Sang, R. and Wacharapluesadee, S. 2026. COVID's origins: what we do and don't know. Nature 650: 829-833. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/181911
3. San, S.P., Nicolaides, L., Sinh Dang-Xuan, Grace, D., Young, S., Fidero, K., Chamnan, C., Charaslertrangsi, T., Thorng, R., Kong, L., and Chea, R. 2026. Food safety implementation and associated challenges: Insights from Cambodia’s Pangasius fish and chicken farms. Veterinary Sciences 13 (4): 380. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182567
4. Lounnas, M., Ayouba, A., Bailly, X., Banuls, A.-L., Benavides, J., Ben Salem, M., Bohin, E., Blandin, G., Bordier, M., Caron, A., Caceres, P., Cardinale, E., Cappelle, J., Charbonnel, N., Chiossi, S., Chevalier, V., Citti, C., Le Coint, V., Debnath, N., De Nys, H., Delabouglise, A., Delaporte, E., Diallo, A., Duboz, R., Ducatez, M., Etter, E., Garchitorena, A., Guinat, C., Goutard, F.L., Gozlan, R.E., Käsbohrer, A., Laury, E., Ladreyt, H., Lefrançois, T., Leger, E., Miguel, E., Morand, S., Mugabe, P., Olive, M.-M., Purse, B., Ross, E., Scagliarini, A., Shafiq, R., Suzan, G., Sironen, T., Trouillet, M., Hung Nguyen-Viet, Vourc’h, G., Walzer, C., Ward, J., Soussana, J.-F., Peyre, M. and Roche, B. 2026. PREZODE: a global co-designed collaboration for preventing zoonotic emergence. Nature Health. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182534 
5. Hung, P.V., Nga, N.T.D., Huyen, N.T.T., Ly, N.T., Ha, D.N., Thinh, N.T., Hung Nguyen-Viet, Sinh, D.X., Delia, R. and Unger, F. 2026. Consumers’ knowledge, attitudes, practices, and trust on food safety in pork value chains in Vietnam. Vietnam Journal of Agricultural Sciences 9(1): 2856-2868. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/183645

Presentations at international workshops/forums/conferences/seminars

1. Sinh, D.X., Hung Nguyen-Viet, Chea, R., Muloi, D., Moodley, A., Phuc, P.T.H., Huyen, N.X. and Phouthana, V. 2026. Antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance in livestock production: Insights from Vietnam and regional studies. Presented at the Regional Technical Forum: Actions to mitigate agrochemical use in soil, crop, livestock and aquaculture, Hanoi, Vietnam, 12 March 2026. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/183595
2. Tarawali, S. 2026. Addressing the opportunities: framing new sustainable livestock actions to contribute to food systems transformation in Asia and the Pacific. Presented at the Regional Conference on Sustainable livestock transformation for food systems in Asia and the Pacific, Hanoi, Vietnam, 24-25 March 2026. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/183602
3. Whitbread, A., Mukherji, A., Arndt, C., Cook, A., Cramer, L., Crane, T., Djikeng, A. and Hung Nguyen-Viet. 2026. Considering climate and environment in the design of livestock systems. Presented at the Regional Conference on Sustainable livestock transformation for food systems in Asia and the Pacific, Hanoi, Vietnam, 24-25 March 2026. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/183597
4. Nam, L.H., Hien, N.T.T, Hung, N.Q., Son, T.D., Sinh, D.X., Tung, D.D., Vuong, B.N., Lee, H.S. and Nguyen-Viet, H. 2026. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward transboundary animal and emerging zoonotic diseases among pig farmers in northern Vietnam. Presented at the 28th International Pig Veterinary Society (IPVS) Congress, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, 16–19 June 2026. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/183598
5. Sinh, D.X., Nguyen-Viet, H., Trang, L.T.H., Unger, F., Phuc, P.D., Alonso, S., Mutua, F. and Grace, D. 2026. Cách tiếp cận ghế ba chân trong an toàn thực phẩm chuỗi truyền thống. Presented at the Food Safety for Agrifood Systems Forum in celebration of the World Food Safety Day, Thai Nguyen, Vietnam, 7 June 2026 Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/183647
6. Sinh, D.X., Hung Nguyen-Viet, Trang, L.T.H. and Phuc, P.D. 2026. Food safety risk management in Viet Nam: emerging risks and challenges across the food value chain. Presented at the 5th technical meeting of Vietnam Food Safety Technical Working Group, Hanoi, Vietnam, 23 June 2026. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/183642

Posters

1. Deka, R.P. and Kennady, V. 2026. Comprehensive Informal Dairy Sector Initiative for Food Safety. Poster prepared for the Regional Conference on Sustainable livestock transformation for food systems in Asia and the Pacific, Hanoi, Vietnam, 24-25 March 2026. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/183644

Reports

1. M. Rashid, K. Anbazhagan, S. Dossou, September. 2025. Developing a Sampling Strategy for Fish Feed Collection and Preparation for NIRs Analysis in Bangladesh, Workshop report. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12348/6722
2. Ngo Duc Minh, Dang Xuan Sinh, Nguyen Cong Thanh, Tran Minh Tien and Nguyen Viet Hung. 2026. Regional Technical Forum on Actions to Mitigate Agrochemical Use in Soil, Crop, Livestock and Aquaculture. Study Report. Hanoi, Vietnam: Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences (VAAS). https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182456
3. Chea, R., Tum, S., Koam, S., Vorleak, M., Sinh Dang-Xuan, Hung Nguyen-Viet and Unger, F. 2026. Antibiotic use practices in small chicken production systems in four provinces of Cambodia: preliminary findings from the survey. Phnom Penh, Cambodia: NAHPRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182683
4. Alemayehu, A., Esatu, W., Hoang, H., Yitayih, M., Unger, F., Nguyen, C., Nguyen-Viet, H. and Frank-Lawale, A. 2026. The Asian Chicken Genetic Gains (AsCGG) costed extension project inception workshops in Vietnam and Cambodia, and the poultry development strategy workshop in Lao PDR. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182738
5. Nga Bui, T., Phuong Nguyen, T.M., Hoa Hoang, H., Yitayih, M., Dinh Nguyen, C., Son Pham V., Thien Vu C., Quyen Ngo, T.L., Huyen Ninh, T., Thong Tran, T. and Cuc Ngo, T. 2025. The role of gender equality in poultry production, marketing, and consumption in Vietnam. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/183535

Briefs and newsletters

1. Varijakshapanicker, P. 2026. Livestock research and development portfolio in Nepal: Innovations Brief. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182285
2. Basnet, S., Chherti, A. and Varijakshapanicker, P. 2026. Nepal introduces animal identification and traceability system. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182334
3. Ojango, J., Basnet, S., Kipkosgei, G., Varijakshapanicker, P. and Chhetri, A. 2026. Digital solutions to accelerate genetic gain in Nepal’s dairy sector. Innovation Brief. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182553
4. Nepal, Y., Bhatt, P., Varijakshapanicker, P. and Teufel, N. 2026. Biofermentation of crop residues to improve dairy nutrition and productivity. Innovation Brief. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182552
5. Nepal, Y., Devkota, B., Varijakshapanicker, P. and Teufel, N. 2026. FemEXX enhances chances of female calves. Innovation Brief. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182551
6. Bhatt, P., Varijakshapanicker, P., Hegde, S. and Teufel, N. 2026. Dual-purpose crops with potential to increase livestock productivity and limit emissions in Nepal. Innovation Brief. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182550
7. Nepal, Y., Teufel, N. and Varijakshapanicker, P. 2026. Village livestock promoters link farmers to technology. Innovation Brief. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182557
8. Nepal, Y., Varijakshapanicker, P. and Teufel, N. 2026. On-farm feed advisor tool for diet formulation and nutrient balancing. Innovation Brief. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182555
9. Le Thi Thanh Huyen, Sinh Dang-Xuan and Unger, F. 2026. Strengthening animal and herd health for resilient livestock systems in Son La and Thai Nguyen, Vietnam. Policy Brief. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182682
10. Nohrborg, S., Thinh, N.T. and Magnusson, U. 2026. Huy động nhân viên thuốc thú y ứng phó kháng kháng sinh trong chăn nuôi tại Việt Nam. Policy brief. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/183643
11. Food Safety Technical Working Group in Vietnam. 2026. Vietnam Food Safety Working Group E-bulletin, 7 June 2026. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/183646

Videos and Digital Platforms

1. Vietnam’s Livestock Transformation: Building Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems https://youtu.be/FN7KZlc1o2g
2. Sustainable livestock transformation in Vietnam: Insights from regional conference in Hanoi https://youtu.be/-wNp19EevXQ
3. Preventing transboundary animal diseases: Biosecurity – A shield against foot-and-mouth disease https://youtu.be/nGZVptATpvU 
4. Africa–Asia Bioscience Challenge Fund (AABCF)- Building the next generation of bioscience leaders https://youtu.be/AIcUf-prATo
5. World Food Safety Day 2026 https://www.facebook.com/reel/977819525056618/
6. ADGG Nepal Data Platform: https://portal.adgg.ilri.org/nepal 

Media clippings

1. https://vietnamnews.vn/society/1767265/mekong-sub-region-countries-push-to-curb-farm-chemical-use.html
2. https://nongnghiepmoitruong.vn/cac-nuoc-tieu-vung-mekong-thuc-day-giam-hoa-chat-nong-nghiep-d800461.html
3. https://nongnghiepmoitruong.vn/video/xay-la-chan-an-toan-thuc-pham-tu-cach-tiep-can-mot-suc-khoe-tv815272.html 
4. https://nongnghiepmoitruong.vn/quoc-te-chung-tay-giam-ganh-nang-mat-an-toan-thuc-pham-d815262.html 
5. https://baothainguyen.vn/tin-moi/202606/nhieu-hoat-dong-huong-ung-ngay-an-toan-thuc-pham-the-gioi-nam-2026-fb70de1/ 
6. https://daidoanket.vn/hanh-dong-giam-thieu-cac-nguy-co-mat-an-toan-thuc-pham.html 
7. https://tuaf.edu.vn/bai-viet/dien-dan-an-toan-thuc-pham-trong-he-thong-luong-thuc-thuc-pham-cac-giai-phap-mot-suc-khoe-vi-thuc-pham-an-toan-hon-43583.html 
8. https://tuaf.edu.vn/bai-viet/le-trao-giai-cuoc-thi-sang-tao-ve-an-toan-thuc-pham-danh-cho-sinh-vien-43584.html 
9. https://vietnamnews.vn/society/1782928/viet-nam-marks-world-food-safety-day-with-one-health-push-in-thai-nguyen.html 
10. https://www.ilri.org/index.php/news/world-food-safety-day-2026-highlights-one-health-solutions-safer-food-viet-nam
11. https://congthuong.vn/dau-tu-cho-an-toan-thuc-pham-la-dau-tu-cho-phat-trien-ben-vung-462074.html 
12. https://baochinhphu.vn/khoi-dong-chien-dich-truyen-thong-so-huong-toi-muc-tieu-loai-tru-benh-dai-tai-viet-nam-102260626162043793.htm 
13. https://nongnghiepmoitruong.vn/quoc-te-khoi-dong-chien-dich-truyen-thong-phong-chong-benh-dai-tai-viet-nam-d818395.html 
14. https://van.nongnghiepmoitruong.vn/one-health-partners-in-viet-nam-launch-campaign-to-combat-rabies-d818422.html