Dr Siboniso Moyo is the Deputy Director General for Research and Development at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). Previously, she was the ILRI Director General’s representative in Ethiopia.
Between 2014 and 2017, Dr Moyo was the Global Program Leader of ILRI’s Animal Science for Sustainable Productivity (ASSP) Program. This brought together teams working on animal feeding, animal health and livestock systems to increase livestock productivity sustainably. Between 2006 -2014, she was ILRI’s Regional Representative in Southern Africa, coordinating activities in the region. Before joining ILRI, Dr. Moyo was the National Director for Livestock Production and Development in Zimbabwe (2002-2005). Additionally, she served as a Mentor under the African Women in Agriculture Research and Development (AWARD) program from 2008-2010.
Dr. Moyo is an Animal Scientist specializing in animal breeding and genetics, with over 35 years of experience in livestock research and development in developing countries. Her expertise includes breed performance evaluation, smallholder livestock production systems, livestock research management and partnership.
My Projects
My Publications
Risk reduction and productivity increase through integrating Arachis pintoi in cattle production systems in the Colombian Orinoquía
Dairy industry development in Ethiopia: Current status, major challenges and potential interventions for improvement
