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Ethiopian lab scientists meet to compare notes on use of Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy (NIRS) to estimate livestock feed quality

Low livestock productivity mainly related to poor nutrition is a common problem in sub-Saharan Africa. Matching the available feed resources with the requirements of animals could increase productivity, reduce the environmental impacts, and reduce feed costs. Routine feed evaluation has proved very...

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Zimbabwe livestock improvement project showcases ongoing work and partnership with government

The ‘Livestock Production Systems in Zimbabwe (LIPS-Zim)’ project recently showcased its ongoing activities to government officials and partners in an event that also discussed ways of strengthening partnership with government departments, researchers and farmers in the country. A high-level...

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The status of pig welfare in selected districts of Uganda: implications for health and productivity interventions

A survey conducted in four high pig producing districts in central Uganda has revealed that designing simple interventions that target housing structures, provision of cooling facilities especially during hot periods (heat stress) and bedding materials can improve farmer livelihoods and pig welfare...

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Climate change and small ruminants in extensive systems in East Africa – challenges, co-benefits and options for methane mitigation (CHANCE)

Project Objectives: The project has the three following objectives: Objective 1. GHG emissions from sheep kept in extensive systems in Sub-Saharan Africa – interactions of breed and health status (enteric fermentation and manure) We will set up an in vivo animal experiment using sheep, to quantify...

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Reducing losses and zoonotic risks along the Burkina Faso poultry value chain through a One Health approach

Poultry disease in Burkina Faso is a major constraint to productivity and can negatively affect human health. Training of poultry producers and sellers on better farm and market practices, and effective business models that enhance value chain linkages can improve the safety and productivity of the...

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Management of animal diseases and antimicrobial use by information and communication technology to control antimicrobial resistance in East Africa

Antimicrobial resistance is a serious threat to global public health and interventions to address it are urgently required. The project applies information and communications technology in poultry production to enhance poultry health, reduce the need to use antibiotics and limit the risk of...