Use of high density single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) arrays to assess genetic diversity and population structure of dairy cattle in smallholder dairy systems: The case of Girinka Programme in Rwanda

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Assessing effectiveness of different engagement strategies or ‘how to get the ‘why livestock matter’ message into use

Livestock Master Plan (LMP) process and its support for the incorporation of livestock in the NAIPs

Identifying health and productivity constraints by using Veterinary Herd Health Management - The case of smallholder Ugandan pig farms

Private sector embedded extension model sustains field activities during COVID-19 pandemic

ILRI develops framework for integrating gender in livestock genetic improvement programs

When did the chicken first cross the road?

Strengthening the Capacity of African Countries to Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of African Animal Genetic Resources

Improving village chicken protection to elevate the livelihoods of poor people in Ethiopia

Breeding strategies for conservation and sustainable use of livestock genetic resources in Sub-Saharan Africa