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Issue 16 of ILRI East and Southeast Asia newsletter out now

The 16th issue of the International Livestock Research Institute ( ILRI ) East and Southeast Asia newsletter is now available. It provides an overview of the activities from January to June 2024 as well as the upcoming activities in the second half of 2024. Click here to read ILRI East and...

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Publication updates from ILRI East and Southeast Asia, January-June 2024

We would like to share with our donors and partners the list of publications of ILRI East and Southeast Asia publicized from January to June 2024. Article in international peer-reviewed journals Nohrborg, S., Thinh Nguyen-Thi, Huyen Nguyen Xuan, Lindahl, J., Boqvist, S., Järhult, J.D. and Magnusson...

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Searching for easy indicators for degraded tropical pastureland soils

Measuring soil resistance/compaction and infiltration rates (photo: Kristen Tam/ILRI). Habtamu Sibilu sets a dynamic cone penetrometer upright on a flat patch of grass. He lifts up the weight, drops it, and records how many centimetres into the soil the penetrometer penetrates. After doing this as...

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Transforming livelihoods through livestock farmer groups in Northwest Vietnam

The CGIAR Initiative on Sustainable Animal Productivity for Livelihoods, Nutrition, and Gender Inclusion ( SAPLING ) was launched in Vietnam in 2022 and aims to transform the livestock sector in Son La Province by the end of 2024. Known locally as ‘Chăn-hênh,’ the initiative focuses on addressing...

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World Food Safety Day 2024: Vietnam’s commitment to food safety preparedness

World Food Safety Day on 7 June 2024, will emphasize the importance of preparing for food safety incidents. These incidents, which pose health risks linked to food consumption, can arise from various causes including accidents, insufficient controls, food fraud or natural events. Effective...

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First Drone-Based Measurement of Ruminant Methane Emissions in Africa

CircAgric drone measuring emissions from a herd of camels at Kapiti (Alouette van Hove/University of Oslo) Flying a mere 9 meters above the grasslands at Kapiti, ILRI’s Research Station and Wildlife Conservancy, a drone not only took pictures of the landscape and livestock inhabitants, but was also...

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Improving animal health: A key to sustainable livestock production and better human health

The hidden connection: Cattle, methane, and our well-being At first glance, the relationship between cattle, methane emissions and human health might not seem obvious. However, delve a little deeper, and the links become clear. Agriculture significantly contributes to global greenhouse gas (GHG)...

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A soil safari: on a quest to restore and manage grassland soils

As we jumped up and down on the bumpy roads at Kapiti Research Station and Wildlife Conservancy , our team was on a quest to map the different soil types across the conservancy. We were headed on what we coined a ”Soil Safari.” Amidst seeing herds of zebras and giraffes the team, led by new...

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Enhancing West African greenhouse gas research through expert exchange visits at ILRI’s Mazingira Centre

Loyapin Bondé, a plant ecologist from the Université Joseph KI-ZERBO in Burkina Faso, recently visited the Mazingira Centre, the International Livestock Research Institute’s (ILRI) environmental and climate research facility in Nairobi, Kenya. The purpose behind this visit? To connect with climate...

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Identifying priority animal and zoonotic diseases in northwest Vietnam for future action

Vietnam, with its close human-wildlife animal interaction, faces a significant threat from zoonotic diseases—illnesses that can jump between animals and humans. These diseases include both established and emerging threats which can have devastating consequences for public health and the economy. To...

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Digital innovations webinar promotes equity and sustainability in agri-food systems

On 28 March 2024, stakeholders from seven countries across Asia and Africa explored the transformative impact of digital innovations on agri-food systems. Hosted by the International Livestock Research Institute ( ILRI ), the webinar they attended—‘Digital innovations to support equitable,...

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Strengthening disease surveillance in Vietnam: Insights from a ‘FarmVetCare’ mobile application training

Technological innovations are at the forefront of reshaping industries across the world today including in the veterinary industry. With support from the International Livestock Research Institute ( ILRI ) and partners, the ‘ FarmVetCare ’ mobile application is being tested to prevent and manage...