International Livestock Research Institute | better lives through livestock

Time 2020-07-02 11:03:11

Web Name: International Livestock Research Institute | better lives through livestock

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Celebrating Ethiopia s agricultural transformationEthiopia has made unprecedented investments in agriculture in the past two decades. Better lives through livestockWe work to improve food security and reduce poverty throughresearchfor better and more sustainable use of livestock Why livestock matterLivestock in developing countries contribute up to 80% of agricultural GDP; 600 million rural poor people rely on livestock for their livelihoods. Annual report 2019This year’s annual report focuses on gender. It was planned and largely executed before the full extent of the COVID-19 pandemic became clear; but the issues it discusses have only become more timely. It features stories on vaccination programs, disease surveillance, livelihood production and...read more Many of the most pressing global challenges today involve livestock. More than half a billion people in developing countries depend in whole or in part on farm animals for their livelihood. Some 821 million people are undernourished, many of them because they lack the proteins and micronutrients most readily available in animal-sourced food. The prospects of zoonotic pandemics or of human-triggered climate change are real and growing. The good news is that the livestock sector presents opportunities to address these challenges in ways that are safe, environmentally sustainable and broadly affordable. Explore the themes below about how livestock can feed and sustain today’s population and tomorrow’s in a way that is sustainable, environmentally friendly, and economically inclusive. ILRI's research is directed to improving food and nutrition security through increased production and access to animal-source foods; stimulating economic development and poverty reduction through enhanced livestock value chains and increased productivity; improving human health through improved access to animal-source foods and a reduction in the burden of zoonotic and food-borne diseases; and managing the adaptation of livestock systems to climate change and mitigating the impact of livestock on the environment. Emerging diseases$6.7 billionAnnual cost of new human diseases transmitted from animalsLearn more Global agricultural GDP40%Contribution made by livestockRead more Number of people1.3 billionwho depend mainly on livestock for their livelihoodsLearn more AVCD program blog30 Jun 2020Using the SourceTrace digital platform to support farmers during the COVID-19 pandemicsourcetrace.com Update from the drought-tolerant crops component of the AVCD program Despite minimal field visits during this period of the COVID-19-related restrictions, the Accelerated Value Chain Development (AVCD) program staff and management are working with extension officers and lead farmers... Muthoni NjiruCommunications and Knowledge Management Specialist AVCD program blog30 Jun 2020Private sector embedded extension model sustains field activities during COVID-19 pandemicMeasuring weight of animal to determine appropriate dosage for ECF vaccine and dewormer in Muhoroni subcounty, Kisumu County, Kenya (photo credit: AVCD Dairy). Update from the dairy component of the AVCD program In the last three months (April- June), the dairy component of the Accelerated Value... Muthoni NjiruCommunications and Knowledge Management Specialist AgHealth blog30 Jun 2020New study sheds light on early intensification of smallholder backyard poultry farming systemsPoultry production is an important contributor to the livelihoods of rural populations, especially in low- and middle-income countries. As poultry production in these countries remains dominated by backyard systems with low inputs and low outputs, considerable yield gaps exist. Intensification of... Tezira LoreCommunication Specialist ILRI carries out its research in East, Southern, and West Africa, in South and Southeast Asia, and in China and maintains offices in the countries below. Click on a region or country to visit its specific page and find out about the people, projects and publications there.  We would like to thank all funders who supported this research through their contributions to the CGIAR Trust Fund.

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