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International Livestock Research Institute @ilri.org · 2d

The 9th International Greenhouse Gas & Animal Agriculture Conference (#GGAA2025) kicked off on 5 Oct in Nairobi.

Through the week delegates will explore the latest research shaping the future of livestock systems.

🔗 See the full program: ggaaconference.org & follow us on social media for updates.

International Livestock Research Institute @ilri.org · 9d

Act now: You, Me, Community. Rabies is 100% preventable—but only if we act together. Scan the QR code to learn how you can protect your loved ones and support a rabies-free future.

#WorldRabiesDay #OneHealth #EndRabies #Zeroby30

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International Livestock Research Institute @ilri.org · 13d

Nelly Njiru, ILRI gender and livestock expert, explains to KBC TV why research on gender norms and women's empowerment are integral to a future of sustainable livestock.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1J_N5I8E_H4

#KBCchannel1 #KBCbusiness #KenyaNews

Gender Equality in Livestock Sector | Biz Check

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International Livestock Research Institute @ilri.org · 15d

Feed is the #1 challenge in poultry production. At ILRI’s poultry facility, we’re testing Black Soldier Fly larvae as a sustainable, low-cost, high-protein feed alternative for farmers.

Contact [email protected] & [email protected] to scale this innovation together!

#HatchingKnowledge

International Livestock Research Institute @ilri.org · 16d

ILRI and partners have improved the Ethiopian Tilili chicken to perform well in tough conditions and diseases 👇

#HatchingKnowledge

International Livestock Research Institute @ilri.org · 20d

Join us at #ClimateWeekNYC 2025 on 23 Sept for a powerful discussion answering how we can address climate through animal health.

#animalhealth #climate #onehealth

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International Livestock Research Institute @ilri.org · 21d

Capacity and innovation in numbers. Here’s how the ILRI poultry facility contributes to shaping poultry systems in Africa and beyond!

#HatchingKnowledge

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AleX Caron @bactouch.bsky.social · Aug 26

« The War on Science » Interesting theme @ ABBC conference in Lusaka.

Thank you ISAAA for COHESA.
@cirad.bsky.social @ilri.org

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Microbes.Info @microbesinfo.bsky.social · Aug 28

African swine fever vaccine candidate shows promise against some virus strains, but broad protection still a challenge

An international team of scientists has found that a promising African swine fever (ASF) vaccine can protect pigs against some strains of the virus but offers little or no protection against others.…

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International Livestock Research Institute @ilri.org · 22d

Is livestock research in Africa where it is supposed to be?

No, says ILRI DG Appolinaire Djikeng in a recent interview for Nature Africa.

International Livestock Research Institute @ilri.org · 23d

A new policy brief by ILRI and experts in Kenya offers ways to reduce the cost of livestock feeds for livestock producers.

Download it here: https://www.ilri.org/news/experts-offer-recommendations-reduce-cost-livestock-feeds-kenya

Experts offer recommendations to reduce the cost of livestock feeds in Kenya

Kenya's livestock sector plays a critical role in the country's social, economic, environmental and public health landscape, contributing 3.8% to the gross...

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International Livestock Research Institute @ilri.org · Sep 7

Men and women face different restrictions in livestock farming. Is it better to work around existing barriers, or transform them?

ILRI research shows a combined approach leads to greater empowerment and more positive changes for women.

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International Livestock Research Institute @ilri.org · Sep 5

AFSF: Livestock farming in the service of food security (ministers) #AFSF2025 #AFSForum2025 #Livestock

Read more: https://fr.apanews.net/news/des-ministres-africains-sengagent-a-transformer-lelevage-au-profit-de-la-securite-alimentaire/

AFSF: l’élevage au service de la sécurité alimentaire (ministres)

Réunis à Dakar dans le cadre du Forum africain sur les systèmes alimentaires, plusieurs ministres africains se sont engagés à transformer l’élevage afin de réduire la dépendance du continent aux impor...

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International Livestock Research Institute @ilri.org · Sep 5

Africa bets on livestock for its food security and economic growth. #AFSF2025 #AFSForum2025 #whylivestockmatter #livestock

Read more: https://www.sudquotidien.sn/lafrique-parie-sur-lelevage-pour-sa-securite-alimentaire-et-sa-croissance-economique/?amp=1

L'Afrique parie sur l'élevage pour sa sécurité alimentaire et sa croissance économique - Sud Quotidien

C'est une première historique : treize ministres africains de l'Agriculture et de l'Élevage se sont réunis à Dakar pour un dialogue inédit dédié à l'élevage, en marge du Forum africain sur les systèmes alimentaires. Objectif : faire de l'élevage un levi...

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International Livestock Research Institute @ilri.org · Sep 1

Nutrition is the foundation of health. 🍏 "Get nutrition right, and health will follow." Namukolo Covic urges us to champion traditional, climate-resilient foods, calling them "opportunity crops." Listen more here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=R3A5G8vNIS8 #AFSF2025 #FoodSecurity #ClimateAction

Feeding resilience: Unlocking climate-smart nutrition in Africa

Feeding Resilience: Unlocking Climate-Smart Nutrition in Africa is a forward-looking session that explores how Africa can build stronger, healthier populations in the face of climate change. It highlights the dual challenge of ensuring nutritious diets ...

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International Livestock Research Institute @ilri.org · Sep 1

📢 Calling photojournalists and photo enthusiasts! 📸

The #COHESA project is running a #OneHealth photo competition, with prizes for the top 3 entries.

Deadline for entries is 15 Sept 2025. Visit https://onehealthobservatory.org/resources/one-health-photo-competition-call-entries to find out more!

One Health Photo competition- Call for entries | Capacitating One Health in Eastern and Southern Africa

One Health Photo competition- Call for entries Published date Jul 2025 Countries Ethiopia Somalia Rwanda Kenya Tanzania Uganda Botswana Malawi Mozambique Namibia Zambia Zimbabwe One Health photo competition 2025 The One Health 2025 photo competition aim...

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International Livestock Research Institute @ilri.org · Aug 31

On 2 September, ILRI's Siboniso Moyo, Namukolo Covic, and Abdrahman Wane will join the IDB and CGIAR's “Partnership for Impact” session. They'll share insights on building resilient, inclusive, climate-smart food systems for Africa.

#AFSF2025

📍 1600–1900 hours | press conference room

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International Livestock Research Institute @ilri.org · Aug 31

CGIAR Chief Scientist Sandra Milach delivering opening remarks at the @CGIAR x @TAAT event #AFSF2025 #Foodsystems

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International Livestock Research Institute @ilri.org · Aug 29

Don't miss a line-up of top speakers for our co-hosted event 'Breaking Silos - Implementing the CAADP Kampala Strategy' on 1 Sept, 1730-1930 GMT, at #AFSF2025 #WhyLivestockMatter

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International Livestock Research Institute @ilri.org · Aug 28

On 1 Sept our first co-hosted event at #AFSF2025 will explore the next steps of the #CAADP Kampala Declaration, Africa’s bold commitment to transforming its agri-food systems by 2035. #WhyLivestockMatter @cgiar.org

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International Livestock Research Institute @ilri.org · Aug 28

ILRI will be at #AFSForum2025, cohosting and attending an array of events that recognise the critical role livestock systems play for livelihoods, nutrition and resilience.

Browse our events here: https://www.ilri.org/events/africa-food-systems-forum-2025

#WhyLivestockMatter