Leveraging private and public partners is key to increased productivity in the dairy sector, according to a poster by scientist from the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)-led project African Dairy Genetic Gains. Continue reading
A selective breeding program was implemented to improve the performance of indigenous chickens in Ethiopia. Improved chicken from the 7th generation were compared with commercial layer, crossbred and unselected indigenous chickens both on-station and on-farm. Continue reading
‘Animal Health and Genetics’ was an interesting discussion session at last week’s LiveSTOCK Exchange event. This session was introduced by Vish Nene, the Theme Director of the ILRI Biotech group and he focused on 3 broad areas where science will revolutionize the 21st century. They are: Computer revolution Quantum revolution Bio-molecular revolution Computer Revolution: A … Continue reading
Expedition to Ethiopia Sarah N. Marketon a junior at Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted High School, Minnesota, USA, came to ILRI – Ethiopia as an intern through the World Food Prize Borlaug-Ruan International Internship placement program. While in Ethiopia she was attached to the chicken for health development projectsupervised by Dr. Tadelle Dessie. She summarizes her experience in … Continue reading
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