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Improved dairy cattle for enhanced livelihoods and food and nutritional security in Senegal

Posted on 8 Aug 2016 by James Stapleton • 1 Comment

According to scientists at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) the ‘adoption of more profitable dairy cattle breeds type’ by farmers is a stepping stone towards developing nutritional security in Senegal. Continue reading →

Genomics / Indigenous Breeds / LIVESTOCK-FISH / Project / Research / Senegal

Senegal dairy genetics – new project at ILRI

Posted on 25 Apr 2012 by Evelyn Katingi • Leave a comment

A new project titled, Senegal Dairy Genetics on peri-urban dairy systems in Senegal under the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) – Biotech, Improving utilization of farm animal genetics resources (BT03) group, that works on identifying appropriate genotypes, breeds & breed combination and finding the best options for multiplication and delivery in different production systems commenced … Continue reading →

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