ILRI-Hyderabad is home to a state-of-the-art research facility designed to support cutting-edge livestock science and ...

Ruminant livestock eat and digest plants, producing meat and milk which are invaluable for the nutrition and livelihoods of millions of people around the world. But there is a considerable gap in ...

Poultry farming plays an essential role in rural livelihoods of Africa and southeast Asia, contributing to family nutrition and income. Despite this, the poultry subsector faces several challenges in ...

Twenty-four educators from higher education institutions in six Eastern Africa countries (Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda) have completed training on integrating technology in ...

Ethiopia’s livestock and fisheries sub-sectors represent some of the most promising, yet underutilized, engines of economic growth in the country. With the… ...

A young Borana woman with her goats, Borana, Ethiopia. Photo credit: ILRI/ Zerihun Sewunet In many parts of rural Ethiopia, livestock are more than just a source of food or income, and they are a ...

On 29 May 2025 in Paris, France, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) officially designated the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) as its first Collaborating Centre for One ...

Agricultural extension services in Kenya play a crucial role in boosting farm productivity and helping farmers adopt best practices. They provide farmers with vital information, ultimately enabling ...

The Livestock Genetics Program at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to unlock the potential of livestock to improve the livelihoods of small-scale farmers in low- and ...

Antibiotics are essential for keeping livestock healthy, especially in fast-growing sectors like chicken and pig farming. But what happens when they are administered and excreted? A new study on ...

Animal source foods (ASFs) provide important nutrients in the diet and contribute to nutrition, growth and health for many across the globe. Sales from ASFs contribute to improved income for families ...

A partnership between the first veterinary school in Malawi and international research experts has contributed new insights into tropical livestock diseases,… ...