ILRI livestock genetics program outputs
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Item The Ethiopian Dairy Sector: Challenges and opportunities(Presentation, 2025-03-10) Yilma, Zelalem; Gebreyohanes, GebregziabherItem Researchers and smallholder farmers in different countries used a user-friendly poultry feed formulation app developed by SAPLING: Poultry value chain(Brief, 2024-12-30) Esatu, Wondmeneh; Belete, Simon; Dessie, TadelleItem Training workshop on quality seed production and testing for conservation and distribution of germplasm to enhance food system transformation and climate adaptation(Report, 2024-11-30) Negawo, Alemayehu T.; Olbana, Tamiru; Habte, Ermias; Fentahun, Mekuanent; Dawit, Woubit; Jones, Christopher S.Item Smallholder farmers in Kenya applied integrated nutrition education promoted by SAPLING(Brief, 2024-12) Soi, Mercy C.; Ouko, Ochieng; Geremew, Kumlachew; Yemane, Tsion; Esatu, Wondmeneh; Ochieng, Laurence; Yitayih, Mulugeta; Dessie, TadelleItem On-farm chicken performance testing in Ethiopia (OCPT): Overview of activities and progress update(Presentation, 2024-12-15) Getachew, Fasil; Talore, D.G.; Zeleke, G.; Bogale, A.; Geremew, Kumlachew; Yitayih, Mulugeta; Dessie, TadelleItem Building a reference quality annotated genome assembly for Red Maasai sheep(Report, 2024-09-30) Oyieng, Edwin P.; Sila, Winfred; Mwazonga, Mwarome E.; Kimengich, Nehemiah; Gleucks, Ilona; Clark, E.L.; Marr, M.M.; Ojango, Julie M.K.Item Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health (CTLGH) genetic and genomic data analysis workshop(Report, 2024-02-29) Mrode, Raphael A.; Ekine-Dzivenu, Chinyere C.Item Scaling gender-sensitive livestock innovation packages in the small ruminant value chains in Mali for sustainable animal productivity and livelihoods (2022-2024)(Brief, 2024-12-30) Dione, Michel M.; Rekik, Mourad; Hoek, Rein van der; Marshall, Karen; Sow, Ahmadou; Zannou, Olivier; Amole, Tunde A.; Idoudi, Zied; Rudiger, Udo; Fall, Abdou; Coulibaly, Doubangolo; Dao, Madou; Sakho, B.; Ba, A.; Dembélé, B.; Kantao, O.; Maiga, B.M.; Kassie, Girma T.; Rischkowsky, Barbara A.Item Evaluation of new forage legume varieties for registration and dissemination in Vietnam(Report, 2024-12) Tran, Ngoc Thi Bich; Bui, Viet Phong; Ngo, Dinh Tan; Than, Minh Hoang; Dao Thu, Hang Thi; Atieno, Mary; Duncan, Alan; Peters, MichaelVietnam's livestock sector comprises over 8.57 million cattle and buffaloes, including 6.33 million cattle and 2.23 million buffaloes. Forage biomass, accounting for about 60-85% of the total feed intake of ruminants, is in high demand. However, during the dry season, natural and cultivated grass meet only 35-57% of the forage requirements, leading to critical feed shortages. These deficits, coupled with harsh winters result in the deaths of thousands of cattle annually in the Northern mountainous provinces. Addressing this challenge necessitates identifying and enhancing the utilization of high-quality, alternative feed sources. This study aims to evaluate the adaptation and performance of new legume forage varieties to mitigate forage scarcity in Vietnam. This study evaluated five forage legume varieties including Crotalaria juncea, Crotalaria ochroleuca, Lablab purpureus, Clitoria ternatea and Mucuna pruriens L. as a local check. The study conducted at the Ba Vi Cattle and Forage Research Center (BCFRC) in Hanoi aimed to assess adaptation, growth, and biomass yield of these varieties under both wet and dry seasons, as a prerequisite for introducing new materials into the country for eventual registration and dissemination. The results showed that C. juncea exhibited rapid growth and high yields within two months, while C. ochroleuca had a slower growth rate but outperformed others in fresh biomass yield at harvest. Lablab demonstrated comparable growth to native legumes after the first month, whereas C. ternatea faced challenges due to poor germination and weed competition. The findings underline the potential of high-quality forage legumes to adapt to Vietnam’s agroecology and mitigate forage shortages for livestock. To ensure wider adoption, further on-farm trials across various agro-ecological zones are recommended to validate these results. This study offers promising solutions for enhancing livestock productivity and resilience in Vietnam's forage-scarce regions.Item Improving livelihoods in pastoral systems through an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem approach to Sustainable Sheep and Goat Production(Presentation, 2024-11-10) Oyieng, Edwin; Sila, Winfred; Akivaga, Allan; Sittuk, E.; Rotich, L.; Wangari, J.; Ojango, Julie M.K.Item Training of data enumerators and dairy farm assistants on the new AADGG mobile application for data capture from smallholder dairy farms in Tanzania(Report, 2024-10) Lyatuu, Eliamoni; Komba, Erick; Msuta, Gilbert; Kelya, NeemaItem Improving livelihoods in pastoral systems through an entrepreneurial ecosystem approach to sustainable sheep and goat production: Training enumerators(Report, 2024-12) Sila, Winfred; Oyieng, Edwin; Mukalo, Irene; Okoth, Joshua; Akivaga, Allan; Lekimariki, Joshua; Wangari, Julia; Nyanja, Belphine; Ojango, Julie M.K.Item Empowering Ethiopia dairy genetics research through digital infrastructure and genomic tools: Dairy value chain(Brief, 2024-12-30) Meseret, Selam; Hassen, Messay; Jufar, B.; Tera, A.; Ekine-Dzivenu, Chinyere C.; Gebreyohanes, Gebregziabher; Mrode, Raphael A.Item Training of experts on web-based bull data management system in Ethiopia(Report, 2024-11-30) Hassen, Messay; Ekine-Dzivenu, Chinyere C.; Gebreyohanes, Gebregziabher; Mrode, Raphael A.; Meseret, SelamItem The application of digital-genomic tools to improve productivity and profitability in smallholder dairy systems in sub-Saharan Africa(Case Study, 2024-11-27) Mrode, Raphael A.; Ekine-Dzivenu, Chinyere C.; Gebreyohanes, Gebregziabher; Ojango, Julie M.K.; Okeyo Mwai, AllyThe dairy sector contributes 30% and 44% of the livestock-related agricultural GDP in Tanzania and Kenya, respectively. Despite this significant contribution, it is predominantly comprised smallholder farmers with few cows providing vital support in terms of food security, household income and employment for millions of farmers. Research aimed at enhancing productivity and sustainability in these smallholder dairy systems is crucial for rural development, increasing farm incomes, creating employment and supporting women and youth. However, a major challenge is the absence of a routine performance data collection system. Previous efforts to address this limitation often relied on methods from well-established dairy systems in developed countries which frequently failed to adapt effectively. Advances in mobile technology have prompted attempts to investigate alternative cost-effective and practical data recording systems in the smallholder dairy farming with a major focus on information and communications technology (ICT). Successful implementation of digital tools for data collection and synthesis to generate management information as feedback to farmers using ICT-based extension tools has led to increased productivity and household income. Additionally, the use of genomic information allows for genetic evaluation with minimal pedigree information and supports the initiation of breed improvement programs for increased productivity.Item Business skills empowerment program through incubation and mentorship for selected pig agripreneurs in Masaka and Mukono districts: process, outcomes and lessons(Report, 2024-10-30) Kamau, Loise; Tugume, Grace; Ahumuza, Ronnie; Marshall, Karen; Ouma, Emily A.The agripreneur business incubation/acceleration program, started in 2023 in Uganda to address challenges associated with market inefficiencies including weak linkages between pig farmers, pig aggregators and input and service providers; poor business practices by artificial insemination (AI) technicians/animal health service providers and limited networks to enable optimal business operations. The objective of the business incubation/acceleration program focused on both the supply side (agripreneur focused) and the demand side (farmer focused) as follows: Supply side: • To empower the pig agripreneurs specifically AI service providers and pig aggregators through business skilling and mentorship • To strengthen the linkages between the pig agripreneurs and finance institutions to enhance access to finance for business upgrading through better business practices • To enhance the linkages between the pig agripreneurs, pig farmers, finance institutions and other business development services through an online networking platform Demand side: • To catalyse demand for the inputs and services delivered by the agripreneurs by sensitizing pig farmer groups on the necessary inputs and services required to run the pig enterprise as a business, and how to bargain for better terms through collective action.Item Digital applications enhanhancing livestock genetic improvement in low-input systems(Presentation, 2024-12-27) Ojango, Julie M.K.; Okeyo Mwai, AllyItem Adapting an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem approach for Climate-Smart Small Ruminant Production in Pastoral Communities(Presentation, 2024-12-10) Oyieng, Edwin; Sila, Winfred; Ojango, Julie M.K.Item Home gardens make nutritious food accessible in Ethiopia(Blog Post, 2024-08-26) Ebrahim, Mohammed; Tesfaye, Getachew; Tamene, Lulseged; Tessema, Fikadu; Alene, Temesgen; Tilaye, Asmalu Tarekegn; Abebe, Tewodros; Seifu, HaimanotItem An inclusive scaling business model for transforming traditional small scale poultry production to market oriented production. TPGS experience(Presentation, 2024-12-01) Yitayih, Mulugeta; Goromela, E.H.; Gemiyo D.; Ouko, O.; Phem, M.; Tum, S.; Ty, C.; Hoang, H.; Cuc, N.T.K.; Quyen, N.T.L.; Zeleke, G.; Bogale, A.; Getachew, Fasil; Dessie, Tadelle