ILRI livestock genetics program outputs

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The Ethiopian Dairy Sector: Challenges and opportunities
(Presentation, 2025-03-10) Yilma, Zelalem; Gebreyohanes, Gebregziabher
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, Tadelle
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.
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, Tadelle
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.
National partners and champion smallholder farmers in Mali adopt a community-based breeding program for local goats
(Brief, 2024-12) Tebourbi, Ons; Rekik, Mourad; Getachew, Tesfaye; Haile, Aynalem; Sow, Ahmadou; Zannou, Olivier; Dione, Michel; Marshall, Karen
o Mali’s first Community-Based Breeding Program (CBBP) for goats was launched in 2023. o Many indigenous breeds are included in the program, namely Djallonké, Bali-Bali, Peulh, and others. o Until now, two CBBPs were established in two villages, namely Siguidolo Wéré and Noukoula in Ségou cercle. The establishment of a third CBBP in Sikasso cercle is now being discussed. o These villages were chosen for their easy accessibility in terms of distance and security, the predominance of goats as livestock species, the presence of typical open-minded breeders focused on production and organized in cooperatives, the availability of input and service suppliers (health, feed, extension, etc.), and the low prevalence of transhumant livestock farming. o In Siguidolo Wéré and Noukoula, a total of 183 households were involved in the CBBP, with a total of 1,237 goats identified. The graphs (Figures 1 and 2) below summarize the details of this output. o Goat selection traits within Mali’s CBBP include fertility, milk yield, growth rate, longevity, adaptability, and resistance to diseases.
Improving livelihoods in pastoral systems through an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Approach to sustainable sheep and goat production: Rapid assessment of small ruminant producers, service providers and market agents
(Brief, 2024-12-22) Oyieng, Edwin; Sila, Winfred; Mukalo, Irene; Okoth, Joshua; Lekimariki, Joshua; Nyanja, Belphine; Ojango, Julie M.K.
As part of the CGIAR Research Initiative on Livestock and Climate, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), in partnership with the Resource Conflict Institute (RECONCILE) are adapting an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Approach to improving sheep and goat production in pastoral systems of Baringo County. This involves adapting and upgrading community-based approaches for improving sheep and goat productivity to integrate and strengthen links among actors in the sheep and goat value chain and enhance their technical capacity and entrepreneurial skills to become viable business partners. Irong Conservancy in Baringo County, Kenya (Figure 1) was selected for initial testing of the approach in a climatically constrained pastoral community. The Irong Conservancy supports over 14,500 people living in five locations with over 100,000 livestock and several wildlife species. Livestock production is the main means of livelihood, with small ruminants (sheep and goats) reported to be the most important species. The conservancy has set common grazing areas for use during periods of feed scarcity. This report outlines the implementation of the rapid assessment of communities and households in Irong Conservancy using the Small Ruminant Tools for Rapid Assessment of Pastoral Systems (STRAPS) developed through ILRI: Ecosystem assessment of the pastoral community (STRAPS-PC) Ecosystem assessment of individual livestock producers (STRAPS-LP)
Dairy cattle herd health management manual for animal health service providers
(Manual, 2024-12) Okoth, Edward; Ochieng, Laurence; Njehu, Alice; Gebreyohanes, Gebregziabher; Rao, E.J.O.
Improving livelihood in pastoral systems through an entrepreneurial ecosystem approach to sustainable sheep and goat production: tools for rapid assessment in pastoral systems
(Brief, 2024-12-25) Ojango, Julie M.K.; Sila, Winfred; Mukalo, Irene; Okoth, Joshua; Lekimariki, Joshua; Nyanja, Belphine; Oyieng, Edward
The Small Ruminant Tools for Rapid Assessment of Pastoral Systems (STRAPS) initiative supports sustainable sheep and goat production in pastoral systems by integrating traditional knowledge, modern breeding techniques and sustainable practices. Developed by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), RECONCILE and the Baringo County Livestock Department, STRAPS provides four e-tools to assess three groups of actors in the value chain: pastoral communities, individual producers, service providers and market agents. Using the Open Data Kit platform, STRAPS generates actionable data to improve productivity, strengthen market links and address systemic challenges. By fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem, the initiative enhances pastoralist livelihoods, boosts climate resilience and supports sustainable livestock systems in semi-arid regions.
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.
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.
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, Michael
Vietnam'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.
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.
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, Neema
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.
Theory of change for the dairy value chain in Ethiopia, developed for the CGIAR Initiative Sustainable Animal Productivity for Livelihoods, Nutrition and Gender Inclusion
(Report, 2024-12-15) Mekuriaw, Zeleke; Meseret, Selam; Temesgen, Wudu; Derseh, Melkamu; Marshall, Karen; Baltenweck, Isabelle
The CGIAR Initiative Sustainable Animal Productivity for Livelihoods, Nutrition and Gender Inclusion (SAPLING) is an initiative that focuses on sustainable animal productivity. This initiative aims to contribute to transforming livestock sectors in target countries to make them more productive, resilient, equitable and sustainable (see Box 1 on how this objective will be achieved). The initiative is working in seven countries located in East Africa (Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda), West Africa (Mali), Southeast Asia (Vietnam) and South Asia (Nepal) and works on 15 livestock value chains in total.
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.
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, Selam
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, Ally
The 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.
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.

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