Under the project, ILRI is working with private sector partners, including InsectiPro in Kenya and Chanzi Group in Tanzania
In sheep alone, infections can lead to a 58% reduction in weight gain, a 90% loss in wool production, and a 78% decline in milk yield
Speakers emphasised that diagnostics are the backbone of effective surveillance.
JA26 brings U.S. and partner medical and veterinary teams together to strengthen military partnerships and boost readiness for humanitarian, crisis response, and UN/AU peacekeeping missions.
A new phase of Nairobi’s rabies vaccination campaign begins this March, with ILRI joining KSPCA and county authorities in efforts to reach over 10,000 animals.
As one of the first African-led, comprehensive, and open-access publications, the book puts African solutions at the centre of the conversation.
The study shows how simple tools, when used with care, can help Africa track methane with accuracy and support a cleaner livestock sector.
The initiative targets countries where livestock plays a vital role in food security but remains constrained by inefficiency and climate pressures.
This is a strategic decision as Africa is home to one-third of the world’s livestock, contributing up to 80% of GDP in some national economies.
Under the new MOU, both institutions will pool their resources to enhance milk production, improve processing practices, and boost consumer awareness.