The sixth issue of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) South Asia newsletter is now available. It provides an overview of the activities of this region from July to December 2020. Continue reading
Author Archives: Chi Nguyen
Publications update from ILRI East and Southeast Asia, July-December 2020
We would like to share with our donors and partners the list of publications of ILRI East and Southeast Asia publicized from July to December 2020. Continue reading
BMZ-funded project to share recommendations for enhancing pork safety and adoption of local pigs in rural Vietnam
In late 2020, animal and human health experts gathered in Hoa Binh Province, in northwest Vietnam, to discuss ways of disseminating the findings and recommendations of the now concluded two-year ‘Safer indigenous pork and healthier ethnic minorities in Vietnam through better management of parasitic pig-borne diseases’ project. Continue reading
Press release: Livestock research institute opens new office in Nepal
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) announced the opening of a new office in Kathmandu, Nepal on 18 January 2021. Continue reading
Strengthening capacity to tackle methane emissions from livestock in India
Indian livestock experts who are working to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emission from the livestock sector recently benefited from a recent training workshop on assessing and reducing the impact methane emissions from cattle in the country. Continue reading
Exploring the use of participatory epidemiology in controlling antibiotic resistance
As part of celebrating the World Antibiotic Awareness Week (18–24 Nov), which is commemorated each November to raise awareness of antibiotic resistance (AMR), we highlight a section from this paper on applying participatory epidemiology in controlling AMR in Vietnam. Continue reading
ILRI celebrates 14 years of partnership in agricultural research for development in Vietnam
On 2 October, ILRI organized a partnership meeting in Hanoi to celebrate 14 years of livestock research in Vietnam. Continue reading
Community engagement a key to success in livestock systems transformation project in Northwest Vietnam
By September this year, the Lichan research team were ready to present to the communes of Chieng Chung and Chieng Luong of Son La Province the planned interventions and the five areas of focus of the program. Continue reading
One Health in action: Research by ILRI and partners improves the health of people, animals and the environment
Originally posted on AgHealth:
The current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has brought into sharp focus the interconnectedness of people, animals and the environment and how this can contribute to the spread of disease. One Health is a concept that recognizes that the health and well-being of people is intricately linked to the health of animals…
Vietnamese One Health partners commit to strengthening their collaboration during visit to research site
More than 10 key One Health partners and stakeholders in Vietnam have agreed to strengthen their collaboration in One Health work with the aim of fast-tracking the translation of One Health research evidence into interventions and policy changes in the country. Continue reading