An agreement between the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and Assam Agricultural University (AAU) will boost joint endeavours to advance the livestock sector in Assam, India. Continue reading
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Issue 4 of ILRI East and Southeast Asia Newsletter is out
The fourth issue of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) East and Southeast Asia newsletter is now available. It provides an overview of the activities from January to June 2018 as well as the upcoming activities in the second half of this year. Continue reading
Experts work to understand link between livestock keeping and vector-borne diseases in Vietnam
The meeting discussed the livestock production pattern in Hanoi, the associated health-related problems and possible solutions. Participants shared data on mosquito-borne diseases and proposed ways of carrying out research activities including review of livestock policies and field research on the association between livestock keeping and mosquito-borne diseases under the project. Continue reading
Publications update from ILRI East and Southeast Asia, January-June 2018
We would like to share with partners the list of publications of ILRI East and Southeast Asia publicized from January to June 2018. Continue reading
Strengthening use of One Health approaches in government ministries in Laos
A meeting on 30 May 2018 in Vientiane, Laos, reflected on the achievements of One Health research interfacing cross-sectoral collaboration and ways of advancing the work of a One Health platform in the country. Continue reading
Translating food safety research into policy action in Vietnam
Originally posted on ILRI news:
The agri-food sector, particularly livestock, plays an important role in the economy, livelihoods and nutritional security of Vietnamese people. Regular consumption of pork makes it an integral part of Vietnam’s diverse and rich culinary tradition. Typically eaten daily with steamed rice and vegetables, pork is an affordable as well as…
ILRI Corporate report 2016–2017 now available: Investing in sustainable development
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Rwandan women selling eggs to people visiting the Kimironko market in the country capital city, Kigali (photo credit: Shutterstock.com/Sarine Arslanian) All rights reserved. Rising demand for milk, meat and eggs in developing countries is opening up big new opportunities to establish and grow businesses and create jobs. While rapidly changing…
A4NH Releases 2017 Annual Report
The CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH) is pleased to announce the release of its 2017 Annual Report. The report highlights the program’s accomplishments and activities during the first year of its second phase. Continue reading
Myanmar and ILRI meetings seek to cement cooperation in livestock development
In April 2018, a series of meetings between the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and Myanmar officials strengthened existing engagements and explored new opportunities to support livestock development in the country.
ILRI researchers carry out initial survey of pork-borne diseases in southern Laos
A survey of pig populations in southern Laos was carried out in March 2018 as part of ongoing efforts to enhance collaboration between the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and partners toward strengthening food safety in the country.