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Cùng nhìn lại hành trình hợp tác ILRI–NIAS: Hướng tới ngành chăn nuôi bền vững hơn tại Việt Nam
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Cùng nhìn lại hành trình hợp tác ILRI–NIAS: Hướng tới ngành chăn nuôi bền vững hơn tại Việt Nam

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Năm 2025 đánh dấu gần ba thập kỷ hợp tác giữa Viện Chăn nuôi (NIAS) và Viện Nghiên cứu Chăn nuôi Quốc tế (ILRI). Đây là một hành trình gắn bó, hợp tác và sẻ chia, đóng góp một phần vào sự phát triển của ngành chăn nuôi Việt Nam. Continue reading →

Transforming livelihoods through livestock farmer groups in Northwest Vietnam
Agriculture / Cattle / CGIAR / East and Southeast Asia / Gender / Livelihoods / Livestock / Markets / Pigs / PIL / Southeast Asia / Value Chains / Vietnam

Transforming livelihoods through livestock farmer groups in Northwest Vietnam

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The CGIAR Initiative on Sustainable Animal Productivity for Livelihoods, Nutrition, and Gender Inclusion (SAPLING) was launched in Vietnam in 2022 and aims to transform the livestock sector in Son La Province by the end of 2024. Known locally as ‘Chăn-hênh,’ the initiative focuses on addressing the challenges faced by ethnic minority communities through five intervention work packages. A significant aspect of Chăn-hênh’s strategy is the formation and support of livestock farmer groups (FGs), which provide forums for capacity development and market access. Continue reading →

ILRI’s interdisciplinary livestock insights at SAADC 2023
Agriculture / Animal Diseases / Animal Health / Cambodia / CGIAR / Climate Change / Collaboration / Crop-Livestock / East and Southeast Asia / Food Safety / Gender / GHG Emisssions / ILRI / Indigenous Breeds / Laos / Livelihoods / Livestock / Meat / Pigs / policy / Poultry / Research / Southeast Asia / Vietnam / Zoonotic Diseases

ILRI’s interdisciplinary livestock insights at SAADC 2023

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At the 9th International Conference on Sustainable Animal Agriculture for Developing Countries (SAADC2023) held in Lao PDR from November 21-24, 2023, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) conducted a session on advancing sustainable livestock systems. During the afternoon of Day 4, ILRI researchers and partners engaged in discussions covering topics ranging from food safety to genetic improvements, showcasing their commitment to interdisciplinary approaches. Continue reading →

CGIAR One Health Initiative pilots a ‘rating’ system to improve pork safety in traditional markets in Vietnam
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CGIAR One Health Initiative pilots a ‘rating’ system to improve pork safety in traditional markets in Vietnam

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Every year on 3 November, International One Health Day serves as a global platform, highlighting the intricate nexus between human, animal, and environmental well-being. This year, under the theme, ‘Connecting Air, Land, and Water,’ the CGIAR One Health Initiative (OHI) underscores the critical need for interdisciplinary collaborations to tackle multi-faceted challenges that transcend national boundaries. The OHI is deeply involved in the One Health research addressing zoonotic diseases, food safety, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).  Continue reading →

Enhancing food safety research in pork value chains: Strengthening skills through veterinary officer training in Vietnam
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Enhancing food safety research in pork value chains: Strengthening skills through veterinary officer training in Vietnam

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A recent training initiative in Vietnam aimed to enhance food safety research within the pork value chains by equipping twelve veterinary officers from various provinces with advanced skills. Continue reading →

Unlocking livestock development potential: stakeholder meeting fuels progress for Vietnam’s ethnic minorities
Animal Health / Cattle / CGIAR / East and Southeast Asia / Feeds / Food Safety / Gender / ILRI / Indigenous Breeds / Livelihoods / Livestock / Markets / Meat / Pigs / PIL / Research / Southeast Asia / Value Chains / Vietnam

Unlocking livestock development potential: stakeholder meeting fuels progress for Vietnam’s ethnic minorities

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Livestock sector experts gathered in Phu Yen District, Son La Province on 21 June 2023, to discuss strategies for transforming the sector and improving the lives of these communities.  Continue reading →

Issue 14 of ILRI East and Southeast Asia newsletter out now
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Issue 14 of ILRI East and Southeast Asia newsletter out now

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The 14th 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 2023 as well as the upcoming activities in the second half of 2023. Continue reading →

Global Safe Pork conference to come to Asia in 2027
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Global Safe Pork conference to come to Asia in 2027

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The 2027 edition of the International Symposium on the Epidemiology and Control of Biological, Chemical and Physical Hazards in Pigs and Pork, or Safe Pork, will be held in Vietnam following successful bidding by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and partners at this year’s conference. Continue reading →

Media clippings: Market-based approaches to improving the safety of pork in Vietnam project closing workshop
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Media clippings: Market-based approaches to improving the safety of pork in Vietnam project closing workshop

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Clippings of key national print and online newspapers on the closing workshop of the ‘Market-based approaches to improving the safety of pork in Vietnam’. The event took place on 28 March 2023 in Hanoi and was hosted by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). Continue reading →