The document outlines a project with the overall objective of developing and promoting innovative data management platforms to improve livestock genetics and utilization of genetic resources. The project activities include developing genetically improved and adapted livestock breeds, testing electronic recording of phenotypes and reproductive technologies, and strengthening the capacities of key actors in livestock breeding value chains. The intended outcomes are assessment strategies for genetic improvement, improved and conserved breeds to meet future needs, and prototype technologies for improved use of genetic resources.

1. Unlocking livestock development potential through science, influence and capacity
development ILRI APM, Addis Ababa, 15-17 May 2013
Animal Sciences for Sustainable Productivity (ASSP):
Improving the genetics and utilization of farm animal
genetic resources
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OverallobjectiveActivitiesOutcome
Develop and
promote
innovative
data
recording,
management,
synthesis and
feedback
Platforms
Develop
genetically
improved
(more
productive &
and adapted)
livestock and
chicken breed
types/ strains
Develop and
test electronic
based
recording of
livestock
phenotypes
and in-vitro
reproductive
technologies
Develop and
strengthen
the capacity
of the key
actors in the
breeding part
of the various
livestock
value chains
Outputs
Develop and promote breeding strategies and
interventions that improve animal productivity in
emerging small-scale market-oriented livestock
production systems
Assessment and
tailored strategies
for sustained
genetic
improvement for
targeted
production
systems
Genetically
improved breeds
and conserved
genetic resources
to meet future
needs
Prototype break-
through
technologies for
improved use of
genetic resources
Research and development investors and practitioners actively
promoting improved strains and breeding strategies that sustainably
improve animal productivity in emerging small-scale market oriented
livestock production systems
Develop
delivery
options for
the desired
livestock
genetics and
facilitating
development
of breeding
objectives