Poster prepared by Azage Tegegne, Yoseph Mekashaand Tesfaye Dubale for the Tropentag 2016 Conference on Solidarity in a Competing World—Fair Use of Resources, Vienna, Austria, 19–21 September 2016
ILRI program outline: Feed and Forage Development ILRI
This document outlines the ILRI Feed and Forage Development program. The program aims to reduce feed costs and improve feeds, forages, and feeding strategies through research. Key areas of research include feed resources, private sector capabilities, and feed supply and demand scenarios. The program structure includes teams on feeds and feeding strategies, forage diversity, and genetic variability. The research contributes to various CRPs and impacts pathways involve improved access to forage genetic resources and training. Exciting new technologies being explored include ammonia fiber expansion to increase digestibility of crop residues and studying genetic diversity of Napier grass.
Cattle keeping and dairy farming are important livelihood activities for rural communities in Senegal. The study found large differences in profits depending on the breed or cross-breed of cattle and livestock management practices. Households keeping crosses of indigenous Zebu cattle with introduced Bos Taurus breeds under good management conditions achieved the highest profits, largely due to higher milk yields. Improving cattle breeds and management can enhance rural livelihoods, food security, and dairy industry policies in Senegal.
On-farm hormonal oestrus synchronization and mass insemination of cows for sm...ILRI
This document summarizes research on on-farm hormonal oestrus synchronization and mass artificial insemination of cows for smallholders in Ethiopia. It finds that while a researcher-led approach showed promise, scaling required institutional changes. Working with regional partners to train staff, over 600,000 cows were synchronized and inseminated from 2011-2015 across four regions. New technologies like progesterone tests helped with estrus detection and pregnancy diagnosis. The Ethiopian government's Livestock Master Plan now aims to increase crossbred cows to 5 million in 5 years to boost milk production and incomes.
The document summarizes key results from a study on dairy genetics in Senegal. The study identified and evaluated the productivity of different cattle breeds under varying management levels on 220 households over 2 years. Key findings include: (1) Yields varied significantly between indigenous Zebu and crossbreeds with higher Bos Taurus genetics under improved management; (2) Better breeds and management led to much higher profits; and (3) Capacity building of farmers improved knowledge of breeds, yields and management practices. The results can help identify the most suitable breeds and practices to improve livelihoods through more productive and profitable smallholder dairy enterprises in Senegal.
ILRI program outline: Feed and Forage Development ILRI
This document outlines the ILRI Feed and Forage Development program. The program aims to reduce feed costs and improve feeds, forages, and feeding strategies through research. Key areas of research include feed resources, private sector capabilities, and feed supply and demand scenarios. The program structure includes teams on feeds and feeding strategies, forage diversity, and genetic variability. The research contributes to various CRPs and impacts pathways involve improved access to forage genetic resources and training. Exciting new technologies being explored include ammonia fiber expansion to increase digestibility of crop residues and studying genetic diversity of Napier grass.
Cattle keeping and dairy farming are important livelihood activities for rural communities in Senegal. The study found large differences in profits depending on the breed or cross-breed of cattle and livestock management practices. Households keeping crosses of indigenous Zebu cattle with introduced Bos Taurus breeds under good management conditions achieved the highest profits, largely due to higher milk yields. Improving cattle breeds and management can enhance rural livelihoods, food security, and dairy industry policies in Senegal.
On-farm hormonal oestrus synchronization and mass insemination of cows for sm...ILRI
This document summarizes research on on-farm hormonal oestrus synchronization and mass artificial insemination of cows for smallholders in Ethiopia. It finds that while a researcher-led approach showed promise, scaling required institutional changes. Working with regional partners to train staff, over 600,000 cows were synchronized and inseminated from 2011-2015 across four regions. New technologies like progesterone tests helped with estrus detection and pregnancy diagnosis. The Ethiopian government's Livestock Master Plan now aims to increase crossbred cows to 5 million in 5 years to boost milk production and incomes.
The document summarizes key results from a study on dairy genetics in Senegal. The study identified and evaluated the productivity of different cattle breeds under varying management levels on 220 households over 2 years. Key findings include: (1) Yields varied significantly between indigenous Zebu and crossbreeds with higher Bos Taurus genetics under improved management; (2) Better breeds and management led to much higher profits; and (3) Capacity building of farmers improved knowledge of breeds, yields and management practices. The results can help identify the most suitable breeds and practices to improve livelihoods through more productive and profitable smallholder dairy enterprises in Senegal.
This document summarizes the work of the Senegal Dairy Genetics project. It discusses the importance of dairy for food security and livelihoods in Senegal. The project's objectives are to identify and promote the most appropriate dairy breeds. Key 2014 achievements included a longitudinal survey comparing milk yields of different breeds and an analysis of the dairy germplasm production system. The project also conducted capacity building activities like farmer training and supported students. Upcoming work will include cost-benefit analyses, recommendations to strengthen the dairy industry, and disseminating results.
This project aims to improve dairy productivity in Ethiopia and Tanzania through genetic gains and farmer support services. It will establish performance recording centers to select superior dairy cows and bulls. These will be used in artificial insemination and natural mating programs to demonstrate genetic improvement. The project also aims to provide farmer information and management support services to 59,000 farmers, and potentially one million farmers. It involves partnerships between ILRI, universities, and companies to deliver these services sustainably and scale them up through private sector involvement over time.
Overview of Community Based Breeding Program and implementation procedureILRI
Presented by Tesfaye Getachew, ICARDA, at the SmaRT Ethiopia workshop and field day on Small Ruminant Community Based Breeding Program (CBBP), Hosaena, Ethiopia, 27–28 March 2018
Overview of the Dairy Genetics East Africa (DGEA) projectILRI
Presented by John P. Gibson, Ed Rege, Okeyo Mwai, Julie Ojango at the Dairy Genetics East Africa (DGEA) Project 2013 Grand Challenges Meeting, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 28-30 October 2013
Draft chicken performance testing protocols: Deliberations with country teams ILRI
Presented by Fasil Getachew, Tadelle Dessie, Jasmine Bruno and Jane Pool at the Second ACGG Program Management Team Meeting, Arusha, 27-28 January 2016
Review of small ruminants value chain impact pathways developed for EthiopiaILRI
Presented by Barbara Rischkowsky (ICARDA) at the Livestock and Fish Small Ruminant Change Pathway Validation Workshop, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 3-4 March 2015
Presentation by Monika Varga (Research group on Process Network Engineering) at the 2016 annual meeting of the European Forum on Agricultural Research for Development (EFARD).
Update on the Ethiopia sheep and goats value chain development projectILRI
Presented by Barbara Rischkowsky, ICARDA, at the Ethiopia Small Ruminants Value Chain Strategy and Implementation Planning Workshop, Addis Ababa, 13-14 June 2014
African Chicken Genetic Gains: Tanzania achievements todateILRI
Tanzania has been working to improve local chicken genetics through the African Chicken Genetic Gains program. Key activities include:
1) Conducting a baseline survey of 3,200 households to understand current flock sizes and perceptions. 2) Testing improved chicken breeds like Sasso and Kuroiler on research stations and farms. Preliminary results show the improved breeds have higher weights and egg production.
3) Building capacity through trainings on data collection and hatchery management. 4) Partnering with hatcheries, feed suppliers, and others to help disseminate chickens and inputs.
5) Facing some challenges around timely access to fertile eggs and farmers' ability to afford supplements. Future plans include importing more breeds
BecA-ILRI Hub capacity building program: Empowering African scientists and in...ILRI
The document summarizes the BecA-ILRI Hub Capacity Building Programme which aims to empower African scientists and institutions to solve agricultural challenges. It discusses how the programme provides research fellowships, training workshops, and institutional capacity building through the Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund. Over 550 scientists from 27 countries have been trained, 226 research fellows supported from 21 countries, and emerging outcomes include contributions to impact, increased publications, and forming communities of practice. The programme seeks to grow through engaging alumni and strengthening sustainability.
CTLGH and ILRI online forum on cattle genomics in AfricaILRI
This document announces a stakeholder engagement forum on cattle genomics in Africa from August 16-26, 2016. The forum, organized by the Dairy Genomics program at the Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health, will discuss current and potential future applications of genetics and genomics to improve cattle and provide more animal protein to smallholder farmers and consumers in Africa. Participants will also discuss priorities for creating a public genomic database of African cattle breeds. The online forum will include facilitated discussions and a survey to gather stakeholder insights and priorities on these issues.
1) The Tropical Poultry Genetic Solutions (TPGS) project aims to characterize local chicken ecotypes, develop improved breeding approaches in partnership with other organizations, and test dissemination mechanisms to deliver more productive and adapted poultry breeds to smallholders.
2) TPGS is currently testing chicken lines and crosses from various breeds on farms in Ghana, Kenya, and Zimbabwe, and measuring differences in body weight compared to local chickens.
3) Ongoing indigenous chicken breeding programs in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Tanzania are employing BLUP to select for increased body weight, egg number, and survival using local ecotypes identified as priorities in each country.
Artificial Insemination service provision started 19 years ago in Mekelle and Adigrat towns of Tigray region. Currently AI service is given by 70 AI technicians in 33 districts & town, at 52 breeding units and one farm (TDA farm).
Presented by Getnet Assefa (Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research) at the Third ACGG Program Management Team Meeting, Abuja, Nigeria, 2 December 2016
Better lives through livestock: ILRI in SADC Region ILRI
Presented by Amos Omore and Sikhalazo Dube at the Virtual Food Agriculture and Natural Resources (FANR) / International Cooperating Partner (ICP) Group Meeting on Agriculture and Food Security. Gaborone, Botswana, 7 October 2020.
Regional dairy policy brief: East Africa's forage sub-sector. Pathways to int...ProDairy E.A. Ltd
Dairy production in East Africa is characterized by low productivity, mainly due to animal nutrition constraints. There is a mismatch between the push for genetic breeds with high potential for milk production and the availability of quality forages that can meet the nutritional requirements of these breeds.
This document summarizes the work of the Senegal Dairy Genetics project. It discusses the importance of dairy for food security and livelihoods in Senegal. The project's objectives are to identify and promote the most appropriate dairy breeds. Key 2014 achievements included a longitudinal survey comparing milk yields of different breeds and an analysis of the dairy germplasm production system. The project also conducted capacity building activities like farmer training and supported students. Upcoming work will include cost-benefit analyses, recommendations to strengthen the dairy industry, and disseminating results.
This project aims to improve dairy productivity in Ethiopia and Tanzania through genetic gains and farmer support services. It will establish performance recording centers to select superior dairy cows and bulls. These will be used in artificial insemination and natural mating programs to demonstrate genetic improvement. The project also aims to provide farmer information and management support services to 59,000 farmers, and potentially one million farmers. It involves partnerships between ILRI, universities, and companies to deliver these services sustainably and scale them up through private sector involvement over time.
Overview of Community Based Breeding Program and implementation procedureILRI
Presented by Tesfaye Getachew, ICARDA, at the SmaRT Ethiopia workshop and field day on Small Ruminant Community Based Breeding Program (CBBP), Hosaena, Ethiopia, 27–28 March 2018
Overview of the Dairy Genetics East Africa (DGEA) projectILRI
Presented by John P. Gibson, Ed Rege, Okeyo Mwai, Julie Ojango at the Dairy Genetics East Africa (DGEA) Project 2013 Grand Challenges Meeting, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 28-30 October 2013
Draft chicken performance testing protocols: Deliberations with country teams ILRI
Presented by Fasil Getachew, Tadelle Dessie, Jasmine Bruno and Jane Pool at the Second ACGG Program Management Team Meeting, Arusha, 27-28 January 2016
Review of small ruminants value chain impact pathways developed for EthiopiaILRI
Presented by Barbara Rischkowsky (ICARDA) at the Livestock and Fish Small Ruminant Change Pathway Validation Workshop, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 3-4 March 2015
Presentation by Monika Varga (Research group on Process Network Engineering) at the 2016 annual meeting of the European Forum on Agricultural Research for Development (EFARD).
Update on the Ethiopia sheep and goats value chain development projectILRI
Presented by Barbara Rischkowsky, ICARDA, at the Ethiopia Small Ruminants Value Chain Strategy and Implementation Planning Workshop, Addis Ababa, 13-14 June 2014
African Chicken Genetic Gains: Tanzania achievements todateILRI
Tanzania has been working to improve local chicken genetics through the African Chicken Genetic Gains program. Key activities include:
1) Conducting a baseline survey of 3,200 households to understand current flock sizes and perceptions. 2) Testing improved chicken breeds like Sasso and Kuroiler on research stations and farms. Preliminary results show the improved breeds have higher weights and egg production.
3) Building capacity through trainings on data collection and hatchery management. 4) Partnering with hatcheries, feed suppliers, and others to help disseminate chickens and inputs.
5) Facing some challenges around timely access to fertile eggs and farmers' ability to afford supplements. Future plans include importing more breeds
BecA-ILRI Hub capacity building program: Empowering African scientists and in...ILRI
The document summarizes the BecA-ILRI Hub Capacity Building Programme which aims to empower African scientists and institutions to solve agricultural challenges. It discusses how the programme provides research fellowships, training workshops, and institutional capacity building through the Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund. Over 550 scientists from 27 countries have been trained, 226 research fellows supported from 21 countries, and emerging outcomes include contributions to impact, increased publications, and forming communities of practice. The programme seeks to grow through engaging alumni and strengthening sustainability.
CTLGH and ILRI online forum on cattle genomics in AfricaILRI
This document announces a stakeholder engagement forum on cattle genomics in Africa from August 16-26, 2016. The forum, organized by the Dairy Genomics program at the Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health, will discuss current and potential future applications of genetics and genomics to improve cattle and provide more animal protein to smallholder farmers and consumers in Africa. Participants will also discuss priorities for creating a public genomic database of African cattle breeds. The online forum will include facilitated discussions and a survey to gather stakeholder insights and priorities on these issues.
1) The Tropical Poultry Genetic Solutions (TPGS) project aims to characterize local chicken ecotypes, develop improved breeding approaches in partnership with other organizations, and test dissemination mechanisms to deliver more productive and adapted poultry breeds to smallholders.
2) TPGS is currently testing chicken lines and crosses from various breeds on farms in Ghana, Kenya, and Zimbabwe, and measuring differences in body weight compared to local chickens.
3) Ongoing indigenous chicken breeding programs in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Tanzania are employing BLUP to select for increased body weight, egg number, and survival using local ecotypes identified as priorities in each country.
Artificial Insemination service provision started 19 years ago in Mekelle and Adigrat towns of Tigray region. Currently AI service is given by 70 AI technicians in 33 districts & town, at 52 breeding units and one farm (TDA farm).
Presented by Getnet Assefa (Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research) at the Third ACGG Program Management Team Meeting, Abuja, Nigeria, 2 December 2016
Better lives through livestock: ILRI in SADC Region ILRI
Presented by Amos Omore and Sikhalazo Dube at the Virtual Food Agriculture and Natural Resources (FANR) / International Cooperating Partner (ICP) Group Meeting on Agriculture and Food Security. Gaborone, Botswana, 7 October 2020.
Regional dairy policy brief: East Africa's forage sub-sector. Pathways to int...ProDairy E.A. Ltd
Dairy production in East Africa is characterized by low productivity, mainly due to animal nutrition constraints. There is a mismatch between the push for genetic breeds with high potential for milk production and the availability of quality forages that can meet the nutritional requirements of these breeds.
The ZimCLIFS project aims to assist smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe to intensify and integrate crop and livestock production through innovation platforms and appropriate technologies. The project tests technologies like conservation agriculture, cereal-legume rotations, tropical forage legumes, and aims to improve farmers' access to resources, markets, and information. Simulation modeling shows that maize-mucuna rotations and 0.55 ha of maize with 0.95 ha of mucuna can meet household food security and economic needs from dairying. Technologies demonstrated include conservation agriculture, livestock feeding strategies, and value chain analysis is conducted to link farmers to markets. The project is funded by ACIAR and contributes to several CGIAR research programs.
ILRI's strategy focuses on using livestock research to improve food security and reduce poverty in Africa. It has three strategic objectives: 1) develop and promote sustainable, scalable practices that improve lives through livestock; 2) provide scientific evidence to persuade decision-makers to invest more in livestock; and 3) increase stakeholders' capacity to make better use of livestock science and investments. Key research areas include addressing the biomass crisis in intensifying smallholder systems, managing vulnerability and risk in drylands, improving food safety and addressing aflatoxins, advancing vaccine biosciences, and mobilizing biosciences to achieve food security in Africa. ILRI aims to prove livestock's potential, influence investment, and ensure sufficient capacity to effectively use
Feed and forage development and scaling in the Ethiopian highlands africa-rising
Poster prepared by Aberra Adie, Melkamu Bezabih, Kindu Mekonnen and Peter Thorne for the Africa RISING Ethiopian Highlands Project Review and Planning Meeting, Addis Ababa, 21–22 May 2019
Livestock research for Africa’s food security and poverty reductionILRI
Presented by Jimmy Smith, Shirley Tarawali, Iain Wright, Suzanne Bertrand, Polly Ericksen, Delia Grace and Ethel Makila at a side event at the 6th Africa Agriculture Science Week, Accra, Ghana, 15-20 July 2013
Postharvest feed handling and utilization innovation africa-rising
This document summarizes efforts to reduce postharvest feed losses and improve feed utilization in smallholder systems in Ethiopia. Methods included training farmers in conservation practices and feed formulation. Improved feed troughs and sheds were constructed and demonstrated, reducing feed waste by over 30% and improving feed quality. Analysis found the costs of the troughs and sheds could be recovered within 6 months and 2-3 years, respectively. Over 140 troughs were subsequently scaled up with partners. Challenges to wider adoption included the need for locally suitable materials and designs.
Application of the principles of Sustainable Intensification (SI) on smallhol...ILRI
Presented by G.J. Manyawu, P. Thorne, S. Moyo, A. Omore, B. Lukuyu, H. Katjiuongua, I. Wright and I. Chakoma at the 9th African Dairy Conference and Exhibition Harare, Zimbabwe, 24-26 September 2013
The Eastern Africa Agricultural Productivity Project (EAAPP) aims to increase agricultural productivity and growth in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia. For the dairy component in Uganda, EAAPP has addressed constraints like inadequate feeds, poor breeding practices and diseases. Key achievements include: developing Napier grass varieties tolerant to disease; improving cattle genetics through selection and crossbreeding; and developing technologies to control ticks and diseases. Over 2000 farmers have been trained in better pasture management and breeding practices. Purebred exotic cattle have been imported and crossbred with local stock. Artificial insemination has been promoted to disseminate improved genetics. Overall EAAPP has contributed significantly to improving smallholder dairy production in Uganda.
Assessing ex-ante impact of the complementary dairy improvement interventions...ILRI
Presented by Sirak Bahta, Kidus Nigussie, Getachew Gebru, Solomon Desta and Barry Shapiro at the Annual Conference of Association of Agricultural Economists of South Africa (AEASA), South Africa, 8-10 October 2019
CRP Livestock and IFAD SmaRT Project: Small Ruminant meat value chain Transfo...ILRI
Presented by Barbara Rischkowsky, ICARDA, at the SmaRT Ethiopia workshop and field day on Small Ruminant Community Based Breeding Program (CBBP), Hosaena, Ethiopia, 27–28 March 2018
Livestock management in Ghana 2019/2020africa-rising
Presented by Augustine Ayantunde (ILRI), Sadat Salifu (CSIR-SARI), and Franklin Avornyo (CSIR-SARI) at Africa RISING Ghana Country Planning Meeting, Tamale, Ghana, and Virtual, 24 - 25 June 2020.
Livestock and food security: An ILRI perspectiveILRI
A series of presentations by ILRI scientists (Thomas Randolph, Hikuepi Katjiuongua, Timothy Robinson, Isabelle Baltenweck, Alessandra Galie, Alan Duncan, Nils Teufel, Mats Lannerstad, Bernard Bett, Johanna Lindahl, Eric Fèvre, Silvia Alonso and Delia Grace) at a seminar on "Sustainable Agricultural Development for Food Security and Nutrition, including the role of Livestock" for the Committee on World Food Security High Level Panel of Experts on food security and nutrition (HLPE), Nairobi, Kenya, 8 May 2015.
The document discusses a study conducted on the knowledge and adoption levels of improved animal husbandry practices among dairy farmers in Chhotaudaipur district of Gujarat, India. Some key findings from the study include:
- The majority (53%) of dairy farmers had a medium knowledge level of improved practices, while 22% and 25% had low and high knowledge levels respectively.
- Farmers had the highest knowledge about milking practices (80.28%) and the lowest about improved animal breeds (51.76%).
- The majority (51%) of farmers were found to be medium adopters of improved practices, while 27% were low adopters and 22% were high adopters.
Small ruminant value chain development in Shinille, EthiopiaILRI
This document outlines a vision and strategies to support sustainable and market-oriented sheep and goat production in Shinille, Ethiopia by 2020. It identifies key challenges small ruminant farmers and the value chain face, including seasonal moisture stress, lack of veterinary services and supplies, feed shortages, information gaps, and lack of skills. The strategies proposed to address these challenges include improving access to sustainable feed, animal health services, market information, capacity building, and drought mitigation mechanisms.
Refocusing livestock agricultural research for development to address food an...ILRI
Presentation by Tom Randolph, Michael Kidoido, Isabelle Baltenweck, Steve Staal and Delia Grace at the Tropentag 2014 conference on 'Bridging the gap between increasing knowledge and decreasing resources', Prague, Czech Republic, 17−19 September 2014.
Achieving Agenda 2030: Livestock research and the transformation of small-sca...ILRI
1) Global demand for meat, milk, and eggs is rising rapidly in developing countries, where smallholders currently produce much of the supply.
2) Transforming smallholder livestock production into a more productive and resilient system can help achieve several UN Sustainable Development Goals and benefit women and youth.
3) Livestock research plays a key role in this transformation by developing solutions to improve productivity, health, feeding, and management practices for smallholder farmers.
Small ruminant keepers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices towards peste des ...ILRI
Presentation by Guy Ilboudo, Abel Sènabgè Biguezoton, Cheick Abou Kounta Sidibé, Modou Moustapha Lo, Zoë Campbell and Michel Dione at the 6th Peste des Petits Ruminants Global Research and Expertise Networks (PPR-GREN) annual meeting, Bengaluru, India, 28–30 November 2023.
Small ruminant keepers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices towards peste des ...ILRI
Poster by Guy Ilboudo, Abel Sènabgè Biguezoton, Cheick Abou Kounta Sidibé, Modou Moustapha Lo, Zoë Campbell and Michel Dione presented at the 6th Peste des Petits Ruminants Global Research and Expertise Networks (PPR-GREN) annual meeting, Bengaluru, India, 29 November 2023.
A training, certification and marketing scheme for informal dairy vendors in ...ILRI
Presentation by Silvia Alonso, Jef L. Leroy, Emmanuel Muunda, Moira Donahue Angel, Emily Kilonzi, Giordano Palloni, Gideon Kiarie, Paula Dominguez-Salas and Delia Grace at the Micronutrient Forum 6th Global Conference, The Hague, Netherlands, 16 October 2023.
Milk safety and child nutrition impacts of the MoreMilk training, certificati...ILRI
Poster by Silvia Alonso, Emmanuel Muunda, Moira Donahue Angel, Emily Kilonzi, Giordano Palloni, Gideon Kiarie, Paula Dominguez-Salas, Delia Grace and Jef L. Leroy presented at the Micronutrient Forum 6th Global Conference, The Hague, Netherlands, 16 October 2023.
Preventing the next pandemic: a 12-slide primer on emerging zoonotic diseasesILRI
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
Preventing preventable diseases: a 12-slide primer on foodborne diseaseILRI
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
Preventing a post-antibiotic era: a 12-slide primer on antimicrobial resistanceILRI
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help enhance one's emotional well-being and mental clarity.
Food safety research in low- and middle-income countriesILRI
Presentation by Hung Nguyen-Viet at the first technical meeting to launch the Food Safety Working Group under the One Health Partnership framework, Hanoi, Vietnam, 28 September 2023
The Food Safety Working Group (FSWG) in Vietnam was created in 2015 at the request of the Deputy Prime Minister to address food safety issues in the country. It brings together government agencies, ministries, and development partners to facilitate joint policy dialogue and improve food safety. Over eight years of operations led by different organizations, the FSWG has contributed to various initiatives. However, it faces challenges of diminished government participation over time and dependence on active members. Going forward, it will strengthen its operations by integrating under Vietnam's One Health Partnership framework to better engage stakeholders and achieve policy impacts.
Reservoirs of pathogenic Leptospira species in UgandaILRI
Presentation by Lordrick Alinaitwe, Martin Wainaina, Salome Dürr, Clovice Kankya, Velma Kivali, James Bugeza, Martin Richter, Kristina Roesel, Annie Cook and Anne Mayer-Scholl at the University of Bern Graduate School for Cellular and Biomedical Sciences Symposium, Bern, Switzerland, 29 June 2023.
Assessing meat microbiological safety and associated handling practices in bu...ILRI
Presentation by Patricia Koech, Winnie Ogutu, Linnet Ochieng, Delia Grace, George Gitao, Lily Bebora, Max Korir, Florence Mutua and Arshnee Moodley at the 8th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture, Gaborone, Botswana, 26–29 September 2023.
Ecological factors associated with abundance and distribution of mosquito vec...ILRI
Poster by Max Korir, Joel Lutomiah and Bernard Bett presented the 8th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture, Gaborone, Botswana, 26–29 September 2023.
Practices and drivers of antibiotic use in Kenyan smallholder dairy farmsILRI
Poster by Lydiah Kisoo, Dishon M. Muloi, Walter Oguta, Daisy Ronoh, Lynn Kirwa, James Akoko, Eric Fèvre, Arshnee Moodley and Lillian Wambua presented at Tropentag 2023, Berlin, Germany, 20–22 September 2023.
The binding of cosmological structures by massless topological defectsSérgio Sacani
Assuming spherical symmetry and weak field, it is shown that if one solves the Poisson equation or the Einstein field
equations sourced by a topological defect, i.e. a singularity of a very specific form, the result is a localized gravitational
field capable of driving flat rotation (i.e. Keplerian circular orbits at a constant speed for all radii) of test masses on a thin
spherical shell without any underlying mass. Moreover, a large-scale structure which exploits this solution by assembling
concentrically a number of such topological defects can establish a flat stellar or galactic rotation curve, and can also deflect
light in the same manner as an equipotential (isothermal) sphere. Thus, the need for dark matter or modified gravity theory is
mitigated, at least in part.
ESR spectroscopy in liquid food and beverages.pptxPRIYANKA PATEL
With increasing population, people need to rely on packaged food stuffs. Packaging of food materials requires the preservation of food. There are various methods for the treatment of food to preserve them and irradiation treatment of food is one of them. It is the most common and the most harmless method for the food preservation as it does not alter the necessary micronutrients of food materials. Although irradiated food doesn’t cause any harm to the human health but still the quality assessment of food is required to provide consumers with necessary information about the food. ESR spectroscopy is the most sophisticated way to investigate the quality of the food and the free radicals induced during the processing of the food. ESR spin trapping technique is useful for the detection of highly unstable radicals in the food. The antioxidant capability of liquid food and beverages in mainly performed by spin trapping technique.
Or: Beyond linear.
Abstract: Equivariant neural networks are neural networks that incorporate symmetries. The nonlinear activation functions in these networks result in interesting nonlinear equivariant maps between simple representations, and motivate the key player of this talk: piecewise linear representation theory.
Disclaimer: No one is perfect, so please mind that there might be mistakes and typos.
dtubbenhauer@gmail.com
Corrected slides: dtubbenhauer.com/talks.html
Mending Clothing to Support Sustainable Fashion_CIMaR 2024.pdfSelcen Ozturkcan
Ozturkcan, S., Berndt, A., & Angelakis, A. (2024). Mending clothing to support sustainable fashion. Presented at the 31st Annual Conference by the Consortium for International Marketing Research (CIMaR), 10-13 Jun 2024, University of Gävle, Sweden.
Current Ms word generated power point presentation covers major details about the micronuclei test. It's significance and assays to conduct it. It is used to detect the micronuclei formation inside the cells of nearly every multicellular organism. It's formation takes place during chromosomal sepration at metaphase.
hematic appreciation test is a psychological assessment tool used to measure an individual's appreciation and understanding of specific themes or topics. This test helps to evaluate an individual's ability to connect different ideas and concepts within a given theme, as well as their overall comprehension and interpretation skills. The results of the test can provide valuable insights into an individual's cognitive abilities, creativity, and critical thinking skills
When I was asked to give a companion lecture in support of ‘The Philosophy of Science’ (https://shorturl.at/4pUXz) I decided not to walk through the detail of the many methodologies in order of use. Instead, I chose to employ a long standing, and ongoing, scientific development as an exemplar. And so, I chose the ever evolving story of Thermodynamics as a scientific investigation at its best.
Conducted over a period of >200 years, Thermodynamics R&D, and application, benefitted from the highest levels of professionalism, collaboration, and technical thoroughness. New layers of application, methodology, and practice were made possible by the progressive advance of technology. In turn, this has seen measurement and modelling accuracy continually improved at a micro and macro level.
Perhaps most importantly, Thermodynamics rapidly became a primary tool in the advance of applied science/engineering/technology, spanning micro-tech, to aerospace and cosmology. I can think of no better a story to illustrate the breadth of scientific methodologies and applications at their best.
PPT on Direct Seeded Rice presented at the three-day 'Training and Validation Workshop on Modules of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Technologies in South Asia' workshop on April 22, 2024.
(June 12, 2024) Webinar: Development of PET theranostics targeting the molecu...Scintica Instrumentation
Targeting Hsp90 and its pathogen Orthologs with Tethered Inhibitors as a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategy for cancer and infectious diseases with Dr. Timothy Haystead.
Immersive Learning That Works: Research Grounding and Paths ForwardLeonel Morgado
We will metaverse into the essence of immersive learning, into its three dimensions and conceptual models. This approach encompasses elements from teaching methodologies to social involvement, through organizational concerns and technologies. Challenging the perception of learning as knowledge transfer, we introduce a 'Uses, Practices & Strategies' model operationalized by the 'Immersive Learning Brain' and ‘Immersion Cube’ frameworks. This approach offers a comprehensive guide through the intricacies of immersive educational experiences and spotlighting research frontiers, along the immersion dimensions of system, narrative, and agency. Our discourse extends to stakeholders beyond the academic sphere, addressing the interests of technologists, instructional designers, and policymakers. We span various contexts, from formal education to organizational transformation to the new horizon of an AI-pervasive society. This keynote aims to unite the iLRN community in a collaborative journey towards a future where immersive learning research and practice coalesce, paving the way for innovative educational research and practice landscapes.
Immersive Learning That Works: Research Grounding and Paths Forward
Participatory evaluation of cattle fattening innovations of smallholder farmers in GamoGofa Zone of southern Ethiopia
1. Participatory evaluation of cattle fattening innovations of
smallholder farmers in Gamo Gofa Zone of southern Ethiopia
Livestock production is an integral component of agriculture in Ethiopia.
Livestock contributes to about 12-18% of the total GDP, 35-49% of
agricultural GDP and 23.8% of export earnings of the country (Beruk,
2014; IGAD, 2011, 2013).
In Gamogofa zone, southern Ethiopia, cattle fattening is important and is
a major source of livelihood for many people.
However, the fattening system is traditional low-input-low-output and
producers are not benefiting much from the sector.
This study evaluated the challenges and constraints, and cattle fattening
innovations introduced through stakeholders participation.
Introduction
Capacity related: lack of knowledge and skill on improved cattle
fattening by producers, input providers and livestock extension
staff.
Feed and feeding related: lack of improved fodder and poor
utilization, lack of fodder conservation practices, lack of access
for concentrate feed.
Cattle related: inappropriate cattle type for fattening.
Production related: long cycle fattening (> 8 months), poor
housing and poor cattle management;
Market related: unorganized cattle marketing & lack of market
linkage.
Results
Materials and methods
Study site:
Three clustered districts (Arba
Minch Zuria, Bonke and Mirab
Abaya) (Figure 1).
Gamogofa zone is located 445–505
km south of Addis Ababa.
The area is semi-arid lowland with
altitudes from 746-1450 masl and
mean temperature ranges from 22-
250 C.
Sampling technique:
The clustered districts were selected purposively based on the potential
of cattle population and experience of cattle fattening by the Livestock
& Irrigation Value Chains for Ethiopia Smallholders (LIVES) project and
stakeholders.
A total of 9 PAs (3 from each district) were identified based on the same
criteria. From each PA, 7 intervention households were selected
randomly.
The total number of sampled households was 63.
Data collection procedure:
Used focus group discussion, key informants interviews, commodity
platforms and semi-structured questionnaires for data collection.
Moreover, pre and post knowledge/skill assessment was used against
established criteria for identification of capacity gaps and
knowledge/skill improvement.
Livestock resources:
The 3 sampled districts hold about 27% of the total livestock resources
of the zone and 24% of cattle population.
Azage Tegegne, Yoseph Mekasha and Tesfaye Dubale
a.tegegne@cgiar.org P.o.Box 5689 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. www.ilri.org
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Challenges of improved cattle fattening
Major interventions introduced:
a) Capacity development and knowledge management:
Skill-based training and study tour followed by coaching &
mentoring of producers and livestock extension staff on improved
cattle fattening, improved reproductive management and
artificial insemination.
Concentrate
supplying
business
Year of
establis
hment
Type of
the
business
No of
custo
mers
Volume
of feed
marketed
so far
Fikre
Shemachoch
2014 Cooperati
ve
92 2471
Musa feed
retaining business
2014 Sole 58 943
Meseret feed
retailing
2014 Sole 38 450
Interventions
Adoption rate
(n=63; %)
Improved forage production 65%
Fodder chopping 87%
Fodder conservation (e.g. bag silage) 87%
Improved cattle housing 50%
Stall feeding 71%
Short cycle multiple fattening 72%
Improved animal health management
(e.g. deworming) 71%
Farm recording 61%
Fig 2. Concentrate supplying/retailing business
initiated by LIVES and its performance during
2015/15
Table 1. Adoption rate of major improved cattle fattening interventions in the study area
Fig 1. Improved forage (alfalfa, Elephant grass and
Pigeon pea) established by a women headed
household in Gamogofa
Fig 4. Establishment of marketing group
&business linkage
b) Improved fattening interventions along the VC node
Improved genetics & OSMAI:
• Boran semen introduced to
improved genetic potential
of local cattle for beef
• OSMAI decentralized for
better mobilization of
resources and ownership
Fig 2. Bag silage making
Fig 3. Improved housing & stall feeding
Introduction of skill-based training and study
tours followed by effective coaching and
mentoring are instrumental for increased
adoption of improved cattle fattening
innovations.
Facilitating access to input supply such as
concentrate feed and improved genetics are
essential for market-oriented cattle fattening.
Commodity platforms are important to identify
challenges, prioritize interventions and
establish linkages among value chain actors and
service providers.
Conclusion
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