Summary

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is a global research organization dedicated to improving food security and reducing poverty through sustainable livestock development. Its work spans across Eastern and Southern Africa, West Africa, South Asia, and East and Southeast Asia, focusing on countries like Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, India, Nepal, Vietnam, and others.

ILRI’s research areas include climate adaptation and mitigation, environmental health and biodiversity, gender and social inclusion, nutrition, livestock genetics, and One Health approaches. They conduct research through CGIAR initiatives and have numerous projects, including the BecA-ILRI Hub, capacity development programs, and facilities like the Centre for tropical livestock genetics and health, ILRI Genebank, and various research stations.

ILRI’s outputs include publications, journal articles, presentations, infographics, datasets, and multimedia content. Recent news highlights include significant advancements in measuring methane emissions and feed intake from pastoral cattle, efforts to address brucellosis misdiagnosis in Kenya, and strategic collaborations with organizations like WOAH and CIMMYT. ILRI’s overarching goal is to unlock the potential of livestock for better lives and a better planet, promoting sustainable practices and food security.

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research, livestock, health, impact, africa, more, centre, news, climate, data, browse, people, nutrition, food, feed, initiatives, kenya

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Dates

Created 2026-03-09

Updated 2026-03-09

Summarized 2026-03-09