Monthly Archives: March 2019

Why livestock matter – share your project change story

Posted on 25/03/2019 by Dr. Bukar USMAN, mni

Originally posted on ILRI news:
People in developing countries know that livestock are critical for sustainable development. The world’s cows, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry and other farm animals are the mainstay of livelihoods across the developing world. And the energy…

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Drug resistance could make millions of people poorer

Posted on 16/03/2019 by Dr. Bukar USMAN, mni

Originally posted on ILRI Clippings:
Jimmy Smith (right) and Ochieng’ Ogodo (SciDev.net). A CGIAR Antimicrobial Resistance Hub to help integrate and channel research and development efforts in tackling antimicrobial resistance was launched at ILRI Nairobi, Kenya, 21-22 February 2019 [photo…

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Livestock’s future: An opportunity not a threat

Posted on 04/03/2019 by Dr. Bukar USMAN, mni

Originally posted on ILRI news:
Some of the livestock sector’s numerous roles (credit: ILRI). The World Economic Forum’s Shaping the Future initiative published a white paper prepared by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) on livestock’s role in the developing…

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