Cysticercosis is a neglected zoonosis caused by Taenia solium, which involves pigs as intermediate hosts, leading to pig cysticercosis (PCC). Humans are the only definitive hosts, harbouring the ...

About 25 stakeholders from across the beef cattle value chain convened in Son La Province in the Northwest Highlands of ...

On 29 May 2025 in Paris, France, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) officially designated the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) as its first Collaborating Centre for One ...

From de-risking pastoral livelihood systems to community-led restoration, researchers from the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) will present a diverse set of insights at the 2025 ...

Antibiotics are essential for keeping livestock healthy, especially in fast-growing sectors like chicken and pig farming. But what happens when they are administered and excreted? A new study on ...

Animal source foods (ASFs) provide important nutrients in the diet and contribute to nutrition, growth and health for many across the globe. Sales from ASFs contribute to improved income for families ...

A partnership between the first veterinary school in Malawi and international research experts has contributed new insights into tropical livestock diseases,… ...

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and Ceva Santé Animale (Ceva) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an Animal Health Innovation Hub for Africa at ILRI’s ...

In October 2024, ILRI researchers facilitated a training workshop in Accra, Ghana, on the use of the Interface for Marek’s Disease Economic Impact and Trade-off (i-MaDE-IT) tool, a farm-level decision ...

Livestock is a key sector in Uganda, contributing approximately 4.3% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). Nearly 60% of households depend on livestock for their livelihoods, with women and ...

A new four-year project to improve milk quality, safety and marketing in Kenya has been launched by the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB), the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and stakeholders ...