International Livestock Research Institute

Status and Challenges of Multisectoral Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Surveillance in Ethiopia: Leveraging TADAS.net as a Digital Tool

Abstract Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major One Health challenge requiring coordinated surveillance across human, animal, and environmental sectors. Ethiopia’s Antimicrobial Resistance Prevention and Containment Strategic Plan (2021–2025) recognized this need and prioritiz...

Genetic analysis of sensitivity of Bonga and Menz sheep to climate variation under tropical conditions

Purpose This study aims to investigate the genetic background of performance sensitivity to climate variation in Bonga and Menz sheep, with the goal of improving the efficiency and sustainability of sheep production under variable climate conditions. Design/methodology/approach T...

Factors that influence human exposure to fly bites in Fer Fer and Mustahil districts in Eastern Ethiopia-based on the experiences and views of members of the local communities

Riverine communities experience frequent contact with biting flies; however, questionnaire reports alone cannot identify the responsible insect taxon. We conducted a community-based cross-sectional questionnaire study among 409 adults from 12 settlements in the Fer Fer and Mustah...

Strengthening systems to monitor antibiotics. An action oriented approach

Background Antibiotics have become lynchpins of our modern systems of healthcare, animal health and agriculture. Monitoring the types and volumes of antibiotics distributed, used and discharged across these systems is critical to provide evidence for action. With limited resource...

How fast can PPRV spread? Analyzing the results of an experimental PPRV infection of goats equipped with Ultra-Wideband sensors

Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) is a highly contagious disease affecting goats and sheep. The speed and extent of its spread depend on contact patterns and the virus’s intrinsic characteristics. To estimate its propagation speed and the role of inter-individual contacts, we cond...

Contagious caprine pleuropneumonia: a review and gap analysis of its impact, epidemiology, pathogenesis, and control

Contagious caprine pleuropneumonia (CCPP), caused by Mycoplasma capricolum subsp. capripneumoniae ( Mccp ), remains one of the most important small ruminant diseases and a major transboundary disease. Although primarily affecting goats, infections have also been reported in sheep...

Gastrointestinal nematode diversity in Kenyan cattle at wildlife–livestock interfaces: a deep-amplicon sequencing approach

Abstract Background Gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) have significant economic impacts on livestock production worldwide. Comprehensive information on their epidemiology is crucial for effective control. In Africa, limited data are available on the genetic diversity of GIN, as mo...

How does nitrogen application impact soil respiration and CH4 emissions? An experiment in an oil palm plantation on tropical peat

Abstract Oil palm cultivation on peatlands causes severe environmental damage, yet its greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint and underlying biogeochemical drivers remain poorly quantified. This study assessed how nitrogen fertilizer application impacts soil respiration and CH4 emissions...

A review and synthesis of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research’s work on climate-induced extreme rainfall and floods, 2012–2023

In recent decades, the increased frequency of extreme rainfall events has significantly affected agri-food systems, accounting for 19% of the total crop damage across the world and 18–43% of observed anomalies in global crop yields. Some studies indicate a global weighted mean ri...

Intravenous glucose enhanced some reproductive hormones, superovulation success and the number of transferable embryos in postpartum holstein dairy cows

Insufficient energy negatively impacts metabolites and hormones involved in embryo production success. This study investigates the effects of intravenous (IV) glucose administration on some metabolites and hormone levels that influence follicle development, superovulation success...

Standardised and collaborative approaches to the development of tools to control infectious and zoonotic diseases in livestock using STAR IDAZ IRC roadmaps

Abstract The Strategic Alliance for Research into Infectious Diseases of Animals and Zoonoses (STAR IDAZ) International Research Consortium (IRC) is a global network of funders and scientists with interests in livestock health and wellbeing. STAR IDAZ IRC provides a unique platfo...

Evaluation of the Welfare of Şavak Akkaraman Sheep Raised in Extensive Farming Systems Using AWIN Protocol

This study aimed to evaluate the welfare status of Şavak Akkaraman sheep raised in extensive farming systems in Erzincan Province, Türkiye, using the Animal Welfare Indicators (AWIN) protocol. Welfare was assessed on 25 farms involving 793 sheep (746 females and 47 males) using a...

Beyond IPCC’s narratives on livestock: the need for integrated and holistic metrics

The early IPCC assessment reports (2001, 2007) predominantly conceptualised livestock in technical and efficiency-oriented terms, focusing on productivity and technological innovations, while the 2014 and 2022 reports embed livestock within broader socio-environmental frameworks,...

Is PPR Epidemiological Research Addressing Global Eradication Priorities? A Scoping Review (2015–2025)

The PPR Global Research and Expertise Network (GREN) plays a central role in identifying research priorities supporting the Global Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) Eradication Programme (GEP). A scoping review of PPR epidemiological research published between 2015 and 2025 was co...