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ILRI launches mobile phone-based interactive voice advisory service for pig farmers in Uganda

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The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is underlining its commitment to smallholder pig farmers with the launch of Uganda’s first interactive voice response (IVR) service that will provide information on biosecurity measures for the prevention and control of African swine fever (ASF) and other pig diseases. Continue reading →

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New abattoir to improve access to safe and affordable pork in Uganda

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In their quest for fairer pork prices, better pork handling and safety and a desire to strengthen disease control measures, in particular for African swine fever, pig farmers of the greater Masaka region of Uganda have begun building a pig abattoir. Continue reading →

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Expanding distribution, increasing reach: More East Coast Fever vaccine distributors in Tanzania now accredited

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Tanzania has been reported to have the third largest livestock population on the African continent comprising 25 million cattle. However, cattle keepers in the country face several challenges that impede their productivity, most notably diseases. As such, access to effective methods of preventing, controlling and/or treating cattle diseases is key. East Coast Fever (ECF) is … Continue reading →

AGRF session on transforming dairy value chains in Africa: Pathways to prosperity
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AGRF session on transforming dairy value chains in Africa: Pathways to prosperity

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On 8 September 2016, the International Livestock Research Institute and partners hold a working session at the 2016 African Green Revolution Forum on transforming dairy value chains in Africa: Pathways to prosperity. Continue reading →