Monthly Archives: February 2017

CGIAR livestock support is enhancing community resilience in the face of on-going drought in the Horn of Africa

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Dr. Bukar USMAN, mni

Originally posted on ILRI news:
A livestock carcass in northern Kenya, which has suffered prolonged drought (photo via Flickr by CIAT/Neil Palmer). Widespread drought conditions in the Horn of Africa have intensified since the failure of the Oct–Dec 2016 rains.…

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Drink camel milk for three reasons

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Dr. Bukar USMAN, mni

Originally posted on Natural Health with the Camel Milk:
Milking can save camels (…………in terms of Indian camel Population -TW) By Maneka Sanjay Gandhi (Island) I never thought the day would come when I would recommend the drinking… Source: Drink…

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Livestock genetics and breeding – highlights from ILRI’s corporate report 2015–2016

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Dr. Bukar USMAN, mni

Originally posted on ILRI news:
The adoption of new technologies that speed up genetic gains are leading to further improvements in livestock productivity. Ghibe valley, southwest Ethiopia (photo credit: ILRI/Stevie Mann) The experience of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)…

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