Monthly Archives: March 2017

Scientists launch consortium to control a lethal disease of cattle in Africa

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Dr. Bukar USMAN, mni

Originally posted on ILRI Clippings:
Group picture of participants of an inception workshop for a project to improve vaccines for the control of East Coast fever in cattle in Africa. The workshop was held at ILRI’s Nairobi campus 27-29 January…

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Transforming pastoral pursuits into profitable livestock enterprises in southern Africa

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Dr. Bukar USMAN, mni

Originally posted on ILRI Clippings:
Cattle kept under a pen-fattening program in Chivi District, Zimbabwe (photo credit: FAO/Believe Nyakudjara). ‘Growing up in Chiware Village in Rusape, Manicaland province, vivid memories of tending to the family’s herd of cattle remain etched in…

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