Through strategic investment and collaboration, African livestock systems can harness tools such as genomic technologies and breeding programs to drive genetic gains. Supported by the African Animal ...

The field of livestock genomics has experienced remarkable progress over the past two decades, ushering in a new era of data-driven breeding practices.

Nairobi, Kenya, 20 February 2026: Africa’s rich livestock genetic resources hold untapped potential to drive productivity, climate resilience, and sustainable development, according to a new ...

Livestock contribute significantly to global agricultural economy and are a major source of rural livelihood and food security. As global human population increases, so does the demand for ...

The initiative includes plans for a national livestock diversity database and future gene bank development to support sustainable breeding systems In a significant step toward modernising livestock ...

“As a new year begins, cattle producers may find value in looking back at the previous year to evaluate the operation’s productivity and profitability,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri ...

It took thousands of years to develop the world’s extraordinary range of domesticated farm animals – an estimated 8,800 livestock breeds across 38 farmed species. But this diversity is dwindling fast.