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Training course strengthens NARS animal performance recording and genetic evaluation

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Paul Karaimu • Leave a comment

The ‘LUKE-ADGG quantitative genetics and animal evaluation joint course’ brought together 18 participants from Ethiopia and Tanzania and was held at the ILRI campus in Addis Ababa on 5-9 June 2017. Continue reading →

ADGG / Animal Breeding / Dairy / Ethiopia / Genetics / Livestock / LIVESTOCK-FISH / Tanzania

African Dairy Genetic Gains Program: Innovative private-public partnership for sustainable dairy productivity in Ethiopia and Tanzania

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Paul Karaimu • Leave a comment

Originally posted on ILRI BioSciences:
Leveraging private and public partners is key to increased productivity in the dairy sector, according to a poster by scientist from the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)-led project African Dairy Genetic Gains. The scientists explore some challenges facing dairy farmers within developing countries, illustrating how these dairy production difficulties can…

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