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Free training resources aimed to improve dairy cattle fertility
A simple test to detect disease in African dairy cattle
Detergent is a key ingredient in the California Milk Test, a long-established method to test for Mastitis. This study determined which locally available detergents could help farmers in Nigeria and Ethiopia quickly and cheaply detect the disease.
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Addressing the fragmented landscape of animal health data
The systematic evidence map for Ethiopia pulls together insights on cattle and small ruminant health and mortality, drawn from over 700 research articles published over the last decade.
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We need new ways to measure animal health
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the importance of tracking health indicators - but also of choosing the right indicators to track. This holds for both human and animal populations, writes Prof. Andy Peters, program director for SEBI-Livestock.
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Simple measures can reduce Young Stock Mortality in Ethiopia
Instilling good husbandry and health practices in young stock-rearing has the potential to significantly increase survival of young livestock in Ethiopia.
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Map highlights opportunities for climate adaptation through livestock
As the COP26 Climate Talks get underway in Glasgow, a new map offers valuable evidence for policy makers to address the role that livestock play in climate adaptation, rural development, and global food security
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LD4D launches summer learning sessions
Discover the latest innovations in livestock data at the Livestock Data Summer Sessions
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