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Item Improving the productivity and resilience of locally adapted ruminant livestock in Africa while reducing methane emissions: Reconnaissance(Report, 2025-07-15) Sila, Winfred; Oyieng, Edwin P.; Crooijmans, R.; Mukalo, I.; Wandukusi, A.; Ojango, Julie M.K.Item Feedback workshops from Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever study and assessment of One Health implementation in rural communities of Burkina Faso(Report, 2025-07-01) Ilboudo, Abdoul K.; Ilboudo, Guy S.; Dione, Michel M.; Bett, Bernard K.This is a report of two feedback workshops held on 16 and 20 December 2024 in the North and Hauts-Bassins regions of Burkina Faso by the One Health Research, Education and Outreach Centre in Africa (OHRECA), which is led by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). These workshops came after the completion of a study on the epidemiology of Crimean-Congo haemorragic fever (CCHF) conducted in January–March 2023 in the two regions of the country.Item Anticipatory action in the drylands: Exploring key challenges and opportunities for early warning in pastoralist areas of the Greater Horn of Africa(Report, 2025-05-30) Derbyshire, Samuel F.; Mohamed, Tahira Shariff; Hassan, Rahma; Banerjee, Rupsha R.; Roba, Guyo Malicha; Elmi, MohamedItem Secondary schools One Health training of trainers: One Health education initiative for pastoralist students in Somalia(Report, 2025-06-17) Hared, Y.A.; Abdullahi, S.The One Health Education Initiative for pastoralist students in Somalia aims to address critical health education gaps within Somali pastoralist communities by incorporating One Health principles into secondary school curricula in the Awdal and Benadir regions. The initiative focuses on equipping teachers with the necessary knowledge and tools to educate students on vital health topics such as hygiene, disease prevention, and safe human-animal interactions. It will achieve this by developing a comprehensive facilitator manual tailored to pastoral settings, organizing teacher training workshops, and creating a monitoring framework to track the integration of One Health concepts over six months. The workshops, held in Borama (October 30–November 3, 2024) and Mogadishu (January 15–19, 2025) trained 35 teachers who turn educated over 2,000 students. Through this process, the program seeks to empower students to improve the health and well-being of their communities. The initiative also aims to overcome challenges such as limited One Health knowledge. Plans are in place to scale up the program, secure policy support, and ensure its sustainability through ongoing training, collaboration with ministries, and robust monitoring and evaluation.Item Principles and applications of One Health: Training of Somali academic and government professionals(Report, 2025-05-23) Mumin, F.I.; Mor, Siobhan M.; Hared, Y.A.; Mohamed, S.A.Somalia faces a complex and interconnected set of challenges at the human-animal-environment interface, including the risk of zoonotic disease outbreaks, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), environmental degradation, and persistent food insecurity. These challenges are especially acute in pastoralist and agropastoralist regions, where communities rely heavily on livestock and natural ecosystems for survival. However, despite the increasing urgency of these issues, Somalia still has limited structured One Health (OH) education and formal mechanisms for cross-sectoral collaboration. To address these gaps, a five-day training workshop titled “Principles and Applications of One Health” was conducted in Borama and Mogadishu, Somalia. The training was implemented under the Capacitating One Health in Eastern and Southern Africa (COHESA) project, with Amoud University the Somalia multiplier institution in partnership with Somali National University. The training content was based on Module 1 of the HEAL Project (One Health for Humans, Environment, Animals, and Livelihoods). The facilitation team included Professor Siobhan Mor (Chair of One Health, University of Liverpool; jointly appointed Principal Scientist, ILRI) and Farah Isse Mumin (PhD Fellow, University of Liverpool; Graduate Fellow, ILRI). The training aimed to build foundational understanding and practical skills across five key areas: 1) One Health principles; 2) systems thinking in One Health; 3) data-driven decision-making (DDDM) in One Health; 4) multisectoral collaboration; and 5) coordination and participatory community engagement in One Health. The curriculum used participatory and experiential learning methods such as group exercises, scenario-based role plays, systems mapping, case studies, and video reflections. The sessions were contextualized to Somali realities and delivered in English and Somali to ensure inclusivity. A total of 51 professionals from academia and key government ministries participated. Self-assessment surveys conducted before and after the training showed measurable gains in all five knowledge areas. Participants expressed strong satisfaction with the quality, delivery, and practical relevance of the content, particularly valuing sessions on DDDM, community engagement, and systems thinking. Qualitative feedback emphasized the importance of more field-based learning, greater contextualization, and extended training duration. Notably, participants appreciated the interactive nature of the sessions and cross-sectoral team engagement. Many expressed readiness to apply their learning in ministry planning, research, education, and community outreach activities. The training concluded with a call to continue building One Health capacity through institutional collaboration, curriculum integration, and community centered approaches.Item Vietnam Food Safety Working Group E-bulletin, 7 June 2025(Newsletter, 2025-06-07) Food Safety Technical Working Group in VietnamItem Training on genetic and genomic approaches for livestock improvement(Report, 2025-05-30) Ekine-Dzivenu, Chinyere C.; Mrode, Raphael A.; Houaga, I.; Rochus, C.; Mekuriaw, Getinet; Meikle, J.; Chagunda, M.Item Integrating Local and Indigenous Animal Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (LIAnGRFA) into global biodiversity governance: A technical policy brief for the Convention on Biological Diversity(Brief, 2025-05-30) Tiambo, Christian K.; Katee, Sally M.; Mugo, CynthiaThe conservation and sustainable use of Local and Indigenous Animal Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (LIAnGRFA) are critical to biodiversity conservation, food security, climate resilience, and rural livelihoods. These livestock breeds – shaped over centuries through natural selection and traditional knowledge – possess unique traits such as disease resistance, heat tolerance, and efficient feed conversion, which makes them vital for sustainable agriculture and ecosystem health. This paper examines existing policy gaps, inconsistencies in international governance frameworks, and financial barriers limiting the conservation and sustainable use of LIAnGRFA. It provides actionable policy recommendations to integrate LIAnGRFA into the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD), National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs), and financial mechanisms such as the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and Green Climate Fund (GCF).Item Social Extension Mentorship Program(Brief, 2025-05-15) Campbell, Zoë A. ; Jumba, H.Item Application of information and communication technology in animal husbandry management and disease surveillance in Vietnam: Consultation workshop(Report, 2025-05-12) Nguyen Thi Thu Hien; Luong Hung Nam; Nguyen Thi Quynh Chi; Nguyen Minh Phuong; Nguyen Le Thanh; Bui Nghia Vuong; Dao Duy Tung; Dinh Thi Bich Ngoc; Sinh Dang-Xuan; Hu Suk Lee; Cattell, Genevieve; Unger, Fred; Hung Nguyen-VietItem Stakeholders meeting on scaling the homegrown school feeding program through chicken eggs in Yirgalem, Sidama Region(Report, 2025-05-01) Yemane, Tsion; Argaw, AmareVarious agriculture sector stakeholders explored collaborative efforts, shared insights and developed actionable plans to enhance the Homegrown School Feeding Program’s impact on Sidama Region schools and communities. They discussed strategies for expanding the program in the Sidama Region, emphasizing incorporating chicken eggs as a key component of the feeding initiative. During the meeting, an overview of the existing Home Grown School Feeding Program in Murancho Qutela Primary School, Sidama Region, Hawela Woreda, was provided, highlighting its achievements and areas for improvement; the benefits of adding chicken eggs to the feeding initiative, challenges, and potential solutions for scaling up, roles of different stakeholders in implementation, and further strategies for monitoring and evaluation were discussed. The meeting successfully deliberated on expanding the Home Grown School Feeding program in Yirgalem. By incorporating chicken eggs, the program will be able to enhance nutrition for more primary school students while fostering community involvement. The collaborative efforts of all stakeholders will be crucial in overcoming challenges related to resource, production, management and implementing effective strategies for monitoring and evaluation. Further action plans will be developed in subsequent meetings to ensure the program’s successful expansion.Item Adopting technologies to enhance productivity, resilience and equity in ruminant livestock resources under pastoral systems of Africa(Report, 2025-04-30) Ojango, Julie M.K.; Kirui, Peter; Tumanka, F.O.; Rowan, T.N.; Pedreira, B.C.; Mason, K.M.; Martinez, C.C.Item Training of dairy farmers and extension workers on performance recording in Ethiopia(Report, 2025-04-15) Meseret, Selam; Jufar, B.; Dagnew, M.; Damtie, M.; Hassen, MessayItem One Health teacher training in Meru Province sub-counties of Buuri East, Buuri West and Tigania East, Kenya(Report, 2025-03-30) Richards, Shauna; Yussuf, Buke; Omutoko, J.L.; Walton, C.; Mutahi, J.M.Item Synopsis: The dynamic impact of alternative livestock sector interventions and spending options in Rwanda(Brief, 2025-03-24) Aragie, Emerta A.; Bahta, Sirak T.; Baltenweck, Isabelle; Enahoro, Dolapo K.; Karugia, Joseph T.; Thurlow, James; Warner, JamesThis study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of various livestock interventions—feed, breeding, and health—and budget allocation strategies (balanced, feed-oriented, breeding-oriented, and health oriented) in the context of Rwanda’s economic and livestock systems. Using an economic and livestock systems integrated framework, the research highlights moderate yet sustained impacts on agricultural Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and significant improvements in the livestock sector. Breeding interventions have the largest cumulative effect on agricultural GDP, while health measures, particularly dewormers, yield long-term gains in livestock productivity. Under the balanced scenario, breeding contributes significantly to both meat and milk sector GDP, while feed interventions show a smaller impact overall. The model estimates the economic and livestock systems over a period of five years (t1-t5) from a base year at t0, which corresponds to the Fifth Structural Transformation in Agriculture (PSTA5) period.Item CGIAR Initiative on One Health results' dissemination workshops in Vietnam(Report, 2025-01-31) Lam, Steven; Chi Nguyen; Sinh Dang-Xuan; Trang Le; Ha Thi Thanh Nguyen; Hien Thi Thu Nguyen; Thang Nguyen-Tien; Phuong Nguyen; Unger, Fred; Hung Nguyen-VietItem Visioning workshop for updating the Somalia One Health strategic plan (2025–2029)(Report, 2025-03-11) Hared, Y.A. ; Mohamed, S.A.Item One Health network for southern and eastern Africa: A workshop bridging science and policy(Report, 2025-03-11) Caron, Alexandre; Meunier, Julie; Desta, Hiwot; Yussuf, BukeItem The dynamic impacts of alternative livestock sector intervention and spending options in Rwanda(Working Paper, 2025-02-28) Aragie, Emerta A.; Bahta, Sirak T.; Baltenweck, Isabelle; Enahoro, Dolapo K.; Karugia, Joseph T.; Thurlow, James; Warner, JamesThis study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of various livestock interventions—feed, breeding, and health—and budget allocation strategies (balanced, feed-oriented, breeding oriented, and health-oriented) in the context of Rwanda’s economic and livestock systems. Using an economic and livestock systems integrated framework, the research highlights moderate yet sustained impacts on agricultural Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and significant improvements in the livestock sector. Overall, breeding interventions have the largest cumulative effect on agricultural GDP, while health measures, particularly dewormers, yield long-term gains in livestock productivity. Under the balanced scenario, breeding contributes significantly to both meat and milk sector GDP, while feed interventions show a smaller impact overall. The study also finds that biased spending scenarios lead to differing outcomes across livestock sub-sectors. Breeding-oriented spending boosts milk GDP initially, whereas health-oriented spending excels in meat production through reduced deaths and increased liveweight. By the end of the simulation period, a balanced investment strategy results in a 12.5 percent increase in meat yield and a 27 percent rise in milk yield, largely driven by breeding. Health interventions, particularly deworming, are crucial for sustained meat production, while improved feed mitigates mortality and supports stock growth. These results can support policy dialogue, such as the recently introduced Fifth Strategic Plan for Agriculture Transformation (PSTA 5), as policy makers seek to revitalize the livestock sector and enhance its resilience to future challenges.