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Accelerating knowledge exchange in biodiversity genomics and bioinformatics

12.09.2023

CTLGH and ILRI Jointly Honoured by UNEP for Pioneering Climate-Smart Livestock Research

06.09.2023

Nairobi, Kenya – Earlier in 2023, ahead of this week’s much-anticipated Africa Climate Summit, high-level CEOs met for the round table on “Private Sector Engagement and Priorities for Business Climate Action for Resilience and Green Growth”. The meeting, convened by the United Nations Environmental Programme UNEP, brought together influential figures from the private sector to […]

Sumaya Kambal Wins the Yoshi Suzuki Award for Outstanding Doctoral Research

19.07.2023

The Yoshi Suzuki Award is an esteemed recognition for outstanding doctoral research in animal genetics. At the 39th conference of the International Society for Animal Genetics, held in Cape Town, South Africa, Sumaya Kambal won the prestigious award, despite the challenges she faced on the way.

ILRI and CGIAR appoint Professor Appolinaire Djikeng as Director General of ILRI and CGIAR Senior Director of Livestock-Based Systems

20.01.2023

January 20, 2023, Nairobi, Kenya – The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Board of Trustees and CGIAR have appointed Professor Appolinaire Djikeng as Director General of ILRI and CGIAR Senior Director of Livestock-Based Systems.
Boys and cattle in field

CTLGH award helps bring genetic gains to smallholders

27.09.2022

Five-year, US$17.4m funding enables Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health to focus on bringing research-driven benefits to farmers in low- and middle-income countries.

GCRF-STARS

07.06.2022

From 22 to 27 May 2022, in collaboration with the Tanzania Livestock Research Institute (TALIRI), CTLGH completed the third and last session of the GCRF-STARS programme.
Cattle in Ethiopia

Genetic finding could help beat fatal cattle infection

21.04.2022

A section of DNA found to protect native African cattle against East Coast fever could safeguard breeds introduced to the region.

CTLGH Reproductive technologies Programme: Celebrating women scientists and their achievements

28.03.2022

African Animal Breeding Association Inaugural Training

22.03.2022

Gene insights could aid African food systems

16.03.2022

Information on the genetic code of relevant species could help ensure more resilient and sustainable food production in Africa.  

Building capacity in animal breeding in Africa

06.12.2021

Free training available in animal quantitative genetics and genomics

Improving poultry DNA to enhance peoples lives

26.11.2021

Using genetic code information to understand the productivity of birds and helping women in disadvantaged communities.
More Milk Zuri Game

Learning through play: how genetics can help African livestock

08.11.2021

Free online resource launched to help children learn how genetics can provide solutions in the real world.
cows with naturally occurting SLICK trait

Improving the thermotolerance of cattle in hot climates

13.10.2021

New technology could contribute to improved climate resilience in cattle living in the tropics
cattle in East Africa

Parasite insight could help treat livestock infection

24.09.2021

Fresh understanding of a cattle bug offers potential to design novel drug interventions for a devastating condition.
Poultry for smallholder women - copyright ILRI photo credit Kettema Yilma

Key drivers found for environmental adaptation in Ethiopian chickens

25.06.2021

Results will inform future breeding programmes and could lead to more productive and climate resilient birds

Bioinformatics Training Underpins Future Research

22.06.2021

Online course impacts positivity at an individual, institutional and country level
Isidore Houaga

Improving Breeding Decisions in African Dairy Systems

15.06.2021

Fellowship supports research to help improve dairy production in Africa

Tropical Poultry Production: research towards sustainable systems

27.05.2021

Online event highlights significant advances in poultry genomics research

EVENT: Tropical Poultry Production Seminar

28.04.2021

Free online seminar will highlight the latest research to help improve the profitability and sustainability of small-holder poultry systems in sub-Saharan Africa.

The African Animal Breeding Network (AABNet)

27.04.2021

Towards transforming the African livestock development outlook

EVENT: Bioinformatics Training Course

26.04.2021

Register now for free online training for early career researchers in Africa to develop their knowledge in bioinformatics and population genomics applied to livestock
Appolinaire Djikeng

How can UK R&D efforts combat climate change?

22.04.2021

CTLGH Director contributes to key discussions with top UK politicians ahead of COP 26.
Fat tailed sheep from the Dibate district of western Ethiopia. Image source Adebaby Kebede

Rainfall drives adaptation in Ethiopian sheep

23.03.2021

Study suggests that precipitation has greater influence than altitude and temperature on adaptation of livestock populations
Women working in the advanced animal health laboratories of ILRI, in Nairobi

Training Supports Capacity Building of Researchers in Africa

22.03.2021

Online training courses will help those working in livestock genomics research in Africa.
Dr Oluyinka Opoola

Dr Oluyinka Opoola on Sustainable Dairy Development

10.02.2021

Working to reduce poverty and hunger in Africa and promoting women in science
Maeve Ballantyne, CTLGH and Rolsin researcher with chicks

Surrogate cockerels and hens produce donor breed chicks

28.01.2021

Gene-editing approach transfers beneficial genes between breeds to produce offspring with useful characteristics.
Professor Appolinaire Djikeng

Genetic improvement and its importance for breeding in Africa

08.12.2020

SciDev.Net recently published an interview with CTLGH Director Appolinaire Djikeng about the Centre’s work.
Cattle in Cameroon

TB insights may help breed healthier African cattle

19.11.2020

Genetic discovery could help develop cattle with resistance to bovine tuberculosis.

National campaign recognises Centre’s impact on health

26.10.2020

Work of CTLGH featured in new campaign highlighting scientific innovation and collaboration
Rambouillet Sheep

Decoding the genomic make-up of sheep

23.10.2020

Researchers annotate the new reference genome for sheep to support future research
ethiopian village chickens

Key health and productivity traits identified in sub-Saharan African chicken populations

09.10.2020

Insight will help support development of healthier, more resilient and more productive poultry in the future
farmer and cows in Niger

Genetic Markers Identified to Help Improve Productivity and Resilience of African Cattle

28.09.2020

Scientists use ‘genomic time travel’ to show African pastoralists have used selective breeding for over 1,000 years
Professor Appolinaire Djikeng.

Tropical livestock are key to help feed the world

22.09.2020

In this personal blog CTLGH Director Appolinaire Djikeng talks about why he believes that improving the genetics of livestock can help provide a pathway out of poverty for millions of families in low- and middle- income countries, and why the Centre’s work is very personal to him
Indian Water Buffalo

New insights into the shared domestication of water buffalo and cattle

21.09.2020

Studying genetic sequences linked to beneficial traits can lead to improvements in tropical livestock development
Close up of a goats head

Surrogate livestock have fertility restored by donor animals

14.09.2020

New research has huge implications for tropical livestock productivity and health.

Grant success to help preserve genetic diversity of chickens

04.09.2020

New technology will help safeguard valuable breeds and support research
Professor Appolinaire Djikeng

Centre Director Receives Award for his Contribution to International Development

13.08.2020

Professor Appolinaire Djikeng, the Director of the Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health (CTLGH) has been awarded the International Nelson Mandela Justice Award by the UNESCO Center for Peace.
CTLGH Vision 2030 front page

CTLGH embarks on an exciting future with the launch of its “Vision 2030”

22.07.2020

Centre shares its 10-year vision to support tropical livestock development and the lives of people who rely on them for food and income.
Kenyan farmers herding cattle

IDEAL database supports future research in tropical cattle health

09.07.2020

New database gives scientists easy access to extensive epidemiological and genomic data.
Ethiopian Woman with Chicken

DNA insights could aid small-scale poultry farmers

03.06.2020

New findings about viral regions in the DNA of chickens could aid productivity for smallholder farms in developing countries.
Scientists preparing samples in biosafety level III facilities at ILRI laboratory (photo credit ILRI/Paul Karaimu)

Germany supports Covid-19 testing in Kenya

18.05.2020

German government announced it is supporting utilisation of ILRI laboratories and staff to offer more testing for Covid-19 in Kenya
covid 19 virus

CTLGH staff supports vital research into Covid-19

13.05.2020

Volunteer’s skills viewed as ‘indispensable’ by project leader
screen shot from COVID 19 in Scotland tracker

Scientists develop tracker to help visualise Covid-19 cases in Scotland

17.04.2020

Online platform will help Scottish Government Covid-19 Advisory Group respond to the pandemic
front page of More Milk Zuri comic

Comic Book Helps Communicate Benefits of Genetic Gain in Tropical Livestock

20.02.2020

A new CTLGH comic book inspires young people about the power of genetics and how it can provide solutions in the real world.
Wude Tsege and Ruth Bekele in the lab

Advanced Training Placements Support Global Agricultural Research

29.11.2019

Two visiting scientists from Ethiopia reflect about their time at Roslin Institute in Edinburgh
Students and Tutors at Livestock genomics Workshop at ILRI Addis Ababa

Building Capacity of African Researchers

25.11.2019

Genomics workshop helps scientists play key role in boosting productivity of livestock systems in Africa
herd of goats

Genetic Study Identifies Breeding for Resilience to Climate Change is Possible

20.11.2019

New study may have huge implications for tropical livestock production
Jersey cow and small boy in Rwanda

New Project Will Help Support Breeding Decisions for Dairy Farmers in Rwanda

13.11.2019

Could a profit index help maximise dairy outputs and income from low-input farming systems in Rwanda?
Dr Michèle Mbo’o-Tchouawou

Celebrating AWARD’s work in advancing gender equality in agricultural science

11.11.2019

How AWARD initiatives are strengthening the research, mentoring and leadership skills of female African scientists.
Speakers from Scottish Parliament reception

Scottish Parliament Celebrates Gender Equality Work in Africa

30.10.2019

Reception at Scottish Parliament highlights University of Edinburgh’s international work on advancing gender equality in science.
Speakers & organisers of Agri-Food event

Agri-Food Transformations for Africa: Working Together for Impact

25.10.2019

Edinburgh research dialogue spurs ideas for collaboration and collective action
CTLGH Principals Group: Jimmy Smith (ILRI), Eleanor Riley (Roslin) and Wayne Powell (SRUC)

CTLGH Celebrates Five-Year Milestone and Plans for its Future

27.09.2019

Double celebration for Centre working in sustainable tropical livestock development.  
front page of CTLGH Five Year Highlights

CTLGH Launches Five Years Highlights Document

27.09.2019

Centre launches ‘Five Year Highlights’ document highlighting the work it is doing to improve tropical livestock development through genetic gains.
Nigerian boy herds animals

Farming for the Future: Making Livestock Production Sustainable

12.09.2019

CTLGH Director highlights benefits of improving livestock production through genetic gain at 2019 British Science Festival
Professor Appolinaire Djikeng

Turning livestock into a pathway out of poverty

18.02.2019

CTLGH has received backing to achieve its aim to improve the health and productivity of poultry and cattle in developing countries.