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Creating a Platform for Professionals in Ethiopia (C2P – Ethiopia): Strengthening and Accelerating Institutional Linkages Among Ethiopian Livestock Research, Learning, Development, and Business Institutions

by Livestock Lab
December 16, 2024

The Local Capacity Development (LCD) project in Ethiopia “Creating a Platform for Professionals in Ethiopia (C2P - Ethiopia): Strengthening and Accelerating Institutional Linkages Among Ethiopian Livestock Research, Learning, Development, ... READ MORE

Category: Livestock, Professional Development,

Building Skills for the Future: Veterinarian intern presents research at a major conference.

by Livestock Lab
December 16, 2024

Eunice Ouedraogo's internship with the Poultry Losses and One Health Project led her to Cape Town, South Africa, where she presented her research at the world's largest One Health forum in September 2024. She was able to participate in the 8th ... READ MORE

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Ethiopia’s Bold Step Toward Safer Food: A Forum on Change

by Livestock Lab
September 30, 2024

Ethiopia’s government aims to establish an effective food safety and quality control system to protect public health from unsafe food while maximizing the economic and trade opportunities it creates, alongside positive impacts on livelihoods, ... READ MORE

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Bridging the Gap: Empowering Researchers Through Policy Brief Writeshops

by Livestock Lab
September 30, 2024

Conducting academic research can be thrilling yet challenging, especially for young researchers eager to see their work influence real-world decisions. One crucial skill to master is the ability to communicate complex research findings and policy ... READ MORE

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Lasting Change: Evaluating the Impact of Research Efforts in Rwanda

by Livestock Lab
September 30, 2024

Three years after our projects concluded in Rwanda, families still learn and benefit from their efforts. The project, “Enhancing Milk Quality and Consumption for Improved Income and Nutrition in Rwanda,” and its affiliated project, “Engaging ... READ MORE

Category: Livestock,
Tags: Africa, International Development, Livestock, Monitoring And Evaluation, Research For Development, Research Impact, Rwanda

Improved Management and Feeding Increase Access to Dairy Products in Rwanda

by Livestock Lab
March 6, 2024

Milk remains one of the most important sources of nutrient-dense animal source food in Rwanda, and many other Feed the Future countries. Indeed, the government of Rwanda’s Girinka program recognizes the critical importance of milk in the diet ... READ MORE

Category: Livestock,
Tags: Dairy, International Development, Livestock, Milk, Rwanda

Letter to the New York Times about Malnourished Kids

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 16, 2019

◊ by Dr. Sarah L. McKune Thank you for running Nicolas Kristof’s piece, The World’s Malnourished Kids Don’t Need a $295 Burger. The title and opinion piece bring much needed attention to the issue of stunting—a major driver ... READ MORE

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Tags: Climate, International Development, Livestock, Malnutrition, Nutrition, Opinion, Stunting

Practice Makes McKune Perfect

by Livestock Lab
September 19, 2018

Dr. Sarah McKune credits the start of her academic career to a chance meeting with another familiar face in the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Livestock Systems: Dr. Sandra Russo. About one decade ago, she met Dr. Russo while volunteering ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, , Work & Life
Tags: Global, Human Health, International Development, Leader, Nutrition, Practice

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