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The 56th Annual South African Society for Animal Science (SASAS) Congress in July brought together over 350 global agricultural leaders, scientists, and policy experts, to focus on the theme ‘Gearing Up: Animal Science and Beyond’, and highlighted the interconnected nature of animal nutrition, genetics, and health in driving a resilient, forward-looking agricultural value chain.

Professor Mizeck Chagunda, CTLGH Director and Chair of Tropical Livestock Genetics, University of Edinburgh and Dr Alina Andras, Centre Operations Manager recently visited the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) campus in Addis Ababa, a CTLGH node, to meet with colleagues and view the lab and poultry facilities.

Professor Bruce Whitelaw has been awarded an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the King’s birthday honours list. This accolade recognises Professor Whitelaw’s vast contribution to biosciences, specifically in the field of livestock genetics.

The Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health (CTLGH) were delighted to participate in the 10th International Summer Course on the Intersection of Biotechnology and Agriculture: Gene Editing for a Healthier Future, a short course hybrid programme, hosted by the Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in Indonesia from 4th to 16th May.

The 18th edition of the International Agriculture Show in Morocco, SIAM 2026, took place in Meknès, Morocco from 20th to 28th April with a focus on the critical theme ‘Sustainability of Animal Production and Food Sovereignty’, aimed at tackling the vital intersection of food security and climate resilience.

The African Livestock Observatory (ALO) was established in July 2024 and launched in March 2026, at the University of Reading, with an inaugural conference ‘Centering African Voices, Scholarship, Research and Advocacy for Resilient Livestock Production on the African Continent’.

The Genetic and Genomic Approaches for Livestock Improvement training course was held from 16th to 21st February 2026 at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in Nairobi, Kenya. This intensive annual programme is a central part of the Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health (CTLGH)’s mission to build scientific capacity in low- and middle-income […]

The launch of the open-access book ‘African Livestock Genetic Resources and Sustainable Breeding Strategies: Unlocking a Treasure Trove and Guide for Improved Productivity’ marks a major milestone and is designed to reposition African livestock genetics at the heart of food security, climate resilience, and sustainable development.

An International Training Workshop on ‘PGCs Biobanking and Surrogate Technology for Conservation and Development of Chicken Genetic Resources’ was jointly organized by ICAR–Central Avian Research Institute, Izatnagar; ILRI–Delhi; ILRI–Ethiopia; CTLGH, University of Edinburgh and ILRI–Nairobi from 27th to 31st October 2025 at ICAR–CARI, Izatnagar.

The Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health (CTLGH) celebrated ten years of progress at its Annual Meeting 2025, held from 29th September to 2nd October at Peebles Hydro Hotel, Scotland. The four-day event gathered scientists, collaborators, investors, and key stakeholders from across the globe to reflect on ten years of achievements and chart the […]

The College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine launched the 2025 autumn series of inaugural lectures on 4th September with a special showcase to celebrate ten years of science at the Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health (CTLGH), with talks by four professors from CTLGH and the Roslin Institute.

The Africa Biennial Biosciences Communication, ABBC 2025, took place in Lusaka, Zambia from 26th to 28th August, to address a critical challenge hindering Africa’s adoption of innovative biosciences, some of which play a fundamental role in the delivery of One Health solutions and building resilient and sustainable food systems.

The African Animal Breeding Network (AABNet), a new platform for animal breeding professionals to advance livestock genetic improvement in Africa, was unveiled at a side event during the inaugural CGIAR Science Week that took place in Nairobi, Kenya from 7th to 11th April 2025. (Part 2/2)

The African Animal Breeding Network (AABNet), a new platform for animal breeding professionals to advance livestock genetic improvement in Africa, was unveiled at a side event during the inaugural CGIAR Science Week that took place in Nairobi, Kenya from 7th to 11th April 2025. (Part 1/2)

The Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health (CTLGH) recently had the pleasure of hosting two visiting scientists – PhD candidates Richard Dooso and Geoffrey Beyihayo – who worked alongside our researchers to advance key scientific initiatives.

At the Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health (CTLGH), we are delighted to have a new Director in Professor Mizeck Chagunda. Mizeck joins us from the University of Hohenheim, Germany, where he was Professor and Chair of Animal Breeding and Husbandry in the Tropics and Subtropics. Professor Chagunda has previously worked in different academic […]

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 […]

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.

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.