Avian influenza (AI) and Newcastle disease (ND) are the most prevalent poultry diseases in many Asian countries, with significant economic impact on smallholder livestock farmers.
The Science Granting Councils Initiative in sub-Saharan Africa aims to strengthen the capacities of science granting councils in sub-Saharan Africa to support research and evidence-based policies that contribute to economic and social development.
This project will contribute to reducing food insecurity and chronic malnutrition in three provinces of northern Vietnam: La¿o Cai, Lai Cha¿u, and Ha¿ Giang.
This project aims to alleviate food insecurity and malnutrition in Colombia.
After a decade of laboratory and pilot plant work in Canada and India, a cost-effective, double-fortified salt formulation has been successfully tested for efficacy and use in the field.
In Africa, agricultural extension services have the potential to grow markets and enhance food security for smallholder farmers. Agricultural extension uses scientific research to educate farmers and improve agricultural practices.
East Coast fever (ECF), a leukemia-like tick-borne disease of cattle, is caused by the protozoan blood parasite Theileria parva. ECF is a leading cause of cattle mortality in most of sub-Saharan Africa.
African swine fever is a devastating hemorrhagic disease with mortality rates up to 100% in infected herds. It is prevalent in many sub-Saharan African countries, causing major economic losses and threatening food security.
Science granting councils are central to funding and catalyzing research and innovation. A recent scoping study supported by IDRC underscored the important role of these councils in national science systems in sub-Saharan Africa.
It is estimated that Kenya has 18.2 million cattle, 16.3 million sheep, and 24.6 million goats. The majority of these animals (80%) are held by smallholder farmers who depend on livestock for their livelihoods.