Improving livestock genetics to enhance animal welfare and production for African smallholder farmers

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Animal production in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), predominantly smallholder systems, faces considerable challenges. Low productivity, exposure to multiple pathogens, and climate-related stresses all cause major animal health and welfare issues. Unless addressed, these challenges will continue to negate initiatives aiming for sustainable animal production. To address this, the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies jointly established the Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health (CTLGH) with partners in Nairobi and Edinburgh (https://www.ctlgh.org/) to apply genetic improvement for improved animal productivity, health, and welfare in LMICs.
Original languageEnglish
JournalAmerican Journal of Veterinary Research
Volume84
Issue number1
Early online date24 Dec 2022
DOIs
Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 24 Dec 2022

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