Unlocking livestock development potential through science, influence and capacity

development ILRI APM, Addis Ababa, 15-17 May 2013

Animal Sciences for Sustainable Productivity (ASSP): Improving the genetics and utilization of farm animal

genetic resources

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Develop and promote

innovative data

recording, management, synthesis and

feedback Platforms

Develop genetically improved

(more productive & and adapted) livestock and chicken breed types/ strains

Develop and test electronic

based recording of

livestock phenotypes and in-vitro

reproductive technologies

Develop and strengthen

the capacity of the key

actors in the breeding part of the various

livestock value chains

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Develop and promote breeding strategies and interventions that improve animal productivity in emerging small-scale market-oriented livestock

production systems

Assessment and tailored strategies for sustained genetic improvement for targeted production systems

Genetically improved breeds and conserved genetic resources to meet future needs

Prototype break-through technologies for improved use of genetic resources

Research and development investors and practitioners actively promoting improved strains and breeding strategies that sustainably improve animal productivity in emerging small-scale market oriented livestock production systems

Develop delivery

options for the desired

livestock genetics and facilitating

development of breeding objectives