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The Livestock Systems Innovation Lab has been conducting and supporting research for development projects since 2015. One of our current projects in Rwanda examines dairy farming practices in three districts, while another develops a package of good husbandry practices for pig farmers in the north and south.
This project is designed to improve the lives of smallholder pig farmers and meet the nation’s increasing demand for pork. It is developing a package of good husbandry practices for farmers in the North and South of Rwanda while addressing common problems across the value chain. Additional outputs will include business models, genetic data, and outreach on pig keeping.
This project will assess the benefits of improved forage grasses and climate-smart agricultural practices on feed production and analyze their economic and environmental sustainability in smallholder dairy production systems in Nyanza, Burera, and Nyagatare districts in Rwanda
This project is about researching ways to improve livestock fodder production and its effect on human nutrition. Using computer models and stakeholder input, the research teams will develop maps, best-bet combinations of technologies and practices, and educational opportunities in Western Rwanda.
The project is designed to train in-service professionals on pig meat inspection, and pork handling and selling.
The project's main goal is to establish an academy that will serve as a hub for capacity development programs in the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Rwanda.
One Health Approaches to Mitigate Brucellosis
This project will support small-scale farmers by mitigating the risk of brucellosis in livestock, farmers, and family members in Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda.
Cracking the Potential of Eggs to Improve Child Growth and Development in Rwanda
This project aims to test the effects of maternal egg consumption during pregnancy on birth length. The project will also investigate the relationship between maternal egg consumption and other birth outcomes.
Enhancing Milk Quality and Consumption for Improved Income and Nutrition in Rwanda
The aim of the project is to contribute to efforts aimed at enhancing the quality and consumption of milk for improved income and nutrition in Rwanda.
Assessment and Mitigation of Aflatoxin and Fumonisin Contamination in Animal Feeds in Rwanda
The main objective of this study is to assess and mitigate the prevalence of aflatoxins and fumonisins in animal feeds in Rwanda and to raise awareness among professionals and policy makers in order to better protect consumer health and increase export opportunities.
The overall objective of this project is to develop best practices that enhance dairy cow’s health and milk quality in the Rwandan dairy chain.
This is an indicative list of past and present partners.
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Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Livestock Systems is part of Feed the Future
