Delivering animal breeding programs in developing countries: Some lessons from the Livestock and Fish program

Aynalem Haile, Ally Okeyo Mwai, Hans Komen. (11/12/2016). Delivering animal breeding programs in developing countries: Some lessons from the Livestock and Fish program. Nairobi, Kenya: International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI).

Abstract

Implementing sustainable breeding programs requires careful consideration of the species in question, their specific biological constraints, the production environment and the trait preferences of farmers, as well as a careful selection and use of innovative technology. Successful breeding programs rely on livestock keepers as co-owners of breeding programs as such programs are meant for them and they benefit from their full participation.