Through strategic investment and collaboration, African livestock systems can harness tools such as genomic technologies and breeding programs to drive genetic gains. Supported by the African Animal ...

It’s easy to spot Columbus. He’s not only the biggest and strongest gnu among the dozens grazing on a South African plain, he also sports a golden-hued coat, a stunning contrast to the gray and black ...

African penguins, among the world’s most endangered seabirds, are facing a dire threat of extinction in the wild. To enhance their breeding opportunities, conservationists have been installing ...

A hybrid breeding approach has the potential to accelerate genetic diversity and help produce disease-resistant pups every year. Adobe Stock Scientists from the Institute for Breeding Rare and ...

South Africa on Wednesday laid out plans to phase out the captive breeding of lions for hunting purposes as the country moves to ban the controversial business. The practice of breeding big cats to ...

In Mbeya, Tanzania, Lukas Mwambona stands with his bull, Mkombozi, a superior crossbreed identified through genomic and historic performance data gathered by scientists from ILRI and partners. African ...