Livestock and fish genetics theme

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Develop and promote

innovative data

recording, management, synthesis and

feedback platforms

Develop and disseminate genetically improved

Tilapia and Catfish strains

in Ghana, Egypt,

Bangladesh and Malawi

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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To develop and promote breeding strategies and interventions that improve animal productivity in

emerging small –scale market oriented livestock and fish production systems

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

Genetically improved strains 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 and fish production systems

Develop delivery

options for the desired

livestock genetics and facilitating

development of breeding objectives