In Africa, agricultural transformation is mainly based on improving livestock productivity, which is crucial in achieving food security, climate resilience, and financial freedom. The African Animal Breeding Network (AABNet) is leading this agricultural revolution, a platform that aims to improve the genetic capabilities of livestock in Africa. AABNet connects breeders, policymakers, and researchers, tapping into Africa’s rich genetic resources for a more sustainable livestock sector.

The platform brings together highly knowledgeable geneticists, animal breeders and professionals willing to provide information, training, advice and support across the continent.

Genetic improvement is still limited in Africa despite agriculture playing a key role in economies and lives in general. The platform is positioned as a sustainable solution to breeding data gaps, inefficient human capacity with knowledge in breeding, livestock diseases, and ineffective breeding practices. It leverages available human resources among its members, facilitates partnerships and investments and develops infrastructure for innovative livestock genetic improvement in Africa.

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