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- 04 / 05 : Tools to develop vaccines more efficiently for African swine fever virus
- 04 / 05 : develop vaccines more efficiently for African swine fever virus
- 04 / 05 : Researchers design tools to develop vaccines more efficiently for African swine fever virus
- 04 / 05 : Researchers design tools to develop vaccines more efficiently for African swine fever virus
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LDI represents Ethiopia’s strategic shift from isolated AI services to a holistic, market-oriented approach to livestock development, aligning with national economic growth and sustainability goals.
Years of Experience
Research Projects
Farmers Supported
Global Partners
Production of inputs
We are dedicated to scaling up the production and distribution of high-quality semen and liquid nitrogen (LN₂) for artificial insemination (AI). This initiative focuses on genetic improvement in livestock, ensuring that farmers have access to superior breeding materials that enhance productivity and disease resistance. Our state-of-the-art facilities and rigorous quality control measures guarantee the viability and effectiveness of our products.
Capacity Building
Our comprehensive technical training programs—tailored for AI technicians, LN₂ operators, product processors, farm operators, suppliers, and livestock managers—deliver hands-on instruction in artificial insemination and genetic improvement techniques, safe handling and storage of liquid nitrogen, optimized product processing and farm management practices, and strategic supply-chain and herd-management skills, empowering stakeholders across the livestock sector to boost productivity and ensure product viability.
Research Support
Our institute conducts targeted research to solve real-world livestock challenges—identifying and enhancing desirable traits in local breeds, developing and refining product-processing methods to meet market standards, analyzing market trends to drive commercialization, and integrating indigenous knowledge and traditional practices into modern livestock-management strategies.
Our Global Impact
Working with international partners to advance livestock research and development across Ethiopia and beyond. Our collaborative approach ensures sustainable practices and knowledge sharing worldwide.
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- Our Focus Areas
Experienced in a variety of Focus Areas
Genetic Improvement
Enhancing breed productivity through AI, semen/embryo technologies, and management of genetic resources.
Livestock product processing
Supporting value-added processing of meat, honey and wax, dairy, poultry, feed, and other by-products.
Technology transfer
Disseminating advanced breeding techniques, processing technologies, reproductive technologies, and sustainable practices.
Market and investment facilitation
Formulating strategies for breed competitiveness, market linkages, and investment in livestock sectors.
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Hear directly from our partners about how LDI’s solutions are improving livestock productivity and product quality
Adam Smith
I enrolled in the institute’s comprehensive dairy management course and saw immediate improvements. Not only did their hands-on training help me implement modern practices, but it also increased our herd’s milk production by 20%.
Jhon Deo
The focus on sustainable livestock practices at the institute has been a game changer for our farm. Learning about nutrition management, disease prevention, and ethical breeding
Maria Mak
What impressed me the most was the institute’s blend of traditional knowledge with innovative technology. Their workshops on genetic
Jackma Kalin
Participating in the institute’s capacity-building seminars was a turning point for our small farm. The advanced training on animal husbandry and market-access strategies enabled us to boost productivity and secure better prices for our produce.
Amily Moalin
The expert guidance provided by the Livestock Development Institute has been instrumental in addressing the challenges of modern farming. Their practical solutions, from proper waste management to enhanced breeding
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