Livestock Research Strategies Feeds and Nutrition, Rangelands and Animal Health (2016 – 2030)

Abstract

The Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) has embarked on preparation of research strategies for the various commodities and research programs. This research strategy on animal feeds and nutrition is prepared to serve as a guide research interventions in animal feeds and nutrition aimed at generating appropriate technologies. Preparation of the strategy was based on review of pertinent literature, assessment of the internal and external environments and lessons learned from the previous Feeds and Nutrition research strategy (EARO, 2000). However, the scope of the current strategy is wider being capable of addressing the research needs of smallholders as well as that of commercial feed and livestock producers. In addition to the main themes of animal feeds and nutrition, the current strategy has given due emphasis to crosscutting issues such as climate change, socio-economics, knowledge management and ICT, gender and human nutrition. Due attention has also been given to maintaining a fair balance among basic, applied and adaptive research in this strategy.