Dairy cattle performance in agro-pastoral systems Reproductive health management in dairy cows Animal genetic resources for improved productivity under harsh environment conditions Metagenomic studies on virus dynamics- special reference to African swine fever

Relevant and useful results?

Key factors: • Reproduction • Management and feeding • Breeding • Healthy animals • Knowledge/education among farmers

Great potential to improve and increase animal production

Feed and water the cow according to her requirements: - Access to pasture during nights - supplementary feeding (need

energy and protein!) - Access to drinking water - Also improved fertility

Calvings during early rainy season: - Better calf growth - Better body condition of the

cows - Improved fertility

Photo; Christina Johansson

- Develop breeding strategies - Recording system is vital - Use and conserve local breeds adapted to harsh environment - Resistance to diseases important

Photo: Emelie Zonabend Photo: Jennie Stein

African Swine Fever -ALL stakeholders in the pig value chain spread the disease! -use of metagenomics help in understanding the virus biology and epidemiology All this knowledge is vital for development of intervention measures and therapies/vaccines

More emphasize on dissemination to farmers

Education of farmers and technicians

Also very important

Photo: Markus Abrahmsén Photo; Christina Johansson