2019-2021

  1. Lukuyu, M. N., J. P. Gibson, D. B. Savage, J. Rao, N. Ndiwa & A. J. Duncan. 2019. Farmers’ Perceptions of Dairy Cattle Breeds, Breeding and Feeding Strategies: A Case of Smallholder Dairy Farmers in Western Kenya, East African Agricultural and Forestry Journal, pp 17. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00128325.2019.1659215 https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105537 

  2. Marshall, K., Gibson, J.P., Mwai, O., Mwacharo, J.M., Haile, A., Getachew, T., Mrode, R. and Kemp, S.J. 2019. Livestock genomics for developing countries―African examples in practice. Frontiers in Genetics 10:297. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105901 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2019.00297 

  3. Aliloo, H., Mrode, R., Okeyo, A.M., Ni, G., Goddard, M.E. and Gibson, J.P. 2018. The feasibility of using low-density marker panels for genotype imputation and genomic prediction of crossbred dairy cattle of East Africa. Journal of Dairy Science 101(10):9108-9127. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/96904 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-14621 

  4. Strucken, E.M., Al-Mamun, H.A., Esquivelzeta-Rabell, C., Gondro, C., Mwai, O.A. and Gibson, J.P. 2017. Genetic tests for estimating dairy breed proportion and parentage assignment in East African crossbred cattle. Genetics Selection Evolution 49:67. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/89717 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12711-017-0342-1 

  5. Brown, A., Ojango, J., Gibson, J., Coffey, m., Okeyo, M. and Mrode, R. 2016. Genomic selection in a crossbred cattle population using data from the Dairy Genetics East Africa Project. Short Communication. J. Dairy Sci. 99:1–5 http://dx.doi.org/10.3168/jds.2016-11083 

  6. Ojango, J.M.K., Okeyo A.M., Mrode, R., Chinyere, E., Gebreyohanes, G., Rao, J., Meseret, S., Mogaka, D., Lyatuu, E., Komwihangilo, D., Msuta, G., Kahumbu, S., Gibson, J.P. and Kemp, S. 2022. Bridging the gap in data from smallholder dairy systems; The Africa Dairy Genetic Gains (ADGG) Data platform. Presented at the 12 World Congress Genetics Applied to Livestock Production (WCGALP), Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 3-8 July 2022. Nairobi: ILRI. https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/120177 

  7. Ojango, J. 2022. Raising calves - a strategic investment for smallholder farmers in East Africa. Video. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/119740  

  8. Mrode, R., Ojango, J., Chinyere, E., Gibson, J. and Mwai, O. 2019. Innovative digital technology and genomic approaches to dairy cattle  genetic improvement in developing countries. Presented at the Strategic Interest Research Group Meeting on  Genetic Improvement of Livestock II, IITA, Ibadan, 2-3 September 2019. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI.https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/106562 

  9. Mrode, R., Ojango, J., Gibson, J. and Mwai, O. 2019. Improving the accuracy of genomic predictions in small holder crossed-bred dairy cattle. Presented at the 7  All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture (AACAA), Accra , Ghana 29 July– 2 August 2019. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/106560 

  10. Mrode, R., Aliloo, H., Chinyere, E., Ojango, J., Gibson, J.P. and Okeyo, M. 2019. The  application of several genomic models  for the  analysis  of small holder  dairy cattle data. Presented at the Interbull  Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, 22-24 June 2019. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/106563 

  11. Okeyo A.M., Ojango,  J.M.K., Mrode,  R., Quiros, C., Gibson, J., Efa, K., Besufekad, J., Lyatuu, E., Msuta, G., Kahumbu, S., Nyakundi, H.N., Mogaka, D. and Oyieng, E. 2019. Innovative application of ICT tools for paperless data capture and feedback in smallholder dairy production systems: The Platform for African Dairy Genetic Gains (ADGG). Paper presented at the Seventh All Africa conference on Animal Agriculture, Accra, Ghana, 29 July-2 August 2019. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/106392 

  12. Ekine-Dzivenu, C.C.,  Mrode, R., Ojango, J,M.K. and Okeyo, A.M. 2019. Evaluating the impact of heat stress as measured by temperature- humidity index (THI) on test-day milk yield of dairy cattle in Tanzania. Paper presented at the Seventh All Africa conference on Animal Agriculture, Accra, Ghana, 29 July-2 August 2019. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/106482 

  13. Mrode, R., Ojango, J., Gibson,  J.P. and Okeyo, M. 2019. Improving the accuracy of genomic predictions in small holder crossed- bred dairy cattle. Paper presented at the Seventh All Africa conference on Animal Agriculture, Accra, Ghana, 29 July-2 August 2019. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/106483 

  14. Lyatuu, E. 2020. ADGG program in Tanzania: Monthly report. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/108450 

  15. Ekine-Dzivenu, C.C., Mrode, R., Oyieng, E., Komwihangilo, D., Lyatuu, E., Msuta, G., Ojango, J.M.K. and Okeyo, A.M. 2020. Evaluating the impact of heat stress as measured by temperature-humidity index (THI) on test-day milk yield of small holder dairy cattle in a sub-Sahara African climate. Livestock Science 242:104314. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/110615 

  16. Mrode, R., Dzivenu, C.E., Marshall, K., Chagunda, M.G.G., Muasa, B.S., Ojango, J. and Okeyo, A.M. 2020. Phenomics and its potential impact on livestock development in low-income countries: Innovative applications of emerging related digital technology. Animal Frontiers 10(2): 6–11 https://hdl.handle.net/10568/107964 

  17. ILRI. 2020. Guide for the selection of genetically superior bulls and cows from the genomic evaluation using Ethiopian data. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113069 

  18. Gebreyohanes, G., Meseret, S., Tera, A., Raphael, M., Nigussie, E., Ekine, C., Ojango, J., Lidauer, M. and Mwai, O.A. 2021. Scaling up and sustaining genetic improvement for increased milk production and productivity in Ethiopia: Lesson and policy recommendations from the African dairy genetic gain program. ILRI Policy Brief 32. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/114250 

  19. Komwihangilo, D.M., Lyatuu, E., Msuta, G., Ojango, J., Gebreyohanes, G., Mrode, R., Ekine, C., Kahumbu, S., Omore, A. and Mwai, O.A. 2021. Enhancing dairy farmers’ education through ICT in Tanzania. ILRI Policy Brief 35. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/115700 

  20. Lyatuu, E., Komwihangilo, D.M., Msuta, G., Ojango, J., Gebreyohanes, G., Mrode, R., Ekine, C., Omore, A. and Mwai, O.A. 2021. Sustaining genetic improvement for more milk in Tanzania. ILRI Policy Brief 34. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/115699 

  21. Ojango, J.M.K., Omore, A., Rao, E.J.O., Mbwille, H. and Kiara, H. 2021. Start-up of small-scale Artificial Insemination and East Coast Fever Vaccination business: Guidelines on requirements. ILRI Information Brief. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/115302 

  22. Gebreyohanes, G., Meseret, S., Mrode, R., Ojango, J., Ekine, C., Tessema, E., Jufare, B., Negussie, E., Lidauer, M., Tera, A., Kahumbu, S. and Okeyo, A.M. 2022. Application of ICT tools and genomics technology for the transformation of dairy cattle genetic improvement in Ethiopia: ADGG approaches, experiences, and prospects. Proceedings of the 29th Ethiopian Society of Animal Production (ESAP) Conference, Addis Ababa, 28-30 October 2021 https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116186 

  23. Gebreyohanes, G. and Mwai, O. 2021. African Dairy Genetic Gains Project Overview. Presented at the CTLGH Virtual Development Meeting, 2-3 December 2021. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/117266 

  24. Ojango, J.M.K., Mrode, R., Ekine, C., Oyieng, E., Mogaka, D. and Okeyo, A.M. 2021. Overview of the ADGG Data Platform. Presented at the Workshop with national partners in livestock production Kenya, Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization, Naivasha, 20 May 2021. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/114370 

  25. Meseret, S., Tera, A., Gebreyohanes, G., Ekine-Dzivenu, C., Ojango, Julie M.K., Okeyo Mwai, A. and Mrode, R. 2021. Identification of Close Relatives of Crossbred Dairy Cattle in Ethiopia. Presented at Tropentag 2021 - Towards shifting paradigms in agriculture for a healthy and sustainable future, 15-17 September 2021. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/115613 

  26. Mrode, R. 2021. Application of nuclear and genomic technologies for improving livestock productivity in developing world: Challenges and opportunities. Presented at the IAEA International Symposium on Sustainable Animal Production and Health—Current Status and Way Forward, Vienna, 28 June-2 July 2021. Nairobi, Kenya:  ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/114313 

  27. ILRI. 2021. ADGG Tanzania - Top bulls and cows 2021: Genomic evaluation. Presentation. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116214 

  28. Emerge Centre for Innovations–Africa (ECI-Africa). 2021. African Dairy Genetics Gains (ADGG): Technical report. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/115318 

  29. Burrow, H.M., Mrode, Raphael A., Okeyo Mwai, Ally., Coffey, M.P. and Hayes, B.J. 2021. Challenges and opportunities in applying genomic selection to ruminants owned by smallholder farmers. Agriculture 11(11): 1172. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116290 

  30. Weber, C., I. Baltenweck, S. Staal, J. Gibson, R. Mrode and O.A. Mwai. 2021. Potential farmer demand for a dairy genomic assay technology. ILRI Research Report 79. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/115200 https://hdl.handle.net/10568/115200 

  31. Mrode, R., Ojango, J., Ekine-Dzivenu, C., Aliloo, H., Gibson, J. and Okeyo, M.A. 2021. Genomic prediction of crossbred dairy cattle in Tanzania: A route to productivity gains in smallholder dairy systems. Journal of Dairy Science https://hdl.handle.net/10568/114617 

  32. Meseret, S., Tera, A., Jufar, B., Gebreyohannes, G., Mrode, R., Ekine-Dzivenu, C., Ojango, J. and Mwai, O. 2021. Assessing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dairy cattle farming in Ethiopia. ILRI Research Report 70. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113760 

  33. Meseret, S., Mohammed, S., Fantahun, T., Zewdie, G., Abone, M., Dejene, G., Mrode, R. and Mwai, O.A. 2021. Genome wide association study and factors affecting semen volume and concentration in Ethiopian dairy bulls. Poster prepared for the 29th Ethiopian Society of Animal Production (ESAP) Conference, Addis Ababa, 28-30 October 2021. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116135 

  34. ILRI. 2021. Bulls and cows directory in Ethiopia. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113558 

  35. Gebreyohanes, G., Yilma, Z., Moyo, S. and Mwai, O.A. 2021. Dairy industry development in Ethiopia: Status, major challenges and potential interventions for improvement. ILRI Position Paper. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://hdl.handle.net/ 10568/114840 

  36. Heather M. Burrow, Raphael Mrode, A. Okeyo Mwai, Mike P. Coffey and Ben J. Hayes. 2021. Challenges and Opportunities in Applying Genomic Selection to Ruminants Owned by Smallholder Farmers. Agriculture 2021. https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/11/11/1172 

  37. Ekine-Dzivenu, R., Oloo., Mrode, R., Ojango., J, M, Ilatsia.,E,D, Okeyo.,  A.M. 2021.  Within-herd genetic and phenotypic analysis of selected production and fertility traits of multibreed commercial dairy cows in Kenya. ILRI research report 83. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI.  https://hdl.handle.net/10568/117700 

  38. Gebrehiwot, Netsanet Z., Hassan Aliloo, Eva M. Strucken, Karen Marshall, Mohammad Al Kalaldeh, Ayao Missohou, and John P. Gibson. 2021 Inference of ancestries and heterozygosity proportion and genotype imputation in West African cattle populations. Frontiers in Genetics 12: article 584355. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2021.584355; https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgene.2021.584355/full; https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113359 

  39. Gebrehiwot, N.Z., E.M. Strucken, K. Marshall, H. Aliloo, and J.P. Gibson. 2021 SNP panels for the estimation of dairy breed proportion and parentage assignment in African crossbred dairy cattle. Genet Sel Evol 53: 21. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12711-021-00615-4; https://hdl.handle.net/10568/111782 

  40. Mrode, R., Ojango, J., Ekine-Dzivenu, C., Aliloo, H., Gibson, J. and Okeyo, M.A. 2021. Genomic prediction of crossbred dairy cattle in Tanzania: A route to productivity gains in smallholder dairy systems. Journal of Dairy Science. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/114617 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2020-20052 

  41. Aliloo, H., Mrode R., Okeyo A. M., Gibson J. P. 2020 Ancestral Haplotype Mapping for GWAS and Detection of Signatures of Selection in Admixed Dairy Cattle of Kenya.  Frontiers in Genetics 11: 544 https://hdl.handle.net/10568/109411  https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2020.00544 

  42. Gebrehiwot, N.Z., Strucken, E.M., Aliloo, H. Marshall, K. and Gibson, J.P. 2020. The patterns of admixture, divergence, and ancestry of African cattle populations determined from genome-wide SNP data. BMC Genomics 21, 869. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-020-07270-x  https://hdl.handle.net/10568/110500 

  43. Mrode, R., Ojango, J.M.K., Okeyo, A.M. and Mwacharo, J.M. 2020. Genomic selection and use of molecular tools in breeding programs for indigenous and crossbred cattle in developing countries: Current status and future prospects. Frontiers in Genetics 9: 694. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/99375; https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2018.00694