African Animal Breeding Academy

Multi-country genetic evaluation

Linked to breeding program design and simulation of genetic gains

Professional development

Linked to talent and technology incubation

Advocacy and awareness and business development

Linked to livestock genetic improvement and circular bio-economy

Collaboration, networking and partnerships

Linked to strong and long-term engagements between variant parties

Our Goal

To drive the development and dissemination of livestock improved genetics and broader genetic improvement solutions in Africa

Tackling Global Challenges

Livestock Development

Livestock development in Africa remains a key driver for nations’ socio-economic transformation and resilience in farming communities. Specifically, livestock development is important for the continent to meet the United Nations sustainable development goals (for the world global development for agenda 2030) and to address other global challenges of our time.

Insight and Trends

Our Mandate

The AABA is mandated to address the following main challenges:

design of breeding programs to support genetic improvement in complex livestock production systems

the limited and ineffective human and technical capacity

modern livestock genetic evaluation schemes (including guidance and advise on the importation of exotic germplasms

Our Vision

A long-term vision of AABA is linked to its bold ambition to become unique platform of highly knowledgeable animal breeders and influential professionals with the capacity to provide exceptional support and advice on animal genetics and livestock improvement across the continent.

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