CGIAR Science Week

AABNet brings together leading experts from academia, government agencies, breeding companies, and international research organizations to develop practical, science-driven breeding solutions that address the pressing challenges in animal agriculture across Africa.

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2026 WCGALP

The 2026 Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production will be held at the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, overlooking the beautiful Lake Monona, just steps from the Wisconsin Capitol building in the heart of Madison, Wisconsin.

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African Animal Breeding Network (AABNet)

AABNet is set operationally to create suitable interfaces for strong and long-term engagements between academia, industry, farmers organisations (breed associations), public sector, philanthropic and development agencies to drive the development and disseminations of livestock improved genetics and broader genetic improvement solutions in Africa.

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About Us

The African Animal Breeding Network (AABNet) is a platform of highly knowledgeable geneticists, animal breeders and professionals providing information, training and advice across the continent to support:

Our Goal

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

Our Vision

Resilient, sustainable and profitable livestock systems in Africa

Our Pillars

Multi-country genetic evaluation

Robust livestock genetic evaluation systems across African countries

Professional development

The African Animal Breeding Academy (AABA)

Advocacy, awareness and business development

Livestock genetic improvement and circular bioeconomy

Collaboration, networking and partnerships

A platform linking the public sector, industry and academia

African Animal Breeding Network (AABNet) is registered with the Government of the Republic of Kenya as an Association for Animal Breeders in Africa.

POOLING OF RESOURCES to transform African livestock production systems

Multi-country genetic and integrated multinational efforts can help streamline resources, reduce costs, and prevent duplication.

AABNet establishes a unified African genetic evaluation centre to leverage joint expertise from stakeholders, including the International Committee for Animal Recording (ICAR) and Interbull.

The platform compensates for weak national institutions in Africa and refocus governments’ and investors’ attention on long-term resourcing and commitments, allowing African countries to reap the benefits.

Downloadable Materials

Access our latest resources to learn more about African Animal Breeding Network. Download the Fact Sheet or Brochure below.

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Latest News & Insights

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Journal

AABNet Open-access Publication on “African Livestock Genetic Resources and Sustainable Breeding Strategies” Featured in Springer Journal

2025-05-15

Nature Genetics

AABNet’s role in Pioneering Livestock Genetic Improvement Across Africa Featured in Nature Genetics Scientific Journal

2025-04-15

News

CoELIB: Scaling Livestock Innovation for Africa’s Future through the African animal Breeding Network (AABNet)

2025-05-01

Our Partners

We are proud to collaborate with a diverse range of partners who share our vision for advancing livestock genetic improvement across Africa.