Fourth Livestock Development Project

The project focused on improving the livelihoods and food security of small-scale agro-pastoralists in the highlands by addressing the main problems affecting their livestock, including disease and under-nourishment. It supported:

• improved animal health by activities including strengthening field services and expanding national-level laboratories, vaccine production and epidemiological services
• improved animal nutrition through activities such as improved forage production, intensive small-scale fattening and adaptive research
• improved range management and utilization by agro-pastoralists

One of the project’s most important achievements was the successful introduction of several exotic herbaceous and tree legumes. These legumes provide high-quality fodder for livestock and enrich the soil. The project established two animal health and veterinary centres and strengthened vaccine production at the national level.

Source: IFAD

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In this section Project overview Documents Contact information Mr John Gicharu Country programme manager IFAD Via Paolo di Dono, 44 00142 Rome, Italy Tel: +39 0654592373 Fax: +39 0654593373 j.gicharu@ifad.org Facts and figures Total cost: US$57.2 million IFAD loan: US$5.7 million  Duration: 1988-1992 Geographical area: the highlands Directly benefiting: more than 770,000 households Status: closed Partners World Bank