Twenty-five scientists from eastern and central Africa have benefitted from training to identify, isolate, conserve, and improve poultry genetic resources, which are key measures in protecting and enhancing the value of Africa’s indigenous chickens.
The avian reproductive biotechnology training workshop was held on 4–9 September 2023 at the National Animal Genetic Resource Centre and Data Bank in Entebbe, Uganda.
The workshop targeted experts in poultry biotechnology, breeding, and conservation as well as managers of the regional African Union animal resources seed centres of excellence, academicians, and poultry stakeholders.
The training was part of the Biobanking of Indigenous Chicken Breeds project that aims to preserve African and Southeast Asian indigenous poultry biodiversity for subsequent use to enhance resilience, and productivity and support the future breeding of tropical poultry strains.
