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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

📸 October's Featured Image | Digital Tools in the Field Monika Fraczek (Omeva Consulting) shows digital transformation in Okandjatu, Namibia—a farmer checks an app for recording farm production info. Tech empowering better decisions. Download your October background → edin.ac/4r8saZP

Farmers in Okandjatu, Namibia check an app that aims at recording farm production information.

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Revisit our recent learning session on Reducing and Redistributing Women’s Unpaid Care Work in Livestock Systems: Evidence and Tools from Kenya & Ethiopia 🎥 Full recording and details at livestockdata.org/events/reduc... Feat: @ilri.org #CREAW #rippleeffect #IDRC #GenderEquality #livestockdata

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

📸September's featured photo: Monika Fraczek captures solutions in Namibia—a farmer converts invasive bushes into livestock feed. Turning environmental challenges into opportunities. Download this month's desktop calendar background → edin.ac/3NrN5IE

A farmer at the University of Namibia cuts invasive bushes to convert them into livestock feed. This is a sustainable practice supporting climate-smart livestock production.

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Free online learning session 27 August: Reducing & Redistributing Women’s Unpaid Care Work in Livestock Systems—Evidence & Tools from Kenya & Ethiopia. Discover how bundled socio-technical innovations can improve work balance and enhance women’s empowerment in smallholder livestock systems!

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

📸 August's winning image from Titis Apdini shows climate-smart innovation. In Indonesia, smallholder dairy farmers use cut & carry feeding, providing weeding service for forest trees. Download the desktop calendar background: edin.ac/4k8juAp

Smallholder dairy farmers in Indonesia apply cut and carry feeding practice because they have limited land to grow feed. Some farmers are allowed to cut grass in the forest, providing weeding service for trees.

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

📸 July's winning photo: Hauwa'u Mohammed Bauchi captures a female Community Animal Health Worker examining a cow in Nigeria—bridging veterinary service gaps in rural areas. Download the desktop calendar image: edin.ac/464aAxJ

A female Community-Based Animal Health Worker conducts a physical examination on a cow secured in a restraining pen in Nigeria.

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

📸 June's featured photo: Meshack Baraza Obonyo's @ilri.org stunning shot—camels, goats & sheep at a water source in arid Kenya/Ethiopia. The diversity that sustains pastoralist livelihoods. Download the desktop calendar image: edin.ac/4sMgUDS

Camels, goats, and sheep gather at a water source in an arid landscape, reflecting the vital role of rangelands and livestock diversity in sustaining pastoralist livelihoods in Kenya.

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Discover how training for #animalhealth workers can better address women's needs & improve outreach to #women farmers. Join us for a practical session featuring evidence and tools developed by the @fao.org project "Empowering Veterinary Paraprofessional Entrepreneurs". Register: edin.ac/4cHsKIb

Flyer with event information featuring an image of an African veterinary professional in a blue one-piece work suit, standing in a village setting next to a woman in a pink hijab with two goats on a tether.

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

📸 May's featured photo: Audience favourite by Terese Shadrach Akpem—a woman feeds her goat in an intensive system, highlighting women's vital role in livestock production. Download the desktop calendar image: edin.ac/3NvVqLm

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

📸 April's winning photo: Dr Tuwanga Angelo shows teamwork in Adamawa, Nigeria—vaccinating sheep against PPR. Collaboration that protects animal health & secures livelihoods. Download the calendar image: edin.ac/49wSnv7

A team in Nigeria works together to vaccinate sheep.

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

📸 March's winning photo: Habiba Muhammad captures climate resilience in action—a woman provides vet services in Jigawa, Nigeria as cattle search for pasture on bare grazing land. 🗓️ Download the desktop calendar image: edin.ac/3ZkDiXl

A female veterinary worker in Nigeria smiles in front of a small group of cattle searching for pasture on patchy grazing land.

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

When gender researchers and livestock modellers come together, new possibilities emerge! 👩🏾‍💻 📊 🤠 Latest update from our LD4D Gender & Livestock Modelling Solutions Group with @ilri.org @ifpri.org and others livestockdata.org/news/collabo... #GenderInAg

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Collaboration Across Disciplines: Integrating Gender into Livestock Modelling

The collaboration between gender researchers and livestock modellers represents new ground in livestock development.

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

📸 February's winning photo: Meshack Baraza Obonyo @ilri.org shows pastoralist communities in Kenya/Ethiopia training on KAZNET crowdsourcing platform—building data power in the drylands. Download the desktop calendar image: edin.ac/45jcN8g

Three men and woman attend a training session for pastoralist communities in Kenya. They stand and sit around a table in conversation.

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

🌐 🛠️ Our updated dashboard helps you find the right tools to assess socio-environmental impacts of food systems! Search by subject, emissions sources, scale & more. 90+ tools available.

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International Livestock Research Institute @ilri.org · 17/01/2026

Sustainable livestock farming needs accurate data. A commonly repeated claim is that it takes huge volumes of water to produce a kilogram of red meat - but this comes from counting every single drop of water falling on grazing land: youtube.com/shorts/ld8JqJ8th1M?si=o…

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Understanding the water footprint of beef #shorts

YouTube video by International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

📸 Jan winning photo: Chidike Ude's photo shows digital livestock tracking in Nigeria—ear tags linking to national traceability systems. Innovation meets tradition! Download this month's calendar background → edin.ac/49JLeGF View and download the full calendar at edin.ac/4pLQKOQ

This cow's ear tag links it to Nigeria's National Animal Identification and Traceability System (NAITS) and Ranch ID platform, enabling livestock traceability, disease control, and data-driven management for a modern industry.

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

🏆 Announcing LD4D Photo Contest Winners! These images capture innovation & resilience in livestock systems. Congrats to all winners, runners-up & LD4D Community Choice! Full results: livestockdata.org/news/ld4d-ph... #LD4DPhotoContest #LivestockSystems

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Over the past two years we asked: How can every member immediately understand the value of joining LD4D? Our answer: completely refreshed onboarding + a Welcome Toolkit for everyone. Because feeling welcomed shouldn't depend on when you joined. 🤝 livestockdata.org/news/your-me...

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Thanks to everyone who joined us last week for the LD4D 2025 Annual Virtual Meeting! 🎉 Over 120 LD4D members and partners gathered to reflect on our diverse collaborations from the past year and celebrate our collective achievements. Read the full recap and watch recordings: edin.ac/3XMHY7W

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

📢 TODAY is the day! LD4D Annual Meeting ⏰ 2:00pm – 3:30pm UK Time 📅 4 December 2025 💻 Virtual (MS Teams) There's still time to register and be part of the conversation. 🔗 Join us: lnkd.in/e6auYR9H See you in a couple of hours!

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

📢 Tomorrow is the day! Meet our LD4D Annual Meeting speakers 📅 4 December 2025 | ⏰ 2:00pm – 3:30pm UK Time | 💻 Virtual (MS Teams) 🎤 Get to know our speakers 🔗 Register now livestockdata.org/events/LD4D2...

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

🗳️ There's still time to choose the winner of our Livestock Photo Contest 2025’s Community Choice Award! Comment with your favourite picture number here: www.linkedin.com/posts/ld4d_c... Winner announced at our Annual Meeting on Dec. 4! #CommunityVote #LivestockPhotography

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Great news for our community! We've created a Welcome Toolkit that clearly explains LD4D membership value & how to engage. Rolling it out to all current members—not just new ones. Strong networks start with well-informed members. Check your inbox! 📬 livestockdata.org/news/your-me...

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

🏆 Community Choice Awards: Vote for Your Favourite Photo! The jury of the LD4D’s Livestock Photo Competition has spoken, and now it's YOUR turn! 📸 Which picture speaks to you? Have your say on LD4D's LinkedIn post : www.linkedin.com/posts/ld4d_c...

Livestock Photo Contest 2025 - COMMUNITY CHOICE AWARDS. Cast your vote on LD4D's LinkedIn page!

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

We've refreshed how we welcome members to the LD4D Network! New webpages & a comprehensive Welcome Toolkit. Best part? It's available to ALL members, not just new ones. Because everyone deserves to make the best of their membership. 🎉 livestockdata.org/news/your-me...

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

📢 3 weeks until LD4D Annual Meeting 2025! (4 Dec, 2-3:30pm UK time) Early response has been fantastic. And there's still plenty of time to register! Join us for Community building, Solutions Group & Consultations updates. Register: livestockdata.org/events/LD4D2...

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LD4D Annual Meeting 2025: Expanding Collective Action for Sustainable Livestock

Thursday 4 December 2025 from 14:00 to 15:30 (UK time)Online

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

🌍 LD4D Annual Meeting 2025 – 4 Dec, 2-3:30pm UK time (virtual) Celebrating new Solutions Groups, the Digital Innovations roadmap & our growing community. For members, decision makers & partners interested in evidence-based livestock development. Register: livestockdata.org/events/LD4D2...

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

🛣️ 🐮 This Thursday: From Strategy to Action on Digital Services for Livestock Methane Reduction Join us October 30 | 14:00–15:30 UK Time as we explore bridge the gap between ambitious climate goals and on-the-ground reality. Register now: edin.ac/43qMBr9 Access the roadmap: edin.ac/3VUq02p

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Save the date! LD4D Annual Meeting 2025 📅 4 Dec, 14:00-15:30 GMT Registration opens in November. We look forward to meeting everyone to reflect on last year’s achievements, hear from global livestock experts, and celebrate our network. 🔗 Read more: edin.ac/4mshQca #SustainableLivestock

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

📢 Advancing Gender & Social Inclusion in #LivestockDevelopment 🐄🌱 Missed our Gender & Livestock Data CoP conversation? Watch the webinars and enjoy engaging presentations from leading experts! 📽️ Watch here: edin.ac/42AUPNn Join the Community: 🔗 edin.ac/3EID8C3 #SustainableLivestock #WomenInAg

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

📽️Webinar recordings available📽️ 🌱Carbon Credits in Livestock Webinar Series🌱 ✳️ Part 1: Lessons from Brazil 🔗 lnkd.in/eFSfv8q5 ✳️ Part 2: Opportunities in Ghana and Nigeria 🔗 edin.ac/4181Wv9 🍿 Watch Today! #Sustainability #CarbonCredits #Livestock #ClimateAction

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

We’re at the @fao.org Global Forum on Animal Feed and Feed Regulators! Day 1 is just getting started 🎉 Come by and say hi! 👋 We’re here and ready to answer your questions about our latest outputs, including: 📚 Publications 📊 Investment roadmaps 🖥️ Dashboards #SustainableLivestock #OneHealth

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

📢 Missed our recent webinar? 📽️ Catch the recording and explore key insights from a capacity development program strengthening the role of private sector veterinary paraprofessionals (VPPs) in sub-Saharan Africa’s animal health sector. Watch here: 🔗 edin.ac/4hLIIS2 #AnimalHealth #WomenInAg

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Attending the FAO Conference on #SustainableLivestock Transformation? 🐮 Visit our booth & explore the dashboard ‘Navigate Socio-Environmental Assessment Tools for Agri-Food Systems. Our team is there to answer your questions! 🤝 Can't come? 🔗 View it online: edin.ac/4gstrGR #ClimateFinance

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

We’re at the FAO Conference on #SustainableLivestock Transformation🌍🐄 — come say hi! 😊 Swing by our booth to: ✅ Discover our work 🔎 Explore our new dashboard 🙋 Get your questions answered 🎉 Join our quiz & win prizes! Visit our website: 🔗 livestockdata.org #OneHealth #ClimateFinance #Gender

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Thanks to our authors! @ccacoalition.bsky.social @mapabrasil.bsky.social @envdefensefund.bsky.social @ilri.org @ucdavis.bsky.social AIM for Scale; Kenya Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development; SEBI-Livestock @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social ; Stellapps Technologies Private Limited 3/3

A diverse group of smiling people stands on a white stairway. The photo is of the members of the LD4D Solutions Group on Digital Services for Livestock Methane Management, taken at a workshop in Bonn, Germany in June 2025.

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

The Investment Roadmap on Digital Services for Livestock Methane in LMICs provides governments and development banks with: 1️⃣Practical recommendations 2️⃣Case studies from around the world 3️⃣Four investment pathways to scale #DigitalServices4Livestock Learn more 👇 edin.ac/3VUq02p 2/3

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Investment Roadmap: Digital Services for Livestock Methane in LMICs

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

🚨 Today we have launched the Digital Services Investment Roadmap for the Livestock Sector! The aim? Harness the power of digital services to reduce methane emissions and emissions intensity from the livestock sector while increasing food production. 1/3

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

📢 New! The LD4D Gender & Livestock Modeling Solutions Group 🐮👩🌾 Bringing gender + livestock experts together to: ✅ Enrich models with #Gender dynamics ✅ Co-develop practical solutions ✅ Support inclusive, #SustainableLivestock strategies ✨ Stay tuned for outcomes soon! 📖 edin.ac/3K8wojL

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

🚨 Missed our February 2025 #eConversation? The Digital Revolution in #LivestockDevelopment summary is out! 🌍👩🌾 Explore insights on digital tools, financing, gender inclusion & sustainability in #LMIC livestock systems. 📖 Read here: edin.ac/3SrobrH #DigitalSolutions #FoodSecurity

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

It's tomorrow!! Gender & Livestock Data Community of Practice Conversation 🌟 From Programs to Impact: Leveraging Male Engagement for Sustainable Livestock Systems – Lessons from Aquaculture and Livestock 🔗Register: edin.ac/4gsS1HC 👥 Join the Community: 🔗 edin.ac/3EID8C3 #SustainableLivestock

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Explore our newly updated dashboard with 90+ tools & case studies for better assessment of socio-environmental impact of agri-food systems - for more transparent & informed project, policy and investment decisions. Read more: edin.ac/4gstrGR #sustainablelivestock #climatefinance

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Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) @ld4d.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

🌎🐐📈🌱 LD4D is delighted to welcome our new Steering Committee members! Together, they’ll help drive progress in #SustainableLivestock, #LivestockData, and #GlobalDevelopment. We look forward to collaborating with these global experts. 🔗 Learn more: edin.ac/43dItKk #OneHealth #Climate #Policy

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