Community conversation: Digital Innovations for Livestock Development 

L247-AIMS is Nigeria's pioneering cloud-based livestock data management system. It enables real-time monitoring and end-to-end traceability of animals and their products, enhancing public health and disease prevention. This innovative platform serves farmers, consumers, and policymakers, promoting data-driven decision-making across the livestock value chain.

Presenter: Ugochi Izuora - Head of Programs and Partnerships, Livestock247 Services Ltd, Nigeria

Ugochi Izuora leads Programs and Partnerships at Livestock247.com, leveraging expertise in project management and value chain development. With degrees in Veterinary Medicine and Public Health, she has cultivated a keen eye for industry trends. Notable achievements include developing the Meat247 brand for traceable fresh meat, an extension of work on L247AIMS.

The Livestock Management System, implemented across India, is a comprehensive digital platform for managing cattle health and productivity. Serving 1 million farmers and 2 million cattle in 35,000 villages, it uses AI, machine learning, and mobile applications to provide services including breeding management, health monitoring, and advisory support. The system aims to improve milk yield and animal welfare nationwide.

The Farmer’s Hands early disease detection tool uses wearable sensors to capture movements from cattle and translate these to behaviour: suckling, feed intake, ruminating, coughing, resting, activity. This information is communicated back to farmers using a mobile app, helping farmers adapt their management activities and is reducing disease and mortality as a result. The technology is being implemented in Kenya after successful use in South Korea and Australia.

Presenter: Minyong (Ryan) Shin – CEO & Founder Bodit Inc., Republic of Korea

mooON, implemented in various regions of India including Varanasi, Kolar, Karnataka, and Bihar, is a comprehensive app suite for small and medium dairy farms. It combines AI, wearable technology, and data analytics to optimize herd health, productivity, and profitability. mooON assists farmers and extension professionals with task management, nutrition planning, cattle identification, and data-driven decision-making.

Presenter: Dr. Sukesh Sukumaran - Program Manager for Farm Intervention Services, Stellapps Technologies, India 

Dr. Sukesh Sukumaran, Program Manager for Farm Intervention Services at Stellapps, leads digitalization efforts to enhance dairy farming in India. With degrees in veterinary science and rural management, he guides a team working across five Indian states. Their mission is to increase farmer profitability, reduce cattle carbon footprint, improve milk quality, and modernize dairying techniques for 30,000+ smallholders. 

EuFMD's innovative use of drones enhances surveillance and management of Foot-and-Mouth Disease and similar transboundary animal diseases in Kenya. This technology enables real-time data collection, thermal imaging, and biosecure monitoring of livestock. Drones improve efficiency in disease detection, animal census, and outbreak control, benefiting both veterinary services and farmers.

Presenter: Tsviatko Alexandrov - FAST Risk management specialist, European Commission for the Control of Foot-and-Mouth Disease, FAO

KAZNET, implemented in the drylands of Kenya and Ethiopia, is a digital innovation for crowdsourcing and disseminating climate information to pastoralists. It monitors shocks and resilience indicators, providing early warnings for drought. By combining digital technology with citizen science and social learning, KAZNET empowers communities to make informed decisions and build climate resilience.

Presenter: Kelvin Mashisia Shikuku – Economist, International Livestock Research Institute, Kenya

M-nomad is an innovative online livestock marketplace connecting smallholder pastoralists directly with buyers in Kenya. By eliminating middlemen, M-nomad ensures fair pricing, increases transparency, and improves pastoralists' incomes. This digital platform addresses key challenges in Kenya's livestock sector, promoting economic resilience and sustainable practices while empowering remote pastoral communities.

Presenter: Ibrahim Hilowle – Co-founder & CEO, Geljir Technologies Ltd, Kenya

Paravet Veterinary Extension Support is an innovative platform implemented in Ethiopia, Kenya, India, and expanding to South Africa and Tanzania. It uses animations and machine learning to aid symptom recognition and diagnosis for small-holder farmers' livestock. By connecting paravets and community health workers with remote veterinarians, it improves animal health outcomes, reduces antibiotic misuse, and enhances rural livelihoods.

Presenter: Dr Simon M Holland, Barefoot Lightning Ltd, India

Dr. Simon Holland leads the team at Barefoot Lightning, working to harness the power of technology, science and nature to impact the lives and livelihoods of smallholder farmers across the Global South. Previously, he spearheaded India's National Pest & Disease Surveillance System and worked in technology for development across Latin America, Africa, and India. He holds a PhD in Quantum Mechanics, with earlier experience in telecom strategy consulting.