The objectives of this consultation are to identify priority requirements for improved livestock productivity and development of the sustainable production systems in the developing regions; to identify cross-regional priorities, major constraints, the researchable areas and issues in livestock production most likely to bring distinct benefits and impacts; and to assist identification of participants and planning for future regional research workshops. The report summarises the priority researchable issues suggested during the consultation to be considered for ILRI's broader agenda for livestock and related research. These issues include livestock production systems and feed development and improvement
