Describes the monitoring Programme carried out by ILCA covering phase II of the Kenya Livestock Development Project, and the six components included. Also describes a two-tiered monitoring system consisting of intensive studies of carefully selected samples and an extensive data collection network concentrating on key indicators. Discusses initial results from the Kenya monitoring Programme.

This report at first presents summary of a talk given at ILRAD. Following this, it discusses tickborne diseases particularly epidemiology and biology, parasite antigens with vaccine, vaccine development etc. The report also reviews trypanosomiasis and topics covered within parasite-host interaction, anemia and others. In addition, socioeconomics and environmental impact, cooperative programs, training and information, research support, etc are outlined in the report.

The impact of human endeavours on the environment in the struggle to eke out a living through crop and animal agriculture is examined in a holistic context. Analyses focus on all the sources of pressure that modify the vegetation cover of rural Africa, including the effects of fires and burning of biomass, fuel wood extraction and deforestation and land clearing.