Feed the Future Publications Activity Design Guidance for Investing in Livestock and Animal Source Food Systems

The livestock sector constitutes 30 percent of the agricultural gross domestic product (GDP) in thedeveloping world, and is one of the fastest-growing sub sectors in agriculture. Investments in livestockproduction and animal source foods (ASF) market systems support the three U.S. Government’s GlobalFood Security Strategy (GFSS) goals of (1) inclusive and sustainable agricultural-led economic growth,(2) strengthened resilience among people and systems, and (3) a well-nourished population, especially women and children.