Braving the heat at the Tanzania Livestock Research Institute in Mpwapwa, veterinary students crowd around the cattle chute in eager anticipation. This moment captures more than just a lesson in modern breeding techniques - it represents a meeting point of traditional African farming and modern technologies in agriculture. My research explores this intersection, documenting how assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) like IVF and embryo transfer can be thoughtfully introduced to improve livestock productivity in developing regions that have raised cattle traditionally for generations. Using a framework inspired by Maslow's hierarchy of needs, my research is focused on identifying what developing countries require to successfully implement these new technologies - from basic animal management to necessary assets and cultural acceptance. This image embodies both challenge and promise. While students are eager to learn, success requires meeting fundamental needs of livestock first. Applying findings from my research to efforts to implement ART programs could help communities become more food secure while preserving the cultural importance of cattle rearing that has been central to their societies for centuries. This work isn't just about increasing food production; it's about finding sustainable ways to blend cultural traditions with modern science to address local food security challenges.