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MSc. TAP - 2022/2023

MSc. Tropical Animal Production visited Kongwa Rach for a study tour

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The Department contribute towards transformation of livestock and fisheries sectors through provision of quality education, research, outreach and advisory services to the society

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What we offer

The Department is actively involved in teaching, research, outreach and production in fields of animal husbandry, aquaculture and range management

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Production

The Department runs several production units namely Dairy, Sheep and Goats, Fish, Fodder, Poultry, Rabbits and Piggery. They play a key role in hands-on training, research

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News

Latest Updates, Success Stories, Intelligences, alerts, and more

June 23, 2024

Study of Biodiversity at Mikumi National Park and the Impact of Human Settlement on the Ecological Fragmentation of Wildlife Habitat

Students from BSc. Range Management from the Department of Animal, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences made a tour at Mikumi National...

June 18, 2024

Innovative Approaches to Livestock Management: Genetic Improvement and Early Pregnancy Detection

On the 14th of June 2024, the Department of Animal, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences (DAARS) at Sokoine University of Agriculture...

May 30, 2024

MSc. Tropical Animal Production Visited Kongwa Natonal Ranch

The excursion of MSc. Tropical Animal Production students from the Department of Animal, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences (DAARS) at Sokoine...

May 21, 2024

Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) and the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) Successfully Collaborate on a Completed Cattle Fattening Project

Fattening for improving meat production from indigenous cattle mainly focuses on enhancing the weight and meat quality of local breeds...

April 25, 2024

The publication of Dr. Rumisha C. and Prof. Kochzius M., was among the top cited articles in Wiley issues of 2022-2023

A journal article published by Dr Cyrus Rumisha from the Department of Animal, Aquaculture and Range Sciences, in the College...

April 13, 2024

Department of Animal, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences Curriculum Review Team Visited Sea Cucumber Cage Farms at Bagamoyo

The visit to sea cucumber cage farms in Bagamoyo by the Curriculum Review Team from the Department of Animal, Aquaculture,...

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Findings

Interesting Research News, Innovations, Publications, and Other Facts

June 23, 2024

Performance of Boran and Two Strains of Tanzania Short Horn Zebu Cattle Fed on Three Different Diets

Tanzania’s vast cattle population, predominantly comprising Tanzania Short Horn Zebu (TSHZ), plays a crucial role in the nation’s agricultural economy....

June 6, 2024

Assessment of the Knowledge and Awareness of Leptospirosis among Households, Farmers, and Livestock Keepers in Unguja Island, Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study

Limited understanding exists concerning leptospirosis in Zanzibar. Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira and...

May 21, 2024

Acid-base disturbances and effects on oxygen uptake rates in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) following acute and prolonged CO2 exposure

Farming Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Tanzania is an increasingly important activity, contributing significantly to food security, economic development, and...

May 4, 2024

Threatening the endangered: Uncovering endangered elasmobranchs and factors perpetuating the Tanzanian shark-fin trade

Despite global conservation efforts, elasmobranchs still face increased fishing pressure due to the high demand for their products. Although certain...

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