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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

The Department of Animal Science, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences is participating of the “Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibition” in the Eastern Zone

The Department of Animal Science, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences is fully participating in the Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibition of the...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Findings

Interesting Research News, Innovations, Publications, and Other Facts

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....
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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...
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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...
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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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Announcements, Events, Workshop/ Research Calls, and Other Opportunities

Genetic Improvement and its Impacts on the Brazilian Beef Production

Zoom Link: CLICK HERE or access this link: https://bit.ly/3VnbPSt   The Department of Animal, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences The College...
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Invitation to Public Lectures

The Department of Animal, Aquaculture and Range Sciences (DAARS) in collaboration with the URUS Group LP and IDEXX Laboratories, is...
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Announcement of the 47th Scientific Conference of Tanzania Society of Animal production (TSAP)

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Wiki ya maziwa Tanzania inayoadhimishwa mkoani Mwanza kuanzia tarehe 27 Mei 2024

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Dhana ya Uchumi wa Bluu – Dr. Muumini I. Hamad

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