Dr. Khaji Omary Mkata Field Technician I (Assistant to Academician) Khaji Mkata was employed in 2015 as a Field Technician assistant to Academician under the Department of Animal, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences (DAARS). He currently holds a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) of Sokoine University of Agriculture. Before he joined the Department of Animal, Aquaculture...Read More
Phylogeography is a field that combines principles of evolutionary biology, population genetics, and biogeography to understand the historical processes that have shaped the current geographic distribution of species, existing genetic diversity and their adaptations. Normally, phylogeographic patterns are the observable trends and structures in the genetic variation of populations across geographical space. The African Greater...Read More
The crew members of the Animal, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences Department (DAARS) are delighted to congratulate Prof. Anthony Zozimus Sangeda on his appointment as Deputy Principal in the College of Agriculture by the Sokoine University of Agriculture Chancellor. Prof. Sangeda’s assumed this position from 20th December 2023 – 19th December 2026. We are so proud...Read More
Rangeland refers to land primarily used for grazing livestock such as cattle, sheep, and goats. It is an extensive, uncultivated area dominated by native vegetation, including grasses, shrubs, and other plants suitable for forage. Rangelands are found in various ecosystems, including grasslands, shrublands, deserts, and savannas. Rangelands in Tanzania play a crucial role in supporting...Read More
Amka na TBC1 katika kipindi cha Jambo Tanzania, siku ya Jumanne ya tarehe 12/12/2023 saa moja kamili asubuhi. Prof. Raphael T. Chibunda akizungumza kuhusu “Mchango wa SUA katika sekta ya kilimo”Read More
Kongamano la Miaka 62 ya Uhuru wa Tanganyika litakalofanyika Chuo kikuu cha Sokoine cha Kilimo (SUA), siku ya tarehe 12/12/2023 kuanzia saa nane mchana. Kauli mbiu: “Miaka 62 ya Uhuru, Kilimo ni Hazina Yetu, Vijana Tunajenga Mustakabali Mpya.” Mgeni rasmi katika Kongamano hili atakuwa: Mh. Gerald Mweli – Katibu Mkuu Wizara ya Kilimo. Wote mnakaribishwa...Read More
The detection and characterization of zoonotic Bartonella spp. in rodents, shrews, and their ectoparasites are essential for public health risk assessment, disease surveillance, reservoir identification, and the development of effective control strategies, as well as adopting a comprehensive One Health strategy to prevent and control infectious diseases. Identification of zoonotic Bartonella spp. in rodents and...Read More
The impact of plastic pollution on marine life is a significant and concerning issue. Plastic waste can have detrimental effects on marine ecosystems, including ingestion by marine animals, entanglement, habitat destruction, and the introduction of harmful chemicals. These factors can disrupt the reproductive processes and overall health of aquatic species. Currently, plastic waste has become...Read More
