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Congratulations to Mr. Ezekiel Petro Maro on the Successful Defence of his Master of Science Degree

The Department of Animal, Aquaculture and Range Sciences, from Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), proudly congratulates Mr. Ezekiel Petro Maro on the successful defence of his MSc in Tropical Animal Production. Mr. Maro’s dissertation, titled “An Assessment of the Performance and Beef Quality Attributes of Boran Crossbred Cattle Finished Using Different Strategies,” examined how finishing […]

July University Examination Results of 2025 for Semester II, IV, and VI from the Department of Animal, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences

BSc. ANimal Science BSc. Aquaculture BSc. Range Management Year 1, Semester II Animal Science, Semester II Aquaculture, Semester II Range Management, Semester II Year 1, Academic Unit Results Animal Science, Academic Unit Aquaculture, Academic Unit Range Management, Academic Unit Year 2, Semester IV Animal Science, Semester IV Aquaculture, Semester IV Range Management, Semester IV Year […]

Congratulations to Mr. Maziku Zephania Makoye on the Successful Defence of his Master’s Degree

The department is delighted to congratulate Mr. Maziku Zephania Makoye on the successful defence of his Master of Science degree in Aquaculture from the Department of Animal, Aquaculture and Range Sciences, Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA). Mr. Maziku conducted his research on “Circular Economy Adoption in Vermiprotein and Vermicompost Production Using Eisenia fetida.” The study […]

Doctoral and Post-doctoral Researchers Opportunity Across EMEA Region

The Agrigenomics Axiom™ Microarray Research Programme is now accepting applications from doctoral and post-doctoral researchers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) who are driving innovation in plant and animal genomics. This initiative offers a unique opportunity to access cutting-edge microarray technology, strengthen research capacity, and secure funding support for advanced genomic studies. Apply […]

Kongamano la Nguruwe la Kimataifa 2025 – Tanzania

Ndugu wafugaji ,a wataalamu, Chama cha Wafugaji Nguruwe Tanzania (TAFIPA), kinawakaribisha kwenye kongamano la kimataifa la nguruwe, litakalofanyika tarehe 11-13 september 2025, katika ukumbi wa Ubungo Plaza Dar es salaam, Tanzania.  

Manure Management and Biogas Adoption Among Smallholder Dairy Farmers in Northern Tanzania

A recent study by Dawite et al. (2025), published in the International Journal of Animal Science and Technology, explores the current manure management practices and factors influencing the adoption of biogas technology among smallholder dairy farmers in Northern Tanzania. The research provides timely insights into sustainable waste management solutions and renewable energy opportunities for rural […]

The Origins and Spread of Domestic Chickens in Africa: A Synthesis of Archaeological, Ethnographic, and Genetic Perspectives

The domestic chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) occupies a central role in global agriculture. Although today it is found worldwide, its domestication began in Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent around 10,000 years ago. Genetic and archaeological research demonstrates that multiple wild junglefowl species, including Red, Grey, and Ceylon junglefowl, contributed to chicken ancestry through recurrent […]