By Ruvuga, P.R. and ·Maleko, D,D. Dairy goat farming is an important agricultural activity in East Africa, as they are valued for their ability to provide milk, meat, and income for smallholder farmers in the region. East Africa has several goat breeds suitable for dairy production, including the Toggenburg, Saanen, Alpine, Anglo-Nubian, Norwegian etc. Local […]
Carcass characteristics play a crucial role in determining the quality and value of chicken meat. These characteristics refer to the physical attributes of the chicken carcass, including its size, shape, color, texture, and composition. Carcass characteristics influence the amount of meat obtained from a chicken. Factors such as the size and weight of the carcass, […]
By Dr. Daniel Elius Mushi (Deputy permanent secretary for the Tanzania Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, and Senior Lecturer at Sokoine University of Agriculture). Tanzania’s substantial livestock resource comprises 35.3 million cattle, 25.6 million goats, 8.8 million sheep, and 92.8 million chickens. Despite the magnitude of this resource, the contribution of the livestock sector to […]
From Left: Dr. Perminus K. Migwi (PhD), in the middle Dr. Dismas S. Shija (PhD) and to the far right: Professor Dr. Bockline O. Bebe (PhD) The Department of Animal, Aquaculture and Range Sciences is pleased to inform the scientific community and Congratulate Dr. Dismas Said Shija a member of academic staff, for successfully defending […]
Elasmobranchs are a group of cartilaginous fishes that includes sharks, rays, and skates. Many species within this group are currently facing significant threats and are classified as endangered or critically endangered. These threats arise from various factors, including overfishing, habitat degradation, bycatch, and climate change. As a result, conservation efforts are being undertaken to protect […]
Spotted sardinella, scientifically known as Amblygaster sirm, is a species of fish in the family Clupeidae. It is commonly found in the Indo-West Pacific region, including the coastal waters of the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. Spotted sardinella (Amblygaster sirm) is indeed found in the coastal waters of Tanzania, which is located in […]
Aquaculture, also known as aquafarming, is the world’s fastest-growing food industry. The rise in demand for protein and the ever-increasing human population accounts for this growth. Although aquaculture has been around for 4,000 years, the industry is still young and growing. It has much to learn from livestock farming and has several challenges to tackle, […]
