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...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, in collaboration with national stakeholders, convened a week-long National Workshop on Livestock–Wildlife Conflict Management and Coexistence in Morogoro, Tanzania. Held at Aika Hotel from 9th to 13th June 2025, the workshop brought together a diverse range of participants, including government officials, wildlife and livestock experts,...Read More
The Department of Animal, Aquaculture and Range Sciences is pleased to announce the Master of Science thesis defenses for the following candidates: Thursday, 24th April 2025 Mr. Fadhili Mohamed Chamazi Thesis Title: Assessment of the Productive and Reproductive Performance and Survivability of Two Cattle Genotypes in TARILI, Tanga. Mr. Khatibu Salumu Abdallah Thesis Title:...Read More
Kilosa, Tanzania – March 2025 A new study published in the Journal of Consumer Protection and Food Safety has revealed significant meat mislabeling in Kilosa District, Tanzania, raising concerns about food fraud, consumer rights, and public health. The research, conducted by scientists from Sokoine University of Agriculture including Edward J. Dule, from College of Natural...Read More
BSc. Animal Science BSc. Aquaculture BSc. Range Management Year 1, Semester I ANS 1.1 SEMESTER 1 AQU 1.1 SEMESTER 1 RAM 1.1 SEMESTER 1 Year 2, Semester III ANS 2.1 SEMESTER 3 AQU 2.1 SEMESTER 3 RAM 2.1 SEMESTER 3 Year 2, Probation ANS 2.2 PROBATION AQU 2.2 PROBATION RAM 2.2 PROBATION Year 3,...Read More
The Department of Animal, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences, along with the Postgraduate Coordination Unit, congratulates Dr. Rogia Saïdath Adéline Gomez on successfully defending her PhD Viva Voce on February 26, 2025. Her research focused on Biosecurity in Poultry Farms and its Effects on Productivity and Meat Safety, Dr. Rogia investigates the biosecurity practices in poultry...Read More
The Tanzanian Saline Rift Valley Lakes (SRVLs) are shallow, soda-saline lakes formed within tectonic depressions of the East African Rift Valley. These lakes exhibit high salinity and alkalinity, supporting unique endemic fish species. Despite harsh conditions, they face ecological threats from invasive species like Nile tilapia and habitat degradation. The introduction of invasive species further...Read More
