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
A research team led by Dr. Cyrus Rumisha, a member of the Department of Animal, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences (DAARS), from a College of Agriculture at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) has won a highly competitive climate change research grant funded by the Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH). The project, titled “Leveraging Digital Alert...Read More
An emulgel is a hybrid structure combining an emulsion and a gel, used in muscle-based foods to improve texture, stability, and nutrient delivery. It stabilizes oils and bioactive compounds, enhances water retention, and mimics fat-like mouthfeel, making it ideal for low-fat meat products by maintaining juiciness, flavor, and extending shelf life. Emulgels, a hybrid of...Read More
By Cyrus Rumisha Devil rays, belonging to the family Mobulidae, are renowned for their elegant swimming and impressive acrobatics, often leaping out of the water in stunning displays due to their distinctive wing-like pectoral fins. These magnificent creatures not only enhance the beauty of our oceans but also play a vital ecological role as filter feeders,...Read More
