This study investigated how targeted light exposure during egg incubation (in-ovo) and after hatching (post-hatch) influences growth performance, feed efficiency, and survivability of broiler chickens under tropical conditions. Poultry production in warm climates is increasingly challenged by heat stress, which compromises feed intake, growth rates, and survival. Photo stimulation using specific light wavelengths has emerged...Read More

Cage aquaculture in Lake Victoria, Tanzania, has expanded rapidly over the past decade, providing livelihoods and contributing to national fish supply. However, this intensification has been accompanied by increasing disease outbreaks that threaten productivity, fish welfare, and farmer incomes. This study investigated the major bacterial pathogens responsible for infectious diseases in cage-farmed Nile tilapia (Oreochromis...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

A groundbreaking study conducted in Muheza District, Tanga Region, has uncovered the presence of Leptospira infection in rodents, cattle, and humans, prompting a strong recommendation for a multisectoral One Health approach to control the disease. The research, led by a team from Sokoine University of Agriculture, used the Microscopic Agglutination Test (MAT) to detect antibodies...Read More

Tanzania’s vast cattle population, predominantly comprising Tanzania Short Horn Zebu (TSHZ), plays a crucial role in the nation’s agricultural economy. Despite the significant number of cattle, their contribution to the GDP remains low, with per capita meat consumption falling short of recommended levels. This discrepancy is attributed to the suboptimal performance traits of TSHZ, including...Read More

Limited understanding exists concerning leptospirosis in Zanzibar. Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira and is a zoonotic that can be transmitted from animals to humans. The main reservoir are rodents, especially rats, but can also found in other animals like cattle, pigs, horses, and dogs. Leptospirosis has significant impacts...Read More

Farming Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Tanzania is an increasingly important activity, contributing significantly to food security, economic development, and rural livelihoods. Nile tilapia is favored for its rapid growth, adaptability to various environmental conditions, and high market demand, making it an ideal species for aquaculture. Tilapia farming offers numerous benefits. Nutritionally, tilapia is a...Read More

Despite global conservation efforts, elasmobranchs still face increased fishing pressure due to the high demand for their products. Although certain species have been afforded international and local protection, the high value of their products in international markets incentivizes the trade of protected species covertly within marketed fish products. The Scientist from Sokoine University of Agriculture...Read More

The species Oreochromis amphimelas, commonly known as Manyara tilapia, is a species of tilapia cichlid endemic to North Central Tanzania. It is found in Lake Manyara and several other saline lakes with closed basins, including Lakes Eyasi, Kitangiri, and Singida. The species has a unique appearance, with a small head, upwardly angled mouth, and few...Read More