Welcome Note

The Department contribute towards transformation of livestock and fisheries sectors through provision of quality education, research, outreach and advisory services to the society

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What we offer

The Department is actively involved in teaching, research, outreach and production in fields of animal husbandry, aquaculture and range management

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Production

The Department runs several production units namely Dairy, Sheep and Goats, Fish, Fodder, Poultry, Rabbits and Piggery. They play a key role in hands-on training, research

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News

Latest Updates, Success Stories, Intelligences, alerts, and more
January 1, 2026

DAARS Young Innovators Launch 2026 with Ideas, Prototypes, Purpose, and Promise

Young innovators from the Department of Animal, Aquaculture and Range Sciences (DAARS), from the College of Agriculture welcomed the New...
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September 24, 2025

Congratulations Dr. Vincent Habimana for a successful defending your PhD

Dr. Vincent Habimana pursued his PhD research in the Department of Animal, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences at the College of...
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August 23, 2025

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...
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August 23, 2025

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...
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August 21, 2025

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...
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June 17, 2025

National Workshop on Livestock–Wildlife Conflict Management and Coexistence

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, in collaboration with national stakeholders, convened a week-long National Workshop...
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Findings

Interesting Research News, Innovations, Publications, and Other Facts
January 10, 2026

Effect of In-Ovo and Post-Hatch Photo Stimulation on Growth Performance and Survivability of Broiler Chickens

This study investigated how targeted light exposure during egg incubation (in-ovo) and after hatching (post-hatch) influences growth performance, feed efficiency,...
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January 10, 2026

Molecular characterization and pathogenicity assessment of bacteria causing infectious diseases in cage-farmed fish in the Lake Victoria

Cage aquaculture in Lake Victoria, Tanzania, has expanded rapidly over the past decade, providing livelihoods and contributing to national fish...
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July 21, 2025

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...
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July 5, 2025

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...
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Adverts

Announcements, Events, Workshop/ Research Calls, and Other Opportunities
September 23, 2025

PhD Oral Defence (Viva Voce) for Mr. Vincent Habimana from Department of Animal, Aquaculture and Range Sciences

Topic: PhD Defence : Evaluation Of Heat Stress Effects on Milk Yield Traits and Metabolites For Dairy Cattle Reared in...
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September 7, 2025

The African Pig International Conference and Expo 2025 – Tanzania

Tanzania International Pig Congress and Expo – TIPCON2025 Theme: “Promoting Innovation and Growth in Africa’s Pig Industry” 📅 Date: 11th – 13th September, 2025🕗 Time: 8:00...
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September 4, 2025

Kongamano la Nguruwe la Kimataifa 2025 – Tanzania

Tanzania International Pig Congress and Expo – TIPCON2025 Theme: Promoting Innovation and Growth in Africa’s Pig Industry 📅 Date: 11th – 13th September,...
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September 4, 2025

48th Annual Scientific Conference for the Tanzania Society of Animal Production (TSAP) – From 24th to 26th September 2025

TANZANIA SOCIETY OF ANIMAL PRODUCTION (TSAP) Program for the 48th Annual Scientific Conference Olasit Garden Hotel, Arusha From Wednesday 24th...
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