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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

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December 5, 2023

Aquatic creatures are refusing to have sex because of plastic waste

The impact of plastic pollution on marine life is a significant and concerning issue. Plastic waste can have detrimental effects...
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November 21, 2023

DAARS Homecoming Week (Reunion)

DAARS homecoming week has successfully reunited different dignitaries from the Department and Livestock sector. From right is Prof. Sangeda A.Z....
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November 16, 2023

Researchers grow embryonic humanized kidneys inside pigs for 28 days

Researchers grow chimeric embryos containing a combination of human and pig cells inside pigs. The researchers are from the Guangzhou...
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November 7, 2023

Is DR. MUUMIN IDDI HAMAD in capital letters

The Department of Animal, Aquaculture and Range Sciences is pleased to inform the scientific community and to Congratulate Dr. Muumin...
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October 30, 2023

Creating Climate Proof Plants

Scientists discovered a protein that seals plant roots to regulate the uptake of nutrients and water from the soil. They...
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October 19, 2023

Immunogenetics, sylvatic plague and its vectors: insights from the pathogen reservoir Mastomys natalensis in Tanzania

Mastomys natalensis, also known as the Natal multimammate mouse, is a rodent species found in many parts of Africa. It...
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Findings

Interesting Research News, Innovations, Publications, and Other Facts
July 25, 2023

Semen quality of progeny-tested breeding bulls maintained at the National Artificial Insemination Centre, Arusha, Tanzania

Artificial insemination (AI) in Tanzania was being used primarily in the livestock sector, particularly for cattle breeding. Artificial insemination is...
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July 13, 2023

Genes and models for estimating genetic parameters for heat tolerance in dairy cattle

Estimating genetic parameters for heat tolerance in dairy cattle is an important aspect of breeding programs aimed at improving the...
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July 12, 2023

Genetic Analysis Reveals Substantial Proportion of Non-targeted Tilapias among Farmed Stocks in Kilosa and Kibaha, Tanzania

Tilapia farming has gained significant popularity worldwide due to their fast growth, tolerance to a wide range of environmental conditions,...
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July 10, 2023

Heat stress effects on milk yield traits and metabolites and mitigation strategies for dairy cattle breeds reared in tropical and sub-tropical countries

Heat stress has a significant impact on milk yield traits and metabolites in tropical dairy cattle. When cattle are exposed...
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July 24, 2023

The 46th Annual Scientific Conference for the Tanzania Society of Animal Production (TSAP)

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July 17, 2023

SUA participating in the TCU 18th Higher Education, Science and Technology Exhibitions

The Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Adolf Faustine Mkenda received explanation from the Sokoine University of Agriculture Vice...
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July 10, 2023

Applications to join SUA undergraduate programs for the academic year 2023-2024

Welcome to the Directorate of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) at Sokoine University of Agriculture   SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND...
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June 6, 2023

Call for the 12th Asia Pacific Poultry Conference (APPC – 2023)

Dear Colleagues, We are happy to inform you that the 12th Asia Pacific Poultry Conference (APPC – 2023) will be...
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August 16, 2023

Ushirikiano kati ya SUA na Viwanda katika kuendeleza Ubunifu na kuboresha ujuzi

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August 12, 2023

TBC: SUA KIWANDA CHA MAARIFA

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August 3, 2023

Wakulima washauriwa kutumia majani ya Juncao kwa malisho ya mifugo

Bofya hapa kupata habari zaidi     The Department of Animal, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences The College of Agriculture, Sokoine University...
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