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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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Response of Broiler Chickens Fed Different Forms of Tanzania-type Diets with Microbial Enzymes

Feeding broiler chickens with different forms of Tanzania-type diets supplemented with microbial enzymes can have various effects on their growth...
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Participatory establishment of Cenchrus ciliaris forage grass among pastoralists in a semi-arid rangeland area of eastern Tanzania

Cenchrus ciliaris is considered to be highly nutritive and excellent for pasture in hot, dry areas. It is valued for its...
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Dairy goats’ management and performance under smallholder farming systems in Eastern Africa: the systematic review and meta‐analysis

By Ruvuga, P.R. and  ·Maleko, D,D. Dairy goat farming is an important agricultural activity in East Africa, as they are...
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Study on Carcass Characteristics of Two Improved Chicken Breeds Reared Under Intensive Management System in Tanzania

Carcass characteristics play a crucial role in determining the quality and value of chicken meat. These characteristics refer to the...
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Breaking the barrier against the purchase of cold meat in Tanzanian consumers for reduction of postharvest losses and improved investment in cold chains

By Dr. Daniel Elius Mushi (Deputy permanent secretary for the Tanzania Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, and Senior Lecturer at...
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Congratulation Dr. Dismas Said Shija (PhD)

From Left: Dr. Perminus K. Migwi (PhD), in the middle Dr. Dismas S. Shija (PhD) and to the far right:...
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Findings

Interesting Research News, Innovations, Publications, and Other Facts

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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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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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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DNA barcoding reveals endangered and protected elasmobranchs in Tanzanian fish markets

Elasmobranchs are a group of cartilaginous fishes that includes sharks, rays, and skates. Many species within this group are currently...
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Announcements, Events, Workshop/ Research Calls, and Other Opportunities

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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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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Making African food systems gender responsive for equitable livelihoods

The Africa Agribusiness Science Week (AASW) organized by  Forum for Agriculture Research in Africa (FARA) will run June 5-8 in Durban, South...
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World Environment Day 2023

World Environment Day 2023 off to a start in Côte d’Ivoire
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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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History and Benefits of Tanzania Entomological Association (TEA)

The Department of Animal, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences The College of Agriculture, Sokoine University of Agriculture
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