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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

Latest Updates, Success Stories, Intelligences, alerts, and more

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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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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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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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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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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Gene-edited chickens show promise in fight against bird flu

by Ryan O’Hare Scientists have successfully used gene editing techniques to limit the spread of bird flu in chickens. In a...
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Findings

Interesting Research News, Innovations, Publications, and Other Facts

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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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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Announcements, Events, Workshop/ Research Calls, and Other Opportunities

PhD PUBLIC DEFENSE: DORICE LEONARD LUTATENEKWA

In October 2018, Dorice L. Lutatenekwa (PAS/D/2018/0002) enrolled for a PhD program in the Department of Animal, Aquaculture, and Range...
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Global Gene Therapy Training, Postdoc Positions, and DS-I Africa newsflash

1. Global Gene Therapy Training The American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy in collaboration with Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences welcomes you...
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Gallery

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TBC: SUA KIWANDA CHA MAARIFA

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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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