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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
May 9, 2023

Reusing of Broiler litters may reduce antibiotic-resistant Salmonella

Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern in the treatment of bacterial infections, including Salmonella infections. Salmonella is a type of...
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April 16, 2023

A new method of genome editing may improve agricultural production by reducing the risk of off-target effects

Genome editing is a technology that allows for precise modifications to an organism’s genetic material, such as DNA or RNA....
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April 12, 2023

Sea Cucumber fishery in Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar should be managed as a single unit

One of the most recent work done by Valeli Bugota a Chairperson at Aqua-Farms Organization (AFO) and Dr. Cyrus Rumisha...
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April 12, 2023

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

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March 15, 2023

The long-term powerful Lion Pride Territory from Eastern Serengeti at Namiri Plains has been overthrown

By Dr. Charles Moses Lyimo From the Department of Animal, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences (DAARS) Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA)...
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March 13, 2023

Tracer Study Tool for Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) Graduate Employers

Dear Employer, Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) is conducting a university-wide tracer study prior to engaging in curricular review process...
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Findings

Interesting Research News, Innovations, Publications, and Other Facts
March 3, 2023

Arthropod Ectoparasites of Two Rodent Species Occurring in Varied Elevations on Tanzania’s Second Highest Mountain

Gebrezgiher, G.B.; Makundi, R.H.; Katakweba, A.A.S.; Belmain, S.R.; Lyimo, C.M.; Meheretu, Y. (2023). Arthropod Ectoparasites of Two Rodent Species Occurring...
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February 28, 2023

Low genetic diversity and lack of genetic structure among populations of the sandfish Holothuria (Metriatyla) scabra on the Tanzanian coast

By Valeli J. Bugota and Cyrus Rumisha Summary Sandfish (Holothuroids) or sea cucumbers in general play important ecological roles in...
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February 27, 2023

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

Habimana, V*., EkineDzivenu, C. C., Nguluma, A. S*., Nziku, Z. C., Morota, G., Chenyambuga, S. W*., and Mrode, R. Genes...
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February 12, 2023

Why sustainable conservation of the remaining populations of endangered African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) is important?

Dr. Dawson David Maleko From Department of Animal, Aquaculture and Range Sciences in this page, drivers for population loss, reasons for...
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Adverts

Announcements, Events, Workshop/ Research Calls, and Other Opportunities
May 2, 2023

“The genetic legacy of the expansion of Bantu-speaking peoples in Africa”

The expansion of Bantu-speaking peoples in Africa is one of the most significant events in the continent’s history. This expansion...
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April 29, 2023

PhD position (m/f/d) Nutrient cycling and carbon storage in grazed systems Technical University of Munich, Germany

PhD position (m/f/d) Nutrient cycling and carbon storage in grazed systems Technical University of Munich, Germany 20.04.2023, Wissenschaftliches Personal The aim of...
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April 26, 2023

Various Opportunities; Higher education, Funding, Webinars, Short Courses and more!

Various Opportunities; Higher education, Funding, Webinars, Short Courses, and more! Undergraduate, Honours, Masters & PhD Positions, Post-Doctoral Fellowships *New* Application deadline –...
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April 24, 2023

International Range Student Session (Tanzania and USA): Celebrating 13th Tanzania Rangeland Day 2023

International Range Student Session (Tanzania and USA): Celebrating 13th Tanzania Rangeland Day 2023 To commemorate Tanzania Rangeland Day 2023, the...
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