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MSc. TAP - 2022/2023

MSc. Tropical Animal Production visited Kongwa Rach for a study tour

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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

November 13, 2024

Application of emulgel in muscle-based foods

An emulgel is a hybrid structure combining an emulsion and a gel, used in muscle-based foods to improve texture, stability,...

November 11, 2024

Sympathy for the Devils: Urgent Conservation Needed for Devil Rays in the Southwestern Indian Ocean

By Cyrus Rumisha Devil rays, belonging to the family Mobulidae, are renowned for their elegant swimming and impressive acrobatics, often leaping...

October 16, 2024

The myths and contradictions in nutrition and feeding pattern of human being

By Dr. Charles Moses Lyimo (Genetics and Biochemistry expert) “We are evolved to feast and fast for healthy survival” Nutrition...

August 2, 2024

The Department of Animal Science, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences is participating of the “Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibition” in the Eastern Zone

The Department of Animal Science, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences is fully participating in the Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibition of the...

June 23, 2024

Study of Biodiversity at Mikumi National Park and the Impact of Human Settlement on the Ecological Fragmentation of Wildlife Habitat

Students from BSc. Range Management from the Department of Animal, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences made a tour at Mikumi National...

June 18, 2024

Innovative Approaches to Livestock Management: Genetic Improvement and Early Pregnancy Detection

On the 14th of June 2024, the Department of Animal, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences (DAARS) at Sokoine University of Agriculture...

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Findings

Interesting Research News, Innovations, Publications, and Other Facts

June 23, 2024

Performance of Boran and Two Strains of Tanzania Short Horn Zebu Cattle Fed on Three Different Diets

Tanzania’s vast cattle population, predominantly comprising Tanzania Short Horn Zebu (TSHZ), plays a crucial role in the nation’s agricultural economy....

June 6, 2024

Assessment of the Knowledge and Awareness of Leptospirosis among Households, Farmers, and Livestock Keepers in Unguja Island, Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study

Limited understanding exists concerning leptospirosis in Zanzibar. Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira and...

May 21, 2024

Acid-base disturbances and effects on oxygen uptake rates in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) following acute and prolonged CO2 exposure

Farming Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Tanzania is an increasingly important activity, contributing significantly to food security, economic development, and...

May 4, 2024

Threatening the endangered: Uncovering endangered elasmobranchs and factors perpetuating the Tanzanian shark-fin trade

Despite global conservation efforts, elasmobranchs still face increased fishing pressure due to the high demand for their products. Although certain...

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