The domestic chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) occupies a central role in global agriculture. Although today it is found worldwide, its domestication began in Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent around 10,000 years ago. Genetic and archaeological research demonstrates that multiple wild junglefowl species, including Red, Grey, and Ceylon junglefowl which contributed to chicken ancestry through...Read More
Theme: Promoting Innovation and Growth in Africa’s Pig Industry📅 Date: 11th – 12th September 2025🕗 Time: 8:00 AM Prompt📍 Venue: Kilimanjaro Hall, Ubungo Plaza, Dar es Salaam REGISTER HERE Join stakeholders, innovators, and experts to explore transformative solutions in pig production. Location and other information: Click Here Be there to lead the change!Read More
Theme: Promoting Innovation and Growth in Africa’s Pig Industry📅 Date: 11th – 12th September 2025🕗 Time: 8:00 AM Prompt📍 Venue: Kilimanjaro Hall, Ubungo Plaza, Dar es Salaam Click here for REGISTRATION Join stakeholders, innovators, and experts to explore transformative solutions in pig production. Don’t miss East Africa’s premier pig industry event! Be there to lead...Read More
Masumbuko Wilson Pagi Assistant Lecturer Telephone: +255 698480208 Email: msumbuko.pagi@sua.ac.tz Mr. Masumbuko Wilson Pagi is an academic staff member in the Department of Animal, Aquaculture and Range Sciences at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA). He is an Assistant Lecturer holding an MSc in Aquaculture (Fish Population Genetics) from Can Tho University, Vietnam, and a BSc...Read More
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, in collaboration with national stakeholders, convened a week-long National Workshop on Livestock–Wildlife Conflict Management and Coexistence in Morogoro, Tanzania. Held at Aika Hotel from 9th to 13th June 2025, the workshop brought together a diverse range of participants, including government officials, wildlife and livestock experts,...Read More
The Department of Animal, Aquaculture and Range Sciences is pleased to announce the Master of Science thesis defenses for the following candidates: Thursday, 24th April 2025 Mr. Fadhili Mohamed Chamazi Thesis Title: Assessment of the Productive and Reproductive Performance and Survivability of Two Cattle Genotypes in TARILI, Tanga. Mr. Khatibu Salumu Abdallah Thesis Title:...Read More
A groundbreaking study conducted in Muheza District, Tanga Region, has uncovered the presence of Leptospira infection in rodents, cattle, and humans, prompting a strong recommendation for a multisectoral One Health approach to control the disease. The research, led by a team from Sokoine University of Agriculture, used the Microscopic Agglutination Test (MAT) to detect antibodies...Read More
Kilosa, Tanzania – March 2025 A new study published in the Journal of Consumer Protection and Food Safety has revealed significant meat mislabeling in Kilosa District, Tanzania, raising concerns about food fraud, consumer rights, and public health. The research, conducted by scientists from Sokoine University of Agriculture including Edward J. Dule, from College of Natural...Read More
BSc. Animal Science BSc. Aquaculture BSc. Range Management Year 1, Semester I ANS 1.1 SEMESTER 1 AQU 1.1 SEMESTER 1 RAM 1.1 SEMESTER 1 Year 2, Semester III ANS 2.1 SEMESTER 3 AQU 2.1 SEMESTER 3 RAM 2.1 SEMESTER 3 Year 2, Probation ANS 2.2 PROBATION AQU 2.2 PROBATION RAM 2.2 PROBATION Year 3,...Read More
