The Department of Animal Science, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences is fully participating in the Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibition of the Eastern Zone, held in the Morogoro region. This annual event showcases the latest advancements and innovations in agriculture and livestock production, providing a platform for various stakeholders to exchange knowledge and technologies. The department’s participation...Read More
Students from BSc. Range Management from the Department of Animal, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences made a tour at Mikumi National Park The second-year students from BSc. Range Management, made a study tour on the 22nd of June 2024 at Mikumi National Park to appreciate the existing biodiversity and evaluate the impact of human settlement on...Read More
Tanzania’s vast cattle population, predominantly comprising Tanzania Short Horn Zebu (TSHZ), plays a crucial role in the nation’s agricultural economy. Despite the significant number of cattle, their contribution to the GDP remains low, with per capita meat consumption falling short of recommended levels. This discrepancy is attributed to the suboptimal performance traits of TSHZ, including...Read More
Zoom Link: CLICK HERE or access this link: https://bit.ly/3VnbPSt The Department of Animal, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences The College of Agriculture, Sokoine University of Agriculture Share this pageRead More
On the 14th of June 2024, the Department of Animal, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences (DAARS) at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) hosted an event featuring professional guest speakers from URUS Group LP and IDEXX Laboratories. The focus was on new technology for early pregnancy detection and genetic improvement for climate-smart livestock production. Students and staff...Read More
The Department of Animal, Aquaculture and Range Sciences (DAARS) in collaboration with the URUS Group LP and IDEXX Laboratories, is cordially inviting you to public lectures that are to be held on Friday 14th June 2024 at DAARS Postgraduate Lecture Room, from 10:00 to 12:00 hrs. The themes of the lectures are: Lecture 1: Advanced/new technologies for early ruminant...Read More
Limited understanding exists concerning leptospirosis in Zanzibar. Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira and is a zoonotic that can be transmitted from animals to humans. The main reservoir are rodents, especially rats, but can also found in other animals like cattle, pigs, horses, and dogs. Leptospirosis has significant impacts...Read More
The excursion of MSc. Tropical Animal Production students from the Department of Animal, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences (DAARS) at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) to Kongwa Rach operated under National Ranching Company Ltd (NARCO) in Tanzania. is of immense significance contributing to their academic and professional development. National Ranching Company Ltd (NARCO) in Tanzania is...Read More
