Deferred grazing is a management strategy that involves resting certain areas of rangeland from livestock grazing for a specific period. This technique aims to improve rangeland productivity and health which allows vegetation to recover and regenerate. The effects of a deferred grazing system on rangeland productivity and health in Simanjiro District, Northern Tanzania, have been...Read More
The barred mudskipper (Periophthalmus argentilineatus) is a fascinating amphibious fish species found in mangrove habitats throughout the Indo-Pacific region, including the southwestern Indian Ocean. These fish are well adapted to both terrestrial and aquatic environments, using their pectoral fins to “walk” on land and their gills to breathe underwater. Population studies of barred mudskippers in...Read More
The productivity and reproductive performance of dairy cattle are influenced by a combination of genetic and non-genetic factors. In genetic factors, genetic selection plays a significant role in improving both productivity and reproductive traits in dairy cattle. Breeding programs aim to select animals with desirable traits such as high milk yield, good fertility, and longevity....Read More
The classification and productivity of smallholder broiler farms hold significant importance for various stakeholders, including farmers, policymakers, researchers, and the broader agricultural community. Understanding the classification and productivity of smallholder broiler farms helps farmers make informed decisions about their operations. By knowing how their farm compares to others in terms of size, efficiency, and productivity,...Read More
The Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) is yearly running several sports and games tournaments for students and staff to participate in and engage themselves in building their physical fitness, mental well-being, discipline, fostering teamwork, and several valuable life skills. Basketball is among the lovely sports on campus, where SUA invested in constructing standard basketball courts...Read More
The academic member of staff from the Department of Animal, Aquaculture and Range Management, Fredrick Jonas Sammo has been conferred his MSc. in Animal Science (Animal Nutrition and Metabolism) from the Wageningen University and Research (WUR) in the Netherlands. He successfully defended his Master’s thesis in April 2023 and graduated on the 1st of February...Read More
The Rufiji River basin in Tanzania is home to a variety of aquatic species, including several species of catfish. Bagrid catfish “family Bagridae” are among the catfish species found in this region. The Bagridae family is diverse, and different species within this family may inhabit various types of aquatic environments, such as rivers, lakes, and...Read More
The aquaculture team from Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) visited Tanlapia Aquaculture Company today. Tanlapia is an aquaculture company based in the Bagamoyo district at the Coastal region of Tanzania. Tanlapia is a private sector involved in tilapia fish production using the In-Pond Raceways System for tilapia production (IPRS), which simulates a natural river environment,...Read More
Dr. Khaji Omary Mkata Field Technician I (Assistant to Academician) Khaji Mkata was employed in 2015 as a Field Technician assistant to Academician under the Department of Animal, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences (DAARS). He currently holds a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) of Sokoine University of Agriculture. Before he joined the Department of Animal, Aquaculture...Read More
Phylogeography is a field that combines principles of evolutionary biology, population genetics, and biogeography to understand the historical processes that have shaped the current geographic distribution of species, existing genetic diversity and their adaptations. Normally, phylogeographic patterns are the observable trends and structures in the genetic variation of populations across geographical space. The African Greater...Read More
