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 […]
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 […]
The Department of Animal, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences, along with the Postgraduate Coordination Unit, congratulates Dr. Rogia Saïdath Adéline Gomez on successfully defending her PhD Viva Voce on February 26, 2025. Her research focused on Biosecurity in Poultry Farms and its Effects on Productivity and Meat Safety, Dr. Rogia investigates the biosecurity practices in poultry […]
The Tanzanian Saline Rift Valley Lakes (SRVLs) are shallow, soda-saline lakes formed within tectonic depressions of the East African Rift Valley. These lakes exhibit high salinity and alkalinity, supporting unique endemic fish species. Despite harsh conditions, they face ecological threats from invasive species like Nile tilapia and habitat degradation. The introduction of invasive species further […]
A research team led by Dr. Cyrus Rumisha, a member of the Department of Animal, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences (DAARS), from a College of Agriculture at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) has won a highly competitive climate change research grant funded by the Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH). The project, titled “Leveraging Digital Alert […]