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...Read More
An emulgel is a hybrid structure combining an emulsion and a gel, used in muscle-based foods to improve texture, stability, and nutrient delivery. It stabilizes oils and bioactive compounds, enhances water retention, and mimics fat-like mouthfeel, making it ideal for low-fat meat products by maintaining juiciness, flavor, and extending shelf life. Emulgels, a hybrid of...Read More
By Cyrus Rumisha Devil rays, belonging to the family Mobulidae, are renowned for their elegant swimming and impressive acrobatics, often leaping out of the water in stunning displays due to their distinctive wing-like pectoral fins. These magnificent creatures not only enhance the beauty of our oceans but also play a vital ecological role as filter feeders,...Read More
By Dr. Charles Moses Lyimo (Genetics and Biochemistry expert) “We are evolved to feast and fast for healthy survival” Nutrition is a complex and expanding field, that various myths and contradictions can be found in the information available. The existing feeding pattern and the current dietary composition led to hormonal modifications and several other nutritional...Read More
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
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 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
Fattening for improving meat production from indigenous cattle mainly focuses on enhancing the weight and meat quality of local breeds such as the Tanzanian Shorthorn Zebu. through controlled feeding and other management practices, before they are sold for meat, the local cattle can be prepared for the market and fetch higher prices. This practice increases...Read More
A journal article published by Dr Cyrus Rumisha from the Department of Animal, Aquaculture and Range Sciences, in the College of Agriculture, at the Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Tanzania, and Prof. Dr. Marc Kochzius from the Department of Biology, Marine Biology at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium was among the top cited articles in...Read More
