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
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...Read More
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...Read More
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
