Spotted sardinella, scientifically known as Amblygaster sirm, is a species of fish in the family Clupeidae. It is commonly found in the Indo-West Pacific region, including the coastal waters of the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. Spotted sardinella (Amblygaster sirm) is indeed found in the coastal waters of Tanzania, which is located in...Read More

TRAX systems refer to a variety of software solutions designed to track and manage assets or inventory within different industries. These systems typically use advanced technologies such as RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), GPS (Global Positioning System), or barcode scanning to monitor and collect data about the location, movement, and status of assets. TRAX systems offer...Read More

The study focuses on the feed utilization and growth performance of Tanzania Shorthorn Zebu cattle when fed untreated or urea-treated rice straws as a replacement for hay in a traditional feedlot system has been successfully done. This research finding is valuable in regions where rice straws are abundant and hay availability is limited. Rice straw...Read More

ILRI NEWS: By Mwihaki Mudia  |  Contributor: Tadelle Dessie   In sub-Saharan Africa, chicken production is integral in nearly all poor rural smallholder households, accounting for about 80% of the poultry flock in the region (Akinola and Essien 2011, FAO 2020). For smallholder chicken farmers, many of whom are women, chicken production offers numerous of benefits – from...Read More

Isolating Greater Cane Rat Populations (Ndezi) from Eastern Arc Mountains, Tanzania: Linking the Morphometric and Molecular Characteristics The Greater Cane Rat (Thryonomys swinderianus) also known as a Grass Cutter is a large rodent species that is native to Africa. The exact origin of the species is not well understood, but it is believed to have...Read More

Transmission Zero, a global scientific programme led by scientists at Imperial College London and the Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) of Tanzania, in partnership with the Tanzanian National Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), announces the generation of the first transgenic mosquito strain ever to be made in Africa. This strain carries in its genome genetic modifications...Read More

Rehema J. Simwanza and Cyrus Rumisha Department of Animal, Aquaculture and Range Sciences Summary Populations of the bottlenose wedgefish (Rhynchobatus australiae) in the Indo-West Pacific (IWP) have declined by nearly 80% in recent decades. In response, IWP countries are establishing sanctuaries to provide refuge for the fish. However, little is known about the genetic stock...Read More

Malakalinga, J. J., Misinzo, G., Msalya, G. M., Shayo, M. J., & Kazwala, R. R. (2023). Genetic diversity and Genomic analysis of G3P [6] and equine-like G3P [8] in Children Under-five from Southern Highlands and Eastern Tanzania. Acta Tropica, 106902. Summary Rotavirus group A genomic characterization is critical for understanding the mechanisms of rotavirus diversity, such...Read More

Haile A, Getachew T, Rekik M, Abebe A, Abate Z, Jimma A, Mwacharo JM, Mueller J, Belay B, Solomon D, Hyera E, Nguluma AS, Gondwe T and Rischkowsky B (2023), How to succeed in implementing community-based breeding programs: Lessons from the field in Eastern and Southern Africa.  Frontiers in Genetics, 14, 397. doi: 10.3389/fgene.2023.1119024 Summary Breeding...Read More

Gebrezgiher, G.B.; Makundi, R.H.; Katakweba, A.A.S.; Belmain, S.R.; Lyimo, C.M.; Meheretu, Y. (2023). Arthropod Ectoparasites of Two Rodent Species Occurring in Varied Elevations on Tanzania’s Second Highest Mountain. Biology 2023, 12, 394. https:// doi.org/10.3390/biology12030394   Summary The interaction of small mammals in the ecosystem is not limited to humans and other wildlife; it also includes...Read More