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MSc. TAP - 2022/2023

MSc. Tropical Animal Production visited Kongwa Rach for a study tour

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The Department contribute towards transformation of livestock and fisheries sectors through provision of quality education, research, outreach and advisory services to the society

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What we offer

The Department is actively involved in teaching, research, outreach and production in fields of animal husbandry, aquaculture and range management

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Production

The Department runs several production units namely Dairy, Sheep and Goats, Fish, Fodder, Poultry, Rabbits and Piggery. They play a key role in hands-on training, research

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News

Latest Updates, Success Stories, Intelligences, alerts, and more

May 30, 2024

MSc. Tropical Animal Production Visited Kongwa Natonal Ranch

The excursion of MSc. Tropical Animal Production students from the Department of Animal, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences (DAARS) at Sokoine...

May 21, 2024

Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) and the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) Successfully Collaborate on a Completed Cattle Fattening Project

Fattening for improving meat production from indigenous cattle mainly focuses on enhancing the weight and meat quality of local breeds...

April 25, 2024

The publication of Dr. Rumisha C. and Prof. Kochzius M., was among the top cited articles in Wiley issues of 2022-2023

A journal article published by Dr Cyrus Rumisha from the Department of Animal, Aquaculture and Range Sciences, in the College...

April 13, 2024

Department of Animal, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences Curriculum Review Team Visited Sea Cucumber Cage Farms at Bagamoyo

The visit to sea cucumber cage farms in Bagamoyo by the Curriculum Review Team from the Department of Animal, Aquaculture,...

March 29, 2024

Mr. David Mugisha a 3rd yr BSc. Animal Sciences emerged among the Top 10 winners in the 11th National Essay Writing Competition of 2023 – 2024

Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) organized the 11th National Essay Writing Competition of 2023 – 2024, with the theme “Empowering...

February 4, 2024

The Department Basketball Team (Grinder All Day) Won on the Second Round Playoff Battle

The Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) is yearly running several sports and games tournaments for students and staff to participate...

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Findings

Interesting Research News, Innovations, Publications, and Other Facts

April 25, 2024

Lack of mitochondrial introgression and limited genetic connectivity among Manyara tilapia populations in Tanzanian Saline Rift Valley Lakes

The species Oreochromis amphimelas, commonly known as Manyara tilapia, is a species of tilapia cichlid endemic to North Central Tanzania....

March 27, 2024

Effects of Deferred Grazing Regime on Rangeland Productivity and Health: A Case Study of Simanjiro District in Northern Tanzania

Deferred grazing is a management strategy that involves resting certain areas of rangeland from livestock grazing for a specific period....

March 20, 2024

Transcending borders: Remarkable genetic homogeneity among Barred mudskipper (Periophthalmus argentilineatus) populations in the southwestern Indian Ocean

The barred mudskipper (Periophthalmus argentilineatus) is a fascinating amphibious fish species found in mangrove habitats throughout the Indo-Pacific region, including...