• Prospects for improving performance of two Tanzanian chicken ecotypes through selection 

  Lwelamira, James (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2007)

  A study was carried out to evaluate the possibility of improving the performance among two chicken ecotypes of Tanzania viz. Kuchi and Tanzania Medium through selection. The study involved evaluation of their genetic ...
• Assessment of reproductive performance of smallholder dairy cattle in Rungwe district, Tanzania and possible interventions 

  Gimbi, A A (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2006)

  A study was conducted aimed at establishing causes for suboptimal reproductive performance in smallholder dairy cattle and investigate on possible interventions. Experiment 1 was carried out to identify management, ...
• Performance of exotic dairy cattle in the southern highlands of Tanzania and prospects for genetic improvement 

  Kifaro, G C (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 1995)

  Th i s study aimed was at evaluating the performance of exotic dairy cattle in five large farms in Iringa and Mbeya reg i ons. Mai n aspects stud i ed i ncluded calf mortality rates, reproductive traits, ...
• Chicken feed formulation at farm level in Ajmer district of Rajasthan 

  Longo, Joseph (S.K. Rajasthan Agricultural University, 2015)

  Poultry farming is a significant sector in Indian economy at large and Ajmer district in particular. Feeding is the costliest aspect in poultry farming. Feed costs accounts to over 70% of broiler and layer production ...
• Alkali treatment of roughages and energy utilization of treated roughages fed to sheep and goats 

  Ndelilio, Urio A., (University of Dar es Salaam, 1981)

  Two series of experiment were conducted, laboratory scale experiments, and and production experiments. The laboratory scale scale experiments were carried out to develop simple methods of alkali-treatment, and to ...
• The impact of helminth infections in free-range chickens with special focus on the pathologenicity of tetrameres americana 

  Magwisha, Henry Budodi (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2003)

  The distribution of helminth infections in free-range chickens is known to be wide spread and some of the species occur with high prevalence and intensities, but the impact of helminth infections has not been adequately ...
• Influence of various climatic factors on milk production and related traits in Mpwapwa cattle and their crosses 

  Msechu, James Kundaeli Kileghua (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 1994)

  A study was carried out to examine the influence of various climatic factors on milk production in Mpwapwa breed cattle and their crosses in Livestock Production Research Institute in Mpwapwa Central Tanzania. It was ...
• Development of dairy calf rearing strategy for smallholder farmers in Turiani division, Mvomero District -Tanzania 

  Lyimo, Hurbert Lawis Naftal (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2006)

  Three studies were conducted to characterise and develop appropriate feeding strategy for the smallholder dairy farmers (SI1DF) in Turiani division that will allow optimal performance of calves. Study 1 involved participatory ...
• Genetic characterization of Tanzanian indigenous chickens in relation to the worldwide spectrum of chicken diversity 

  Lyimo, Charles Moses (Georg-August-Universitiit Gottingen, 2014)

  Poultry production is the most dynamic sector that signified the rapid growth of all meat sectors during the last decades (FAO. 2010). The global growth of poultry industry reflects an increase of world meat demand and ...
• Reducing GHG emissions from traditional livestock systems to mitigate changing climate and biodiversity 

  Mushi, Daniel E.; Eik, Lars Olav; Bernués, A.; Ripoll-Bosch, R.; Sundstøl, F.; Mo, M. (Springer International Publishing Switzerland, 2015)

  Climate change (CC) directly impacts the economy, ecosystems, water resources, weather events, health issues, desertification, sea level rise, and even political and social stability. The effects of CC affect different ...
• Feeding strategies for improved beef productivity and reduced GHG emission in Tanzania: effect of type of finish-feeding on carcass yield and meat quality of Zebu steers 

  Selemani, Ismail Saidi; Eik, Lars Olav; Holand, Øystein; Ådnøy, Tormod; Mtengeti, Ephraim J.; Mushi, Daniel E.; Oddvin, Sørheim (Springer International Publishing Switzerland, 2015)

  The study was conducted to elucidate the effects of grazing on natural pastures alone versus total stall feeding on growth performance, carcass character- istics, and meat quality of Tanzania Zebu steers. In this experiment, ...
• Alternative goat kid-rearing systems for improved performance and milk sharing between humans and offspring in climate change mitigation 

  Chigwa, Fanny C.; Eik, Lars Olav; Kifaro, G.C.; Muhikambele, V.C.M.; Mushi, Daniel E. (Springer International Publishing AG, 2015)

  Intensification of livestock production reduces the amount of land required to sustain a livestock unit and frees up the land necessary for carbon sequestration. Transforming the goat sector from meat only to a ...
• Investigations on the nutritive value and practical ways of feeding cassava roots to pigs 

  Lekule, Faustin Paul (Sokoine University Of Agriculture, 1990)

  The study was conducted to evaluate the feeding value of cassava roots in four growth and two metabolic experiments. In the growth studies, feed was offered ad libitum except protein supplement to pigs fed fresh cassava ...
• Effects of concentrate supplementation on the fatty acid composition of fat depots in crossbred goats 

  Mushi, D. E.; Eik, L. O. (Springer Nature Switzerland AG, 2020)

  The effects of concentrate diet supplementation on the fatty acid compo- sitions of M. longissimus dorsi (LD), minced meat (MM) and omental fat (OF) in Small East African and Norwegian crossbred goats (9.5 months old, ...
• Profitability of supplementary feeding of indigenous cattle in dry areas of Tanzania 

  Ringheim, Alexander Solstad; Mushi, Daniel; Mtengeti, Ephraim; Selemani, Ismail; Åsli, Magnus; Eik, Lars Olav; Kimbita, Elikira; Asheim, Leif Jarle (Springer Nature Switzerland AG, 2020)

  By 2050, global food consumption is expected to rise by 60% compared to the 2005–2007 level. In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the population increase may be as much as 250% by the same period. Hence, there is an urgent need ...
• Public-Private Partnership for Sustainable Production and Marketing of Goat’s Milk in Light of Climate Change 

  Msalya, G.; Lie, H.; Mfinanga, V.; Ringheim, A.S.; Sandvik, R.; Åsli, M.; Christophersen, O.A.; Haug, A.; Mushi, D.E.; Mwaseba, D.; Kifaro, G.C.; Eik, Lars Olav (Springer International Publishing AG, 2016)

  In Tanzania, goat’s milk has a high market value due to its desirable nutritional profile and cultural recognition that it is beneficial to human health. A joint initiative between Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) ...
• Feedlot performance and profitability of Tanzania Shorthorn Zebu finished on local feed resources in Kongwa District, Tanzania 

  Kimirei, Saning’o Gabriel; Chenyambuga, Sebastian Wilson; Mushi, Daniel Elia; Msalya, George Mutani; Mpenda, Zena (Science Publishing Group, 2022-10-11)

  An experiment was conducted for 90 days to assess the effects of diets formulated based on locally available feed ingredients on growth performance, feed conversion ratio (FCR) and gross margin of cattle under feedlot ...
• Preliminary study on slaughter and meat quality characteristics of selected strains of Tanzania shorthorn Zebu 

  Mushi, D.E.; Baruani, J.M. (Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2021)

  A study was carried out to assess slaughter characteristics and meat quality of five strains of Tanzanian shorthorn zebu (TSZ): Singida white (SW), Gogo (GG), Iringa red (IR), Maasai (MS) and Mbulu (MB). A total of 50 ...
• Feedlot performance of Tanzanian Shorthorn Zebu finished on local feed resources 

  Mushi, D. E. (Springer Nature B.V., 2020-07-07)

  A study was conducted in Hanang District to assess potential for on-farm feedlot finishing of Tanzanian Shorthorn Zebu (TSHZ) in dry season using locally available feed resources. A total of 65 (2–3 years old, 150–250 kg ...
• Growth performance and carcass characteristics of Tanzania Shorthorn Zebu cattle finished on molasses or maize grain with rice or maize by-products 

  Asimwe, L.; Kimambo, A.E.; Laswai, G.H.; Mtenga, L.A.; Weisbjerg, M.R.; Madsen, J.; Mushi, D.E. (Elsevier Inc., 2015-11-03)

  Forty five steers (2.5–3.0 years of age and 200 7 5 (SEM) kg body weight) were allotted randomly into five diets to assess the effects of finishing Tanzania Shorthorn Zebu (TSZ) cattle in feedlot using diets based on ...

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