Perceived indicators of climate change in Tanzania: insights from the university of Dodoma students.

Background: Understanding local communities' knowledge and insights is essential for developing effective mitigation and adaptation strategies for climate change. The young generation often brings new perspectives on climate change, demonstrating a growing awareness of its impacts and innovative ideas for sustainable solutions. By engaging youth in climate action we foster future leadership, empowering them as active participants in shaping long-term climate resilience.

Evaluation of the social-economic impacts of hyena attacks on humans and livestock in the Nyang'whale district of Tanzania.

Background: The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) is one of the carnivore species that frequently comes into conflict with humans. These conflicts are attributed to their scavenging foraging behaviour and their ability to occupy habitats close to human settlements. In Tanzania, the Geita region has recently experienced an increase in livestock and human attacks by hyenas.

The prevalence and factors associated with mastitis in dairy cows kept by small-scale farmers in Dodoma, Tanzania.

Bovine mastitis is among the major diseases of economic importance in the dairy industry worldwide. Hygienic conditions during milking and housing are important determinants of mastitis infections. However, arid and semi-arid areas have a scarcity of water, which is an essential component of cleanliness.

Management factors associated with the survival and market weight of broiler chickens among small-scale farmers in the Dodoma City of Tanzania.

Broiler chickens have the genetic potential for significant weight gain over a very short period of time. As a result, they account for over 92 % of the world's poultry meat production in different parts of the world. Yet, to fully realise their growth potential, effective management practices are crucial, encompassing aspects like nutritious feeds, disease control, optimal temperature, and adequate housing.

The impact of management practices on the disease and mortality rates of broilers and layers kept by small-scale farmers in Dodoma urban district, Tanzania.

The demand for chicken products in Tanzania has increased due to population growth and rising incomes. As a result, the production of broilers and layers has been promoted to fill the gap due to their high productivity. However, exotic breeds of chicken are susceptible to diseases, thus requiring good disease management practices.

Pond water quality and its relation to fish yield and disease occurrence in small-scale aquaculture in arid areas.

The study was conducted to determine the associations between water availability and management practises with pond water parameters in small-scale aquaculture in arid areas. Further, the study determined the associations between fish yield and disease incidence with the pond water parameters. We visited 36 tilapia farmers in Dodoma, a semi-arid region in Tanzania, for interviews and measurements of pond water parameters.

The role of feeds in the transmission of chicken pathogens in Dodoma Urban District, Tanzania.

Chicken production is an important economic activity in Tanzania. Indigenous chickens are kept in rural areas, while exotic breeds are kept in urban areas. Due to their high productivity, exotic breeds are becoming important sources of protein in fast-growing cities.

Determinants of fish catch and post-harvest fish spoilage in small-scale marine fisheries in the Bagamoyo district, Tanzania.

The fisheries sector of Tanzania is dominated by small-scale fishers who produce up to 95% of the total amount of fish caught in the country. The small-scale fisheries are constrained by inadequate infrastructure, including a lack of capacity for processing and cold storage facilities, poor transportation and fishing tools that increase post-harvest losses. Small-scale fishers lack sufficient capital and skills to invest in modern fishing technologies.

Grouping behaviour and activity patterns of impala () in a nutrient -rich and a nutrient-poor savanna in Tanzania.

African savannas are broadly categorised into nutrient-rich and nutrient-poor according to soil nutrient availability and precipitation. Soil nutrients limit plant growth in the nutrient-rich savannas, leading to little plant biomass of high nutrient concentrations. In the nutrient-poor savannas soil nutrients are depleted before plant growth ceases, resulting in large production of nutrient-poor plant biomass.