The aim of the study was to compare chemical composition and quality attributes of meat between male long fat tailed sheep (n = 17) and Small East African goats (n = 17) existing in Tanzania. Animals of 1.5 to 2 yrs in age ...

This study was conducted in Tunduru District, Tanzania to assess the perception and determinants for the adoption of improved sanitation. The specific objectives were twofold: (i) to examine community perception on improved ...

The aim of this study to investigate the impact of decentralisation by devolution on farmers’ access to agricultural extension services in selected villages in Dodoma, Tanzania. The specific objectives of the study are (i) ...

Breast feeding practice especially exclusive breast feeding (EBF) is a major determinant of child growth and development. In Tanzania, most women breastfeed their infants for long periods, but many introduce alternative ...

Food insecurity increases the risks of hunger and malnutrition and remains a formidable health challenge in resource-poor settings. Pastoral communities, which are largely restricted to marginal lands, tend to experience ...

Food insecurity is a widespread public health concern in many communities of sub-Saharan Africa. This study involved the Hadza hunter-gatherers of Tanzania, the only ethnic group in the country that has traditionally ...

This study examines strategies for integrating begging issues into planning in Local Government Authorities with emphasis on the process, problems and areas for integration. A number of issues are discussed in relation to ...

Tourism constitutes one of the fastest growing sectors in Tanzania. The industry is placed as one of the major means through which development of local communities can be achieved. There is, however, paucity of information ...

Abstract Growth peliormance of small East African goats (SEA) and crosses between Norwegian x SEA was studied in three villages namely, Mandamazingara, Msingisi and Langali representing humid, semi-arid and tropical highlands ...

The aim of the pilot study was to evaluate slaughter characteristics and carcass composition of indigenous long fat tailed sheep and Small East African goats purchased from the auction markets slaughtered at 1.5 to 2 yrs ...