E.V.G. Komba

Survival of Sperm of Mpwapwa Bulls in Ambient-temperature Diluents in the Climatic Conditions of Tanzania

K.T. Kabuni, E.V.G. Komba, R. Laven, T.J. Parkinson & A. Peters · Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences · 2025

This study was conducted at the TALIRI Mpwapwa research center in Dodoma, Tanzania. It investigated the viability of Mpwapwa breed bull sperm in ambient temperature diluents for potential use in a local artificial insemination (AI) program. Thirty-five bulls were selected from 53...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajravs/2025/v8i3368

Determination of Smallholder Farmers’ Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Fertility and Artificial Insemination Programmes: A Case of Mpwapwa District of the Dodoma Region in the Central Zone of Tanzania

K.T. Kabuni, E.V.G. Komba, R. Laven, T.J. Parkinson & A. Peters · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2025

A survey was administered across 100 farmers in the Mpwapwa district in the central zone of Tanzania to determine their knowledge and practices in relation to fertility management and their interest in using AI. Very few of the farmers had used AI (18), although a majority had he...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2025/v25i7644

Evaluation of Artificial Insemination Services Provided through Africa Asia Dairy Genetic Gain Programme in Regions of Tanzania: Demographic Details and Herd Reproductive Performance

K.T. Kabuni, E.V.G. Komba, A.C. Chota, D.M. Komwihangilo, G. Msuta, D.F. Masao, E. Lyatuu, N. Kelya, R. Mrode, D.B. Bura, R. Laven, T.J. Parkinson & A. Peters · Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences · 2025

The Africa Asia Dairy Genetics Gain (AADGG) program has been supporting smallholder farmers in Tanzania's key dairy regions—Kilimanjaro, Arusha, and Tanga—by providing long-term breeding services. This evaluation comprises a two-part study; the first part focuses on herd composit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajravs/2025/v8i1332