Bashiri Iddy Muzzo

Dr. Bashiri Iddy Muzzo

Utah State University, Logan, New Jersey, USA
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Foraging behavior, Range Ruminant Nutrition, Plant-animal in...

Biography

Bashiri Iddy Muzzo is currently a PhD student in Wildland Resources at Utah State University. He earned his BSc in Range Management (2013) and MSc in Tropical Animal Production (2017) from Sokoine University, Tanzania. Iddy’s research focuses on sustainable rangeland management in the western USA, particularly emphasizing using forbs and legumes to enhance grazing systems in the face of climate change. His work also investigates foraging behavior, ruminant nutrition, plant–animal interactions, animal telemetry, and animal welfare, focusing on minimizing environmental impacts. His prior research has explored the effects of invasive plant species on rangeland ecosystems and livestock productivity, especially due to climate change. Iddy’s experience includes serving as a research fellow at Sokoine University and working with the Community for Environmental and Care Initiative (CECI), where he contributed to initiatives to improve natural resource sustainability in Tanzania. He is a member of the Tanzania Society of Animal Production (TSAP), the Rangeland Society of Tanzania (RST), and the Society for Range Management. Iddy’s overarching research objective is to advance sustainable agricultural practices, mitigate habitat degradation, and enhance livestock systems globally in response to the challenges posed by climate change.

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Utah State University

Logan, New Jersey, USA

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