Dr. D.N. Ndhlovu    (M)

Position: A/Chairman of Department, Lecturer and Clinician 

Qualifications: PhD Candidate Univ. Of Fort Hare), MVSc.(University of Pretoria), BVSc (UZ)

 Areas of Expertise and Research Interest: Ruminant Medicine: Infectious disease of domestic ruminants and ticks.

Publications:1) Ndhlovu, D.N., Makaya, P.V. And Penzhorn, B.L. (2009).  Tick infestation and udder and teat damage in selected cattle herds of Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe.  Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research: 76:235-248

2) Ndhlovu, D.N. and Masika, P.J. 2012.  Ethnoveterinary control of bovine dermatophilosis and ticks in Zhombe, Njelele and Shamrock resettlement in Zimbabwe. Tropical Animal Health and Production: D.O.I. 10.1007/s11250-012-0253-7.

Ms. S.T. Chidarikire  (F)

Position: Information and Office Manager

Qualifications: Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Studies, LCCI Diploma in PR, BAECS (ZOU), MBA (ZOU), MSc in Tourism and Hospitality Management (UZ)

Mrs. T. Manyange  (F)

Position: Information and Office Manager

Qualifications: Pitman Secretarial, LCCI Diploma in PR, B.ed APPS (ZOU) 

Dr. D.M. Pfukenyi  (M)

Position: Senior Lecturer and Epidemiologist

Qualifications: BVSc, MVSc, PhD

Areas of Expertise and Research Interest:

Publications:

Dr. A. Murondoti  (M)

Position:Senior Lecturer and Clinician

Qualifications:BVSc, Msc, Phd

Areas of Expertise and Research Interest: NegativeEnergy Balance in Production Animal Diseases.

Publications:

A. Murondoti, J.H. Van Der Kolk and van Der Linde-Sip Diabetes mellitus in a pregnant heifer persistently infected with bovine viral diarrhea virus.  Veterinary Record (1999) 144, 268-269.

A. Murondoti, M.T. Tivapasi, M.H.H. Geelen, Th. Wensing and A.C. Beynen.  The effect of postpartum rumen undergradable protein supplementation on hepatic enzyme activities in dairy cows with fatty liver.  In J. Vit Nutri Res (2000) 72, 336-40.

A. Murondoti, R. Jorritsma, A.C. Beynen, Th. Wensing and M.J.H. Geelen.  Unrestricted feed intake during the dry period impairs post-partum oxidation and synthesis of fatty acids in the liver of dairy cows. J. Dairy Science (2004) 87; 672-679)

A. Murondoti, and R.M. Busayi.  Perineomelia, polydactly and other malformations in a Mashona calf.  Veterinary Record (2001), 148 (16) 512-3.

A Murondotiand R.M. Busayi.  Peripaturient paresis, in dairy cows: A review.  Zimbabwe Veterinary Journal (2000) 31 no 4, 92-94.

R.M. Busayi and A. Murondoti.  Syndactlysimn in a Mashona Calf.  A case report. Zimbabwe Veterinary Journal (2000) 31 no. 4, 92-94

A. Murondoti, R. Jorritsma, A.C. Beynen, Th Wensing and M.J.H. Geelen Activities of the enzymes of hepatic gluconeogenesis in periparturient dairy cows with induced fatty liver. Journal of Dairy Research (2004) May 71 (2) 129-34.

A. Murondoti, T. Rukkwameuk, T.A.M. Kruip, Th Wensing, G.A.L. Meijer and A.C. Beynen: Post-partum supplementation with rumen undergradable protein does not reduce fatty liver development in dairy cows as induced by overfeeding during the dry period. International Journal of Dairy Sciences 1 (1) 8-13, 2005.

A. Murondoti, Th Wensing, T.A.M. Kruip and A.C. Beynen.  The metabolic basis for dietary prevention of periparturient fatty liver in high producing dairy cows.  International Journal of Dairy Sciences 1 (1): 1-7, 2005.

Jorritsma R., A. Murondoti, Vos PL, Noordhuizen JP, Kruip T.A. Metabolic homeostatis in postpartum dairy cow hampered by fatty livers.  Vet. Record 2004 Jul 31 155 (5) 151-2

Dr. M. Ndengu  (M)

Position: Lecturer and Clinician

Qualifications:BVSc, Specialist Certificate in Reproduction, Msc,  MRCVS

Areas of Expertise and Research Interest: Veterinary Reproduction: Post-partum reproductive health problems in cows and livestock interventions in humanitarian programmes.

Publications:

·J. B. Adeyanju, A Samkange, M. Ndengu, and A. Murondoti. Canine prostatic enlargement: Outcome of conservative management in eight cases. Zimbabwe Veterinary Journal (1996) Vol. 27 No. 2

·O. Bwangamoi, M.J. Obwolo, J. B. Adeyanju, A. Murondoti, A. Samkange and M. Ndengu. Undifferentiated astrocytoma in a Doberman Pinscher Bitch. Zimbabwe Veterinary Journal (1997) Vol. 28.

·M. T. Tivapasi, B. Mudenge, M. Ndengu, R. Gavhumende and L. Van Leengoed. A study of the platelet counts, mean platelet volume and platelet distribution width of selected urban and communal dogs in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe Veterinary Journal (2001) Vol 32 No 3 & 4.

·Assessment of livestock interventions Simbarashe Sibanda and Masimba Ndengu Technical Learning and Coordination Unit (TLC) Technical Assistance To The DFID Funded Protracted Relief Programme (PRP) Report No. 30 May 2007

·Evidence Building from Small Livestock and Garden Programmes in the PRP Summary Report of Longitudinal Case Studies Round 1 Brighton Mvumi, Pauline Hobane, Susan Kageler, Katrina Wallace Karenga, Masimba Ndengu, George Zimbizi Technical Learning and Coordination Unit (TLC ) Technical Assistance To The DFID Funded Protracted Relief Programme (PRP) Report No. 41A June 2007

·Evidence Building from Small Livestock and Garden Programmes in the PRP Summary Report of Longitudinal Case Studies Round 2 Brighton Mvumi, Pauline Hobane, Susan Kageler, Katrina Wallace Karenga, Masimba Ndengu, George Zimbizi Technical Learning and Coordination Unit (TLC ) Technical Assistance To The DFID Funded Protracted Relief Programme (PRP) Report No. 41B September 2007

·Evidence Building from Small Livestock and Garden Programmes in the PRPSummary Report of Longitudinal Case Studies Round 3 Brighton Mvumi, Pauline Hobane, Susan Kageler, Katrina Wallace Karenga, Masimba Ndengu, George Zimbizi Technical Learning and Coordination Unit (TLC ) Technical Assistance To The DFID Funded Protracted Relief Programme (PRP) Report No. 41C December 2007

·Evidence Building from Small Livestock and Garden Programmes in the PRP Summary Report of Longitudinal Case Studies Round 4 Brighton Mvumi, Pauline Hobane, Susan Kageler, Katrina Wallace Karenga, Masimba Ndengu, George Zimbizi Technical Learning and Coordination Unit (TLC ) Technical Assistance To The DFID Funded Protracted Relief Programme (PRP) Report No. 41D February 2008

·Masimba Ndengu, Goat Production and Health manual: Technical assistance to FAO Zimbabwe. October 2009

·Masimba Ndengu, Chicken Production and Health manual: Technical assistance to FAO Zimbabwe. October 2009

·Masimba Ndengu, Rabbit Production and Health manual: Technical assistance to FAO Zimbabwe. October 2009 

Dr. M. T. Tivapasi  (M)

Position: Lecturer and Clinical Pathologist

Qualifications: BVSc, Msc

Areas of Expertise and Research Interest: Veterinary Clinical Pathologist

Publications:

M. T. Tivapasi, B. Mudenge, M. Ndengu, R. Gavhumende and L. Van Leengoed. A study of the platelet counts, mean platelet volume and platelet distribution width of selected urban and communal dogs in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe Veterinary Journal (2001) Vol 32 No 3 & 4.

A. Murondoti,M.T. Tivapasi, M.H.H. Geelen, Th. Wensing and A.C. Beynen.  The effect of postpartum rumen undergradable protein supplementation on hepatic enzyme activities in dairy cows with fatty liver.  In J. Vit Nutri Res (2000) 72, 336-40.

Dr. S. Chanaiwa   (M)

Position: Lecturer and Clinician

Qualifications: BVSc, Msc

Areas of Expertise and Research Interest: Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics) Regenerative Medicine of fractures and joints.

Publications: N/A

Dr. S. Chikerema  (M)

Position: Lecturer and Clinician

Qualifications: BVSc, Msc

Areas of Expertise and Research Interest: Epidemiology: Molecular and spatial epidemiologyof zoonoses.

Publications:

Dr. N.L. Mukarati  (M)

Position: Lecturer and Clinician

Qualification: BVSc, Msc

Areas of Expertise and Research Interest: Wildlife diseases expertise Enteroprotozoan infections of wildlife

Publications:

Dr. S. Dhliwayo   (M)

Position: Temporary Full-time Lecturer and Clinician

Qualification: BVSc, Msc

Areas of Expertise and Research Interest: Leptospirosis  Gene therapy in small animals

Publications:

Dhliwayo, S., Matope G., Dutlow, K., Marabini, L., Pfukenyi, D.M.; Prevalence  of Antinbodies to leptospira ssp in dogs in Harare urban selected rural communities in Zimbabwe (2012).  Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research.  Accepted.  (MS I.D.: 447-2872-1-ED)

Matope, G., Makaya, P.V., Dhliwayo S., Gadha, S., Madekurozwa, R., Pfukenyi, M. A retrospective study of             Brucellosis (2012) seroprevalence in commercial and small holder cattle Farm in Zimbabwe.  Bull Ani Health Prol,    58, 326-333.

Dr. T. Mutingwende  (M)

Position: Veterinary Resident Doctor

Qualification: BVSc

Areas of Expertise and Research Interest:

Dr. S. Tigere    (M)

Position: Veterinary Resident Doctor

Qualification: BVSc

Areas of Expertise and Research Interest: Large Animal Medicine and Surgery

Publications:

Dr. P.S. Ndawana    (F)

Position: Veterinary Resident Doctor

Qualifications: BVSc (U.Z)

Areas of Expertise and Research Interest: Veterinary Anaesthesiology and Pain Management

Publications: N/A