Dr. M. T. Tivapasi (M)

Lecturer

Dr. M. T. Tivapasi

PhD candidate (UZ), MSc (University of Utrecht), BVSc (UZ)

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Areas of Expertise and Research Interest: Veterinary Clinical Pathology

Research Publications

1. Tivapasi MT, Hodges J, Byrne BA, Christopher MM (2009). Diagnostic utility and cost-effectiveness of reflex bacterial culture for the detection of urinary tract infection in dogs with low urine specific gravity. Veterinary Clinical Pathology, 38(3): 337-342, (http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1939-165X.2009.00147.x.)

2. Murondoti A, Tivapasi MT, Geelen MJ, Wensing T, Beynen AC (2002).The effect of postpartum rumen undegradable protein supplementation on hepatic gluconeogenic enzyme activities in dairy cows with fatty liver. International Journal of Vitamin and Nutrition Research, 72(5): 336-340

3. Chulu JLC, Dlamini ME, Tivapasi MT, Chimonyo M, Erlwanger KH, Dzama K (2002). Haematology and clinical chemistry parameters in indigenous Mukota, Large White and Large White x Mukota crossbred pigs in Zimbabwe.Zimbabwe Veterinary Journal, 33(2): 85-95, (http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/zvj.v33i2.5371)

4. Dzoma BM, Tivapasi MT, Dzikiti TB (2002). Ulcerative gastric enteritis in a semi-captive rock hyrax (Procavia capensis). Case report. Zimbabwe Veterinary Journal, 33(2): 97-100, (http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/zvj.v33i2.5372) 

5. Tivapasi MT, Mudenge B, Ndengu M, Gavhumende R, Van Leengoed L (2001). A study of the platelet counts, mean platelet volume and platelet distribution width of selected urban and communal dogs in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe Veterinary Journal, 32(2): 64-68, (http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/zvj.v32i2.5365)

6. Dzoma B, Tivapasi MT, Matenga E, Mukaratirwa S (2001). High mortality among adult fresh water pond fish, Tilapia aurea, associated with low water oxygenation. Zimbabwe Veterinary Journal, 32(2): 81-86, (http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/zvj.v32i2.5367)

7. Chivandi E, Makuza SM, Erlanger KH, Mtimuni JP, Read JS, Tivapasi M (2000).Effects of dietary Jatropha curcas on the haematology of weaned pigs. Zimbabwe Veterinary Journal, 31(3): 83-91, (http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/zvj.v31i3.5360)

8. Chamanza R, van Veen L, Tivapasi MT, Toussaint MJM (1999). Acute phase proteins in the domestic fowl. World Poultry Science, 55: 61-70