Chairperson

Dr P.I. Zvinorova-Chimboza
Qualifications: PhD (University of Stellenbosch), MSc (UZ), BSc (Hons Agric) (UZ)

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Areas of Specialization: Animal Husbandry (Animal Production, Genetics and Statistics)
Research Interests: Animal genetics/genomics, genetics of parasitic diseases in animals

Research Publications

1. Monau P, Raphaka K, Zvinorova-Chimboza P, Gondwe, (2020) Sustainable Utilization of Indigenous Goats in Southern Africa Diversity, 12 (20)
2. Zvinorova PI, Jonsson N, Dzama K (2018).The genetics of parasite resistance in tropical animal production: Some insights. World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Auckland, New Zealand
3.  Katsande S, Baloyi JJ, Nherera-Chokuda FV, Ngongoni NT,Gusha J, Matope G, Zvinorova PI (2018) Degradability of amino acids in selected legume forages using the in situ nylon-bag technique African Journal of Range & Forage Science, 2018: 1-5
4. Zvinorova PI, Halimani, TE, Mano RT, Ngongoni NT, Katsande S, Kagande SM, Gusha J (2017). Simulating the impact of innovations in smallholder dairying in Zimbabwe. Livestock Research for Rural Development, 29:12
5. Gusha J, Tavengwa I, Katsande S, Zvinorova PI, Ncube S, Matarirano L, Kagande S, Sibanda B (2017). Performance of communal nursing cows supplemented with Acacia angusitissima hay in an on-farm feeding demonstration in Masvingo, Zimbabwe Livestock Research for Rural Development, 28:206
6. Zvinorova PI, Halimani TE, Muchadeyi FC, Katsande S, Gusha J, Dzama, K (2016). Management and control of gastrointestinal nematodes in communal goat farms in Zimbabwe.  Tropical Animal Health and Production, DOI 101007/s11250-016-1200-9
7. Zvinorova PI, Halimani, TE, Muchadeyi FC, Matika O, Riggio V, Dzama K (2016). Prevalence and risk factors of gastrointestinal parasitic infections in goats in low-input low-output farming systems in Zimbabwe. Small ruminant Research, 143:75-83
8. Zvinorova PI, Halimani TE, Muchadeyi FC, Matika O, Riggio V, Dzama, K, (2016). Breeding for resistance to gastrointestinal nematodes–the potential in low-input/output small ruminant production systems. Veterinary Parasitology, 225: 19-28
9. Gusha J, Chiuta T, Katsande S, Zvinorova P, Kagande S, (2016). Performance of cattle reared on rangelands supplemented with farm-formulated diets during the dry season in Zimbabwe. Animal Production Science,OI 101071/AN15900
10. Katsande S, Baloyi JJ, Nherera-Chokuda FV, Ngongoni NT, Matope G, Zvinorova PI, Gusha, J (2016). Apparent digestibility and microbial protein yield of Desmodium uncinatum, Mucuna pruriens and Vigna unguiculata forage legumes in goats African. Journal of Range & Forage Science, 33(1): 53-58
11. Gusha J, Katsande S, Zvinorova PI, Halimani TE, Chiuta T (2015). Performance of growing cattle on poor‐quality rangelands supplemented with farm‐formulated protein supplements in Zimbabwe. Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition, 99(5): 905-912
12. Gusha J, Halimani TE, Katsande S, Zvinorova PI (2015). The effect of Opuntia ficus indica and forage legumes based diets on goat productivity in smallholder sector in Zimbabwe. Small Ruminant Research, 125: 21-25
13. Zvinorova PI, Lekhanya L, Erlwanger K, Chivandi E (2015) Dietary effects of Moringa oleifera leaf powder on growth, gastrointestinal morphometry and blood and liver metabolites in Sprague Dawley rats. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, 99 (1): 21-28
14. Gusha J, Manyuchi CR, Imbayarwo-Chikosi VE, Hamandishe VR, Katsande S, Zvinorova PI (2014). Production and economic performance of F1-crossbred dairy cattle fed non-conventional protein supplements in Zimbabwe. Tropical animal health and production, 46(1), 229-234
15. Gusha J, Halimani TE, Katsande S, Zvinorova, PI (2014). Performance of goats fed on low quality veld hay supplemented with fresh spiny cactus (Opuntia megacantha) mixed with browse legumes hay in Zimbabwe. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 46 (7): 1257-1263
16. Gusha, J, Katsande, S, Zvinorova, PI and Tavengwa, I 2013 Calving period affects cow and calf performance in semi-arid areas in Zimbabwe IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science, 3 (3): 61-65
17. Gusha J, Katsande S, Zvinorova PI and Ncube S 2013 The nutritional composition and acceptability of cacti (Opuntia ficus indica) - legume mixed silage. Online Journal of Animal Feed Research, 3 (2): 116-120
18. Zvinorova PI, Halimani TE, Ngongoni NT, Mano RT (2013). Viability of smallholder dairying in Wedza,Zimbabwe. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 45(4):1007-1015
19. Zvinorova PI, Halimani TE, Muchadeyi FC, Matika O, Riggio V, Dzama K, (2016). Preliminary genome‐wide association study of gastrointestinal parasites resistance in Matabele goats in Zimbabwe In Pieterse, E (ed), Novel Research- Functional Farming 49th Congress of the South African Society for Animal Science, 3-6 July 2016, Stellenbosch, South Africa
20.  (Research Application Summary and Poster) Zvinorova PI, Ngongoni NT, and Mano, RT 2010  Financial viability and acceptability of specific packages of dairy production and marketing innovations in Wedza, Zimbabwe. Second RUFORUM Biennial Meeting 20 - 24 September 2010, Entebbe, Uganda

Lecturer

Dr. C. Masvingwe
MSc (Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, USA), BVSc (UZ), BSc Honours Pharmacology (University of Dundee, Scotland)
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Areas of Specialization: Veterinary Toxicology
Research Interests: Veterinary pharmacology and toxicology; the application of oxygen therapies in the restoration of health in animals with cancer and other diseases

Research Publications
1. Masvingwe C, Mavenyengwa M (1998). Toxicological evaluation of the plant Xanthium strumarium in pigs in Zimbabwe. Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins, 4(2): 113-119, (http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0104-79301998000200003)
2. Masvingwe C, Mavenyengwa M (1997). Kalanchoe lanceolata poisoning in Brahman cattle in Zimbabwe: the first field outbreak. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 68(1): 18-20, (http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/jsava.v68i1.860)

Lecturer

Dr. R. L. Madekurozwa
MSc (University of London), BVSc (UZ)
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Areas of Specialization: Veterinary Microbiology (Virology and Immunology)
Research Interests: Virology, zoonotic viruses of bats

Profile
Dr Madekurozwa is a Lecturer in Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology with the Department of Paraclinical Veterinary Studies. She joined the UZ in 2003. Her area of specialization is Veterinary Microbiology (Virology and Immunology). Dr Madekurozwa’s Research Interest is Virology, specifically Zoonotic Viruses of bats. She is currently pursuing her DPhil studies with the University of Zimbabwe. She worked for Government Veterinary Services for twelve years where she gained vast experience in Microbiology. She also worked as a Regional Coordinator for FAO project (Promotion of Transboundary Disease Early Warning Systems in the SADC Region).

Research Publications
1. Matope G, Bhebhe E, Muma JB, Oloya J, Madekurozwa RL, Lund A, Skjerve E (2011). Seroprevalence of brucellosis and its associated risk factors in cattle from smallholder dairy farms in Zimbabwe. Tropical Animal Health and Production,43:975-982, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11250-011-9794-4
2. Matope G, Makaya PV, Dhliwayo S, Gadha S, Madekurozwa RL, Pfukenyi DM (2010). A retrospective study of brucellosis seroprevalence in commercial and smallholder cattle farms of Zimbabwe. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 58(4): 326-333, (http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/bahpa.v58i4.64228)
3. Mavenyengwa M, Nqindi J, Madekurozwa RL, Chitate F, Muyombwe T, Ncube C (2000). Locally available grains as carriers of Newcastle Disease V4 vaccine in Zimbabwe: An experimental trial. Zimbabwe Veterinary Journal, 31(2): 45-56, (http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/zvj.v31i2.5357)
4. Dawe PS, Flanagan FO, Madekurozwa RL, Sorensen KL, Anderson EC, Foggin CM, Ferris NP, Knowles NJ (1994). Natural transmission of foot-and-mouth disease virus from African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) to cattle in a wildlife area of Zimbabwe. Veterinary Record, 134: 230-232
5. Anderson EC, Foggin C, Atkinson M, Sorensen KJ, Madekurozwa RL,Nqindi J (1993). The role of wild animals, other than buffalo, in the current epidemiology of foot-and-mouth disease in Zimbabwe. Epidemiology and Infection, 111: 559-563
6. Sorensen KJ, Madekurozwa RL, Dawe P (1992). Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Detection of antibodies in cattle sera by blocking ELISA. Veterinary Microbiology, 32: 253-265

Lecturer

Mr A. Marume
PhD Candidate (UZ), MSc (NUST), BSc Pharmacy (UZ),
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Areas of Specialization: Ethno veterinary pharmacology; Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and applied microbiology; Public health, pharmaco-economics and pharmacy practice
Research Interests: Ethno veterinary pharmacology; Pharmaceutical biotechnology and applied microbiology;Immuno-genetics and immune-epidemiology; Healthcare financing, pharmaco-economics, public health and pharmacy practice

Research Publications
1.Marume A, Mutingwende I, Muvirimi TG, Chitindingu K, Inappropriate use of Promethazine and Promethazine – containing products in children under the age of three years in Harare, Zimbabwe. Central African Journal of Medicine
2.Chitindingu K, Chitindingu JJF, Benhura MAN, Marume A, Mutingwende I, Bhebhe M, Muchuweti M (2012), Antioxidant capacity of bioactives extracted from selected wild and domesticated cereals of Zimbabwe. African Journal of Biochemistry Research, 6(5): 62-68