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FPAST -

Department of Animal Production Sciences

Ms Melody Dzviti
Chairperson

Qualifications

  • MSc Animal Science, University of Fort Hare (2017)
  • BSc Animal Production Science (cum laude), University of Fort Hare (2015)

Contacts:

Overview

The Department of Animal Production Sciences is a dynamic unit that seeks to propel sustainable livestock production knowledge under the heritage- based education 5.0 principles of Teaching, Research, Innovation, Industrialisation and Community Service. It thrives to provide knowledge and practical skills relevant to society's needs with modules designed to make sure students acquire analytical and critical thinking.



Vision:

To develop informed, relevant, innovative and passionate animal scientists through proactive teaching, learning and research.



Mission:

To produce renowned graduates who are conversant with the basic principles in animal science and technology.



Core Values:

To promote ethical hands on practices in the production of all livestock species.



Objectives of the Department of Animal Production Sciences:

To produce relevant and competent graduates who are capable of offering among other services:

  • Livestock production and management.
  • Livestock consultancy services.
  • Extension services in any livestock community.
  • Livestock nutrition, health and production management system designs.
  • Innovative livestock entrepreneurial businesses.
  • Livestock welfare needs.

Our Team

Ms Sandra Mupfiga
Laboritory Technician

Qualifications

  • MSc. Animal Science, Stellenbosch University
  • BSc. Honours, Livestock and Pasture, University of Fort Hare
  • Certificate in Agri-Management and Mentorship, Stellenbosch University

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Mr Tapiwa Alois Zezai
Lecturer

Qualifications

  • MSc Animal Science University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
  • BSc Animal Sciences Women’s University in Africa, Zimbabwe
  • National Diploma in Accountancy, Kushinga Phikelela Polytechnic, Zimbabwe

Contact

Dr Stephen Mandara
Lecturer

Qualifications

  • MSc Tropical Animal Health (University of Pretoria).
  • Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc), (University of Zimbabwe).

Contact

Mr. Anderson Munengwa
Lecturer

Qualifications

  • PhD candidate Paraclinical Sciences (Veterinary Sciences), University of Pretoria, South Africa.
  • MSc Animal Science, Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology.
  • MSc Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, National University of Science and Technology.
  • BSc Honours Animal Science, University of Zimbabwe.
  • Post graduate Diploma in Education, Zimbabwe Open University

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Ms Vimbai Gobvu
Lecturer

Qualifications

  • MSc. Animal Science, University of Zimbabwe
  • BSc Special Honours in Monitoring and Evaluation, Lupane State University (2023)
  • BSc. Honours, Animal Production and Technology, Chinhoyi University of Technology (2016)

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