Graduates of Veterinary Tropical Diseases > University of Pretoria
Transcription
Graduates of Veterinary Tropical Diseases > University of Pretoria
Graduates 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 2014 Dr Jannie Crafford PhD Registered 2008-2014 Country South Africa Research project The immune response of horses to African horsesickness virus. Study leader Prof A Guthrie Prof J MacLachlan Ms Ilze du Plooy MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2010-2014 Country South Africa Research project Results of routine examinations for parasitic infections of humans from Gauteng, North West and Mpumalanga provinces between 2009 and 2010. Study leader Dr V Schwan Ms Tiny (MT) Hlokwe PhD (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2010-2014 Country South Africa Research project Molecular characterization of Mycobacterium bovis isolated from bovine tuberculosis samples from livestock and wildlife in Southern Africa: genetic marker optimization and identification using whole genome sequence data. Study leader Prof A Michel Dr P van Helden Dr C Sabeta Ms Hilda W Joubert PhD Registered 2010-2014 Country South Africa Research project Adenovirus of chicken. Study leader Prof EH Venter Dr Maartens Dr Leruo T Keokilwe MSc (Veterinary Science) (Cum Laude) Registered 2011-2014 Country Botswana Research project An investigation to determine the cause of enteritis in ostrich (Struthio camelus) chicks and its association with cloacal prolapse. Study leader Dr D Morar Prof EH Venter Dr W Burger Dr Adrian Knoetze MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2011-2014 Country South Africa Research project Prevalence of Infectious Bronchitis Virus variant strains in the KwaZulu Natal region of South Africa. Study leader Dr C Abolnik Dr M Betty Ledwaba MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2012-2014 Country South Africa Research project Molecular characterization of Brucillus anthracis and spore Brucellus anthracis and Brucella species. Study leader Dr H van Heerden Ms A Hassim Mr K Edward Lekota MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2012-2014 Country South Africa Research project The potential role of Bacillus anthracis-like isolates from South Africa in the manifestation of anthrax. Study leader Dr H van Heerden Dr E Madoroba Dr F Machadeyi Dr Jimmy C Lubinga PhD Registered 2010-2014 Country Zambia Research project Determining the role of ixodid (hard) ticks in the transmission of LSDV in cattle. Study leader Prof EH Venter Dr H Stoltsz Dr E Tuppurainen Dr Elias LS Mantip MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2010-2014 Country Nigeria Research project Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) Virus of sheep and goats in Nigeria from current outbreaks. Study leader Prof M van Vuuren Dr M Quan Mr Dominic M D Rachidi MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2011-2014 Country South Africa Research project An improved diagnostic technique on potential vaccine candidate for Bovine Malignant Cattarhal fever. Study leader Prof M van Vuuren Dr André C Uys MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) (Cum Laude) Registered 2009-2014 Country South Africa Research project Evaluation of ixodid tick population diversity in intensive wildlife breeding enclosures and comparison at this population in to free-range wildlife areas. Study leader Prof IG Horak Top 2013 Dr Songelwayo Chisi MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2008-2012 Country Malawi Research project Serology with regards to bovine brucellosis diagnosis. Study leader Dr H van Heerden Dr Mcebo CM Dlamini MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2010-2013 Country Swaziland Research project Study on bovine tuberculosis and associated risk factors for humans in Swaziland. Study leader Prof A Michel Ms Elizabeth (E M) Debeila MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2009-2012 Country South Africa Research project Occurence of Anaplasma and Ehrlichia species in African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) in Kruger National Park and Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park in South Africa Study leader Dr M Oosthuizen Dr N Collins Dr T Matjila Dr Kerushini Govender MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2011-2013 Country South Africa Research project Validation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex specific PCR tests for the detection of Mycobacterium bovis and Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded tissue of Livestock, Zoo and Wild animals. Study leader Dr A Michel Ms T Hlokwe Ms Miemie Grobler MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) (Cum Laude) Registered 2011-2012 Country South Africa Research project Control of Mycoplasma crocodilli infection in farmed crocodiles. Study leader Prof M van Vuuren Mr J Gouws Ms Penelope Harris MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2007-2013 Country United Kingdom Research project The role of perennial rivers in the dissemination of antimicrobial resistant enteric bacteria to impalas in the Kruger National Park. Study leader Dr A Jenkins Prof M van Vuuren Ms Anna J Haw MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) (Cum Laude) Registered 2011-2013 Country South Africa Research project Attenuated heartwater vaccine (Ehrlichia ruminantium Welgevonden): Immunization of Angora goats using the intramuscular route of administration. Study leader Prof A Latif Ms Boitumelo M Modise MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2010-2012 Country Botswana Research project Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex-specific antigens for use in serodiagnosis of bovine tuberculosis. Study leader Dr J Fehrsen Prof A Michel Dr Makhosazana Motloang PhD Registered 2007-2012 Country South Africa Research project Vector competence of Glossina austeni and G. brevipalpis and characterization of Trypanosoma congolense strains from northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Study leader Prof A Latif Dr BJ Mans Prof BL Penzhorn Dr Chimuka Musako MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2010-2012 Country Zambia Research project New castle disease and its effects on the livelihood of the poor peasant poultry farmer in Mansa District, Luapula Province, Zambia. Study leader Prof C Abolnik Dr Kabemba E Mwape PhD Registered 2008-2012 Country Zambia Research project An epidemiological study of human tapeworm infections in the Eastern Province of Zambia. Study leader Dr V Schwan Prof P Dorny Prof I K Phiri Dr Okechukwu (CO) Ndumnego MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2010-2012 Country Nigeria Research project Immunogenicity and protectivity of a live spore Bacillus anthracis vaccine in goats. Study leader Dr H van Heerden Dr JD Crafford Dr W Beyers Ms Evalyn Njiiri MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2010-2012 Country Kenya Research project The occurrence of Ehrlichia ruminantium and other haemoparasites in calves in western Kenya as determined by the reverse line blot hybridization assay, real-time PCR and nested PCR. Study leader Dr N Collins Prof M Oosthuizen Dr. Phil Toye Dr Nhamo Nyanhongo MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2010-2013 Country Zimbabwean in South Africa Research project Field trial to evaluate the use of the brucellin skin test in cattle in the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa. Study leader Prof A Michel Prof J Godfroid Ms Jane Raphela MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2009-2012 Country South Africa Research project Identify poultry viruses. Study leader Prof EH Venter Dr S Bisschopp Dr Christine Schutte MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2008-2012 Country South Africa Research project The seroprevalence of African horsesickness and equine encephalosis in Namaqualand. Study leader Dr JE Crafford Dr GJ Venter Dr Ricardo Gomes Souto MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2008-2013 Country Mozambique Research project Study of the pathogenicity of an African Swine Fever Virus isolated from domestic pigs in Mozambique. Study leader Prof W Vosloo Dr LE Heath Dr Stephen Tembo MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) (Cum Laude) Registered 2010-2012 Country Zambia Research project Occurence of tick-borne haemoparasites in cattle in Mungwi, Zambia. Study leader Dr MC Oosthuizen Ms KP Sibeko Dr N Collins Ms Jeanette M Wentzel MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2011-2012 Country South Africa Research project Comparative minimal inhibitory and mutant prevention drug concentrations of selected antimicrobial drugs against bacterial pathogens of veterinary importance. Study leader Prof M van Vuuren Dr Gcwalisile Zulu MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2009-2012 Country South Africa Research project Evaluation of cross protection between the bluetongue serotypes to live and inactivated vaccines in sheep. Study leader Prof EH Venter Top 2012 Ms Catherine Blunt MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2009-2011 Country South Africa Research project Antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of staphylococcus intermedius isolates from clinical cases of canine pyoderma in South Africa. Study leader Dr J Picard Prof M van Vuuren Dr Mamohale Chaisi PhD Registered 2007-2011 Country Lesotho Research project Diversity of Theileria parasites in African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) and the challenge of differential diagnosis. Study leader Dr M Oosthuizen Dr N E Collins Prof D Geysen Dr Ilana Conradie PhD Registered 2009-2012 Country South Africa Research project Interactions between pathogens: The effect of multiple pathogen infections on the haematological profile of indigenous cattle in East Africa. Study leader Prof AJ Musoke Dr Anthony Davis MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2009-2012 Country South Africa Research project Case study: Babesia bovis on a dairy farm. Study leader Prof BL Penzhorn Dr JE Crafford Prof A Latif Dr Muzi Dube MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2008-2011 Country Swaziland Research project Molecular characterization of Bovine Tuberculosis strains in Swaziland. Study leader Prof A Michel Dr D Morar Dr José M Fafetine PhD Registered 2009-2012 Country Mozambique Research project Improved diagnostic tools for the diagnosis of Rift Valley fever and its use on epidemiological studies in Mozambique. Study leader Prof Vic Rutten Prof JAW Coetzer Janusz Paweska Dr Shamsudeen Fagbo MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2006-2012 Country Saudi Arabia Research project Seroprevalence of lumpy skin disease and Rift valley fever in African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) in the Kruger National Park (KNP). Study leader Prof EH Venter Prof JAW Coetzer Dr Habib Golezardy PhD Registered 2007-2011 Country Iran Research project Prevalence of Babesia species and associated ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) in captive cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) populations in South Africa. Study leader Prof BL Penzhorn Dr MC Oosthuizen Prof IG Horak Dr Ali Habu MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2009-2012 Country Nigeria Research project Molecular characterization of Mycoplasma species isolated from the genital tract of Dorper sheep in South Africa. Study leader Prof M van Vuuren Ms AM Bosman Ms Ayesha Hassim MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2008-2011 Country South Africa Research project Molecular characterisation of Bacillus anthracis strains in South Africa. Study leader Prof H van Heerden Jenny Rossouw Ms Kutlwano Hutamo MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2007-2012 Country South Africa Research project Multiple-locus variable number tandem repeats analysis (MLVA) typing of Mycobacterium bovis infecting South African Wildlife. Study leader Prof J Godfroid Prof EH Venter Dr Edward Kariuki MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2008-2011 Country Kenya Research project A survey of tick species on domestic and wild animals at Tsavo conservation area in Kenya. Study leader Prof BL Penzhorn Prof IG Horak Dr Susarah M Kotze MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2009-2012 Country South Africa Research project Incidence of Staphylococcus aureus in cows' milk following mucosal and parenteral administration of autogenous S. aureus vaccine during the dry period Study leader Dr J Crafford Mr Ndivhuho Luvhimbi MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2009-2012 Country South Africa Research project A study on the role and impact of border control on the prevention of transboundary diseases. Study leader Prof M van Vuuren Ms Petunia Malatji MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2009-2011 Country South Africa Research project Detection of Babesia rossi genotypes using real-time PCR assay. Study leader Dr PT Matjila Dr MC Oozthuizen Prof BL Penzhorn Mr Lourenco Mapaco MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2008-2011 Country Mozambique Research project An Investigation of the 2008 Rift Valley fever outbreak on a cattle farm in Bela-Bela, South Africa in 2008. Study leader Prof E Venter Prof J A W Coetzer Dr J Paweska Dr Nelson Matekwe MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2009-2012 Country South Africa Research project Brucella status of cattle in the Mnisi District, Mpumalanga. Study leader Dr J E Crafford Dr Sikhumbuzo Mbizeni MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2007-2012 Country South Africa Research project Field and laboratory investigations on Theileria parva carrier-state in cattle populations at the livestock/ game interface of uPhongolo-Mkuze area. Study leader Prof A Latiff Prof BL Penzhorn Dr Lundi Ntantiso MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2005-2012 Country Zimbabwe Research project Bovine trypanosomosis incidence at the game/livestock interface of the Hluhluwe Game Reserve (KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa). Study leader Prof A Latif Mr Maclaughlin Rathogwa MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2007-2012 Country South Africa Research project Development, Establishment and Validation of Real Time Polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) for Equine encephalosis virus. Study leader Prof M van Vuuren Dr M Quan Dr Wonhyo Seo MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2008-2012 Country Republic of Korea Research project Pathogenesis studies of genotype 1 Rabies variants. Study leader Dr C Sabeta Dr A Jenkins Dr Langelihle Simela MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2008-2012 Country Zimbabwe (in SA) Research project Options for the delivery of primary animal health care for livestock farmers on communal land in South Africa: Mnisi Community case study. Study leader Prof C McCrindle Dr Donald Sibanda MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2008-2011 Country Saudi Arabia / Zimbabwe in SA Research project Molecular characterization of tick-borne pathogens of domestic dogs from communal areas in Botswana. Study leader Dr PT Matjila Dr Hein Stoltsz MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2009-2011 Country South Africa Research project Aspects of the epidemiology of Theileria parva infections in cattle and African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) in South Africa revealed by tick transmission and sub-inoculation of blood. Study leader Dr N Collins Prof BL Penzhorn Top 2011 Mr Thipe Debeila MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2007-2010 Country South Africa Research project Characterization of selected culicoides (diptera: ceratopogonidae) populations in South Arica using genetic markers. Study leader Dr O Koekemoer Mr Banenat Dogonyaro MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2008-2010 Country Nigeria Research project Molecular characterization of canine parvovirus strains from dogs (Canis Familiaris) in South Africa and Nigeria. Study leader Prof M van Vuuren Ms Benigna Gaspar MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2006-2010 Country Mozambique Research project Survey on Brucella canis in dogs in the Maputo Region in Mozambique. Study leader Dr H van Heerden Prof J Godfroid Dr Calvin Gomo MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2008-2010 Country Zimbabwe Research project Molecular characterisation of Brucella species in Southern Africa. Study leader Dr H van Heerden Ms Vuyokazi Tshabe MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2005-2010 Country South Africa Research project Developing an immunological assay for African Horsesickness Virus using a recombinant VP2 subunit expressed in different Baculovirus systems. Study leader Dr J Heath Dr Hussaini Ularamu MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2009-2010 Country Nigeria Research project Genetic characterization of bovine viral diarrhoea viruses (BVDV) in South Africa. Study leader Prof M van Vuuren Dr Enette van Dijk PhD Registered 2004-2010 Country South Africa Research project Genetic Association studies in Zebra sarcoid. Study leader Prof EH Venter Dr MC Oosthuizen Prof E Bailey Dr Camilla T Weyer MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2007-2010 Country South Africa Research project Prospective serological and virological study of African Horse sickness disease Study leader Dr M Quan Prof A Guthrie Top 2010 Ms Suzanna Bell MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2007-2009 Country United Kingdom Research project A risk assessment of common management practices on animal holdings in the United Kingdom and their implications in the event of a Bluetongue outbreak. Study leader Prof E Venter Dr Raksha Bhoora PhD Registered 2005-2009 Country South Africa Research project Molecular characterization of Babesia caballi and Theileria equi, the etiological agents of equine piroplasmosis. Study leader Dr N Collins Prof B Penzhorn Ms Anna-Mari Bosman MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2008-2010 Country South Africa Research project Detection of Babesia species in domestic and wild southern African felids by means of DNA probes. Study leader Prof BL Penzhorn Prof EH Venter Ms Erika Faber MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2007-2010 Country South Africa Research project The identification of Ehrlichia ruminantium membrane-associated proteins that induce cellular immune responses in vitro. Study leader Dr M van Kleef Dr A Pretorius Dr Marguerite Gatley MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) (Cum Laude) Registered 2007-2009 Country South Africa Research project The Prevalence of Leptospira serovars causing infection in dogs in South Africa. Study leader Prof M van Vuuren Dr Jackie Picard Dr Danny Govender MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2006-2009 Country South Africa Research project Detection of Babesia and Theileria parasites in white rhinoceroses (Ceratotherium simum) in the Kruger National Park, and their relation to anaemia. Study leader Prof B Penzhorn Dr M Oosthuizen Dr Annelize Jonker MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2006-2009 Country South Africa Research project Antimicrobial susceptibility in thermophilic Campylobacter species isolated from pigs and chickens in South Africa. Study leader Dr J Picard Prof M van Vuuren Ms Firdaus Khan MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2008-2009 Country South Africa Research project To evaluate the effects of long-term storage of bovine ear notch samples on the ability of two diagnostic assays (IHC and AC-ELISA) to identify calves persistently infected with bovine viral diarrhoea virus. Study leader Prof M van Vuuren Dr J Crafford Dr Vorster Dr Omer Kibeida MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2007-2010 Country Sudan Research project A comparison of methods used to measure in vitro antimicrobial susceptibilities of mycoplasma species of animal origin. Study leader Dr JA Picard Dr Junita Liebenberg PhD Registered 2006-2010 Country South Africa Research project Ehrichia ruminantium: genome assembly and analysis, with the identification and testing of vaccine candidates genes. Study leader Prof B Allsopp Dr N Collins Dr Anabela Manhica MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2003-2009 Country Mozambique Research project Study of Brucella melitensis of sheep and goats in Maputo, Gaza, Tete and Cabo Delgado Provinces of Mozambique. Study leader Prof M van Vuuren Prof J Godfroid Dr Selaelo Sebatjane PhD Registered 2005-2010 Country South Africa Research project Development of an optimized recombinant vaccine for heartwater. Study leader Dr M van Kleef Dr A Pretorius Dr Kgomotso Sibeko PhD Registered 2004-2009 Country South Africa Research project Improved molecular diagnosis and characterisation of Theileria parva isolates in cattle and buffalo in South Africa. Study leader Dr N Collins Prof A Latif Dr D Geysen Dr M Oosthuizen Ms Angelique Cronwright-Snoeren MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2007-2009 Country The Netherlands Research project The prevalence of canine distemper virus antibodies in wild carnivores in the Kruger National Park. Study leader Prof M van Vuuren Top 2009 Prof Joop Boomker DDVP Registered 2008-2009 Country South Africa Research project Parasites of some free-living wild animals and freshwater fish species in South Africa. Dr Peter Brothers MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) (cum laude) Registered 2006-2008 Country South Africa Research project Occurrence of blood-borne tick-transmitted parasites in tsessebe (Dalamiscus lunatus) antelope in Vaalbos National Park, Northern Cape Province. Study leader Prof B Penzhorn Dr N Collins Ms Chantel De Beer MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2006-2008 Country South Africa Research project Assessment of blackfly (Diptera: Simuliidae) problem status and potential biological control agents along the Vaal and Orange Rivers in South Africa. Study leader Dr K Kappmeier-Green Prof B Penzhorn Dr Akinbowale Jenkins MSc (Veterinary Science) (cum laude) Registered 2007-2008 Country Nigeria Research project Identification and genotyping of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex infections at the human/domestic animals/wildlife interface in Nigeria and South Africa. Study leader Prof J Godfroid Prof E Venter Dr Eulalie Kashwantale MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2007-2009 Country DRC Research project Genetic, antibenetic and phenotypic comparison of herbesviruses isolated from domestic and wild felids. Study leader Prof M van Vuuren Prof E Venter Ms Mpho Ledoka (Mamabolo) MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2006-2008 Country South Africa Research project Molecular characterisation of trypanosome commonly found in cattle, wild animals and tsetse flies in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, 2005 - 2007. Study leader Prof P Majiwa Prof A Latif Mr Baltazar Macucule MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2006-2009 Country Mozambique Research project Study of prevalence of bovine tuberculosis (BTB) in Govuro district, Inhambane Province, Mozambique. Study leader Prof J Godfroid Dr P Thompson Dr Leonard Maposa MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2007-2009 Country Zimbabwe Research project The prevalence of nematode infection and it's economic importance in goat production in Gweru District, Zimbabwe. Study leader Prof J Boomker Ms Lesego Modibedi MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2005-2008 Country South Africa Research project Development of a single real-time RT-PCR method for the group- specific identification of African horsesickness virus and bluetongue virus. Study leader Dr O Koekemoer Dr Jacob Modumo MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2005-2008 Country South Africa Research project Determination of the minimum protective dose for a live attennated bluetonge virus serotype 2 and 4 vaccine in sheep. Study leader Prof E Venter Dr Darshana Morar PhD Registered 2004-2009 Country South Africa Research project Development of ELISAs for the detection of interferon-gamma in rhinoceroses and elephants as diagnostic tools for Mycobacterium bovis and Mycobacterium tuberculosis infections. Study leader Prof J Godfroid Dr V Rutten Dr J Fehrsen Ms Zoleka Ntondini MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2004-2008 Country South Africa Research project The extent of acaricide resistance in the eastern region of the Eastern Cape province. Study leader Prof I Horak Dr Mariam Ogo MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2007-2009 Country Nigeria Research project Molecular epidemiology of dog rabies in Nigeria: phylogeny based on the N and G gene sequences. Study leader Dr C Sabeta Prof L Nel Dr Silke Pfitzer MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2007-2009 Country German in SA Research project Tick-borne haemoparasites (Babesia, Theileria, Ehrlichia and Anaplasma species) in nyala (Tragelaphus angasii) in KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Study leader Prof B Penzhorn Dr M Oosthuizen Mr Maanda Phosiwa MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2005-2008 Country South Africa Research project Molecular characterisation of a porcine picobirnavirus RNA-dependent RNA polymerase. Study leader Dr AC Potgieter Ms Tracey Schmidt MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) (cum laude) Registered 2007-2008 Country South Africa Research project Detection of campylobacter fetus in bovine preputial scrapings using PCR and culture assays. Study leader Dr J Picard Prof E Venter Dr Volker Schwan PhD Registered 2007-2009 Country South Africa Research project Studies on filariosis of domestic carnivores in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalange Provinces, South Africa and Maputo Province, Mozambique. Study leader Prof J Boomker Ms Andrea Spickett MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2006-2009 Country South Africa Research project The anthelmintic effect of copper oxide wire particle (COWP) boluses against Haemonchus contortus in indigenous goats owned by resource-poor South African farmers. Study leader Prof J Boomker Mr Ndavheleseni Tshikhudo MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2007-2009 Country South Africa Research project Biodegradable microspheres as a single dose delivery system for Ehrlichia ruminantum vaccines. Study leader Dr M van Kleef Dr A Pretorius Dr Yusufu Woma MSc (Veterinary Science) (cum laude) Registered 2007-2008 Country Nigeria Research project Isolation and genetic characterization of canine distemper viruses from domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) in South Africa. Study leader Prof M van Vuuren Dr Saira Yusufmia MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2006-2009 Country South Africa Research project The prevalence of Theileria species infections in cattle at the edge of Hluhluwe-iMofolozi Park, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Study leader Prof B Penzhorn Dr N Collins Dr David Zimmerman MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2006-2009 Country South Africa Research project The occurrence of Babesia Bicornis and Theileria Bicornis in blood samples taken from black Rhino (Diceros Bicornis) population within in South Africa. Study leader Prof B Penzhorn Dr M Oosthuizen Top 2008 Ms Melanie Chitray (Moonsamy) MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2005-2008 Country South Africa Research project Investigating potential factors affecting foot and mouth disease virus internationalization. Prof W Vosloo Dr F Maree Dr Ilana Conradie MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) (cum laude) Registered 2006-2008 Country South Africa Research project The prevalence of helminths in warthogs, buspigs and some antelope species in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. Study leader Prof J Boomker Dr Carlos De Matos MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2005-2008 Country Mozambique Research project Species composition and geographic distribution of ticks infesting cattle, goats and dogs in Maputo Province, Mozambique. Study leader Prof I Horak Dr L Neves Dr NR Bryson Dr Tshepo Matjila PhD Registered 2003-2008 Country South Africa Research project Molecular detection and characterization of tick-borne pathogens of dogs. Study leader Prof B Penzhorn Prof Dr F Jongejan Prof AL Leisewitz Dr Daud Ndhlovu MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) Registered 2006-2008 Country Zimbabwe Research project Tick infestation and udder and teat damage in selected cattle herds of Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe. Study leader Prof B Penzhorn Dr V P Makaya Ms Cassandra Olds MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2006-2008 Country South Africa Research project The isolation and characterization of a Babesia bovis stock from outbreaks on a farm in the Swartberg region of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Study leader Prof A Latif Dr N Collins Ms Molemaisago Rakabe MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2005-2008 Country South Africa Research project Selection of chicken single-chain antibody fragments directed against recombinant VP7 of bluetonge virus. Study leader Dr J Fehrsen Dr Alaster Samkange MSc (Veterinary Tropical Diseases) (cum laude) Registered 2006-2007 Country Namibia Research project Seroprevalence survey of Chlamydophila abortus infection in breeding goats on commercial farms in northern Namibia. Study leader Dr J Crafford Ms Joy Sixholo MSc (Veterinary Science) (cum laude) Registered 2006-2008 Country South Africa Research project Engineering recombinant chicken antibodies for improved characteristics. Study leader Dr J Fehrsen Ms Nontobeko Thema MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2005-2008 Country South Africa Research project Cellular immune responses induced in vitro by secreted proteins of Ehrlichia ruminantium. Study leader Dr M van Kleef Ms A Pretorius Ms Susan Wemmer MSc (Veterinary Science) (cum laude) Registered 2006-2008 Country South Africa Research project Expression and engineering of recombinant antibodies directed against a heat-shock protein of Mycobacterium bovis. Study leader Dr J Fehrsen Dr DH du Plessis Top 2007 Dr Johan Esterhuizen PhD Registered 2003-2007 Country South Africa Research project Bionomics and control of Glossina austeni and G. brevipalpis (Diptera: Glossinidae) in South Africa. Study leader Prof P vd Bossche Prof B Penzhorn Mr Nkululeko Nyangiwe MSc (Veterinary Science) (cum laude) Registered 2004-2007 Country South Africa Research project The geographic distribution of ticks in the eastern region of the Eastern Cape province. Study leader Prof I Horak Dr Alri Pretorius PhD Registered 2003-2007 Country South Africa Research project Aspects of the immune response in ruminants to four protective Ehrlichia ruminantium gene products. Study leader Dr N Collins Prof B A Allsopp Dr Dean Reynecke PhD Registered 2004-2007 Country South Africa. Currently working in New Zealand. Research project Software-based decision support: a basis for the development of a predictive system for sustainable management of haemonchosis in small ruminants. Study leader Prof J Boomker Dr J van Wyk (co) Dr D Berkvens (co) Prof B Gummow Prof P Dorny Ms Cecaltina Tchamo MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2003-2007 Country Mozambique Research project The effect of nutritional plane on the development and pathogenicity of a Trypanosoma congolense stain, isolated in Matutuine District of Maputo Province of Mozambiqe, in goats. Prof P vd Bossche Prof B Penzhorn Dr L Neves Mr Thamsanqa Chiliza MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2005-2007 Country South Africa Research project Antibody phage-displayed libraries derived from chicken immunoglobulim genes: a source of highly specific diagnostic antibodies. Study leader Dr DH du Plessis Ms Bronwen Thompson MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2004-2006 Country South Africa Research project Epidemiology of theileriosis on a farm in Kwa-Zulu-Natal. Study leader Prof B Penzhorn 2006 Mr Victor Bagla MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2004-2005 Country Sierra Leone Research project The Demonstration of Lumpy Skin disease virus in semen of experimentally infected bulls using different diagnostic techniques. Study leader Prof E Venter Dr Habib Golezardy MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2005-2006 Country Iran Research project Ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) associated with wild herbivorous mammals in South Africa. Study leader Prof I Horak Ms Theresa Sethusa MSc (Veterinary Science) Registered 2003-2006 Country Sierra Leone Research project Evaluation of a method used to detect Mycobacterium bovis and Mycobacterium avium subsp. Paratuberculosis in formalin fixed parraffin embedded tissues of domestic and wild animals. Study leader Prof E Venter Top