Graduates of Veterinary Tropical Diseases > University of Pretoria

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Graduates of Veterinary Tropical Diseases > University of Pretoria
Graduates
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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
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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
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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
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