STAFF
Kgwatalala P.M.
Associate Professor/HoD
Faculty of Animal and Veterinary Sciences (Department of Animal Sciences)
Animal Breeding. BSc (Agric) (UB), MSc (Nebraska-Lincoln), PhD (McGill)
14 yrs Academic experience
Research areas
- Phenotypic characterisation of indigenous breeds
- Genetic characterisation of indigenous breeds
Professor Othusitse R. Madibela
Professor
Professor Othusitse R. Madibela
Professor
Faculty of Animal and Veterinary Sciences (Department of Animal Sciences)
Ruminant Nutrition. BSc Agric. (Ani Sci.) (UZ) 1989, PGD (Ani Nutri) Aberdeen Uni) 1993, MSc (Aberdeen Uni) 1994, PhD (Lincoln University, New Zealand) 2010 and PGD Education Leadership & Mgmt (Baisago Uni.) 2015
11years in Research and Development and 11years of Teaching and Research at Higher Education
Awards
Royal Society of New Zealand, Canterbury Branch Travel Award 2008, Desmond Tutu Footprints Leadership Award 2002, Cochran Training Fellowship 2001, Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) for Journalist of the Year Award 2000, Innovation for Development Association award 1999; British Government Technical Cooperation Training award.
Principles of Animal Nutrition (ASB 326), Digestive Physiology & Metabolism (ASM611); Mineral, Vitamin and Nitrogen Metabolism (ASM622).
- Nutrition and parasite interactions
- Nutrition and reproduction interactions
- Characterization of local feeds
- Rumen Environment
- Indigenous knowledge
- Science, Policy, Educational Methods and Evaluation
Dr Moagi Letso
Senior Lecturer
Dr Moagi Letso
Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Animal and Veterinary Sciences (Department of Animal Sciences)
BSc (Agric) (1992; UB/BCA); MSc Animal Nutrition, (1995; Aberdeen, UK); PhD Animal Science (2007; UFS, RSA)
20 years academic experience
Areas of interest include:
- Rumen biochemistry and microbiology
- Fodder production and utilization of crop residues
Dr. Molebeledi H.D Mareko
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Molebeledi H.D Mareko
Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Animal and Veterinary Sciences (Department of Animal Sciences)
BSc (UB), MSc (Lincoln University, New Zealand), PhD (Nottingham)
6years in Research and Development, 4years in Retail and Wholesaling industry, and 11years of Teaching and Research at Higher Education
Introduction to Animal Science (ASB 210)
Meat Science (ASB 321)
Sheep & Goat Production (ASB 423)
Livestock Product Processing (ASB 424)
Research Interest;
- Muscle/Meat Biochemistry
- Meat Production and Processing
- Nutrition/meat/carcass quality interaction
- Edible Meat Offal Utilization
- Traditional/Novel meats
Cuthbert Banga
Associate Professor
Cuthbert Banga
Associate Professor
Faculty of Animal and Veterinary Sciences (Department of Animal Sciences)
Dr J Moreki
Senior Lecturer
Dr J Moreki
Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Animal and Veterinary Sciences (Department of Animal Sciences)
BSc (Agric) (University of Botswana; Master of Applied Science in Agriculture (University of Melbourne, Australia); Ph.D. in Animal Science (Poultry nutrition) University of the Free State, South Africa)
25 years field (extension) and four (4) years academic experience.
- Poultry nutrition and management, bone development and carcass evaluation of guinea fowl and/or other emerging poultry species, as well as, pigs.
- Insects and worms as alternative sources of protein for poultry
- Family poultry as a HIV/AIDS mitigation strategy.
- Ethnoveterinary medicine to promote health of family poultry.
Dr Ketshephaone Thutwa
Senior Lecturer
Dr Ketshephaone Thutwa
Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Animal and Veterinary Sciences (Department of Animal Sciences)
Animal Breeding. BSc (UB), 2005, MSc (UB), 2011, PhD (UFS), 2016.
1 year experience at Research Institution.
10 years academic experience
Livestock Production (ASB 215)
Sheep & Goat Production (ASB 423)
Applied Animal breeding (ASB 414)
- Phenotypic and genetic characterisation of indigenous breeds
- The effect of immunological responses on host resistance to parasites
Mr Neotsotlhe Bagwasi
Lecurer
Mr Neotsotlhe Bagwasi
Lecurer
Faculty of Animal and Veterinary Sciences (Department of Animal Sciences)
Masters in Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Queens University at Belfast UK) 2007, BSc in Animal Studies (University of Queensland, Australia) 2002, Diploma in Animal Health & Production (University of Botswana) 1992 and Certificate in Animal Health & Production (Botswana Agricultural College) 1985
2 years field experience (extension)
5 years assistant instructor
4 years academic experience.
Rabbit nutrition & management
Pig nutrition & management
Fish production
Dr.James Machete (PhD)
Lecurer
Dr.James Machete (PhD)
Lecurer
Faculty of Animal and Veterinary Sciences (Department of Animal Sciences)
Cert AH&P (BAC) 1987; DAH&P (UB) 1993; BSc (Hons) Animal Science (New Castle Uni. UK) 2003; MSc Meat Science (Uni. Arkansas. USA) 2009.
2yrs field & 18 yrs teaching support experience. 18 yrs clinical support (BCA clinic). 4 yrs teaching experience at certificate level
Awards:
Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security Excellence Awards 2017 – Catalyst Award (BUAN).
Teaching:
Meat Science (ASB 321)
Poultry production (ASB 417)
Livestock product Processing (ASB 424)
Ostrich production (ASB 430)
Introduction to Animal Science (ASB 210).
Phenotypic and Genetic characterization of indigenous Tswana chickens in the Southern part of Botswana.
Dr Phetogo Monau
Senior Instructor
Dr Phetogo Monau
Senior Instructor
Faculty of Animal and Veterinary Sciences (Department of Animal Sciences)
Mr Cosmos Malejane
Senior Instructor
Mr Cosmos Malejane
Senior Instructor
Faculty of Animal and Veterinary Sciences (Department of Animal Sciences)
Zibanani Seletlo
Instructor
Zibanani Seletlo
Instructor
Faculty of Animal and Veterinary Sciences (Department of Animal Sciences)
Mr Nicodemas Mosweu
Instructor
Mr Nicodemas Mosweu
Instructor
Faculty of Animal and Veterinary Sciences (Department of Animal Sciences)