Dr. M. Ndengu

Qualifications:

Doctor of Philosophy candidate (UZ), Master of Science (University of Utrecht), Bachelor of Veterinary Science (UZ), MRCVS, Specialist Certificate in Reproduction

Academic Appointments:

Lecturer & Clinician

Research Interests:

Veterinary Reproduction: Post partum reproductive health problems in cows and livestock interventions in humanitarian programmes.

Faculty: Veterinary Science

Department: Department of Clinical Veterinary Sciences

Research Category: Physical Sciences

Biography:

Dr Ndengu is a Lecturer in Reproduction and Theriogenology with the Department of Clinical Veterinary Sciences. He joined the UZ in March 1995. His area of Expertise and Research Interest is Veterinary Reproduction: Post partum reproductive health problems in cows and livestock interventions in humanitarian programmes. Dr Ndengu is currently pursuing his DPhil studies with the University of Zimbabwe.

Email: mndengu@vet.uz.ac.zw

Phone: 263-242303211 Extension 19048

Publications:

Pfukenyi, D. M., Tivapasi, M., Matope, G., Ndengu, M., De Garine-Wichatitsky, M., & Cetre-Sossah, C. (2020). Seroprevalence and associated risk factors of Rift Valley fever in cattle and selected wildlife species at the livestock/wildlife interface areas of Gonarezhou National Park, Zimbabwe. Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 87(1), 1-7. https://doi.org/10.4102/ojvr.v87i1.1731
Ndengu, M., Matope, G., Tivapasi, M. et al. (2018). Sero-prevalence of chlamydiosis in cattle and selected wildlife species at a wildlife/livestock interface area of Zimbabwe. Tropical Animal Health Production 50, 1107–1117
Ndengu M. , De garine-wichatitsky M. , Pfukenyi D. M. , Tivapasi , M. Mukamuri B. and Matope G. (2017). Assessment of community awareness and risk perceptions of zoonotic causes of abortion in cattle at three selected livestock-wildlife interface areas of Zimbabwe. Epidemiology and Infection 145 (7): 1304 – 1319. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0950268817000097
Katsande, S., Matope, G., Ndengu, M., & Pfukenyi, D. M. (2013). Prevalence of mastitis in dairy cows from smallholder farms in Zimbabwe. Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 80(1), 1-7 (http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/ojvr.v80i1.523)
Tivapasi MT, Mudenge B, Ndengu M, Gavhumende R & Van Leengoed L (2001). A study of the platelet counts, mean platelet volume and platelet distribution width of selected urban and communal dogs in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe Veterinary Journal, 32(2): 64-68
Bwangamoi O, Obwolo MJ, Adeyanju JB, Murondoti A, Samkange A & Ndengu M (1997). Undifferentiated astrocytoma in a Doberman pinscher bitch. Zimbabwe Veterinary Journal, 28: 65-70
Adeyanju JB, Samkange A, Ndengu M & Murondoti A (1996). Canine prostatic enlargement: Outcome of conservative management in eight cases. Zimbabwe Veterinary Journal, 27(2): 5-9