Irvin Mpofu

Qualifications:[Ph.D., MSc., BSc. Hons] Animal Science, MBA I am an Associate Professor Animal Nutrition at University of Namibia. From Sept 2006 to March 31, 2009 I was Dean of Veterinary Medicine (Umutara Polytechnic University-Rwanda), I have been a Senior lecturer at the University of Zimbabwe and have 16 years lecturing, research and extension experience. I was also Chairman of Animal Science Department, University of Zimbabwe for two years. I am widely traveled, having been to South Korea, UK, South Africa, Zambia, USA, Namibia and Ethiopia, Rwanda on research and educational business. I have published two books in the UK with Upfront Publishing (1. Pig Production Science and Technology; 2. Applied Animal Feed Science and Technology) and have also developed two software 1. Dairy software for the University of Zimbabwe Dairy and 2. IDT Feed Formulation software. I also hold a Diploma in Electronics, and an Advanced Certificate in Motor Maintenance

I believe and practice student centred teaching style.

1.University Book Prize (1993) for being the Best MSc Animal Science Student at the University of Zimbabwe. 2.Commonwealth Fellowship Award (1996).

•Ph.D. Animal Science; University of Pretoria, South Africa, (1993-1997). (Title of Thesis: Investigation of mineral deficiency in beef cattle) •MBA (Masters in Business Administration); University of Zimbabwe, (2000-2003). (Title of Thesis: Factors affecting viability in the Dairy Industry of Zimbabwe) •MSc. (Animal Science- Animal Nutritional), University of Zimbabwe, (1991-1992). (Title of Thesis: Potential of white rot fungi and yeast in improving fibre digestibility in farm animals) •BSc. (Agric). Hons in Animal Science; University of Zimbabwe, (1989). OTHER QUALIFICATIONS •Diploma: Radio, Audio and TV Servicing, ICS-London, (1996). •Certificate: Advanced Motor Maintenance; Harare Polytech, (1998). •Information Technology Certificate, (NIIT) (2000).

I am an accomplished consultant in 1. Feed Formulation, 2. Feed manufacturing and 3. Livestock Development issues.