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Khethokuhle Sibongakonke Mthethwa

Ingwavuma

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in health assessments of animals, including Body Condition Score (BCS) and FAMACHA. Proficient in faecal sample collection, Faecal egg counts, and the Modified McMaster technique, with a strong background in larval culture techniques and nematode identification. Experienced in guiding students through laboratory work and fieldwork, complemented by strong report writing, presentation skills, data analysis, and statistical methods. Adept at using Microsoft Office for efficient time management and organisational tasks. Committed to advancing animal health through meticulous research and practical application of scientific methods.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Experimental learning

University of Zululand
03.2022 - 11.2024
  • Assessed sheep susceptibility to gastrointestinal nematodes using Body Condition Scoring (BCS) to evaluate the role of nutrition
  • Monitored the severity of gastrointestinal nematodes in sheep using the FAMACHA system
  • Used the 17-point check in small ruminants to determine the health status of animals
  • Performed the 17-point health check on small ruminants, assessing key health indicators such as body condition score (BCS), eye membrane color (FAMACHA), parasite presence, and mobility
  • Identified potential health issues in small ruminants through systematic checks on weight, coat condition, foot health, and respiratory function
  • Performed faecal egg counts using the modified McMaster technique
  • Used microscopes to accurately count the number of parasite eggs present in samples
  • Conducted larval culture in the lab to identify gastrointestinal nematode species affecting local farmers in the kwa-Mthethwa area, eMpangeni
  • Provided farmers with actionable insights on nematode species and appropriate deworming treatments

Student supervision

University of Zululand
08.2024 - 10.2024
  • I assisted honours students in the collection of fecal samples from indigenous chickens and Zulu sheep and guided them in conducting fecal egg counts and larval cultures

Education

BIOINFORMATICS COURSE 201 -

Genomac Institute Inc.

Advanced Computer Literacy - undefined

Avuxeni Computer Academy

National Senior Certificate - undefined

Ingwavuma High School

Animal genomics

University of Zululand
01.2024 -

B Sc Agriculture - Animal Science

University of Zululand

Skills

  • Health assessments of animals
  • Body Condition Score (BCS)
  • FAMACHA
  • Faecal sample collection
  • Faecal Egg Counts
  • Modified McMaster technique
  • Larval culture techniques
  • Nematode identification
  • Guiding students
  • Laboratory work
  • Fieldwork
  • Fecal sample analysis
  • Report writing
  • Presentation skills
  • Data analysis
  • Statistical methods
  • Microsoft Office
  • Time management
  • Organizational skills

Custom

Identifying the efficient phenotypic parameter to estimate gastrointestinal infestation in Zulu sheep at UNIZULU, Evaluated Body Condition Score (BCS) and FAMACHA to determine the most effective phenotypic parameter for estimating gastrointestinal infestations., Identified which phenotypic parameter was a better predictor of Faecal Egg Count (FEC)., Analyzed data and prepared comprehensive reports.

Languages

English
Fluent
isiZulu
Native

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Student supervision

University of Zululand
08.2024 - 10.2024

Animal genomics

University of Zululand
01.2024 -

Experimental learning

University of Zululand
03.2022 - 11.2024

Advanced Computer Literacy - undefined

Avuxeni Computer Academy

National Senior Certificate - undefined

Ingwavuma High School

BIOINFORMATICS COURSE 201 -

Genomac Institute Inc.

B Sc Agriculture - Animal Science

University of Zululand
Khethokuhle Sibongakonke Mthethwa