Dr Norman Mukarati, BVSc (UZ), MSc (Lon. UK), DPhil (UZ) is an academic, researcher and a specialist wildlife veterinarian with over 27 years of extensive experience in the field involving African wildlife species. Dr Mukarati is currently Chairperson of Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, Faculty of Veterinary Science at University of Zimbabwe where he is also a Senior Lecturer teaching the course of Wildlife and Exotic Species Medicine to Clinical years (4th & 5th years) undergraduate veterinary students (from November 2010). His research interests are on the epidemiology of infectious animal and zoonotic diseases at the wildlife –livestock –human interface, and he has published on the subject. He is also keen on understanding health and diseases of farmed Nile crocodiles in which he has also published. Prior to his current posting, Dr Mukarati has held a number of posts in public service in Zimbabwe (Wildlife Unit, Department of Veterinary Services; Lecturer – Bindura University of Science Education) and with a stint in Botswana (Department of Wildlife & National Parks). He has also consulted for a number of organizations including Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO, UN), Campfire Association (Zimbabwe), Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF- Zimbabwe), Peace Parks Foundation (South Africa), International Crocodilian Farmers’ Association (ICFA, Paris, France), Zimbabwe Parks & Wildlife Management Authority, among many others. Dr Mukarati is a member of professional bodies which include: Council of Veterinary Surgeons of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Veterinary Association Wildlife Group – Committee member, IUCN Species Survival Commission (SCC) -Wildlife Health Specialist Group, IUCN Crocodile Specialist Group. Apart from undergraduate veterinary training, Dr Mukarati is also active in continued professional development programs (CPDs) in wild animal health for the veterinary profession and has established a wild animal health course for veterinarians recognized in Zimbabwe and the SADC region. He is also passionate about building capacity in young members of the profession and building networks with fellow researchers worldwide.
Epidemiology of important animal and zoonotic diseases at the wildlife-livestock-human interface, as well as health and diseases of farmed Nile crocodiles.
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