CURRICULUM VITAE
CHARLES MUTISI
I am an Animal Scientist with about 15 years of teaching, research and outreach experience in
tropical livestock production and consultancy. My special areas of research are the improvement
of livestock production and fodder production in the smallholder farming communities of
Zimbabwe. This research work is mainly carried out on-farm with the participation of the
farmers, postgraduate students and extension services. In addition, the research work involves
extension activities which include the dissemination of research findings and technologies
produced to other farming communities. I have authored and co-authored several publications in
animal production and farming systems in the smallholder farming communities.
I teach a wide range of both undergraduate and Master of Science courses. The courses are:
Animal Science, Agricultural Biochemistry, Nutritional Biochemistry, Animal Nutrition,
Principles of Animal Production and Cell Biology and Biotechnology.
PERSONAL DATA
Surname:
Mutisi
First Name:
Charles
Date of Birth:
13 September, 1952
Sex
MALE
Marital status
Single
Citizenship
Zimbabwean
Contact Address
Department of Animal Science
University of Zimbabwe
Box MP167
Mt Pleasant
HARARE
Zimbabwe
Telephone: 263-4-303211 Ext 1644
Fax: 263-4-333 407
E-mail: Mutisi@ansci.uz.zw
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Present Employer:
University of Zimbabwe
Box MP167
Mt Pleasant
Harare
Zimbabwe
Position:
Lecturer, Department of Animal Science
Faculty of Agriculture
HOME ADDRESS
Mt Royal Residence
University of Zimbabwe
310 Herbert Chitepo Avenue
HARARE, Zimbabwe
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
1970 – 1971
Ordinary Level
Harare Secondary School, Harare
Zimbabwe
1972 – 1973
Advanced Level
Fletcher High School, Gweru, Zimbabwe
1974 – 1978
BSc Agriculture
(Honours) Animal
Nutrition
University of Reading, UK
1979 – 1984
PhD, Animal
Nutrition
University of Reading, UK.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1998
FAO Consultancy to assist in teaching and syllabus review at the Faculty of
Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Namibia.
1998
Referee for the Journal of Applied Sciences in Southern Africa.
1998
Course writer for the University of Distance Education; Anatomy of Farm
Animals.
1997 – date
Advisory committee member for the Faculty of Veterinary Science, EU funded
link programme with the Netherlands.
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1997 – date
Sub-committee member of Agricultural Research Council
1996 – 1998
Chairman of the Department of Animal Science, University of Zimbabwe
1996 – 1998
Member of University of Zimbabwe Senate
1996 -
Consultant on a DFID Project on the production and service values for livestock
in semi-arid subsistence farming system.
1993 – date
Committee member of the Danida Research Project, Department of Animal
Science, University of Zimbabwe. Under the Danida Project, advising
smallholder farmers on livestock production issues.
1993 – date
Departmental Representative on the Board of Selection for University Lake
Kariba Research Station.
1993 – 1996
Faculty of Agriculture (University of Zimbabwe) Representative for the Academic
Appointment Board for the Faculty of Science.
1986 – date
Member of the University of Zimbabwe Student Affairs Committee.
1986
Judge for the Zimbabwe Newspapers Agricultural Journalistic Awards.
2000
Obtained a certificate from Mananga Training Centre, Swaziland, on Agricultural
Research Management: Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation.
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
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British Society of Animal Science
Zimbabwe Society of Animal Production
Joint FAP/IAEA Division of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture.
Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation
Electronic Conference on the Multi-functional character of Agriculture and Land.
PUBLICATIONS
Thesis
Mutisi, C. (1984).
Problems of Feeding Maize Silage to pregnant sheep. PhD thesis
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University of Reading.
Books
Mutisi, C., Gomez, M., Madsen, J. and Hvelplund, T. Eds. (1994). Proceedings of the workshop
on Intergrated Livestock/Crop Production Systems in the Small Scale and
Communal Farming Systems in Zimbabwe. University of Zimbabwe/The
Danish Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University/The Danish National
Institute of Animal Science Publication. Harare, Zimbabwe. 203 pp.
ISBN:0-86924 – 133-3.
Mutisi, C. (1997). Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals. Module 1: Anatomy. First
Edition. University College of Distance Education. Printed by Jongwe
Press, Harare. 240 pp.
Book Articles
1.
Kusina N.T., Hale D.H., Chesworth J.M. and Mutisi C. (1991). The effect of the amount of
dietary energy on growth and body composition of sabi lambs. In: Proceedings of the Final
research Coordination Meeting on Improving Sheep and Goat Productivity with Aid of Nuclear
Techniques. Joint FAO/IAEA Division of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture. Perth,
Australia. pp 12 – 27.
2. Hatendi P.R., Smith T. and Mutisi C. (1992). Fattening mature indigenous (Matebele) goats: Effects
on animal performance and body carcass composition. In: Rey B., Lebbie S. H.B. and Reynolds L.
(eds), Small Ruminant Research and Development in Africa. International Livestock Center for
Africa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. pp355 – 366.
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Mutisi C., Madsen J., Hvelplund T. and Gomez M. (1994). Establishment and screening of grass and
legume species in the communal areas of Zimbabwe. In: Mutisi C., Madsen J., Hvelplund T and
Gomez M. (eds), Proceedings of the Workshop on Integrated Livestock/Crop Production Systems in
the Small Scale and Communal Farming Systems in Zimbabwe. University of Zimbabwe/The Danish
Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University and The Danish National Institute of Animal Science.
Harare, Zimbabwe. pp51 – 56. ISBN:0-86924-113-3.
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Tembani B., Mutisi C., Sibanda S and Gomez M. (1994). Supplementation of Lactating indigenous
cows in Chinamhora communal area with a maize stover based supplement. In: Mutisi C., Madsen J.,
Hvelplund T. and Gomez M. (eds), Proceedings of the Workshop on Integrated Livestock/Crop
Production Systems in the Small Scale and Communal Farming Systems in Zimbabwe. University of
Zimbabwe/The Danish Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University and The Danish National
Institute of Animal Science. Harare, Zimbabwe. pp110 – 115. ISBN:0-86924-113-3.
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Mutisi C., Nyamangara M., Madsen J., Hvelplund T. and Gomez M. (1994). A study of croplivestock farming system in Chinamhora communal area with emphasis on cattle nutrition. In: Mutisi
C., Madsen J., Hvelplund T. and Gomez M. (eds), Proceedings of the Workshop on Integrated
Livestock/Crop Production Systems in Zimbabwe. University of Zimbabwe/The Danish Royal
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Veterinary and Agricultural University and The Danish National Institute of Animal Science. Harare,
Zimbabwe. pp 148 – 161. ISBN:0-86924-113-3.
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Madsen J., Hvelplund T., Sibanda S. and Mutisi C. (1997). A research approach used to develop
farming systems in Zimbabwe. In: Kifaro G.C., Chenyambuga S.W. and Kurwijla L.R. (eds), The
Role of Research in Farming Systems Development, Sokoine University of Agriculture. pp 1 – 16.
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Mandibaya W., Mutisi C., Hamudikuwanda H. and Titterton M. (1998). Intake, digestability and
nitrogen balance of sunflower based farm-grown calf meals fed to dairy heifer calves. In: Kusina
N.T. (ed), Project Review on Integrated Livestock/Crop Production Systems in the Smallholder
Farming Systems in Zimbabwe. University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe. pp33 – 46.
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Masunda B., Mutisi C and Hamudikuwanda H. (1998). The use of faecal progesterone
measurements to monitor reproductive function in Zimbabwe cattle. In: Kusina N.T. (ed), Project
Review on Integrated Livestock/Crop Production Systems in the Smallholder Farming Systems in
Zimbabwe. University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe pp 110 – 117.
Scientific Journal Articles
Hatendi, P.R., Ndlovu L.R., Smith, T. and Mutisi, C. (1992). Estimating metabolisable energy
requirements for maintenance and growth of indigenous Zimbabwe goats. Zimbabwe Journal of
Agricultural Research 28:65 – 70.
Mutisi, C. and Topps, J.H. (1995). The current state of technological innovations in the crop-livestock
farming systems in the communal areas of Zimbabwe. Journal of Zimbabwe Society of Animal Production
7:11 – 17.
Mutisi, C., Younger, C., Illius, A., Gundry, S. and Kusina N.T. (1998). Perception of production and
service values for livestock in semi-arid subsistence farming system. Proceedings of International
Conference on Food, Lands and Livelihood. Setting Agendas For Animal Science. British Society of
Animal Science. 27 – 30 January Kenya, Nairobi. ISBN: 0-906 562 – 24 – 4. 163 – 164.
Mandibaya, W., Mutisi, C. and Hamudikuwanda, H. (1999). Calf rearing systems in smallholder dairy
farming areas of Zimbabwe: A diagnostic study of the Nharira – Lancashire area. Asian-Australasian
Journal of Animal Sciences. 12:1. 68 – 76.
Masunda, B., Mutisi C., Hamudikuwanda, H. and Agumbah, G.O. (1999). The concentration of faecal
progestins during the oestrus cycle in Nkone cows and the effect of duration of storage of faecal samples at
room temperature on faecal progestin levels. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 31. 373-381.
Mandibaya W., Mutisi C., Hamudikuwanda H. and Titterton M. (1999). Nutritive value, intake,
digestibility and nitrogen balance of farm-grown and prepared sunflower based dairy calf meals. Tropical
Animal Health and Production. 31. 321-331.
Halimani T.E., Mutisi C. and Kusina N.T. (2000) Effects of a digestive modifier, Browse Plus on ruminal
and intestinal breakdown of forages containing high tannin levels. Journal of Applied Science in Southern
Africa.Vol. 6 No. 2. 87-98.
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Kusina J., Mutisi C., Govere R., Mhona K., Murenga K., Ndamba J. and Taylor (In press). Duckweed as
a feed ingredient in finisher diets of broiler chickens. Journal of Applied Sciences in Southern Africa.
Mazorodze C.R., Sibanda S. and Mutisi C. (1997). The potential of surplus dairy calves as a source of
beef in Zimbabwe. 1. An evaluation of the current calf rearing systems from birth to seven months of age.
Zimbabwe Journal of Agricultural Research 34: (In Press). ISSN 0035 – 4813.
Sibanda S., Mazorodze C.R. and Mutisi C. (1997). The potential of surplus dairy calves as a source of
beef in Zimbabwe. 2. The performance of Holstein/Friesian male calves from seven to seventeen months
of age after being reared under three different systems. Zimbabwe Journal of Agricultural Research 35: (In
press) ISSN 0035-4813.
Mazorodze C.R., Sibanda S. and Mutisi C. (1997). The potential of surplus dairy calves as a source of
beef in Zimbabwe. 3. The effect of dietary roughage level on the performance of beef and dairy steers in
the feedlot. Zimbabwe Journal of Agricultural Research 35: (In press) ISSN 0035 – 4813.
Sibanda S., Mazorodze C.R. and Mutisi C. (1997). The potential of surplus dairy calves as a source of
beef in Zimbabwe. 4. The effect of breed performance of steers on production systems commonly used
for beef cattle in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe Journal of Agricultural Research 35: (In press). ISSN 0035 –
4813.
MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS/COURSES ATTENDED
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March 4 – 16 1989 at Perth Australia, presented a paper “Effect of the Amount of Dietary Energy
on Growth and Body Composition of Sabi Lambs” Workshop organized by Joint FAO/IAEA
Division of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture.
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October 29, 1987. Attended meeting on National Dairy Development Strategy; Harare.
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November 15 – 28, 1987. Nairobi Kenya. Attended a workshop on “Modalities and Techniques
For Dissemination of Research Results.
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January 18 – 20 1996, Harare, Zimbabwe. Presented a paper “Why Technology to Improve
Livestock Production in Communal Areas is failing?” Workshop sponsored by Danida.
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April 5 – 12, 1996. Rabat, Morocco. Presented a paper “Improving the Productivity of Dairy
Cattle on Smallholder Farms in Zimbabwe” Workshop organized by FAO/IAEA.
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July 8, 1997. Chinhoyi, Citrus Estate. Presented a paper “Use of Browse Plus as an Animal Feed
AdditiveI”, Workshop sponsored by Agricura.
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January 26 – 30, 1998, Nairobi Kenya. Attended conference on Foods , Land, Livestock and
Livelihoods.
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March 3-26, 2000, Mananga, Swaziland. Attended a training workshop in Agricultural Research
Management Cycle: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation of Research Projects.
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May 27 – 30, 1998 Nyanga, Zimbabwe. Presented a paper on “The effect of feeding browse plus
on fattening steers”. Conference sponsored by Agricura.
REFEREES:
1.
Prof L R Ndlovu
National University of Science and Technology
Cnr Gwanda Road and Cecil Avenue
P.O. Box AC 939 Ascot
Bulawayo
2.
Dr M.J. Bryant
Department of Animal Science
University of Reading
Berkshire
Reading
UK
3.
Professor E. Owen
Department of Animal Science
University of Reading
Berkshire
Reading
UK
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