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Ofhani Mavhungu was recently awarded the Professor Rob Gous Scholarship by the Animal Feed Manufacturers Association (AFMA) of South Africa.

From a very early age, Ofhani Mavhungu knew he wanted to be involved in agriculture one day. Fast forward a few decades and you find Ofhani enrolled for the MScAgric Animal Science degree at the University of the Free State (UFS).

As a goal-orientated person who is open to new ventures, he reckons this degree will broaden his knowledge and understanding of the industry. “I believe Animal Science is an interdisciplinary field of study that enables students like me to pursue various career opportunities, ranging from primary animal production to secondary product processing, retail, and quality assurance. This motivates me to be part of the team that will ensure food security for the future generation,” says Ofhani.

Opening doors to a career in Animal Science

The Professor Rob Gous Scholarship for 2020/2021 that was jointly awarded to him and Victor Makofane of the University of Limpopo by the Animal Feed Manufacturers Association (AFMA) of South Africa, is for Ofhani a step closer to realising his dreams. 

“Diligence and hard work have always been the driving force throughout my studies, and I am delighted that my hard work was rewarded. This award further reflects on the Department of Animal Science’s dedication and commitment to build and mentor strong candidates who are recognised by the industry,” he says.

With increasing animal feed costs, the search for more cost-effective feed utilisation techniques – without compromising the nutritive value or feed quality – becomes critically important for intensive broiler producers. 

Ofhani’s study, which aims to evaluate the effect of increasing levels of a nutritional fat emulsifier with a high HLB on the (i) diet digestibility and (ii) production performance of broilers, will provide some insight into the possible energy-saving effect of dietary emulsifiers with a high HBL in broiler diets with moderate lipid inclusion levels. 

“A digestibility study will give more information on the emulsifier effect at metabolic level, and a production study will provide information on growth characteristics and carcass composition.”

An opportunity to compete with other candidates in the industry

“Few studies have been conducted on lipid emulsifiers under South African conditions, which necessitates the need for further research in this field,” he says. 

Ofhani, whose motto in life is to stay humble and accept positive criticism – as it is meant to enlighten you – wants to pursue a career in the animal feed industry. “My qualification will give me an opportunity to compete with other candidates of our generation in the industry, as well as on a research/academic level. By completing my MScAgric, I will broaden my own skill set so that I can continue with industry-related research in the future and provide mentorship to prospective animal scientists,” he adds. 

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Alumni Stage Door 2005: Tickets now available!
2005-02-22

Alumni Stage Door: Kaartjies vir "Once upon a time" beskikbaar vanaf 16 Februarie 2005

Kaartjies: Beskikbaar by Louis Botha by die kultuurkantoor, Thakaneng-Brug kamer 55 vanaf 16 Februarie
Telefoon: 401-2819, Kostes R15 p.p.

Finaal: Callie Human Sentrum
3 Maart 2005 om 18:30.

Gaskunstenaar: Philip Marais


Alumni Stage Door
Stage Door nou bekend as Alumni Stage Door is verseker een van die hoogtepunte op die Kuns en Kultuur kalender vir 2005. Elke koshuis op kampus kry die geleentheid om `n eerstejaars groep van 20-30 lede te kies om deel te neem aan `n ongelooflike vermaaklike en uiters kompeterende kompetisie. Die groepe moet dan met `n produksie voor en dag kom wat 70% uit drama en toneelspel bestaan en 30% sang.

Rotasies: Dames 28 Februarie 2005
Mans 1 Maart 2005
Finaal: 3 Maart 2005

Die tema vir Alumni Stage Door 2005 is : " Once upon a time"

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