Yolande Baby Kaurivi

Accomplished Senior Lecturer at the University of Namibia and former Chief Veterinarian in the Ministry of Agriculture, I excel in teaching and practical demonstration in animal health, welfare, ethology, production, reproduction, animal identification and traceability system and veterinary professional skills. With a proven track record in enhancing student engagement and fostering academic growth, I've significantly contributed to the development of future veterinary professionals through innovative course design and effective faculty communication.

1. Publication awards:

Inaugural recipient of Animal Welfare Veterinary Student Publication Award for the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists.

They said: “ Congratulations to Yolande Baby Kaurivi for being an inaugural winner of this Award for her paper on the welfare of beef cows and calves in Namibia published in Animals. The Award hopes to encourage more veterinary students to publish in the animal welfare field”.

Kaurivi, Y.B.; Laven, R.; Parkinson, T. et al. (2021) Assessing Extensive Semi-Arid Rangeland Beef Cow–Calf Welfare in Namibia: Part 1: Comparison between Farm Production Systems: Effect on the Welfare of Beef Cows. Animals, 11, 165. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11010165

https://issuu.com/anzcvs/docs/a4_courier_september_2021_v3_st/s/13456442

2. Other publications:

As “Dr Baby- The Village Vet” columnist in The Villager weekly local newspaper (www.thevillager.com.na), I have written more than 220 articles that were published between 2011 to 2016, related to the veterinary industry such as advocating for maintenance of good animal health and welfare standards as well as informing readers about rules and regulations important in the industry.

3. I was the WOAH (World Animal Health Organisation) focal person for Animal Welfare in Namibia since 2011 to 2016. My roles as the focal points for Animal Welfare included:

· Establish a network of expert of animal welfare through a working committee.

· Establish dialogue, cooperation and communication with the competent authority and relevant stakeholders

· Monitor animal welfare legislations.

4. I was awarded a “Recognition Award- Women, Agriculture and Food Security” for contributing towards the development of Agricultural Industry in Namibia. It was given on 15 April 2014 at the Mini Conference on Women, Agriculture and Food Security in Windhoek, Namibia.

5. “Leading Women of Namibia” October 2018. I was One of 20 women (out of 90 nominees) awarded for outstanding leadership in their fields in Namibia. Featured in a book:

https://www.amazon.com/Follow-Her-Lead-Inspiring-Namibian-ebook/dp/B085MKX9R4

6. “Phenomenal Women of Namibia” recognition award. One of 32 women (out of 300 nominated) in the country in various fields contributing to the development of their industries in Namibia. I was recognised for in the veterinary sector, especially for uplifting rural development. See:

https://kundana.com.na/posts/confident-local-women-applauded Awarded 19 August 2019.

• Namibia Veterinary Council
• Massey University Alumni
• Sydney University Alumni

a. Introduction to Research Ethics: I have obtained a certificate in an introductory module that presents the basics of research ethics evaluation and the broader context of research ethics. It is designed for anyone intimately or remotely involved with research involving human.

b. Research Ethics Evaluation: I have obtained a certificate on Research Ethics Evaluation, a course that focuses on the training needs of members of Research Ethics Committees (RECs) and any support function. It is also relevant to other stakeholders in the field such as researchers and their teams, or students of faculties who train researchers, who develop research projects and/or who conduct research. Part of the module addresses elements that should be considered when assessing if research is ethically acceptable.

c. Informed Consent in Research: I have obtained a certificate on Informed Consent in Research. Here I learned to understand the importance of informed consent for participation in research on humans; know when the requirement of individual informed consent can be waived, know how to seek informed consent from competent potential research participants, know how to seek informed consent for potential research participants who are unable to give consent; evaluate the informed consent provisions in a study protocol and be able to evaluate a consent form.

d. Good Clinical Practice (GCP): I have obtained a certificate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP), where I learned current and comprehensive guide to the elements and principles of GCP quality standards for clinical trials. This module delineates the basic GCP and regulatory requirements covering clinical trials on medicinal products for human use.

• Oral Presentations:
• Identification of Suitable Animal Welfare Assessment Measures for Extensive Beef Systems in New Zealand. Sustainable Agriculture Summit, Berlin, Germany, 26-28 September 2019.
• Assessing beef cow welfare in Namibia: The challenges. Animal Welfare Conference, Sydney, Australia, 14-16 October 2019.
• Adaptation of a New Zealand animal welfare assessment protocol on extensive beef cattle in Namibia, at the World Cattle Congress, Madrid, Spain, September 2022.
• Posters:

*Developing an Animal Welfare Assessment Protocol for Extensive Beef Systems in New Zealand” at the Animal Welfare across Borders Conference in Hong Kong, October 2018

* Identification of animal welfare assessment measures for extensive beef cattle in Namibia: Animal Welfare Conference, Bruges Belgium, July 2019.

* Effect of animal welfare on the reproductive performance of extensive beef cattle in Namibia at the International Animal Reproduction Congress, Bologna, Italy, June 2022.

Im passionate about farmers training in animal health, welfare and reproduction. I organise farmers training days for these trainings. I do various ruminant surgeries for local communities to safe their animals.

4. As the only veterinarian in Government with a master’s degree in animal reproduction at that time, I was also involved in heading the Government approved artificial insemination cattle project (RAEIN AFRICA) in Otjinene villages for 3 years (Feb 2011-Feb 2014).

5. I was the National Livestock Policy Focal Person (2012-2015). Under the VET-GOV (Veterinary Governance) program of the AU-IBAR, my main responsibility was to coordinate the national livestock policy hub (NLPH) bringing together stakeholders involved in the livestock and meat industry for the advocacy of livestock policy formulation and improvement.

6. When I joined the University of Namibia Veterinary School (UNAM), I was the only Namibian, with three other expatriates, putting me in a position to spearhead the resource mobilization of the veterinary program including the recruitment process and in some cases head hunting colleagues with rare special skills. Part of my duties were also to facilitate the preparation for the Neudamm Campus Animal Clinic for audits in preparation for establishing a fully fletched animal clinic. I facilitated sponsoring of surgical coats to the first students for the veterinary program and other necessities.

I have learned how to work productively as an individual as well as part of a team and became used to work effectively under pressure and meeting strict deadlines.

I enjoy spending a weekend gardening and looking after my cows, sheep and goats while reading. Travelling the world one country at a time keeps my ichy feet grounded!

1) Prof. Richard Laven

Associate Professor (my PhD supervisor)

Massey University of New Zealand

School of Veterinary Medicine

R.Laven@massey.ac.nz

2) Prof. Simbarashe Chitanga

Associate Professor

School of Veterinary Medicine

University of Namibia

schitanga@unam.na

3) Dr. Jessey Kamwi

Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer

Ministry of Agriculture

P/Bag 13184, Windhoek, Namibia

+264 208 7513

jessey.kamwi@mawlr.gov.na

4) Prof. Chris Grupen

Associate Professor, Animal Reproduction

University of Sydney

Faculty of Veterinary Science, J.L. Shute Building (C01
PMB 3 (425 Werombi Road), Camden, NSW 2570
AUSTRALIA
Ph: +61 2 9036 7740
Fax: +61 2 9351 1693
E-mail: cgrupen@vetsci.usyd.edu.au