David Blignaut

Biography

Qualified veterinarian, graduated from the University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, South Africa. Pursued post-graduate studies at Onderstepoort, with a special focus on bovine medicine. Currently, registered with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Queensland as veterinarian and holds a specialist registration in cattle medicine from the South African Veterinary Council.

Passionate about advancing the field of tertiary education, especially in ruminants.

Teaching

Taught Modules

[TV2102] Integrated Animal Structure and Function 2Lecturer

2026

[TV5213] Veterinary Professional and Clinical Practice 3/3Tutor

2026

[TV5212] Veterinary Professional and Clinical Practice 2/3Tutor

2026

[TV4102] Veterinary Clinical Sciences Part 2 of 2Lecturer

2026

[TV1103] Fundamentals of Veterinary ScienceLecturer

2026

[TV1101] Introduction to Veterinary ScienceLecturer

2026

[TV5211] Veterinary Professional and Clinical Practice 1/3Tutor

2026

[TV3001] Transitions from Health to Disease 1Lecturer

2026

[TV3002] Transitions from Health to Disease 2Lecturer

2026

[TV4101] Veterinary Clinical Sciences Part 1 of 2Lecturer

2026

Output

Lipid metabolism, carcass characteristics and Longissimus dorsi muscle fatty acid composition of tropical crossbred beef cattle in response to Desmanthus spp. forage backgrounding

2021

Mwangi, Felista W.; Blignaut, David J.C.; Charmley, Edward; Gardiner, Christopher P.; Malau-Aduli, B...

Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU

First report of Cryptosporidium parvum in a dromedary camel calf from Western Australia

2018

Zahedi, Alireza; Lee, Gary K.C.; Greay, Telleasha L.; Walsh, Audra L.; Blignaut, David J.C.; Ryan, U...

Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU

Prevalence of mastitis pathogens in South African pasture-based and total mixed ration-based dairies during 2008 and 2013

2018

Blignaut, David; Thompson, Peter; Petzer, Inge Marié (2018) 'Prevalence of mastitis pathogens in Sou. Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary R, 85 (1). [DOI] ...

Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU

Optimum drug combinations for the sedation of growing boars prior to castration

2017

Lehmann, Heidi S.; Blache, Dominique; Drynan, Eleanor; Tshewang, Pema; Blignaut, David J.C.; Musk, G...

Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU

Development of early tissue cysts and associated pathology of Besnoitia besnoiti in a naturally infected bull (Bos taurus) from South Africa

2013

Dubey, J.P.; Van Wilpe, E.; Blignaut, D.J.C.; Schares, G.; Williams, J.H. (2013) 'Development of ear. Journal of Paras, 99 (3):459-466...

Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU

Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis associated with otitis media-interna in goats

2013

Leask, Rhoda; Blignaut, David J.C.; Grobler, Maria J. (2013) 'Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis ass 84 (1) . [DOI] ...