Mike Wilhelm Odendaal

Background

Odendaal, Mike Wilhelm was born on October 12, 1950 in Nigel, Gauteng, South Africa. Son of Michiel Wilhelm and Johanna Nellie Kock.

Education

Bachelor in Veterinary Science, University Pretoria, 1974. Bachelor in Veterinary Science, University Pretoria, 1980. Master in Medical Veterinary (Bact.), University Pretoria, 1983.

Doctor of Philosophy, University Pretoria, 1999.

Career

Private practice, Free State, South Africa, 1974-1978; director department hospital services, H.A. Grove Animal Center, Pretoria, South Africa, 1983-1985; department head, Roodeplant Research Laboratory, Pretoria, 1985-1993; program manager, Agricultural Research Council, Pretoria, 1993-1997; lecturer, U. Pretoria, since 1997.

Achievements

• Mike Wilhelm Odendaal has been listed as a noteworthy veterinarian, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Lieutenant Medical Corp, 1975-1990. Member American Society Microbiology.

Interests

• Avocations: camping, sports.

Connections

Married Marlene van Breda, December 3, 1976. Children: Amor, Liezl.

Father:

Michiel Wilhelm

Mother:

Johanna Nellie Kock

Spouse:

Marlene van Breda

child:

Liezl Odendaal

child:

Amor Odendaal