Mr. Kehinde Luke AKINSOLA

Lecturer I | IPTS Departmental cordinator

Faculty of Agriculture · Department of Animal Production and Health

Specialization Animal Breeding and Genetics

Office: Department of Animal Production and Health

Phone: 08060543082

Email: kehinde.akinsola@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

A Registered Animal Scientist with solid research background, teaching responsibilities and industrial experience in the fields of Livestock Production, Poultry Production, health and improvement. I have gained skills and experiences that will improve my academic career, while maintaining my interest in public engagement with Animal Science and the wider STEM field. I have more than 40 peer reviewed publications both local and international in reputable journals. I am a member of these professional organizations; Nigerian Institute of Animal Science, Nigerian Society of Animal Production, Animal Science Association of Nigeria and Project Management Professional Institute.

Research Interests

Poultry health improvement through smart molecular tools and principles.
Genetic improvement of Indigenous chickens
Genetic Diversity
Bio-informatics
Genomics
Characterization of Indigenous Pigs

Qualifications

• M.Sc (Animal Breeding and Genetics), Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti (2017)
• B.Agric, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti (2012)

Selected Publications

1. EFFECT OF GENOTYPE ON REPRODUCTIVE TRAITS OF IMPROVED CHICKENS REARED IN HUMID ENVIRONMENT
   Authors: Akinsola, K. L., 2Oyewole, Y. O.,1Olawale, A. S., and 1Asaolu, S. O.
   1st International Conference of the Faculty of Agriculture, Federal University Oye-Ekiti (2026)
2. Quality of Eggs from Improved Laying Hens Raised in Humid Environment. Fuoye Journal of Innovation, Science and Technology
   Authors: Akinsola, K. L., Jesuyon, O. M. A., Oyewole, Y. O., Agbetuyi, O. A., Daniel, M. N., Eze, C., and Nwachukwu, D. A
   Fuoye Journal of Innovation, Science and Technology (2026)
3. Effect of oral supplementation of Jackfruit leaf extract on growth performance, faecal bacteria counts, carcass characteristics and meat quality in broiler chickens.
   Authors: Safiyu, K. K., Onabanjo, R. S., Adedokun, O. O., Akinsola, K. L., Ewetola, I. A., Aremu, T. S., and Sogunle, O. M.
   animal - open space (2026)
4. Compliance of Biosecurity Measures among Private and Commercial Poultry Hatchery Workers in Oyo State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the
   Authors: Oyewole, Y. O., Fajobi, A. D., Akinsola, K.L.
   1st International Conference on Innovative Agriculture and Sustainable Development (2025)
5. Effect of Body Condition Score on the Blood Profile of West-African Dwarf Goat Does.
   Authors: Jesuyon, O. M. A., and Akinsola, K. L.
   Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Sustainable Animal Agriculture for Developing Countries (2025)
6. Effect of Strain and Pre-Incubation Storage on Egg Parameters of Broiler Breeders.
   Authors: Hammed O. Adesina, Oluwatosin Mawunapon Adegoke Jesuyon, Kehinde Luke Akinsola, Modupe Orunmuyi.
   Slovak J. Anim. Sci., (2025)
7. Physiological responses of finisher Broiler chickens to supplementation of Artocarpus heterophyllus leaf extract in drinking water.
   Authors: Safiyu, K.K., Akinsola, K.L., Onabanjo, R.S., Adedokun, O.O., Ewetola, I.A., Oluebube, P.C., Nwabueze, N.C., Chidorom, J.N. & Aremu, T.S.
   Journal of Sustainable Veterinary & Allied Sciences. (2025)
8. Strain effect on relative reproductive fitness of layer chickens in the tropics.
   Authors: Oluwatosin Mawunapon Adegoke Jesuyon and Kehinde Luke Akinsola
   Tropical Animal Health and Production. (2025)
9. Performance, Egg and Serum Biochemical Constituents of Four Commercial Pullet Strains in Nigeria.
   Authors: .Oyewole, Y. O., Akinsola, K. L., and Safiyu, K. K.
   International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science. (2025)
10. Evaluation of the Phytogenic potential of Chromolaena odorata Leaf Extract on Haematology, Serum Biochemistry, and Intestinal Bacterial Count of Broiler Chickens.
    Authors: Safiyu, K. K., Akinsola, K. L., Onabanjo, R. S., Adedokun, O. O., Ewetola, I. A., Ngonadi, G. E., Awoms, E. G., Aremu T. S and Oyewole Y. O.
    Nig. J. Anim. Sci. Tech. (2025)
11. Effect of Genotypes on Growth Performance, Linear Body and Carcass Traits of Chickens Reared in a Humid Tropical Environment.
    Authors: Akukwu, C. J., Akinsola, K. L., Obi, O. C., and Obike, O. M.
    Nig. J. Anim. Prod. (2025)
12. Role of the Gut Microbiome in Nutriet Absorption, Immune Defense and Animal Health.
    Authors: Agbetuyi, O. A., Asaniyan, E. A., Aganga, A. A., Tella, A., Arilekolasi, T. A., and Akinsola, K. L.
    Uni. Sindh J. Anim. Sci., (2025)
13. Compliance of Biosecurity Measures among Private and Commercial Poultry Hatchery Workers in Oyo State, Nigeria.
    Authors: Oyewole, Y. O., Fajobi, A. D., Akinsola, K.L.
    Journal of Innovative Agriculture and Sustainable Environment. (2025)
14. Comparative Performance and Trait Correlations of Three Broiler Genotypes Reared Under Tropical Conditions.
    Authors: Obasi, E. N., Akinsola, K. L., Ogbuagu, K. P., Nosike, R. J. and Ogbonna, C. C.
    Nigerian Agricultural Journal (2025)
15. Haematological Indices and Serum Biochemistry of Finisher Broiler Chickens Fed High-Quality Cassava Peel Meal Supplemented Diet.
    Authors: Akinsola, K. L., Onabanjo, R. S., Udorji, F. I. and Nwadiuto, C. C.
    Proceedings of 49th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society of Animal Production, (2024)
16. Performance of broiler chickens fed diets containing high-quality cassava peel.
    Authors: Onabanjo, R.S., Adedokun, O.O., Akinsola, K.L., Ojewola G.S., Udorji F.I., Nwadiuto, C., Njku, Q.C.
    Journal of Sustainable Veterinary & Allied Sciences. (2024)
17. Growth performance, carcass yield, Gastrointestinal indicators and meat quality of Broiler chickens supplemented with varying levels of siam weed (Chromolaena odorata) extract in drinking water.
    Authors: Safiyu, K. K., Onabanjo, R. S., Adedokun, O. O., Akinsola, K. L., Nnamdi, N. P., and Shaibu, O. D. (2024).
    Slovak J. Anim. Sci. (2024)
18. Influence of sixth-week body weight on egg production and quality during early lay period in Japanese quail.
    Authors: Jesuyon, O. M. A., Akinsola, K. L. and Oseni, S. O.
    Agric. Res. J. (2024)
19. Relationship among productivity and egg traits in the Japanese quail hen.
    Authors: Jesuyon, O. M. A. and Akinsola, K. L.
    Journal of Agriculture and Environment, (2024)
20. Effect of Strain on Body Weight and Morphometric Traits of Three Meat-type Chickens at Starter and Finisher Phases in the Humid Tropics.
    Authors: Obasi, E. N., Oboyo, M. A., Isu, I. E. and Akinsola, K. L.
    Proceedings of 28th Annual Conference of ASAN 2023, Abuja, Nigeria (2023)
21. Effect of Citrus-coconut Electrolyte Blends on Growth Performance, Haemato-biochemical Status, Organs Development and Intestinal Morphology of Broiler Chickens.
    Authors: Kamorudeen K. Safiyu., Kehinde L. Akinsola., Abuchi J. Ibedu., Chibuike E. Ariwodo., Rahman S. Onabanjo and Olajide M. Sogunle
    Tropical Animal Health and Production. (2023)
22. Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Rabbit Bucks Fed Diets Containing Varying Levels of Tiger Nut Meal.
    Authors: Nathaniel, J., Akinsola, K.L., Ibrahim, Y., Amaduruonye, W., Gabriel, G.O. and Enwereji, A. V.
    Nig. J. Anim. Sci. Tech. (2023)
23. Prediction of body weights from linear body parameters of rabbit genotypes in the humid tropics.
    Authors: Obasi, E. N. and Akinsola, K. L.
    Journal of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine. (2023)
24. Phenotypic Differentiation between Linear Body Measurements and Body Weight in Two Species of Japanese Quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica).
    Authors: Akinsola, K. L., Obike, O.M., Nathaniel, J. and Oke, U.K.
    Nigerian Journal of Animal Production. (2022)
25. Growth Performance of Normal Local Chicken x Isa Brown in Nigeria.
    Authors: Nathaniel, J., Obike, O.M., Akinsola, K. L. and Oke, U.K.
    Nigerian Journal of Animal Production. (2022)
26. Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of F1 Progenies of Local x Exotic Chicken Crosses.
    Authors: Obike, O.M., Chijioke, E.I., Akinsola, K. L, Ezimoha, O. C., Isaac, U. C. and Oke, U. K.
    Nigerian Journal of Animal Science. (2022)
27. Effect of Partial Replacement of Maize with Maize cob - Molasses (Mcmolas) Meal on the Haematology and Biochemistry of Weaner Pigs.
    Authors: Abiloro, O. B., Akinsola, K. L., Nathaniel, J. and Oyedeji J. O.
    Nigerian Journal of Animal Science and Technology. (2021)
28. Effects of Strain and Skip-A-Day Feed Restriction on Growth Characteristics of Broiler Chickens.
    Authors: Akinsola, K. L., Olawumi, S.O., Abiloro, O.B., Obasi, E.N. and Nathaniel, J.
    Nigerian Journal of Animal Production. (2021)
29. Biochemical Blood Parameters of Broiler Chickens Fed Rice Milling Waste Based Diets.
    Authors: Onabanjo, R.S., Adedokun, O.O., Ewa, E.U., Akinsola, K. L., Olabiran, K.O., Oguntade, A.J., Akonye, J.C., Ekaette, G.J., Onunkwo, D.N. and Ojewola, G.S.
    Journal of Animal Sciences and Livestock Production. (2021)
30. Characterization of indigenous cattle genotypes based on blood parameters in the humid tropics.
    Authors: Nosike, R. J., Nwakpu, O. F., Nwose, R. N., Isaac, U. C., Akinsola, K. L., Nwachukwu, C. C. Nathaniel, J. Nwaokoro, C. C., and Onunkwo, D. N.
    Nigerian Journalof Animal Science (2020)
31. Characterization of indigenous cattle genotypes based on linear body traits in the humid tropics.
    Authors: Nosike, R. J., Nwakpu, O. F., Isaac, U. C., Akinsola, K. L, Nwose, R. N. and Onunkwo, D. N.
    Nigerian Journal of Animal Production (2020)
32. Egg Quality Characteristics of Three Genotypes of Layers As Affected by Holding Period in the Derived Savannah Zone of Nigeria.
    Authors: Olawumi, S.O., Akinsola, K. L., Olawumi, S., Amana, C., Ahutu, I., Iyaode, I. and Alexander, D.
    Sumerianz Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary (2020)
33. Growth Performance, Haematological Indices and Cost Benefit Analysis of Growing Rabbits fed Diets Containing Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia diversifolia). (2020).
    Authors: Abiloro, O. B., Agida, C.A., Afam-Ibezim, E. M., Nathaniel, J., Akinsola, K. L. and Dairo, F.A.S.
    International Journal of Agriculture, Management and Technology. (2020)
34. Effects of Genotype and Oviposition Time on Egg Quality Traits of Commercial Laying Birds.
    Authors: Olawumi Simeon, Jesuyon Oluwatosin, Akinsola Kehinde, Olawumi Stephen, Amana Charles, Ahutu Ismaila, Iyaode Ifelayo and Adekunle Temitope
    Journal of Agriculture and Sustainability (2020)
35. Effects of Strains and Skip–A–Day Feed Restriction on Haematological Parameters of Broiler Chickens.
    Authors: Akinsola, K. L., Nathaniel, J., Obasi, E.N. and Obike, O.M.
    Nigerian Journal Animal Science and Technology. (2019)
36. Phenotypic Correlations between Body Weight and Morphometric Traits in Rabbits.
    Authors: Obasi, E.N., Nosike, R.J., Obike, O.M., Akinsola, K. L., Orji, A.C., Obasi, I.U. and Ibe, S.N.
    Nigerian Journal of Animal Science. (2019)
37. Effects of Strain x Sex Interaction on Carcass Traits and Meat Quality of Three Strains of Commercial Meat-type Chicken.
    Authors: Akinsola, K. L., Olawumi, S.O., Obasi, E.N., Nathaniel, J., Adesina, E.O., Obike, O.M., Nosike, R.J., and Oke, U.K.
    Nigerian Journal of Animal Science. (2019)
38. Post-Hatch Performance of Quails under Different Housing Environments in the Humid Tropics.
    Authors: Olawumi, S.O. and Akinsola, K. L.
    Sumerianz Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary (2019)
39. Effects of Graded Levels of Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal on Growth Performance, Semen Quality Indices, Blood Profile and Carcass Characteristics of Rabbit.
    Authors: Ogunlade, J.T., Adeusi, A.S., Ogunleye, O.E., Olatunji, M.A., Busari, K.F., Arobadi, J.O., Ojo, J. O., Alamuoye, O. F., and Akinsola, K. L.
    International Journal of Life Sciences (2019)
40. Interaction Effects of Strain and Skip-a-Day Feed Restriction on Carcass and Meat Quality Characteristics of Broiler Chickens.
    Authors: Akinsola, K. L. and Olawumi, S.O.
    International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry (2018)
41. Effects of Strain and Skip–a–Day Feed Restriction on Carcass and Meat Quality Characteristics of Broiler Chickens.
    Authors: .K. Akinsola and S. Olawumi
    International Journal of Research Studies in Science, Engineering and Technology (2017)

Professional Qualification

• Registered Animal Science - Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS) (2018/RAS/02070)
• Registered member - Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN) (2018/2012/053)
• Registered member - Nigerian Society of Animal Production (NSAP) (2021/2021039D)
• Member - Project Management Professional Institute (2013/ 1200593)

Awards

• Best Postgraduate Student - Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti/with weighted average of 71.4 (2017)
• Tetfund Conference Grant - Federal University Oye-Ekiti/I attended 2025 Sustainable Animal Agriculture Development Conference, held Can Tho University, Vietnam (2025)

Grants

• International Conference - Tetfund/SAADC, 2025 at Can Tho University, Vietnam (2025) - Amount: NAIRA 5,900,000.00

Membership of Professional Bodies

• Nigerian Institute of Animal Science - Registered member (2018)
• Nigerian Society of Animal Production - Member (2021)
• Animal Science Association of Nigeria - Member (2018)
• Project Management Professional Institute - Graduate member (2013)

Paper Presentation - Local

• Effect of Strain and Skip-a-Day Feed Restriction on Haematological and Serum Biochemistry of Three Strains of Broiler - Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN) and Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS) 8th ASAN-NIAS Joint Annual Meeting 2019 held at International Conference Centre, Ogurube layout, Umuahia, Abia State (2019)
• Effect of Genotype on Reproductive Traits of Improved Chickens Reared in Humid Environment - 1st International Conference of the Faculty of Agriculture, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, held on the 29th of June - 2nd of July, 2026 (2026)

Paper Presentation - International

• Effect of strain and pre-incubation storage duration on the quality and performance of broiler breeder chicks - The 10th International Conference on Sustainable Animal Agriculture for Developing Countries 2025 (SAADC2025). The conference will be hosted by Can Tho University from October 1 to October 4, 2025, in Can Tho City, Vietnam (2025)

Undergraduate Project Supervision

• FELIX GOD'SOWN OREOLUWA - EFFECT OF POPULATION AND TEMPERATURE ON FEED EFFICIENCY AND CARCASS YIELD OF CHICKENS (2026)
• YAYA SAMUEL - EFFECT OF HEAT STRESS ON MINERALS AND VITAMIN PROFILE OF BREAST MUSCLE OF MEAT - TYPE BIRDS (2026)
• ADEDOYIN MARY OLUWASEUN - EFFECT OF POPULATION AND TEMPERATURE ON MINERALS AND VITAMIN PROFILE OF BREAST MUSCLE OF CHICKENS (2026)
• ASAOLU SAMUEL OLUWAKAYODE - EFFECT OF POPULATION AND TEMPERATURE ON OXIDATIVE BIOMARKER OF CHICKENS (2026)
• OSHIKAOBALA QUDUS OLASUNKANMI - EFFECT OF POPULATION AND TEMPERATURE ON THE HAEMATOLOGICAL PROFILE OF MEAT -TYPE BIRDS (2026)
• DIBIE CHARLES - ORGANOLEPTIC MINERAL, AND VITAMIN PROFILES OF THREE BROILER STRAINS UNDER GAP FEEDING STRATEGY (2025)
• AZEEZ MUHEEB ADEMOLA - HAEMATOLOGY AND SERUM BIOCHEMISTRY OF BROILER STRAINS UNDER DAILY GAP-FEEDING STRATEGY (2025)
• JAMES DOLAPO - Phenotypic associations between growth and carcass yield in Abor Acre, Ross, and Cobb broiler strains under a daily gap-feeding strategy (2025)
• AJAYI OLUWANIFEMI FLORA - CARCASS YIELD AND MEAT QUALITY OF BROILER STRAINS UNDER DAILY GAP FEEDING STRATEGY (2025)
• POPOOLA SAMSON - GROWTH PERFORMANCE, WATER INTAKE AND BODY DEVELOPMENT PATTERN OF THREE STRAINS OF BROILER UNDER GAP-FEEDING STRATEGY (2025)
• AJAYI FELIX ADEYEMI - HISTOLOGY EVALUATION OF BREAST AND THIGH COMPONENT OF THREE BROILER STRAINS UNDER GAP FEEDING METHOD (2025)
• OMOBOYEJO COMFORT BOLUWATIFE - EFFECT OF STRAIN AND GAP FEEDING ON MEAT QUALITY AND CARCASS YIELD OF THREE BROILER STRAINS (2025)
• ALADE DAVID ADEWOLE - EFFECT OF STRAIN AND GAP FEEDING NUTRITIONAL PROFILE, FEED EFFICIENCY AND COST BENEFITS OF THREE BROILER STRAINS UNDER GAP FEEDING. (2025)
• DANIEL MBONTO NSE - QUALITY OF EGGS FROM IMPROVED LAYING HENS RAISED IN HUMID ENVIRONMENT (2024)
• Nwachukwu David Amarachukwu - EFFECT OF GENOTYPE ON REPRODUCTIVE TRAITS OF IMPROVED CHICKENS REARED IN HUMID ENVIRONMENT (2024)
• EZE CHIDERA FAVOUR - GROWTH AND MORPHOMETRIC TRAITS OF PROGENIES OF CROSSBRED CHICKENS RAISED IN A HUMID ENVIRONMENT (2024)
• Nwadiuto CHIJIOKE CHARLES - Haematological Indices and Serum Biochemistry of Finisher Broiler Chickens Fed High-Quality Cassava Peel Meal Supplemented Diet (2023)
• Udorji FAVOUR - GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND FEED EFFICIENCY OF FINISHER BROILER CHICKEN Fed High-Quality Cassava Peel Meal Supplemented Diet (2023)

Course Teaching

• APH 306 - Animal Genetics and Breeding (2024, 2025, 2026/SECOND)
• AGR 204 - ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND SYSTEMS (2025, 2026/SECOND)
• APH 505 - APPLIED ANIMAL BREEDING AND GENETICS (2024, 2025, 2026/FIRST)
• APH 511 - STATISTICS, BIOMETRIC AND EXPERIMENTATION (2024, 2025, 2026/FIRST)
• APH 508 - CATTLE, SHEEP AND GOAT (2024, 2025, 2026/SECOND)
• FPY 410 - ANIMAL PRODUCTS AND PROCESSING (2024, 2025, 2026/SECOND)
• FPY 420 - MONOGASTRIC ANIMAL PRODUCTION (2024, 2025, 2026/FIRST)
• FPY 406 - ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY (2024, 2025, 2026/FIRST)

Professional Skill

Custom Fields

EDITORIAL ENGAGEMENT: Journal of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine (Maternal, additive and dominance effects of main and reciprocal crossbred turkeys reared in humid tropics), 07/11/2024

EDITORIAL ENGAGEMENT: Slovak Journal of Animal Science (Assessment of Efficiency of Artificial Insemination Service in Cattle Production in the Western Zone of Tigray Region, Ethiopia), 12/09/2023