He previously earned his Ph.D at the University of Ibadan. His work helps farmers raise healthier animals in an affordable way
Research Interests
His research focuses on animal nutrition, diet optimization, and improving meat quality for livestock like sheep and goats
Qualifications
BSc, University of Ibadan (1999)
MSc, University of Ibadan (2003)
PhD, University of Ibadan (2009)
Selected Publications
Effects of Moringa and Garlic addiction to Broiler's Diet on Growth, Internal Organs, and Gut Microbes Authors: Agbetuyi, O.A, Ekeocha, A.H, Aganga, A.A. Acta fytotechn zootechn (2025)
Effects of Feeding Pennisetum purpureum Silage on Growth performance, Digestibility and Nitrogen metabolism Dwarf goats Authors: Oluwadele, J.F, Aganga, A.A, Ekeocha A.H, Olorunkoya Samuel Slovak Journey of Animal Science (2025)
Ensuring Egg Safety: Colony Morphology and Identification of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus spp. On Select Agar Media Authors: Oluwadele,J.F, Ekeocha A.H, Tella, A., Al-Anbar Journal of Veterinary Sciences (2025)
Alternative Feeds for West African Dwarf Rams: A Cost-Benefit Relationship and Their Long-Term Effect. Authors: Oluwadele J.F., Tawose O.M., Ekeocha A.H., Adika O.A., and Arowosegbe P.D. Journal of the Selva Andina Animal Science (2025)
The Prevalence, Impact, and Control Measures of Brucellosis in Nigeria: An Analytical Study. Authors: Oluwadele J.F., Ekeocha A.H., and Akinwumi E.O Decoding Infection and Transmission (2025)
Effect of Breeds on Haematological Parameters and Some Serum Biochemical Profiles of Goats Exposed to Heat Stress Authors: Tella A., Ekeocha A., Adebayo F.B., Oluwadele J., and Aro S.O. (2025). Indonesian Journal of Agricultural Research (2025)
Evaluation of Alternative Energy Sources to Replace Maize in Marshal Broiler Diets: Effects on Growth Performance, Meat Quality and Serum Biochemistry. Authors: Oluwadele J.F., Samuel O., Tawose O.M., Ekeocha A.H., and Adika A.O. EUREKA: Life Sciences (2025)
Effect of Feeding Selected Farm Residues on Growth Performance, Digestibility and Nitrogen Balance of West African Dwarf Bucks Authors: Oluwadele J.F., Aganga A.A., Ekeocha A.H., Tawose O.M., and Tella A, Akinlabi E.Y and Dakuna G “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences (2025)
Effect of Harvesting Age on the Proximate and Minerals Composition of Panicum maximum Authors: Dandara G.B., Aganga A.A., Ekeocha A.H Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology,. (2025)
Aflatoxin Detection and Quantification in Poultry Feeds Available in Selected Regions of Ekiti State Authors: Tawose O.M., Oluwadele J.F., Ekeocha A.H., Odumboni A.A., and Egbeyemi S.O. Fuoye Journal of Agriculuture and human ecology (2025)
Alternative feeds for West African dwarf rams: cost-benefit, relationship and the long-term Authors: Oluwadele J.F., Tawose O.M, Ekeocha A.H, Adika O.A, Arowosegbe P.D, and Akanbi E.Y. J.Selva Andina Anim.Sci. (2025)
Effect of sorghum plant haylage supplemented with concentrate on growth performance and meat quality of West African dwarf bucks Authors: Oluwadele J.F., Aganga A.A., and Ekeocha A.H., Journal of Dry land Agriculture. (2025)
Forage Growth Biomass, Yield and Quality Responses of Three Varieties Napier at Cutting Intervals in the Southwest Nigeria Authors: Oluwadele, J.F, Ekeocha, A.H, Aganga,A.A. Scientia Agriculturae Bohemica (2024)
Effects of Feeding Pennisetum purpureum Silage Supplemented with Selected Farm Residues on Growth Performance and Meat Quality of West African Dwarf Rams Authors: Oluwadele J.F., Ekeocha A.H., Aganga A.A., Tawose O.M., and Odumboni A.A. SVU-International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 6(3), 190–196. (2024)
Moringa oleifera and Allium sativum in Broiler Nutrition: Carcass Traits, Biochemical Characterization, and Economic Analysis Authors: Agbetuyi O.A., Ekeocha A.H., Aganga A.A., and Oloruntola O.D. Discover food (2024)
Effect of Feeding Pennisetum purpureum Supplemented with Concentrates on Growth Performance, Carcass and Non-Carcass Evaluation of Weaner West African Dwarf Bucks. Authors: Oluwadele J.F., Ekeocha A.H., and Aganga A.A SVU-International Journal of Agricultural Sciences (2024)
Effect of Varying Levels of Soybean Meal on Feed Intake, Carcass Characteristics and Sensory Evaluation of Cockerels Fed with Test Diets Authors: Oluwadele J.F., Ekeocha A.H., and Adika O.A Journal of Veterinary and Animal Science (2024)
Forage Growth Biomass, Yield and Quality Responses of Three varieties Napier at cutting Intervals in the South West Nigeria. Authors: Oluwadele J.F, Ekeocha A.H and Aganga A.A. Trends Agric. Sci (2024)
Studies on Some Phenotypic Traits of West African Dwarf Goats in Derived Savannah Zone of Nigeria. Authors: Tella A., Ekeocha A., Oluwadele J., Osunkeye J.O., and Dandara G.B. University of Sindh Journal of Animal Sciences (USJAS), (2024)
Growth Rate and Biomass Accumulation in Forage Maize (Zea mays), Forage Millet (Echinochloa utilis), and Elephant Grass (Pennisetum purpureum) and Gamba Grass (Andropogon gayanus). Authors: Ekeocha A.H., Aganga A.A., Odumboni A.A., and Makinwa O.M. Indian Journal of Agricultural Research (2023)
The Effect of Substituting Soybean with Groundnut Cake on the Physiochemical Characteristics of Novogen Cockerel Humerus and Femur Authors: Ekeocha A.H., Aganga A.A., Emerue P.C., and Makinde A.O Journal of the Austrian Society of Agricultural Economics (JASAE (2023)
Organoleptic Parameters, Tibia Bone Growth and Mineral Retention of Broiler Chicken Fed Moringa oleifera and Allium sativum. Authors: Agbetuyi O.A., Ekeocha A.H., and Aganga A.A. Slovak Journal of Animal Science (2023)
Effect of Intercropping Pigeon Pea with Elephant Grass on Growth, Development and Nutritional Values of the Grass Authors: Kuku S.J., Ekeocha A.H., and Aganga A.A. Journal of Agricultural Production and Technology (2023)
Survey of Farmers’ Additive Awareness of Moringa and Garlic for Chicken Production in Ekiti State, Nigeria Authors: Agbetuyi O.A., Ekeocha A.H., Olobatoke O.O., and Aganga A.A. JABU International Journal of Agriculture and Food Science (2022)
Quality Assessment, Characteristics and Acceptability of Processed Meat Products (Tsire, Kilichi and Danbunama) in Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. Authors: Ekeocha A.H., Aganga A.A., Odumboni A.A., and Giwa O.J. JAFE, (2021)
Value Chain Analysis of Cocoyam Enterprise in Southwest Region Nigeria. Authors: Apata T.G., Ekeocha A.H., Jaiyeoba C., Igalajobi O., Oni K., Bamigboye O., and Bamisaye S JASAE (2021)
Comparative Studies of Three Commercial Layers Feeds on Layers Performance and Egg Quality Parameters. Authors: Ekeocha A.H., Aganga A.A., Odumboni A.A., and Ayoola S.K. Journal of the Austrian Society of Agricultural Economics (JASAE), (2021)
The Impact of Livestock Production on Environmental Pollution and Climate Change. Authors: Afolabi K.D., Ebenso I.E., Ekeocha A.H., and Okafor I.P. . Faculty of Agriculture, University of Uyo, (2020)
Quality Assessment, Characteristics, Preference and Acceptability of Processed Meat Products (Tsire [Suya], Kilichi, and Balangu) Using Ikole Ekiti Authors: Ekeocha A.H., Aganga A.A., Odumboni A.A., and Olaleye O.J International Journal of Food and Nutrition Zambrut (2019)
Phenotypic Characteristics of Goat (Capra aegagrus hircus). Authors: Ekeocha A.H., Aganga A.A., Odumboni A.A., and Fatoba I.E. Zambrut International Journal of Agriculture and Agribusiness, (2019)
Incidence of Reproductive Wastage (Case in Ikole Ekiti Abattoir). Authors: Ekeocha A.H., Aganga A.A., Odumboni A.A., and Arabamibi A.B. International Journal of Agriculture and Agribusiness Zambrut, (2019)
Phenotypic Characteristics of West African Dwarf (WAD) Sheep in Three Local Government Areas in Ekiti State Authors: Ekeocha A.H., Aganga A.A., Adejoro F.A., and Ezeike P.D. Tropical Agriculture, (2019)
Nutritional Evaluation of African Giant Black Millipede (Archispirostreptus gigas) Meal as Alternative Feed Resource in Livestock Production. Authors: Afolabi K.D., Ebenso I.E., Akinleye S.B., Ekeocha A.H., and Akinsoyinu A.O. ( Journal of Agricultural Production and Technology (2019)
Comparative Assessment of the Quality of Kundi, a dried meat Product Produced by traditional and Improved Methods. Authors: Fakolade, P. O., Afolabi, K. D., Ekeocha, A.H. and Olajide, R. Journal of Agricultural Production and Technology (2014)
Estimation of Proximate composition and biogas production from in vitro gas fermentation of sweet potato (Ipomea batatas) and wild cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta) peels. Authors: Adeyosoye O.I, Adesokan I.A. Afolabi K.D and Ekeocha A.H. African journal of Environmental Science and Technology (2010)
Grants
Comparative studies of three most commonly used commercial grower and layers feeds in the south-west Nigeria on layers performance and egg quality parameters - TETFUND (2019) - Amount: NAIRA 1,995,000.00
Total Grant: NAIRA 1,995,000.00
Membership of Professional Bodies
American Dairy Science Association - Member (2010)
American Society of Animal Science - Member (2010)
World Poultry Science Association - Member (2010)
Nigerian Society of Animal Production - Member (2009)
Paper Presentation - International
Utilization of Mexican Sunflower leaf Tithonia diversifolia Hemsl A. Gray on average production cost and returns of guinea fowl. - Poultry Science Association 104th Annual Meeting Program (2015)
Nil - ASAN-NIAS Meeting (2015)
Effect of Feeding Mexican Sunflower leaf Tithonia diversifolia Hemsl A. Gray on carcass quality of Guinea fowl - Poultry Science Association 105th Annual Meeting Program (2016)
Growth rate and biomass accumulation in Mucuna (Mucuna utilis), Centrosema (Centrosema pubescens), Gliricidia (Gliricidia sepium) and Leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala) - American Dairy Science Association (2018)
Growth rate and biomass accumulation in Elephant Grass (Pennisetum purpureum), Maize [Oba Super 2) (Zea mays), Gamba grass (Andropogon gayanus)and Millet (Panicum miliaceum) - American Dairy Science Association (2018)
Comparative studies of different brands of commercial feeds on the performance of broiler birds - Poultry science association annual meeting programme (2024)
Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision
Agbetuyi Oluwafemi Abel - Additive value of Moringa Oleifera and garlic on the growth response and intestinal health of broiler chickens (2023)
Oluwadele Joshua Femi - Chevon production from west african dwarf goat using napier grass and locally available feed stuff (2026)
Dandara Gazali Bala - Productivity of grasses and utilization by west african dwarf sheep and goat under supplemented feeds (2026)
Egbeyemi Oloruntobi Bamidele - Evaluation of Quail (coturnix coturnix) performance on insect based protein diets in Ekiti State Nigeria (2027)
Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision
Ayoola Seun Kolawole - Comparative studies of three most commonly used commercial grower and layers feeds in the south-west Nigeria on layers performance and egg quality parameters (2020)
Ojo Oluwaseun Iyabo - Comparative studies of three most commonly used commercial broilers feeds in south-west Nigeria on growth performance and carcass quality (2020)
Kuku Solape Janet - Effect of Intercropping Pigeon Pea with Elephant Grass on Growth, Development, and Nutritional Value of the Grass (2022)
Okoro Sandra - The Growth Performance of Castrated West African Dwarf Goats fed on Lablab Purpureus and Pearl Millet in Varying proportion (2022)
Adeoye Babatunde Olusola - Effects of roasted soya beans and fermented soya beans on quail growth rate, carcass traits and acceptability by consumers in Ekiti State. (2022)
Obafemi Omowunmi Sarah - Nutritional manipulation in goat supplementation with high and low protein concentrate, effect on growth performance and safety of processed goat meat in Ekiti (2022)
Ugbogbo Eunice Osamudiawme - Effect of fermented feed on intestinal morphology, carcass and growth performance of broiler chicken (2022)
Sulaiman Dauda - Millet forage production and utilization by west african dwarf goats supplemented with cassava peel and palm kernel cake (2025)
Undergraduate Project Supervision
Oribamise Babatunde VIctor - Growth Rate and Biomass accumulation of Congo grass (Brachiaria ruziziensis), Rhodes grass (Chloris gayana), and Forage Sorghum (Sorghum alum) (2016)
Afe Aanuoluwapo Bolanle - Growth rate and biomass accumulation in Mucuna (Mucuna utilis), Centrosema (Centrosema pubescens), Gliricidia (Gliricidia sepium) and Leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala (2017)
Makinwa Olusegun Mayowa - Growth rate and biomass accumulation in Elephant Grass (Pennisetum purpureum), Maize [Oba Super 2) (Zea mays), Gamba grass (Andropogon gayanus)and Millet (Panicum miliaceum) (2017)
Olaleye Oluwarosin Olanrewaju - Preferance and acceptability of meat products using ikole Ekiti as a case study; Suya, kilichi and balangu (2018)
Bodunde Tayo Benjamin - Effects of Inclusion level of processed Leucaena leucocephala leaf meal on the performance of rabbits (2018)
Ezeike Precious D. - Phenotipic characteristics of West African dwarf (WAD) sheep and Documentation of their feeding using quadrant in Ekiti State (2018)
Fatoba Iyanu E. - Phenotipic characteristics of West African dwarf (WAD) goat and Documentation of their feeding using quadrant in Ekiti State (2018)
Arabamibi Alimot Bimbo - Incidence of foetus wastage in abattoir (2018)
Ibikunle Moradeke T. - Effect of varied diet on the growth performance of African Land Snail Achachatina marginata (20218)
Oyebanji Esther Adeola - Phenotipic characteristics of Local Chicken in Ekiti State (2018)
Ojelade Joshua - Effects of three different diets on laying performance and egg quality parameter of Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) (2019)
Falaye Oluwaseun Ayodele - Effects of three different diets on carcass quality on Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) (2019)
Olubiyo Tanimola Peters - Effects of three different diets on growth study of Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) (2019)
Ojo Oluwabunmi Margaret - Effects of three different diets on the growth performance and development of African Land Snail (Achachatina marginata) (2019)
Giwa Oluwaseun Jacobs - Preference and acceptability of meat products using Oye Ekiti as a case study; Suya, alangu and Balangu (2019)
Adegoke Motunrayo Mary - The impact of different methods of processing soybean (Glycine max) on broiler growth performance (2021)
Ajanaku Gbenga Titus - Effect of source of mineral supplements on the characteristics of Tibia and Fibula of Quail. (2021)
Akintade Oluwatosin Mercy - Effect of different processing methods of Soyabean on the growth performance of quail (2021)
Akinsoyinu Oluwadamilola Victoria - The impact of processing methods of soybean meal (Glycine max) on dressing percentage and carcass evaluation of broiler chickens (2021)
Falade Oluwaseyi Christianah - Effect of replacing soybean meal with varying levels of groundnut cake on cockerel growth performance and carcass evaluation (2021)
Folorunsho Funmilayo Musifat - Quality assessment, characteristics, preference and acceptability of processed broiler meat : Suya, Kilichi and Balangu (2021)
Makinde Abosede Oluwamayowa - Effects of replacement of soyabean meal with groundnut cake on the physical and chemical characteristics of femur and humerus of cockerel (2021)
Olaleye Oluwatomiwa Ololade - Effect of Different Forage Leaves supplemented with grinded maize on the body weight of African giant land snail and impact of feed on the sensory evaluation of the snail. (2021)
Omotoso Kehinde Esther - Mineral Composition of some common grasses in Ikole LGA Ekiti State (2022)
Okowonleyin Mercy - Effect of Different Fiber Source on Performance of Broiler Chicken (2022)
Friday Mercy Gift - Survey of Broilers Production System in Ikole Local Government Area, Ekiti State (2022)
Ajiboye Oladele Samuel - Feed Intake and Growth rate of Turkeys (2022)
Adewumi Adedeji - Preference and acceptability of Mutton products using Ikole – Ekiti as a case study; Tsire, Kilishi and Danbunama (2022)
Agemo Damilola Deborah - Impact of Microbes on Meat Quality (2022)
Alabi Damilola Esther - Characteristics and level of Acceptability of Poultry products among people in Ido Local Government, Oyo State (2022)
Ademola Gafar Bello - Incidence of Reproductive Wastage in Ibadan Metropolitan Abattoir (2022)
Johnson Oguntoyinbo Sunday - Chemical Composition of Maize crop residues and rice plant residues mixed with varying levels of molasses and mineral additives for haylage production (2023)
Lala Oyepeju Mariam - Chemical Composition of some browse leaves in Ikole- Ekiti Local Government Areas (2023)
Ladesuyi Adesewa Victoria - Chemical Composition of some common concentrate feed ingredients available in Ikole-Ekiti (2023)
Bankole Azeez Babatunde - Chemical residues of water from various sources used for farm animals in Ekiti State (2023)
Olajide Opeyemi - Chemical Composition and Tannins content of somer browse seeds available in Ikole-Ekiti (2023)
Olanipekun Temitope Deborah - Prospects and Challenges of Turkeys and Ducks Production in Comparison to Chickens in Ekiti (2023)
Jimoh Sheriff Ayomide - Chemical Composition of Sorghum Forage Plant at Different Stages of Growth (2023)
Opaleke Damilola Dorcas - Effect of method of Processing of Soybean as Protein Source and Maize as Energy Source on the Performance of Turkeys (2023)
Dada Precious Jumoke - Carcass Analysis and Meat Quality of Guinea fowl using different methods of processing (2023)
Kolawole Femi Moses - Anti- nutritional factors in ten grasses in Ikole-Ekiti (2023)
Ogundeji Julius Oluwatobi - Nutritional Composition and Amino-acid Profile of locally available Palm Kernel Cake, Cotton seed cake, Sunflower seed meal and Fish meal used for protein sources in animal feeds (2023)
Taiwo Peter Favour - Soil, Plant and Animal continuum for mineral availability in Ikole-Ekiti (2023)
Fapohonda Ogooluwa Matthew - Nutrient Profile of maize legume silage blends at varying inclusions ratios (2025)
Adegboyega Mayowa Moses - Biomass Production adn mineral composition of maize legumes intercropped at different stages of growth (2025)
Layade Joshua Oluwapelumi - Nutrient Composition of millet and legumes silage fortified with molases and DCP (2025)
Bodunde Isaac Oluwatoyosi - Effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale) supplementation on feed intake and growth performance (2025)
Ademuyiwa Islamiat Olasunbo - Effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale) supplementation on carcass traits of broiler chicken (2025)
Adeleye Alaba Olamilekan - Effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale) supplementation on organoleptic and sensory properties of broiler meat (2025)
Adekunle Oluwakayode Johnson - Effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale) supplementation on serum biochemistry and haematology of broiler chickens (2025)
Adeoti Samuel Tolulope - Effect of red pepper (Capsicum spp) supplementation on feed intake and growth performance (2025)
Adetitun Eric Ayodeji - Effect of red pepper (Capsicum spp) supplementation on carcass traits of broiler chickens (2025)
Adeyemi Yusuf Olaitan - Effect of red pepper (Capsicum spp) supplementation on organoleptic and sensory evaluation of broiler meats (2025)
Adeyanju Adetomiwa Adedimeji - Effect of red pepper (Capsicum spp) supplementation on serum biochemistry and haemalogy on broiler chickens (2025)
Course Teaching
APH 204 - Introduction to Agricultural Biochemistry (Second Semester)
APH 304 - Agricultural Biochemistry and Analytical Methods (Second Semester)
APH 301 - Non-ruminant Animal Production (First Semester)
APH 501 - Nigerian Feeds and Feeding Stuffs (First Semester)
APH 503 - Monogastric Nutrition (First Semester)
APH 506 - Pasture and Range Management (Second Semester)
APH 806 - Integrated fodder - livestock Production (Second Semester)
APH 808 - Minerals, Vitamins and Proteins (Second Semester)
APH 810 - Carbohydrates, Lipids and Energetics (Second Semester)
APH 824 - Regulation of Nutrient Intake (Second Semester)
APH 832 - Applied Sheep and Goat Management (Second Semester)
APH 815 - Applied Poultry Production (First Semester)