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Prof. Anthony Henry Ekeocha

Professor | Professor

Faculty of Agriculture · Department of Animal Production and Health

Specialization Agricultural Biochemistry and Animal Nutrition

Office: Department of Animal Production and Health Federal University Oye-Ekiti Ekiti State Nigeria

Phone: 08033189824

Email: anthony.ekeocha@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

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

Selected Publications

  1. 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)
  2. 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)
  3. 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)
  4. 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)
  5. 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)
  6. 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)
  7. 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)
  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Effect of Replacing Corn with Three Fibre Sources on Growth Performance and Carcass Quality of Broiler Chicken
    Authors: Ekeocha A.H., Aganga A.A., Emerue P.C., Aderemi O.K., and Okowonleyin M.O.
    Online Journal of Animal and Feed Research (2024)
  15. Assessing the Impact of Moringa and Garlic Supplementation on Egg Production and Quality in Laying Hens.
    Authors: Agbetuyi O.A., Ekeocha A.H., and Aganga A.A.
    DYSONA - Applied Science, 5, 41–51 (2024)
  16. Effects of Cooking Methods on Meat Quality of West African Dwarf Rams Fed Napier Grass Silage, Ensiled Sorghum and Crop Residue.
    Authors: Oluwadele J.F., Ekeocha A.H., Tawose O.M., and Akinlabi E.Y.
    Trends in Agricultural Sciences (2024)
  17. Modulation of Physico-Chemical Traits and Lipid Profile in Broiler Meat through Moringa and Garlic Supplementation
    Authors: Agbetuyi O.A., Ekeocha A.H., and Aganga A.A.
    DYSONA - Applied Science, 5, 52–61 (2024)
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. 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)
  23. 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)
  24. 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)
  25. 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)
  26. Physiological Indicators and Stress Index of Scavenging Chickens at Lafarge (Ewekoro) and Dangote (Ibese) Cement Factory Areas of Ogun State.
    Authors: Oluwadele J.F., Tawose O.M., Ekeocha A.H., Akinlabi E.Y., Adeitan O.O., and Bello K.A.
    journal of the Austrian Society of Agricultural Economics (JASAE), 19(4), 1679–1686. (2023)
  27. Carcass and Internal Organs Characteristics of Broiler Chicken Fed Soybean Diet
    Authors: Ekeocha A.H., Aganga A.A., Emerue P.C., and Akinsoyinu O.V.
    Journal of World’s Poultry Research, 13(1), 89–95. (2023)
  28. 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)
  29. 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)
  30. Effect of Three Different Processing Techniques of Soybean on Nutritional and Growth Performance of Japanese Quail
    Authors: . Ekeocha A.H., Aganga A.A., Okiki P.A., Olubiyo T.P., and Oluwadele J.F
    Online Journal of Animal and Feed Research, (2023)
  31. Haematological and Biochemical Responses of West African Dwarf Goats Fed Water Hyacinth and Cassava Peel Silage.
    Authors: Tawose O.M., Oluwadele J.F., and Ekeocha A.H.
    Nigerian Journal of Animal Production (2023)
  32. The Use of Moringa oleifera and Allium sativum, and Funding of Poultry Production in Ekiti State,Nigeria
    Authors: Agbetuyi O.A., Ekeocha A.H., Aganga A.A., and Apata T.G.
    Journal of Agriculture and Food Environment (2023)
  33. Comparative Studies of Three Commercial Grower Feeds on Performance, Internal Organs and Carcass Traits in Pullet Chickens.
    Authors: Ekeocha A.H., Aganga A.A., Oluwadele J.F., and Ayoola S.K.
    journal of World’s Poultry Research, (2022)
  34. Nutritional Quality and Utilization of Water Hyacinth-Cassava Peels Silage by West African Dwarf (WAD) Goats.
    Authors: Tawose O.M., Ekeocha A.H., and Oluwadele J.F.
    FUOYE Journal of Agriculture and Human Ecology (2022)
  35. 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)
  36. 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)
  37. Effect of Soybean Treatment Processing Techniques on Laying Performance and Egg Quality Parameters of Japanese Quail (Coturnix japonica).
    Authors: Ekeocha A.H., Aganga A.A., Odumboni A.A., and Ojelade J.O. (2021).
    JAFE (2021)
  38. 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)
  39. 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)
  40. Oxidative Lipid and Moisture Compositions of Broiler Chicken Meat Fed Diets Supplemented with Graded Levels of Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal as a Substitute to Soybean Meal
    Authors: Imoru A., Onibi G.E., Osho I.B., and Ekeocha A.H.
    Researchjournali Journal of Agriculture (2021)
  41. Phenotypic Characteristics of Indigenous Chickens in Selected Regions of Nigeria.
    Authors: Ekeocha A.H., Aganga A.A., Adejoro F.A., Oyebanji A., Oluwadele J.F., and Tawose O.M.
    Journal of World’s Poultry Research, (2021)
  42. 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)
  43. Investigating the Relationship Between Somatic Cell Count and Milk Production (Studied in Hartpury College Dairy Herd with Subclinical Mastitis).
    Authors: Odumboni, A.A., Ekeocha, A.H. and Fernando Da'mata.
    International Journal of Agriculture and Agribusiness Zambrut (2019)
  44. 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)
  45. 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)
  46. 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)
  47. Influence of Acidosis on Antioxidant Potential of Sesamin on H2O2-Induced Lipid Peroxidation in Different Organs of Rat.
    Authors: Odumboni A.A., Ekeocha A.H., and Oyatokun E.G.
    International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, (2019)
  48. 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)
  49. 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)
  50. Free Choice Intake, growth and digestibility responses by West African dwarf does fed pulverized maize-cob based diets
    Authors: Ibhaze, G. A., Ekeocha, A.H, Ojeamiren, B. O., and Fajemisin, A.N.
    Applied Tropical Agriculture (2016)
  51. Nitrogen Balance of Growing West African Dwarf (WAD) ewe fed Mexican Sunflower Leaf Meal (MSLM) Based Diets
    Authors: Ekeocha A. H., Akinsoyinu A. O.
    International Journal of AgriScience, (2014)
  52. 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)
  53. Nutrient digestibility of pregnant WAD ewe fed Mexican Sunflower Leaf Meal (MSLM) based diets.
    Authors: Ekeocha A. H, Fakolade P. O
    International Journal of AgricScience (2013)
  54. Effect of Land Clearing and tillage methods on reduced weed incidence and yield of maize–cassava intercrop.
    Authors: Ekeocha A. H.
    International Journal of AgriScience (2013)
  55. Utilization of Mexican Sunflower Leaf Meal Based Diets by Pre-weaned West African dwarf lambs. Poljoprivreda
    Authors: Ekeocha A. H.,
    Poljoprivreda, (2012)
  56. The effect of Vernonia amygdalina on alloxan induced diabetic albino rats.
    Authors: Ekeocha P. C., Fasola T. R., Ekeocha A. H.,
    African Journal of Food Science and Technology, (2012)
  57. Replacement value of fishmeal by poultry hatchery wastemeal in the diets of pullet growers and layers.
    Authors: Alaba O, and Ekeocha A. H.
    Scientific Journal of Animal Science (2012)
  58. Studies on the Physicochemical and Mineral Profile of Lactating West African Dwarf ewe fed Mexican Sunflower Leaf Meal (MSLM) based diets
    Authors: Ekeocha A. H., Fakolade P. O
    Journal of Recent Advances in Agriculture (2012)
  59. Nutrient Digestibility and Cell Wall Fraction Digestibility of Lactating West African Dwarf (WAD) ewe fed Mexican Sunflower Leaf Meal (MSLM) Based Diets.
    Authors: Ekeocha A. H., Fakolade P. O.
    Journal of Animal Science Advances (2012)
  60. Effect of graded levels of Mexican Sunflower leaf (Tithonia diversifolia Hemsl. A. Gray) meal on the feed intake of ewe during the entire Lactation period of 90 days.
    Authors: Ekeocha A. H. 2012
    Journal of Animal Science Advances, (2012)
  61. Effect of graded levels of Mexican Sunflower leaf (Tithonia diversifolia Hemsl. A. Gray) meal on the feed intake of ewe during the entire gestation period of 150 days.
    Authors: Ekeocha A. H., Fakolade P. O.
    Scientific Journal of Animal Science, (2012)
  62. Nitrogen balance of lactating West African dwarf ewe fed Mexican sunflower leaf meal based diets.
    Authors: Ekeocha A. H
    Scientific Journal of Animal Science, (2012)
  63. Effect of inhibin from bovine testicular and follicular fluids on attainment of puberty in male rabbits.
    Authors: Ekeocha A. H.
    Scientific Journal of Animal Science (2012)
  64. Nutrient and cell wall fraction digestibility of growing WAD ewe fed Mexican sunflower leaf meal (MSLM) based diets.
    Authors: Ekeocha A. H., Fakolade P. O
    Scientific Journal of Animal Science, (2012)
  65. Nitrogen Balance of Pregnant West African Dwarf (WAD) ewe fed Mexican Sunflower Leaf Meal (MSLM) Based Diets
    Authors: Ekeocha A. H., Fakolade P. O
    Journal of Animal Production Advances, (2012)
  66. Carcass Characteristics of Broiler fed Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia diversifolia) Leaf Meal-based diets.
    Authors: ) Ekeocha A. H., Afolabi K. D
    Journal of Animal Production Advances, (2012)
  67. Effect of feeding Mexican Sunflower Leaf (Tithonia diversifolia, Hemsley, A. Gray) on performance of broiler chicks
    Authors: Ekeocha A. H.,
    Krmiva (2011)
  68. Utilization of Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia diversifolia, Hemsley, A. Gray) Leaf Meal on the average production cost and returns of broiler chicks.
    Authors: Ekeocha A. H., and Bankole T. O.
    Krmiva (2011)
  69. 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)

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Membership of Professional Bodies

Paper Presentation - International

Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision

Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision

Undergraduate Project Supervision

Course Teaching

Professional Skill

Good Communication85%
Teamwork/Collaboration85%
Problem-Solving90%
Time Management85%
Adaptability80%
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)85%

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Leadership Role: Head of Department, [Animal Production and Health], [March,2017 - May, 2021]

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