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Mr. Joshua Femi OLUWADELE

Lecturer I | SIWES COORDINATOR APH

Faculty of Agriculture · Department of Animal Production and Health

Specialization Animal Science (Nutrition and Production)

Office: Federal University Oye-Ekiti ikole campus Department of Animal Production and Health

Phone: +2348135656930

Email: joshua.oluwadele@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Academic Biography of Dr. Oluwadele Joshua Femi

Dr. Oluwadele Joshua Femi is an Animal Scientist, researcher, and university lecturer with expertise in Animal Nutrition and Production. His academic interests focus on livestock nutrition, feed formulation, growth performance evaluation, animal health management, and sustainable animal production systems. He is actively involved in teaching, research, student mentorship, and community outreach in the agricultural sciences.

His research activities cover areas such as poultry production, ruminant nutrition, feed additives, forage utilization, and the application of innovative technologies to improve livestock productivity. Dr. Oluwadele has contributed to scientific knowledge through research publications, conference presentations, and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate projects.

His major areas of specialization include Animal Nutrition, Animal Production, Animal Physiology, Pasture and Range Management, and Animal Health and Welfare. Through his academic and professional engagements, he is committed to advancing sustainable livestock production, food security, and agricultural development in Nigeria and beyond.

Research Interests

As an Animal Scientist specializing in Nutrition and Production, oluwadele Joshua focused on these six major areas of specialization:

1. Animal Nutrition
Feed formulation
Nutrient requirements
Feed additives and supplements
Ruminant and monogastric nutrition

2. Animal Production
Management of poultry, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and rabbits
Production efficiency and profitability

3. Animal Breeding and Genetics
Selection and breeding programs
Genetic evaluation
Reproductive technologies

4. Animal Physiology
Growth and development
Reproductive physiology
Endocrinology and metabolism

5. Pasture and Range Management
Forage production
Grazing management
Sustainable livestock feeding systems

6. Animal Health and Welfare
Disease prevention
Biosecurity
Animal welfare and stress management

Qualifications

Selected Publications

  1. Effect of sorghum plant haylage supplemented with concentrates on growth performance,Sensory Evaluation and meat quality of West African dwarf bucks.
    Authors: Oluwadele J.F
    Archivos de zootecnia (2026)
  2. Alternative feeds for West African Dwarf Rams : a cost benefit relationshipand their long-term effect
    Authors: OLUWADELE, J. F.,Tawose, O. M., Ekeocha, A. H, Onyedikachi Augustine Adika,peter dipo Arowosegbe & Akinlabi, Y. E.
    Journal.of Selva Andina Anim. Sci.12(1) (2025)
  3. Ensuring Egg safety:colony morphology and identification of Escherichia coli and staphylococcus spp. on Selected Agar Media
    Authors: 9. OLUWADELE, J. F., Ekeocha, A. H., & Adika, O. A.
    al-anbar journal of veterinary science (2025)
  4. Forage growth biomass, yield and quality responses of three varieties of Napier grass at cutting intervals in Southwest Nigeria.
    Authors: OLUWADELE, J. F., Ekeocha, A. H., & Aganga, A. A.
    sciencia biomica (2025)
  5. Growth performance, feed intake, sensory attributes, and blood profile of male guinea fowls fed with different diets
    Authors: Oluwadele J.F
    Journal Agro Veteriner (Agrovet) Vol. 9(1).: 34 – 41 (2025)
  6. Optimizing broiler diets with dietary fiber: impact on growth performance, carcass characteristics and sensory evaluation.
    Authors: Oluwadele Joshua Femi, Tawose Olayinka Miriam, Akinlabi Ebenzer Yemi, Ekeocha Anthony Henry,Odumboni Adeleke Azeez, Akinboye Jumoke, Gabriel Goferey Odeh, Dandara Gazali Bala, Gode Dakuna
    Journal.of Selva Andina Anim. Sci.12(2) (2025)
  7. Growth and nutrient utilization in stall-fed West African dwarf sheep under varying feed times.
    Authors: OLUWADELE, J. F., Adewunmi, M. K., Olorunkoya, S., & Akinlabi, E.
    University of Sindh Journal of Animal Sciences, 9(1), 1–7. University of Sindh, Pakistan. (2025)
  8. Effect of feeding Pennisetum purpureum supplemented with concentrates on growth performance, carcass and non-carcass evaluation of weaners West African dwarf buck.
    Authors: OLUWADELE, J. F., Aganga, A. A., Ekeocha, A. H., & Olorunkoya, S..
    Slovak Journal of Animal Science, 58(2), 3–15. National Agricultural and Food Centre (NPPC), Slovakia. (2025)
  9. Effects of mango (Mangifera indica), gliricidia (Gliricidia sepium), and concentrate supplementation on sensory attributes and quality of West African dwarf goat meat fed Napier grass.
    Authors: OLUWADELE, J. F., Tella, A., Christopher, A., & Ebenezer, A.
    . Ciencia Veterinaria, 27, 1–17. Universidad Nacional de La Pampa (UNLPAM). (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., & Egbeyemi, S. O.
    Fuoye Journal of Agriculture and Human Ecology, 7(2), 99–107. Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE). (2025)
  11. Effect of sorghum plant haylage supplemented with concentrates on growth performance and meat quality of West African dwarf bucks.
    Authors: Femi, O. J., Aganga, A. A., & Ekeocha, A. H.
    Journal of Dryland Agriculture, 11(1), 1–8. Centre for Dryland Agriculture, Bayero University Kano. (2025)
  12. The prevalence, impact, and control measures of brucellosis in Nigeria: An analytical study.
    Authors: OLUWADELE, J. F., Ekeocha, A., & Akinwumi, E. O.
    Decoding Infection and Transmission, 3, 100046. KeAi Publishing. (2025)
  13. Effect of breeds on haematological parameters and some serum biochemical profiles of goats exposed to heat stress. Indonesian
    Authors: Tella, A., Ekeocha, A., Adebayo, F. B., OLUWADELE, J. F., & Aro, S. O.
    Indonesian Journal of Agricultural Research, 8(1), 40–46. Talenta Publisher. (2025)
  14. 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., Tella, A., Akinlabi, E. Y., & Gode, D. (2025)
    “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, Romania. (2025)
  15. Effect of varying levels of soybean meal on feed intake, carcass characteristics and sensory evaluation of cockerels fed test diets.
    Authors: OLUWADELE, J. F., Ekeocha, A. H., & Adika, O. A.
    Journal of Veterinary and Animal Science, 55(4), 816–821. Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. (2024)
  16. Forage growth biomass, yield and quality responses of three varieties of Napier grass at cutting intervals in Southwest Nigeria.
    Authors: OLUWADELE, J. F., Ekeocha, A. H., & Aganga, A. A
    Trends in Agricultural Sciences, 3(2), 211–219. (2024)
  17. Evaluation of heat stress impacts on physiological responses in two indigenous Nigerian goats.
    Authors: Tella, A., Dandara, G. B., Gabriel, G. O., OLUWADELE, J. F., & Osunkeye, J. O.
    Jambura Journal of Animal Science, 7(1), 34–41. Gorontalo State University. (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., Odumboni, A. A., Ofodome, C., & Akinlabi, E. Y. (2024
    SVU-International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 6(3), 190–196. South Valley University, Egypt. (2024)
  19. Effect of feeding Pennisetum purpureum supplemented with concentrates on growth performance, carcass and non-carcass evaluation of weaners West African dwarf buck.
    Authors: OLUWADELE, J. F., Ekeocha, A. H., & Aganga, A. A.
    SVU-International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 6(4), 55–68. South Valley University, Egypt. (2024)
  20. 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., & Akinlabi, Y. E.
    . Trends in Agricultural Sciences, 3(2), 211–219. (2024)
  21. A review on bioinformatics in animal breeding and research on disease resistance.
    Authors: Tella, A., Ekeocha, A., Adebayo, F. B., OLUWADELE, J. F., & Aro, S. O.
    Journal of Agriculture and Biomedical Sciences (JABS), 8(1). University of Zambia. (2023)
  22. Haematological and biochemical responses of West African dwarf goats fed water hyacinth and cassava peel silage.
    Authors: Tawose, O. M., OLUWADELE, J. F., & Ekeocha, A. H.
    Journal of Animal Production, 50(3), 109–124. Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP). (2023)
  23. 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., & Bello, K. A.
    Journal of the Austrian Society of Agricultural Economics, (2023)
  24. Effect of three different processing techniques of soybean on nutritional and growth
    Authors: Ekeocha, A., Aganga, A., Okiki, P., Olubiyo, P., & OLUWADELE, J. F.
    online journal of animal and feed research (2023)
  25. Nutritional quality and utilization of water hyacinth-cassava peels silage by West African dwarf (WAD) goats.
    Authors: Tawose, O. M., Ekeocha, A. H., & OLUWADELE, J. F.
    Fuoye Journal of Agriculture and Human Ecology, 7(2), 99–107. Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE). (2022)
  26. The effects 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.
    Journal of World’s Poultry Research, 11(3), 352–358. (2022)
  27. 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., & Tawose, O. M.
    Journal of World’s Poultry Research, 11(3), 352–358. (2021)
  28. Early thermal acclimatization in pre-starter and starter chicks fed varying crude protein diets fortified with optimum electrolyte balance.
    Authors: Popoola, I. O., Popoola, O. R., Adeyemi, A. A., Ojeniyi, O. M., Olaleru, O. F., OLUWADELE, J. F.,
    Central European Journal of Zoology, 6, 1–17. Academic Publishing House Researcher. (2020)
  29. Evaluation of feed intake, growth performance, and carcass characteristics of West African dwarf rams fed mango leaves, Napier grass, Neem Seed Cake, and concentrate for fattening.
    Authors: Oluwadele, J. F., Tawose, O. M., & Adetumbi, T.
    EUREKA: Life Sciences, (4), 11-19. ((2024).)

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