Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS)
FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Dr. Olayinka Miriam Tawose
Lecturer I
Department of Animal Production and Health, Faculty of Agriculture
Area of Specialization: Dairy Production and Nutrition/Ruminants Feeds Resources
Biography
Dr. Olayinka Tawose is a Nigerian animal scientist, researcher, author,and academic specializing in ruminant nutrition, dairy science, and sustainable livestock production. She serves as a lecturer in the Department of Animal Science at Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria, and is currently undertaking postdoctoral research in dairy science at the Federal University of Viçosa, Brazil. Her research focuses on dairy animal feeds and production, alternative feed resources, feed safety, and climate-smart livestock systems. Dr. Tawose has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, reviewed papers for international journals, and actively contributes to teaching, research, mentoring, and professional service, advancing sustainable animal agriculture and food security in tropical regions.
Research Interests
Digital Twin Modelling and Robotics in Ruminant Production
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow | Universidade de Viçosa (UFV), Brazil | 2025 |
| PhD. in Animal Science | Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria | 2018 |
| MSc. in Animal Science (Agricultural Biochemistry and Nutrition) | Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria | 2015 |
| MTech. in Animal Production & Management | Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. | 2014 |
| B.Agric. in Animal Production & Health Sciences | University of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti-State, Nigeria. | 2006 |
Professional Qualification
Chartered Institute of Environment and Public Health Management
Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)
Awards
TETFUND
Nigeria Technology Awards (NiTA)
Nigerian Association of Agricultural Students (NAAS)
Nigeria Academic Excellence Awards
All Saints' Unity Secondary School (Now Government College), Usi-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria..
Scholarship
Longman Books and Publishing, Nigeria.
Membership of Professional Bodies
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Paper Presentation - Local
2nd Faculty of Engineering Conference on Innovative and Adaptive Research in Engineering and Economic Emancipation of Federal University of Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti-State, Nigeria.
39th Conference of Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Babcock University, Ilishan – Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Paper Presentation - International
2026 IEEE International conference on Science, Engineering and Business for Driving Sustainable Development Goals
Undergraduate Project Supervision
Impact of poultry product importation ban on the sales, consumption and production of livestock in selected areas in Ekiti-State, Nigeria.
Impact of Covid-19 Lockdown on consumers and producers of livestock products in selected parts in Southwestern Nigeria.
Preference and consumption pattern of different meat types within selected towns within Ekiti-state.
Hematology and Physiological Evaluation of West African Dwarf Goats Fed Panicum maximum Supplemented with Forage Legumes.
Feed intake and morphological indices of West African dwarf goats fed Panicum maximum as supplemented with forage.
Evaluation of the growth performance of West African dwarf goat fed Panicum maximum supplemented with varying crop peels (yam peel, plantain peel, and cassava peel).
Prevalence of intestinal parasites of sheep and goat in selected area in Oyo state.
Effects of ginger, turmeric, garlic and cloves on blood parasites and hematological parameters of rabbits.
Evaluation of the Nutritional Value of Honey from Different Hives in Ekiti-State.
Evaluation of the Nutrient Content of Milk Based on Time Lapse or Age of Calf and Changes in the Udder Characteristics
Comparative assessment of the nutritional and microbial indices of cheese from three different breeds of cattle.
Hematology and Serum Biochemistry of Different Breeds of Cattle in Oyo-State, Nigeria.
Comparative analysis of the haematological indices of organic and inorganically raised WAD goats.
Effect of Sex on Heamatological, Sensory Evaluation and Meat Quality of Traditionally Reared Guinea Fowl.
Hematological and Biochemical Parameters of West African Dwarf Goat fed Diets Supplemented with Exogenous Enzymes.
Growth Performance Assessment of West African Dwarf Goats Fed Diets Supplemented with Exogenous Enzyme
Digestibility and morpho-structural Differences in West African Dwarf Goats Fed Diets Supplemented with Exogenous Enzyme.
Course Teaching
Introduction to Agricultural Biochemistry
Agricultural Biochemistry and Analytical Methods
Ruminant Animal Production and Management
Ruminant Animal Production Techniques
Poultry, Swine, and Rabbit Production
Cattle, Sheep, and Goat Production
Pasture Production and Management
Seminar Presentations on Topical Scientific Issues
Animal Products Processing and Storage
Professional Skill
Scientific Research
Student Mentorship and Advising
Teaching of Courses in Animal Science
Curriculum development and implementation.
Artificial Intelligence
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Laboratory Analysis
Statistical Analysis
Academic Programs Management
Strong leadership and team coordination
Custom Fields
Campus Coordinator, General Studies Unit, Ikole, FUOYE
2023–2025
Faculty of Agriculture Representative to the Faculty of Arts, FUOYE
2023-2025
Postgraduate Program Coordinator, APH Department, FUOYE
2021–2024
Staff Adviser, 400-level students
November, 2021- October 2024
Faculty of Agriculture Academic Board
2021-till date
Faculty of Agriculture Postgraduate Committee Member
2021- 2024
Executive Director, Rowland Centre for Sustainable Youth and Women Development (NGO)
2022–Present
President, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Youth Wing, Ekiti State
2019–Present
Selected Publications
Alternative Protein Sources as Sustainable Solutions for Future Food Security: A Narrative.
Authors: Buabeng Victoria Fosua, Felix Donkor, Olayinka Miriam Tawose, Saerimam Nzunde Markus, Tobi David Farinde (2026):
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemical Engineering, Volume: 6, Issue: 1, Pages: 24 – 35 • 2026
Open publicationOptimizing 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 the Selva Andina Animal Science JSAAS. • 2026
Open publicationNatural versus Synthetic Preservatives in Agricultural Products: A Systematic Review of Efficacy, Safety and Environmental Impact.
Authors: Antwi Edmond Owusu, Linda Egbubine, Buabeng Victoria Fosua, and Olayinka Miriam Tawose
South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products. Volume 9, Issue 1, Page 159-172, 2026; Article no.SARJNP.153630. • 2026
Open publicationShort Communication: Performance Evaluation of Beef Calves Fed Different Levels of Colostrum Replacer in Tropical Conditions,
Authors: João Paulo Ferreira Gomes, Giulia Berzoini Costa Leite, Marcos Inácio Marcondes, Jessica Marcela Vieira Pereira, Alex Lopes da Silva, Rafael Alves de Azevedo, Paula Marques Tiveron, Olayinka Miriam Tawose, Polyana Pizzi Rotta
Veterinary and Animal Science, 100649, ISSN 2451-943X, • 2026
Open publicationHydrogen Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future: Challenges, Innovations, and Global Opportunities
Authors: Stella Isioma Monye, Ilesanmi Afolabi Daniyan, Ngozi Snow Monye, Omolayo M Ikumapayi, Kazeem Aderemi Bello, Omowumi Boboye, Omojola Awogbemi, Olayinka Miriam Tawose, Adediran Adeolu Adesoji
NIPES-Journal of Science and Technology, Research, Vol. 7(2), Special Issue, Pg 3302-3308, • 2025
Open publicationA Systematic Analysis of Effectiveness of Nurse-Led Dementia Care Interventions on Health Outcomes Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults.
Authors: Lenin Ifeanyi Obi, Gabriel Dogbanya, Lilian Chinweotito Awah, Olayinka Miriam Tawose, Chinwendu Ubani, Ayodele Blessing Ayo-ige, Michael Odedele, Onome Edafeadhe
Journal of Pharma Insights and Research, 3(5), 024-033. • 2025
Open publicationAchieving Energy Sustainability in Nigeria’s Telecommunications Industry through Renewable Propane
Authors: Monye, Stella Isioma; Bello, Kazeem Aderemi; Omotehinse, Samuel Ayodeji; Ikumapayi, Omolayo M; Tawose, Olayinka Miriam; TB, Adeleke; Awogbemi, Omojola; Monye, Ngozi Snow; Boboye, Omowumi
NIPES: JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH (SPECIAL ISSUE), 7 (2) 3320–3325 • 2025
Open publicationEffect of Feeding Selected Farm Residues on Growth Performance, Digestibility and Nitrogen Balance of West African Dwarf Bucks
Authors: Joshua Femi Oluwadele, Adeolu Ademiju Aganga, Anthony Henry Ekeocha, Olayinka Miriam Tawose, Adetumbi Tella, Ebenezer Yemi Akinlabi, and Dakuna Gode
Journal of Applied Life Sciences and Environment, • 2025
Open publicationAlternative feeds for West African dwarf rams: a cost-benefit relationship and their long-term effect
Authors: Joshua Femi Oluwadele, Olayinka Miriam Tawose, Anthony Henry Ekeocha, Onyedikachi Augustine Adika, Peter Dipo Arowosegbe, Ebenezer Yemi Akinlabi
Journal of the Selva Andina Animal Science, Volume 12, Issue 1, Pages 45-57. • 2025
Open publicationComparative Analysis of the Nutritional Potentials of Selected Tuber Peel Meals as Feed Supplements for Ruminant Animals.
Authors: Tawose, Olayinka & Oluwadele, Joshua .
Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology NJAAT Volume 5, Number 3A, • 2025
Open publicationEvaluation of alternative energy sources to replace maize in Marshall broiler diets: effects on growth performance, meat quality, and serum biochemistry.
Authors: Oluwadele, J. F., Samuel, O., Tawose, O. M., Ekeocha, A. H., Adika, A. O.
EUREKA: Life Sciences • 2025
Open publicationEffects of Cooking Methods on Meat Quality of West African Dwarf Rams Fed Napier Grass Silage, Ensiled Sorghum and Crop Residue
Authors: Joshua Femi Oluwadele, Anthony Henry Ekeocha, Olayinka Miriam Tawose, and Ebenezer Yemi Akinlabi
Trends in Agricultural Sciences, 3 (2): 211-219, • 2024
Open publicationEvaluation 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., and Adetumbi, T.
EUREKA: Life Sciences, (4), 11-19. • 2024
Open publicationDevelopment of a Gum Production Machine from Manihot Esculenta Waste Peels.
Authors: Bello, K. A., Oyelaran, O. A., Tawose, O. M., Omoyi, C. O., Yussouff, A. A.
FUOYE Journal of Innovation Science and Technology, Volume 2(1) • 2024
Open publicationEffects of feeding Pennisetum purpureum silage supplemented with selected farm residues on growth performance and meat quality of West African dwarf rams.
Authors: Oluwadele, JF; Ekeocha, AH; Aganga, AA; Tawose, OM; Odumboni, A; Ofodome, CI; Akinlabi, EY
SVU-International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Vol 6, Issue 3, Pages 190-196, • 2024
Open publicationHeamatological and Biochemical Responses of West African Dwarf Goats fed Water Hyacinth-Cassava Peels Silage
Authors: Tawose O. M., Ekeocha A. H., Oluwadele J.F
Nigerian Society of Animal Production (NSAP) Vol. 50 No. 3 • 2024
Open publicationEvaluation 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., and Adetumbi, T.
EUREKA: Life Sciences, (4), 11-19. • 2024
Open publicationInvestigating the Influence of Rubber Seed Oil and Used Cooking Oil on Diesel
Authors: Kazeem Aderemi Bello, Temitayo Mufutau Azeez, Olayinka Miriam Tawose, Kazeem Olabisi Odesanya, Odumuyiwa A Odumosu, Olatunde Ajani Oyelaran,
E3S Web of Conferences Vol 430, 01217, Pg 14, • 2023
Open publicationPhysiological Indicators and Stress Index of Scavenging Chickens at LAFARGE(Ewekoro) and DANGOTE(Ibese) Cement Factory areas of Ogun-State, Nigeria.
Authors: J.F Oluwadele, O.M Tawose, A.H Ekeocha, E.Y Akinlabi, O.O Adeitan, K.A Bello
Journal of Austrian Society of Agricultural Economics (JASAE) ISSN: 18158129 E-ISSN: 18151027, Volume 19, Issue 04, • 2023
Open publicationAflatoxin Detection and Quantification in Poultry Feeds Available in Selected Areas in Ekiti State
Authors: Tawose O. M., Oluwadele, J.F., Ekeocha A. H., A.A Odumboni, O.S Egbeyemi
FUOYE Journal of Agriculture and Human Ecology (FUOJAHE), Vol 7, No 2. • 2023
Open publicationNutritional 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 : Vol 6 No 1
FUOYE Journal of Agriculture and Human Ecology; Pgs. 35-45:(FUOJAHE) • 2023
Open publicationDevelopment and Performance Evaluation of a Poultry Bird De-Feathering Machine.
Authors: Kazeem A. Bello, Abdulrahman Adama, Olayinka M. Tawose, and Bukola O. Bolaji
FUOYE Journal of Engineering and Technology, Volume 7, Issue 4, • 2022
Open publicationFactor Analysis of Poultry Birds De-Feathering Machines
Authors: Kazeem M. Bello, M.Olayinka Tawose, Abdulrahman Adama, O. Bukola Bolaji
FUOYE Journal of Engineering and Technology, Volume 7 Issue 3 • 2022
Open publicationPhenotypic 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.
J. World Poult. Res. 11(3): 352-358, 2021; pii: S2322455X2100042-11. • 2021
Open publicationPhysiological Responses of West African Dwarf Sheep fed Graded Levels of Gmelina arborea Leaf and Cassava Peel Concentrates under Different Management Systems.
Authors: Aye, P.A and Tawose, O.M.
Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America • 2016
Open publicationAcceptability and utilization of graded levels of Gmelina arborea leaves and cassava peels concentrate by West African Dwarf Sheep.
Authors: Aye, P.A. and Tawose, O.M.
International Journal of Advances in Agriculture, Vol. 4, No. 2, Pages 415-422 • 2015
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