NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF ANIMAL SCIENTIST
FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Mr. Joshua Femi OLUWADELE
Lecturer I
Department of Animal Production and Health, Faculty of Agriculture
Area of Specialization: Animal Science (Nutrition and Production)
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
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BAgric | FUNAAB | 2014 |
| MSc | University of Ibadan | 2018 |
| PhD | Federal University Oye-Ekiti | 2026 |
Professional Qualification
INSTITUTE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT NIGERIA
THE INSTITUTE OF CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPP MANAGEMENT
MEGARICH CONSULT INSTITUTE
NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF ANIMAL SCIENTIST
NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF ANIMAL SCIENTIST
Awards
Research Pakistan Journal of Agricultural 2 Research Certificate of Reviewing awarded since 2025-06-16 (2 reviews)
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY ABEOKUTA OGUN STATE
Messiah High School AKURE ONDO STATE
Paper Presentation - Local
Tawose O. M., Ekeocha A. H., Oluwadele J. F. (2021):2nd Faculty of Engineering Conference on Innovative and Adaptive Research in Engineering and Economic Emancipation held at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti,Ekiti-State,Nigeria.18-19 November,2021 Pp
Paper Presentation - International
International Conference on Sustainable Dairy Production Bowen University in Conjunction with Friesland Campina: Harnessing Recent Advances Towards Improved Dairy Production (NOV, 2022)
1. Climate-smart Livestock Production in Africa Conference. Department of Animal Sciences University of Ibadan and University of Pretoria, South Africa (JUNE , 2021) Department of Animal Production and Management, University of Ibadan, Oyo State.
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE '' SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY IN A CHANGING WORLD
Undergraduate Project Supervision
Effect of different dietary fiber source on carcass characteristics and sensory evaluation of broiler chicken
Complete replacement of maize grain with different energy sources in marshal Broiler diet: Growth Performance and feed intake
Effect of different energy sources as replacement for maize grain on carcass characteristics internal organs and meat quality in marshal Broiler chicken
Growth performance and carcass characteristic West African Dwarf ram fed (Pennisetum purpureum), supplemented with concentrate diet.
Maximizing Forage Yield and Nutritive Value of Desho Grass (Pennisetum glaucifolium Trin.) through Optimal Cutting Heights in South West Nigeria (Ekiti and Osun States)
Feed intake and carcass evaluation ,meat quality of West African Dwarf Goats fed mango (mangifera indica) and concentrates as supplements to basal diet of peninisetum purpureum (napier grass)
Feed intake and growth rate of west african dwarf ram fed mango (mangifera indica), groundnut husk and concentrates as supplements to basal diet of peninisetum purpureum (napier grass)
Prospect and Challenges of Turkey and Duck in comparism to Chicken in Ekiti State
Meat quqlity and Carcass analysis of Guinea Fowl Using different Processing Methods
Chemical composition of some common concentrate Feed Ingredient Available in Ikole Ekiti
SENSORY EVALUATION OF WEST AFRICAN DWARF BUCKS FED SORGHUM HAYLAGE AND PENNISETUM PURPUREUM SUPPLEMENTED WITH CONCENTRATE.
SERUM BIOCHEMISTRY OF WEST AFRICAN DWARF BUCKS FED SORGHUM HAYLAGE AND PENNISETUM PURPUREUM SUPPLEMENTED WITH CONCENTRATES
BLOOD PROFILE OF WEST AFRICAN DWARF BUCKS FED SORGHUM HAYLAGE AND PENNISETUM PURPUREUM SUPPLEMENTED WITH CONCENTRATES
APPARENT DIGESTIBILITY AND SENSORY EVALUATION OF WEST AFRICAN DWARF BUCKS FED SORGHUM HAYLAGE AND PENNISETUM PURPUREUM SUPPLEMENTED WITH CONCENTRATES
Growth Performance OF WEST AFRICAN DWARF BUCKS FED SORGHUM HAYLAGE AND PENNISETUM PURPUREUM SUPPLEMENTED WITH CONCENTRATES
Assessment of biomass yeild and nutritional composition ogGuinea grass intercropped with soybean, Cowpea at various growth stages
CARCASS CHARACTERISTICS OF WEST AFRICAN DWARF BUCKS FED SORGHUM HAYLAGE AND PENNISETUM PURPUREUM SUPPLEMENTED WITH CONCENTRATES
ECONOMIC EV ALUATION OF WEST AFRICAN DWARF BUCKS FED SORGHUM HAYLAGE AND PENNISETUM PURPUREUM SUPPLEMENTED WITH CONCENTRATES
Effects of Feeding Pennisetum purpureum Silage, Ensiled Sorghum Supplemented with Concentrate on Growth Performance of West African Dwarf Bucks
Course Teaching
Introduction to Agricultural Biochemistry
Agricultural Biochemistry and Analytical Methods
Animal Products and Handling
Cattle,Sheep and Goat
Pasture Production and Management
Microlivestock
Game Production and Ultilization
Non-ruminant Animal Production
Animal Products and Processing Techniques
Monogastric Animal Production Techniques
Seminar Presentation
PROJECT
Professional Skill
Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing 2025
. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing 2025
Research Pakistan Journal of Agricultural 2 Research Certificate of Reviewing awarded since 2025-06-16 (2 reviews) Asian Council of Science Editors Membership No: 242619464 https://theacse.com Date: 08 February, 2025
Selected Publications
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
Open publicationAlternative 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
Open publicationEnsuring 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
Open publicationForage 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
Open publicationGrowth 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
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 Selva Andina Anim. Sci.12(2) • 2025
Open publicationGrowth 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
Open publicationEffect 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
Open publicationEffects 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
Open publicationAflatoxin 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
Open publicationEffect 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
Open publicationThe 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
Open publicationEffect 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
Open publicationEffect 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
Open publicationEffect 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
Open publicationForage 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
Open publicationEvaluation 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
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, 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
Open publicationEffect 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
Open publicationEffects 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
Open publicationA 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
Open publicationHaematological 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
Open publicationPhysiological 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
Open publicationEffect 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
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.
Fuoye Journal of Agriculture and Human Ecology, 7(2), 99–107. Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE). • 2022
Open publicationThe 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
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., & Tawose, O. M.
Journal of World’s Poultry Research, 11(3), 352–358. • 2021
Open publicationEarly 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
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., & Adetumbi, T.
EUREKA: Life Sciences, (4), 11-19. • (2024).
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