UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA
FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Dr. SUNDAY NWABUEZE BERNARD
Lecturer II
Department of Animal Production and Health, Faculty of Agriculture
Area of Specialization: Animal Physiology
Biography
Dr. Bernard Nwabueze Sunday is a Lecturer II in the Department of Animal Production and Health at FUOYE. A veterinarian and certified AI engineer, his work integrates livestock health with smart agriculture. He holds a DVM and M.Sc. from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, alongside advanced certifications in AI from Microsoft and Huawei. His research focuses on Animal Physiology, Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology, Veterinary AI/ML diagnostics, and precision livestock farming.
Research Interests
My research interests include:
Animal Physiology: Investigating immunophysiology, reproductive physiology, and systemic animal functions to optimize livestock health, adaptation, and production efficiency under varying environmental and management conditions.
Precision Medicine & Veterinary Diagnostics: Developing and applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) models for early disease detection, syndromic surveillance, and automated diagnostics in companion, food, and wild animals.
Smart & Digital Agriculture: Utilizing AI-driven health informatics and data analytics to optimize decision-making, enhance veterinary services, and improve farm management workflows.
Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology: Investigating zoonotic risk factors, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and disease transmission dynamics in animal populations to protect both livestock and human health.
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE | UNIVERISTY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA | 2009 |
| MASTER OF SCIENCES | UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA | 2018 |
Professional Qualification
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA
VETERINARY COUNCIL OF NIGERIA
MICROSOFT
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (COURSERA)
HUAWEI
HUAWEI
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
GOOGLE (COURSERA)
LINKEDIN LEARNING / NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE BOARDS OF ACCOUNTANCY (NASBA)
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION (IBM)
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY / GOOGLE
NIGERIAN ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIP FOR PARA SOCIAL WORKERS
NIGERIAN ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIP FOR PARA SOCIAL WORKERS
Awards
ANAMBRA STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
NYSC Merit Commendation
Membership of Professional Bodies
MEMBER
Undergraduate Project Supervision
PREVALENCE OF COMMON HELMINTH PARASITES IN COMMERCIAL LAYING BIRDS IN IKOLE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EKITI STATE
PREVALENCE OF COMMON PROTOZOAN PARASITES IN COMMERCIAL LAYING BIRDS IN IKOLE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EKITI STATE
Course Teaching
Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals
Animal Health Management
Reproductive Physiology and Artificial Insemination
Animal Health, Diseases and Control
Poultry, Swine and Rabbit Production
Selected Publications
Campylobacter colonisation of poultry slaughtered at Nigerian slaughterhouses: Prevalence, antimicrobial resistance, and risk of zoonotic transmission
Authors: Njoga, E. O., Mshelbwala, P. P., Ogugua, A. J., Enemuo-Edo, E. C., Onwumere-Idolor, O. S., Ogunniran, T. M., Bernard, S. N., Ugwunwarua, J. C., Anidobe, E. C., Okoli, C. E., et al.
Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease • 2025
Open publicationIndiscriminate slaughter of pregnant goats for meat in Enugu, Nigeria: Causes, prevalence, implications and ways-out
Authors: Ugwu, P. C., Njoga, E. O., Njoga, U. J., Aronu, C. J., Atadiose, E. O., Okoli, C. E., Onwumere-Idolor, O. S., Ajibo, F. E., Azor, N. N., Bernard, S. N., et al.
PLOS ONE • 2023
Open publicationGut balance booster as a viable alternative to antibiotic growth promoter in swine production: Evaluation of the effects on growth and health parameters
Authors: Abonyi, F. O., Njoga, E. O., Njoga, U. J., Ozioko, I. E., Aronu, C. J., Bernard, S. N., & Ugwuoke, C. U.
Notulae Scientia Biologicae • 2022
Open publicationEffect of post-infection vaccination on immune status of Newcastle disease-infected chicken
Authors: Ozioko, I. E., Eze, D. C., Abonyi, F. O., Nwankwo, N. S., Paul, E. E., & Nnadi, P. A.
Animal Research International • 2021
Open publicationReproductive and fertility parameters of pigs reared in Enugu State, Nigeria
Authors: Njoga, U. J., Ilo, S. U., Ugwu, P. C., Ajibo, F. E., Bernard, N. S., Onwuka, O. S., & Njoga, E. O.
Animal Research International • 2021
Open publicationEpidemiology of gastrointestinal worm infections in pigs reared in Enugu State, Nigeria
Authors: Bernard, S. N., Njoga, E. O., Abonyi, F. O., Nnadi, P. A., Ozioko, I. E., & Ugwuoke, C. U.
Journal of Parasitic Diseases • 2021
Open publicationPhoto Gallery / Picture Evidence
