DR JUBRIL AHMED EGBEYAN

Senior Lecturer & Researcher in Animal Science
Abuja, NG.

About

A highly accomplished Senior Lecturer and researcher with a PhD in Animal Science, specializing in Quantitative Genetics, Animal Breeding, and Physiology. Possesses a robust publication record and extensive experience in designing and executing complex genetic selection experiments, advanced data analysis (R, SAS), and developing predictive models for livestock improvement. Dedicated to advancing animal science through impactful research, effective teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and fostering the next generation of agricultural scientists.

Work

National Open University of Nigeria
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Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Animal Science and Fisheries

Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Instructs undergraduate students across various Animal Science disciplines, enhancing their foundational and specialized knowledge.

Highlights

Delivers comprehensive lectures and practical sessions for undergraduate courses, including Elementary topics in Animal (ANP 307), Biotechnology (ANP 504), and Animal Breeding and Livestock Improvement (ANP 507).

Facilitates student understanding of complex animal science concepts, contributing to academic success and skill development.

University of Abuja
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Senior Lecturer, Department of Animal Science

Abuja, Nigeria

Summary

Educates and mentors Bachelor, PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. students in animal breeding and physiology, fostering advanced scientific understanding.

Highlights

Instructs and mentors Bachelor, PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. students in advanced animal breeding and physiology courses, contributing to their academic and research development.

Develops and delivers engaging curriculum content, ensuring students are equipped with current knowledge and research methodologies in the field.

University of Ilorin
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Doctoral Researcher

Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria

Summary

Led comprehensive doctoral research on systematic selection for egg production traits in white Plumage Japanese quail, utilizing advanced genetic methodologies.

Highlights

Designed and implemented a robust experimental framework utilizing Reciprocal Recurrent Crossing in white plumage quails.

Collected extensive data on egg production, reproductive, and growth traits across all study populations, forming the basis for genetic selection.

Developed and deployed a novel selection index equation, optimizing pedigree selection for enhanced genetic traits.

Executed multi-generational selection over seven generations, employing progeny tests to validate genetic improvements and selection responses.

Analyzed complex genetic and phenotypic correlation data using R, deriving critical genetic estimates.

Quantified key genetic parameters, including selection intensity, selection differential, selection response, realized heritability, and repeatability, to assess genetic progress.

Conducted Principal Component Analysis and formulated a predictive equation for growth, enhancing understanding of complex trait interactions.

University of Ilorin
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Graduate Researcher

Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria

Summary

Investigated autosexing potential and body weight prediction in Rhode Island, Nigerian Local Chickens and their reciprocal crosses, applying advanced genetic and statistical methods.

Highlights

Designed an innovative experiment utilizing reciprocal crosses of Isa Brown parent lines and indigenous Nigerian local chickens.

Performed reciprocal crosses and thoroughly evaluated the hybrid progeny for growth performance, identifying key indicators for genetic improvement.

Utilized SAS statistical software for rigorous data analysis, ensuring accurate interpretation of experimental outcomes and genetic parameters.

Education

University of Ilorin
Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria

PhD

Animal Science

University of Ilorin
Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria

MSc

Animal Science

University of Ado- Ekiti, Nigeria
Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti, Nigeria

BSc

Microbiology

Grade: Second class lower division

Publications

Comparative assessment of egg production traits in FUNAAB Alpha, Noiler and Isa Brown Chickens.

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50th NSAP Conference Lafia

Summary

Jubril A.E., Achinge, P.D., Abdullahi, S.L. and Chimezie,V.O. (2025). Comparative assessment of egg production traits in FUNAAB Alpha, Noiler and Isa Brown Chickens. Proceedings of 50th NSAP Conference Lafia. Pp. 250-253.

Effect of Seasons on Reproductive Hormonal Profiles In Yankasa Sheep (Short communication).

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Journal of Xi'an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition.Vol20(2)

Summary

Ayoola J. Shoyombo, Ake A. Moses, Mustapha A. Popoola, Comfort I. Ukim, Hosea Yakubu, Muslim K. Ewuola, Jubril A. Egbeyan, Jacob Kuusu, Oluronke A. Bolatito, Abiodun A. Idowu. (2024). Effect of Seasons on Reproductive Hormonal Profiles In Yankasa Sheep (Short communication). Journal of Xi'an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition.Vol20(2). Pp1134-1141.

Correlation Between Egg Weight And Hatch Weight In Fulani Ecotype Chicken, Funaab Alpha Chicken And Their Reciprocal Crosses.

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29th ASAN Conference

Summary

Jubril A.E., Abubakar, B.Y., Ali, S.A. and Abdullahi, S.L. (2024). Correlation Between Egg Weight And Hatch Weight In Fulani Ecotype Chicken, Funaab Alpha Chicken And Their Reciprocal Crosses. Proceedings of 29th ASAN Conference. Pp. 129-132

Supplementing Broiler Chicken Diet with Uvaria chamae Leaf Meal: Effects on Immune Response, Gut Microbial Population and Growth Performance.

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Science Letters. 12

Summary

Alagbe Olujimi John*, Jubril E. Ahmed., Matthew Babalola, Effiong E., and Taiwo K. Ojediran. (2024). Supplementing Broiler Chicken Diet with Uvaria chamae Leaf Meal: Effects on Immune Response, Gut Microbial Population and Growth Performance. Science Letters. 12. 10-19.

Application of Bioinformatics in Animal Breeding and Genetics: A Review.

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0.1109/SEB4SDG60871.2024.10629845

Summary

Adebayo, O., Popoola, M., Kuusu, D., Fanwo, R., Shoyombo, A., Ndiomu, E., Jubril A.E and Ake, Ariyo. (2024). Application of Bioinformatics in Animal Breeding and Genetics: A Review. 1-7. 0.1109/SEB4SDG60871.2024.10629845.

Carbonyl Anhydrase Polymorphism In Exotic And Nigeria Indigenous Ecotype Chicken.

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National Journal of Scientific Research (ISSN: 0794-0378) 23 (1)

Summary

Jubril, A.E, Abubakar, B.Y, Ahmed, A. & Lawal, H. (2024). Carbonyl Anhydrase Polymorphism In Exotic And Nigeria Indigenous Ecotype Chicken. National Journal of Scientific Research (ISSN: 0794-0378) 23 (1), 150-154.

Comparative Assessment and Performance of Three Quail Colour Lines.

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Nigerian Society for Animal Production Dutsin-Ma 2023

Summary

Jubril, A.E., Ufomadu, C.J., Oyinlola, K.T. and Chimezie, V.O. (2023). Comparative Assessment and Performance of Three Quail Colour Lines. Proceedings of Nigerian Society for Animal Production Dutsin-Ma 2023. Pp 10-13. Pp. 196-199.

Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics in Three Broiler Lines.

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Abuja Journal of Agriculture and Environment. Vol (3)2

Summary

Jubril, A.E., Abubakar, B.Y, Lawal H.B., Arah. O.K. and Ajiboye, G.E. (2023). Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics in Three Broiler Lines. Abuja Journal of Agriculture and Environment. Vol (3)2; Pp 37 -42.

Correlation between Bodyweight and Morphometric Trats in Two Quail Colour Lines.

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Abuja Journal of Agriculture and Environment. Vol (3)1

Summary

Jubril, A.E., Ekamah, F.A., Chimezie V.O., Daudu, A.O. and Agbo, F.O. (2023). Correlation between Bodyweight and Morphometric Trats in Two Quail Colour Lines. Abuja Journal of Agriculture and Environment. Vol (3)1; Pp 112-115

Regression and Prediction of Body Weight in Two Quail Colour Lines.

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Nig. J. Anim. Prod., 50(5)

Summary

Jubril, A. E., Abubakar, B.Y., Omoruan, R. and Lawal, H. B. (2023). Regression and Prediction of Body Weight in Two Quail Colour Lines. Nig. J. Anim. Prod., 50(5):10 17 https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v50i5.3944

Effects of Moringa Leaf Extract on Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler Chickens.

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Abuja Journal of Agriculture and Environment. Vol 2(1)

Summary

Jubril A.E., Chimezie, V.O., Uyamasi, I.M., Sadiya, S. and Odeseye, A.A. (2023). Effects of Moringa Leaf Extract on Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler Chickens. Abuja Journal of Agriculture and Environment. Vol 2(1),Pp. 149-156

Assessment of Fish Farmers' Accessibility to Extension Services in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria.

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African Journal of Agriculture and Allied Sciences (AJAAS).(Vol. 3 (1)

Summary

Uyamasi, I.M1., Jubril, A.E1. and Ajiboye, O.O2. (2023). Assessment of Fish Farmers' Accessibility to Extension Services in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria. African Journal of Agriculture and Allied Sciences (AJAAS).(Vol. 3 (1) 164-176.

The Effects of L-Arginine Supplement on the Growth Rate and Morphometric Performance of Three Indigenous Strains of Birds.

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International Journal of Research Publications (2022), Vol. 101(1)

Summary

Ayoola J. Shoyombo, Ekemini M. Okon, Ake A. Moses Mustapha A. Popoola, Ahmed E. Jubril. (2022). The Effects of L-Arginine Supplement on the Growth Rate and Morphometric Performance of Three Indigenous Strains of Birds. International Journal of Research Publications (2022), Vol. 101(1), pp.132-139; doi:.10.47119/IJRP1001011520223186.

Incidence, diagnosis and treatment of Atresia Ani at Landmark University.

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Adv. Anim. Vet. Sci. 10(5)

Summary

Shoyombo, A.J., Alabi, O.O., Falana, B,M., Animashaun, R,A., Olawoye, O,O., Okenniyi, F.A., Popoola, M.A., Ukim, C.I., Ake, A.M. and Jubril A.E. (2022). Incidence, diagnosis and treatment of Atresia Ani at Landmark University. Adv. Anim. Vet. Sci. 10(5): 1110-1112. http://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.aavs/2022/10.5.1110.1112

Effect of Telfaria Occidentalis supplemented diet on Egg Production and Egg quality traits of Japanese Quail.

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International Journal of Animal Science, Husbandry and Livestock Production. ISSN: 2141-5191 Vol. 8(2)

Summary

Chimezie, V.O., Jubril, A.E. and Muhammad, S.D. (2022) Effect of Telfaria Occidentalis supplemented diet on Egg Production and Egg quality traits of Japanese Quail. International Journal of Animal Science, Husbandry and Livestock Production. ISSN: 2141-5191 Vol. 8(2),pp. 430-434.

Effect of Phyllanthus Amarus supplemented diet on Egg production and Egg quality traits of Japanese Quail.

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International Journal of Animal Science, Husbandry and Livestock Production ISSN: 2141-5191 Vol. 8(1)

Summary

Chimezie, V.O., Jubril, A.E. and Faseun, T.O. (2022). Effect of Phyllanthus Amarus supplemented diet on Egg production and Egg quality traits of Japanese Quail. International Journal of Animal Science, Husbandry and Livestock Production ISSN: 2141-5191 Vol. 8(1), pp. 423-429.

Evaluation of Body Weights and Morphometric Traits of Quails Fed Different Levels of Crude Protein.

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Nigerian Society for Animal Production JOS 2022

Summary

Jubril, A. E., Abubakar, B. Y., Laura, O. B., and Oyinlola, K. T. (2022). Evaluation of Body Weights and Morphometric Traits of Quails Fed Different Levels of Crude Protein. Proceedings of Nigerian Society for Animal Production JOS 2022. Pp 10-13.

Productive Performance of Three Different Color Lines of Nigerian Indigenous Turkey.

Published by

11th Conference of the Society for the Conservation of Phytofuel and Sciences Abuja 2022

Summary

Jubril, A. E., Akinnawo, O.O., Abdulraheem, A.M. and Ajiboye, G.E. (2022). Productive Performance of Three Different Color Lines of Nigerian Indigenous Turkey. 11th Conference of the Society for the Conservation of Phytofuel and Sciences Abuja 2022. Pp. 6.

Correlation among Morphometric Traits of three Different Colour Lines of Nigerian Indigenous Turkey.

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Best Journal of Innovation in Science, Research and Development. 1 (1)

Summary

Jubril, A.E., Abubakar, B.Y., Abubakar T. and Alagbe J.O (2022). Correlation among Morphometric Traits of three Different Colour Lines of Nigerian Indigenous Turkey. Best Journal of Innovation in Science, Research and Development. 1 (1), 19-28.

Haemoglobin Polymorphism in Exotic and Nigeria Indigenous Ecotype Chicken.

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Bioscience Res. J. Vol(33)2

Summary

Jubril, A. E., Abubakar, B. Y., Ayokomi, O. L. And Lawal, H. B. (2022). Haemoglobin Polymorphism in Exotic and Nigeria Indigenous Ecotype Chicken. Bioscience Res. J. Vol(33)2.Pp. 32-38.

Effects of L-Arginine on Feed Intake, Water Consumption, and Growth Performance of Sasso, Shika Brown, and Kuroiler Pullet Strains.

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International Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Research. Vol 7(6)

Summary

Shoyombo Ayoola, J., Olaoye Victoria, E. Onyeabor Gospel, A. Popoola Mustapha, O. Alabi Olayinka, M. Okon Ekemini, Jubril Ahmed E., I. Ukim Comfort, D. Bunjah Umar. (2021). Effects of L-Arginine on Feed Intake, Water Consumption, and Growth Performance of Sasso, Shika Brown, and Kuroiler Pullet Strains. International Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Research. Vol 7(6). Pp 958-969.

Morphometric characteristics of sheep and goat-fed silage comprising cassava peel, gamba grass, and Mexican sunflower.

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Journal of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine. Vol 6

Summary

Ekemini M. Okon* Olayinka O. Alabi, Ake A. Moses, Mustapha A. Popoola, Ayoola J. Shoyombo, Ahmed E. Jubril, and Comfort I. Ukim. (2021) Morphometric characteristics of sheep and goat-fed silage comprising cassava peel, gamba grass, and Mexican sunflower. Journal of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine. Vol 6. Pp. 216-223

Correlation and Prediction of Bodyweight in Two Quail Colour Lines.

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Nigerian Journal of Genetics 35 (1)

Summary

Jubril, A.E., Abubakar, B.Y. and Fatima, A. (2021). Correlation and Prediction of Bodyweight in Two Quail Colour Lines. Nigerian Journal of Genetics 35 (1), 8-15.

Dietary Impact of Protein Levels on Carcass Characteristic in Brown Quails.

Published by

10th Conference of the Society for the Conservation of Phytofuel and Sciences Abuja 2021

Summary

Jubril, A. E., Gideon, E.A., Abdullahi, S.L. and Oyerinde, A.A. (2021). Dietary Impact of Protein Levels on Carcass Characteristic in Brown Quails. 10th Conference of the Society for the Conservation of Phytofuel and Sciences Abuja 2021. Pp. 104-108.

Assessment of The Laying Performance of Three Quail Color Lines.

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26th Annual Conference of ASAN-NIAS, Uyo, Nigeria

Summary

Jubril, A. E., Onwih, E.E., and Apagu, A. (2021). Assessment of The Laying Performance of Three Quail Color Lines. Proceedings of 26th Annual Conference of ASAN-NIAS, Uyo, Nigeria. Pp. 579-582.

Auto-Sexing Potential and Growth Performance in Rhode Island, Nigerian Local Chickens and Their Reciprocal Crosses.

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Nigeria Journal of Animal Production. Vol. 46, No.5 (2020)

Summary

Jubril A. E., Fayeye T. R. and Gunn H. H. (2020). Auto-Sexing Potential and Growth Performance in Rhode Island, Nigerian Local Chickens and Their Reciprocal Crosses. Nigeria Journal of Animal Production. Vol. 46, No.5 (2020) (Pp. 1-8)

Survivability of Pure and Cross Bred Chickens at Early and Late Growth Phase in Nigeria Humid tropics.

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Nigeria Journal of Animal Production. 47(2)

Summary

A.A. Ademola, T.R. Fayeye, A.O. Akintunde, V.O Chiemezie and Jubril. Α.Ε. (2020). Survivability of Pure and Cross Bred Chickens at Early and Late Growth Phase in Nigeria Humid tropics. Nigeria Journal of Animal Production. 47(2):8 - 12

Relationship between Egg Weight, Hatching Weight and Subsequent Body Weight in the Japanese quail.

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Nigeria Journal of Animal Production. Vol. 47, No1 (2020)

Summary

Chimezie, V. O., Ademola, A. A., Alli, O. I., Josiah, B. O., Jubril, A.E And Toye, A.A. (2020). Relationship between Egg Weight, Hatching Weight and Subsequent Body Weight in the Japanese quail. Nigeria Journal of Animal Production. Vol. 47, No1 (2020) (Pp. 19-23)

Correlation Between Body Weight and Morphometric Traits in Local and Exotic Chickens fed Graded Levels of Moringa oleifera (Lamarck) Seed Meal.

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Nigeria Journal of Animal Production. 47(3)

Summary

A.O. Akintunde., A.A. Toye, A.A. Ademola and Jubril. A.E. (2020). Correlation Between Body Weight and Morphometric Traits in Local and Exotic Chickens fed Graded Levels of Moringa oleifera (Lamarck) Seed Meal. Nigeria Journal of Animal Production. 47(3):1 - 6

The Nigerian Local Chicken Hormonal Functional Status as Influenced by Age and Sex Factors.

Published by

Nigeria Journal of Animal Production. Vol. 46, No.5 (2020)

Summary

Gunn H. H, Oleforuh-Okoleh, V.U and Jubril, A.E. (2020). The Nigerian Local Chicken Hormonal Functional Status as Influenced by Age and Sex Factors. Nigeria Journal of Animal Production. Vol. 46, No.5 (2020) (Pp. 68-72)

Haematological and serum biochemical indices of broiler starter chicks fed diets containing different levels of aqueous Citrus aurantium stem bark extract.

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International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research 2019; 3(2)

Summary

Alagbe, J.O., Jubril, A.E., Ramalan, F.L., Tanimomo, M.N., Azzezah, Abdulrrauf-Babalola and Shittu, M.D. (2019). Haematological and serum biochemical indices of broiler starter chicks fed diets containing different levels of aqueous Citrus aurantium stem bark extract. International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research 2019; 3(2): 39-45. https://doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2019.v3.i2a.105

Effect of Sex, Strain, and Age on Body Weight in Turkey Poults.

Published by

Nigeria Society for Animal Production (NSAP). Proceedings of 44th annual conference 17th-21st March 2019. University of Abuja, Nigeria

Summary

Fayeye T. R., Jubril A. E. and Gbadamosi, T.M. (2019). Effect of Sex, Strain, and Age on Body Weight in Turkey Poults. Nigeria Society for Animal Production (NSAP). Proceedings of 44th annual conference 17th-21st March 2019. University of Abuja, Nigeria. (Pp. 174-177)

Eggs Hatchability and Prediction of Body Weight in Rhode Island, Nigerian Local Chickens and Their Reciprocal Crosses.

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Gashua Journal of Irrigation and Desertification Studies (2016), Vol. 2. No. 2 ISSN: 2489 0030

Summary

Fayeye, T. R. and Jubril, A. E. (2016). Eggs Hatchability and Prediction of Body Weight in Rhode Island, Nigerian Local Chickens and Their Reciprocal Crosses. Gashua Journal of Irrigation and Desertification Studies (2016), Vol. 2. No. 2 ISSN: 2489 0030. PP 151- 161. http://www.gjidsfugashua.org.ng/doc/2016_2/16.pdf

Bacterial Assessment and Quality Analysis of Raw Milk Sold in Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja.

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Nigeria Food Science and Quality Management www.iiste.org ISSN 2224-6088 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0557 (Online) Vol 7

Summary

Olatunji, E.A¹*., Jubril. A. E¹., Okpu, E.O.¹, Olafadehan, O.A.¹, Ijah, U.J.² and Njidda, A.A. (2012). Bacterial Assessment and Quality Analysis of Raw Milk Sold in Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. Nigeria Food Science and Quality Management www.iiste.org ISSN 2224-6088 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0557 (Online) Vol 7. https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/FSQM/article/viewFile/2719/2743

Languages

English

Skills

Research Interests

Quantitative Genetics, Animal Breeding and Genetics, Animal Biotechnology, Animal Improvement, Nutrigenomics, Animal Physiology.

Data Analysis Software

SAS, SPSS, MiniTab, R.

Research Methodologies

Experimental Design, Reciprocal Recurrent Crossing, Pedigree Selection, Progeny Tests, Principal Component Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Genetic Parameter Estimation, Data Collection, Statistical Analysis.

Teaching & Mentoring

Curriculum Development, Undergraduate Education, Postgraduate Education, Student Mentorship, Public Speaking.

Animal Science Expertise

Animal Husbandry, Livestock Production, Egg Production Traits, Reproductive Traits, Growth Traits, Autosexing Potential, Body Weight Prediction, Broiler Chicken Diet, Immune Response, Gut Microbial Population.

Interests

Mentorship

Mentoring students on career paths.

Public Speaking

Public speaking.

References

Professor, B. Y. Abubakar

Department of Animal Science, University of Abuja, +2348034518811 (byabubakarr@yahoo.com)

Professor, O.A. Olafadehan

Department of Animal Science, University of Abuja, +2348057035527 (oaolafadehan@yahoo.com)

Professor, T. R. Fayeye

Department of Animal Production, University of Ilorin, +2348060395678 (Fayetiro@yahoo.com)