Dr. Akeem Ayobami Ayoola was born in Oyo East local Government in Oyo town, Oyo. He started his primary education at L. A. Town School II, Idi Ope, Oyo from where he proceeded to Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo for secondary education between 1995 and 2001. He gained admission into the Department of Animal Production and Health, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, now Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta in 2004. He graduated with a first class and as the best graduating student in the department for the session (2008/2009) in 2010.
He had his National Youth Service at the Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Technology, Owerri in 2010 to 2011 and joined the services of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta as a Junior Research Fellow in September 15, 2011 and since then risen to the post of Reader in 2026.
He bagged Masters and PhD degree in Non Ruminant Production in the same Department in 2014 and 2016, respectively. He has taught several courses in the department and supervised scores of undergraduate students and supervised not less than 10 postgraduate (Masters and PhD) students. He has over 40 journals published in reputable Journals and 11 conference proceedings.
Departmental responsibilities include Undergraduate seminar coordinator, Assistant Postgraduate Coordinator and Departmental welfare officer and 100 level course adviser. He is also a member of College of Animal Science and Livestock Production board and a member of the environmental and Sport committee constituted by the board. He represents the College at the University Library committee
– Ph.D. 2016
– M. Agric. 2014
– B. Agric. 2010
– Investigating nanotechnology in mineral nutrition, integrating ethnomedicinal phytobiotics, exploring alternative agro-industrial byproducts, and evaluating different management practices to enhance, sustainable and increased monogastric animal production
1. Junior Research Fellowship 2011 to 2014
2. Senate Annual Prize for First Class Graduating Student 2010
1. World Poultry Science Association (WPSA) – Nigeria Branch
2. Nigerian Society of Animal Production (NSAP)
3. Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN)
4. Nigerian Institute of Animal Science, (NIAS)- RAS NO (2325)
1. Ayoola A. A., Ajayi. O. D., Ekunseitan, D. A., Sanda, A, J., Olatunbosun, O. B. And Oke, O. C. 2026. Bone indices and mineral interaction in organs and bones of broiler chickens fed supplemented different zinc types. Folia Veterinaria, 70(1): 67- 74 indexed in Scopus
2. Ekunseitan D, A., Famuyide, I. M., Adelusi, O. O. and Ayoola A. A. 2026. Editorial: Ethnomedicinal Strategies for controlling pathogen colonization in livestock: Integrating traditional practices into modern livestock health management. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 13: https://dio.org/10.3389/fvets.2026.1793301
3. Ayoola A. A., Ajayi. O. D., Ekunseitan, D. A., Sanda, A, J., Olatunbosun, O. B. and Adegoke A. V. 2025. Growth performance, immune organs weight changes and caecal microbial population of broiler chickens fed supplemental nano and organic sources of zinc-based diets. Nigerian Journal of Animal production, 52(4): 30-42. Published by The Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Nigeria. Available online at http://www.ajol.info/index.php/njap.
4. Ayo-Ajasa, O. Y., Falade, G.T., Akani B. T., Njoku, C. P., Ayoola, A. A., Adewole, F. A., Sogunle, O. M., Egbeyale, L. T., Abiona, J. A. And Fafiolu, A. O. 2025. Carcass characteristics, intestinal morphology and microbiodata of weaner rabbits as influenced by sex and feed types. Polish Journal of Natural Science. 40 (4): 195-214 Published by University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland. DIO:10.31648/pjns.10080. and indexed in Scimago
5. Ayo-Ajasa, O. Y., Ayoola A. A., Odutayo, O. J., Adeyemo, A. A., Agboola, E. O, Akintayo, E. O., Oladosu, O. B. and Egbeyale L.T. 2025. Effect of dietary Ficus asperfolia on blood profile, caecal bacterial load and liver histology of weaner rabbits. Nigerian Agricultural Journal, 56(3): 374-389. Available online at: https://www.ajol.info/index.php/naj and htttp://doaj.org/toc/0300-368X
6. Ayo-Ajasa, O. Y., Ayoola A. A , Adeyemo, A. A. , Odutayo, O. J., Olalere, F. A., Olaoye, A. O., Egbeyale, L.T., Abiona, J. A., Fafiolu, A. O. and Sogunle, O. M. 2025. Growth performance, blood profile and feed cost analysis of using dried watermelon rinds in rabbit diets. Nigerian Journal of Animal Science, 27(2):109-123. Published by the Animal Science Association of Nigeria. Nigeria. Available online at http://www.ajol.info/index.php/tjas
7. Ayo-Ajasa, O. Y.,Adegoke, A. V., Adeyemo, A. A., Ayoola A. A., Olawale , C. A., AQmore, O. P., Ajayi, A. G. , Egbeyale, L. T., Abiona, J. A., Fafiolu, A. O. And Sogunle, O. M. 2025. Meat qualities of rabbits fed diets containing dried watermelon rinds as an energy source. ADAN Journal of Agriculture, 6(1): 49-61. DIO: https://doi.org/10.36108/adanja/5202.60.0160
8. Ayoola A. A., Yusuf, A. O., Olatunbosun, O. B., Ayo-Ajasa, O. Y. and Ogunmefun, F. T. 2023. Carcass yield, bone morphometry and mineral concentration in tissues of broilers fed nano zinc fortified diet. Agriculturae Conspectus Scientificus 88 (4):343-349.Croatia. Available online at https://acs.agr.hr/en/issues/article/1181. Indexed in Scimago
9. Adegoke, A. V.,Sanwo, K. A., Ekunseitan, D. A., Adeyemo, A. A., Ayoola, A. A. and Odutayo, O. J. 2022. Quality of meat and sausage from broiler chickens fed dietary white and cayenne pepper powders subjected to refrigeration storage. Nigerian Journal of Microbiology, 36(2): 6258 – 627. Available online at https://www.nsmjournal.org.ng/volume/85
10. Ayoola, A. A., Yusuf, A.O, Olatunbosun, O. B., Okanlawon, O. A. and Yinusa, D. Q. 2021. Comparative antioxidative and hypocholesteremic properties of copper sulphate and copper nanoparticles supplemented in diet of broiler chickens. Thailand Journal of Agricultural Science, 54(4):272- 279. Available online at http://www.thaiagj.org/index.php/journal-online/year2021/662-volume-54-4-2021.html and indexed in Scimago.
11. Ayoola, A. A., Yusuf, A. O., Odetokun, E. O., Aborisade, M. A., Adejola, Y. A. and Olatunbosun, O.B. 2021. Nano copper vs copper sulphate supplementation in broiler diet – Effect on growth response, carcass trait and copper retention. Polish Journal of Natural Science, 36(4): 377- 388 Available online at http://www.uwm.edu.pl/polish- journal/issues/no-3642021 and indexed in Scimago.
12. Egbeyale, L. T., Uza, O. Ayoola, A. A., Sobayo, R. A., Adeleye, O. O., Ayo- Ajasa, O. Y., Adewle, F. A., Ojetunji, O. C. and Oguntayo, I. E. 2021. Effect of neem leaves infusion on growth performance and carcass quality of broiler chickens. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 48(1): 142- 151 Published by The Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Nigeria. Available online at http://www.ajol.info/index.php/njap.
13. Uza, O., Egbeyale, L. T., Ayoola, A. A. and Sobayo, R. A. 2020. Blood profile response of broiler chicks to oral administration of Aqueous of Fresh neem leaf extracts. Nigerian Journal of Animal Science and Technology, 3(1): 113-123. Published by the department of Animal Science, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria. Available online at http://www.njast.com.ng
14. Ayoola, A. A., Ekunseitan, D. A., Olatunbosun, O. B., Muhammad, S. B., Oguntoye, M. A. and Adejola, Y. A. 2020. Growth performance, carcass yield and bacterial load of broiler chickens on oral administration of Nigella sativa oil. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 47(3): 173 -180 Published by The Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Nigeria. Available online at http://www.ajol.info/index.php/njap.
15. Ayoola A. A., Ekunseitan, D. A., Muhammad, S. B., Oguntoye, M. A. and Adejola, Y. A. 2020. The effects of extraction methods of Mangifera indica and Azadirachta indica bark on in vitro antimicrobial efficacy and performance of broiler chickens. Journal of World Poultry Research, 10(1): 28- 35. Published by Science line publication. Turkey. Available online at https://dx.doi.org/10.36380/jwpr.2020.4. Available online at http://www.jwpr.science-line.com indexed in Scopus.
16. Egbeyale, L. T., Ayoola, A. A., Oyedare, K. S., Adewole, F. A., Ekunseitan, D. A. and Alaka, S. T. 2020. Effect of neem leaf meal on carcass characteristics and meat quality of broiler chickens. Archivos de Zootecnia, 69(275): 72- 78. Published by the Institute of Animal Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cordoba, Spain. Available online at http://www.uco.es/ucopress/az/index.php/az/. Indexed in Scopus
17. Ayoola A. A., Ekunseitan, D. A., Muhammad, S. B., Oguntoye, M. A. and Adejola, Y. A. 2020. Phytochemical Analysis and GC-MS determination of ethanolic extracts of Azadirachta indica and Mangifera indica stem bark and their biological potentials. Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, 21(1): 219- 229. Published by the Centers for Ecological and Environmental Studies, Information Technology and Media Studies and Public Health, Akamai University, USA. Available online at http://www.akamaiuniversity.us/PJST.htm.
18. Muhammad, S. B., Sobayo, R. A., Oso, A. O., Sogunle, O. M., Ayoola, A. A., Adeyemo, Y. O. and Basiru, Y. T. 2019. Effect of dosage and plant parts of Petiveria alliacea used as phytobiotics on growth nutrient digestibility and blood profile of pullet chicks. Archivos de Zootecnia, 68(264): 524- 533. Published by the Institute of Animal Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cordoba, Spain. Available online at http://www.uco.es/ucopress/az/index.php/az/. Indexed in Scopus
19. Adejola, Y. A., Sobayo, R. A., Muhammad, S. B., Ayoola, A. A. and Jimoh K. B. 2019. Effect of Moringa oleifera and Garcinia kola with or without grits on haematological and serum biochemical parameters of broiler chickens. Journal of World Poultry Research, 9(4): 180- 186. Published by Science line publication. Turkey. Available online at http://www.Jwpr.Science-Line.Com Indexed in Scopus
20. Yusuf, A. O., Raheem, A. A., Sowande, O. S., Adebayo, K. O., Motsei, I. and Ayoola, A. A. 2019. Growth performance and Physiological status of intensively raised West African dwarf (WAD) Goats supplemented with dietary antioxidants. Egyptian Journal of Veterinary Science, 50(1): 65-74. Cairo National Information and documentation Centre, Egypt. Available online at Ihttp://www.ejvs,journals.ekb.eg/issue_4434_4435_.html. Indexed in Scopus
21. Ekunseitan, D.A., Ayoola, A.A., Jimoh, S.A., Adegoke, T.O. and Adeniran, K.A. 2019. Response of birds to aqueous administration of spotted pumpkin extract. Archivos de Zootecnia, 68 (262): 218-223. Published by the Institute of Animal Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cordoba, Spain. Available online at http://www.uco.es/ucopress/az/index.php/az/. Index in Scopus
22. Ayoola, A.A., Muhammad, S.B., Ekunseitan, D.A., Oguntoye, M.A. and Olaniyan, M.O. 2018. Blood Profile of Broiler Chickens Administered Aqueous Extract of Azadirachta Indica (Neem) and Mangifera Indica (Mango) Bark in Water. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa 66(3): 529-538. Published by Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources, Kenya. Available online at http://www.au-ibar.org/bulletin-of-animal-health-and- production-in-africa.
23. Ayoola, A. A., Adeyemi, O. A., Eruvbetine, D, Egbeyale, L. T., Sobayo, R. A. and Sogunle, O. M. 2018. Effect of egg storage methods and storage periods on hatchability and post hatching performance of Japanese quails. Archivos de Zootecnia, 67(260): 560-568 Published by the Institute of Animal Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cordoba, Spain. Available online at http://www.uco.es/ucopress/az/index.php/az/. Index in Scopus
24. Oguntoye, M. A., Akintunde A. R., Ayoola, A. A., Ogundele, M. A. and Otedola, O. I. 2018. Haematological and Biochemical responses of starter broiler chickens fed copper and probiotic supplemented diets. Nigerian Journal of Animal Science, 20(1): 173- 182. Published by Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN). Nigeria. Available online at http://www.ajol.info/index.php/njas
25. Ayoola, A. A., Yusuf, A. O. and Oki, D. G. 2016. Phytochemical screening and proximate analysis of Newbouldia levis and Allium sativum, Nigerian Journal of Animal Science, 18(1): 242-256. Published by Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN). Nigeria. Available online at http://www.ajol.info/index.php/njas
26. Ekunseitan, D.A., Yusuf, A. O., Olayinka, O.A., Ayoola, A.A. and Adegbenjo, A.A. 2016. Comparative study of two plants (Lagenaria breviflora and Petiveria alliacea) and their phytobiotic potential in poultry health. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 43(1): 289-298. Published by The Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Nigeria. Available online at http://www.ajol.info/index.php/njap.
27. Ayoola, A.A., Egbeyale, L.T., Sogunle. O.M., Ekunseitan. D.A. and Adeyemi, A.A. 2015. Effects of Age and Sex on Haematological and Serum Biochemistry in Japanese Quails. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa 63(1): 43-51. Published by Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources, Kenya. Available online at http://www.au-ibar.org/bulletin-of-animal-health-and-production-in-africa.
28. Ayoola, A.A., Egbeyale, L.T., Ekunseitan, D.A., Adegoke, A.V. and Adeyeri, O.P. 2015. The effect of neem (Azadirachta indica) leaf meal on the growth performance and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 42(2): 141-150. Published by Nigeria Society for Animal Production (NSAP). Nigeria. http://www.ajol.info/index.php/njap.
29. Ayoola, A. A., Adeyemi, O.A. Eruvbetine, D., Egbeyale, L.T., Sogunle, O.M. and Ekunseitan, D.A. 2014. Response of Male Quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) to Different Stocking Densities and Wing Clipping. Nigerian Journal Animal Science 16(1):39-50. Published by Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN). Nigeria. Available online at http://www.ajol.info/index.php/njas.
30. Egbeyale, L. T., Sogunle, O. M., Jimoh, B. A., Ayoola, A. A. and Adeleye, O.O. 2012.Influence of pre-slaughter fasting on live weight, carcass yield and meat quality of broilers. Nigerian Poultry Science Journal. 9:91-99. Published by World Poultry Science Association, Nigerian Branch.
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