Dr. (Mrs.) Idowu Olubukola Precious is a committed researcher and faculty member of the Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nigeria, and has been on the research and agricultural extension circuit. Her research focuses on poultry production systems in tropical regions, especially guinea fowl, broiler chickens, layers and turkeys. The central focus of her research is the study of sustainable, tropically adapted poultry production systems, in which she examines the impact of different housing systems on reproductive performance, egg quality, hatchability, and growth and carcass traits in guinea fowl. She has a special interest in understanding the physiological and economic consequences of nutritional and management treatments in poultry, using growth performance analysis, carcass evaluation and blood/biochemical analysis to provide evidence-based information that supports more effective production practices in the tropics.
she is an Extension Fellow with a passion for turning research into real-world impact, in addition to her laboratory and field work. She has been involved in several capacity-building programmes on the use of cassava peel for animal feed and income generation, forage and goat production management, and organic farming education for schoolchildren, and continues to provide regular advisory services for farmers in Alabata, Akintobi and other adjoining communities. Her extension work combines an integrated science and grassroots empowerment strategy that enhances food security and livelihoods in tropical agriculture.
She is a member of several learned societies, and has published in reputable local and international journals, where she has made significant contributions to the growing knowledge base on sustainable poultry production in the tropics. She has a well-balanced track record of strong academic work and significant extension-level engagement, coupled with a genuine passion for promoting livestock production for Nigeria's smallholder farmers and others.
(a)Ph.D. (Animal Production and Health) 2016
(b)M. Agric. (Animal Production and Health) 2005
(c)B. Agric. (Second Class lower Division) 2001
(d)National Certificate of Education Grade B (Credit)1996
(e)Grade II Teacher Certificate 1993
(f)Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) 1995
(g)West Africa School Certificate 1989
Maximizing the potentials of Date fruits (Phoenix dactilifera) residues as
alternative energy sources in meat-type chickens. (IBR/UNI/FUNAAB/2022/VOL1)-
Co-researcher.
2021 TETFUND research grant on research titled: “In ovo feeding of exogenous aromatase
and aromatase inhibitors for sex reversal in egg-type chicken”
Idowu O.P.A 2016. Hatchability and Post-Hatching Performance of Guinea Fowl Keets
Raised in Different Housing Systems in a Tropical Environment.
Idowu O.P.A. 2005. Growth response of weaner rabbits fed multi-nutrient mini-blocks diets.
Idowu O.P.A. 2000. Assessment of alternate methods of rumen modifier administration to goats.
Idowu O.P.A.1996. An evaluation of productivity parameters of layer chicken-fed Ipomea coptica at
different substitution rates.
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Re-appointment as the Coordinator, Gender Issues and Youth Development (GIYD) Programme from November 14, 2024 to November 13, 2026
Member, Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN)
Member, Nigeria Society for Animal Production (NSAP)
Member, Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS)
Member, Nigeria Association of University Women (NAUW)
5th ASAN-NIAS Joint Annual Meeting. Port Harcourt. September 18-22, 2016.
Kareem, D.U., Amos, A.T., Idowu, O.P.A., Egbeyale, L.T., Sobayo, R.A., Adeniran, A.D., Akinlade,
A.I., Ojebode, Z.A., Olaniyi,S.I., Iyaomolere, A.O., Abdulsalam, K.A. & Idowu, O.M.O (2022).
Impacts of particle size and multienzyme supplementation on growth, cost-benefit, carcass
characteristics, and nutrient. Livestock Science Vol 266
Adeyeye, E.A., Irekhore O.T., Fafiolu, A.O.,Amos A.T., Idowu, O.P.A & Iyanda A.I. (2022).
Metabolizable energy and nutrient digestibility by turkey-fed diets containing shrimp waste as a
replacement for fishmeal. Nig. J. Anim. Prod. 49(3):101-115
Idowu, O.P.A., Egbeyale, L.T., Amos, A.T., Adeyeye, E.A., Idowu, O.M.O, Ozoje, M.O. & Sogunle,
O.M. (2022) Growth performance, carcass traits and cost benefits of feeding weaner rabbits with leafy
multi-nutrient miniblock. Nigerian J. Anim. Sci. 24(2) 201-211
Idowu, O.P.A. Egbeyale, L.T. Odutayo, O.J. Idowu, K.R. Iyanda, A.I & Sogunle, O.M. (2022).
Effects of source of hatchable egg on egg external characteristics, fertility, embryo characteristics,
mortality and hatchability of guinea fowl keets. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 49(1), 141-
149
Idowu, K.R., Ibigbami D.J., Idowu, O.P.A., Adeyemo, A.A., Iyanda, A.I. & Adeyemi, (2021)
Haematological and serum biochemical parameters of noiler chickens fed with different biotic
additives at chick’s phase. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 48 (6), 258-266
K.R. Idowu, S.D.Idowu, A.I. Iyanda, A.V. degoke, O.P.A. Idowu, O.A.Adeyemi,(2021) Effect of
feed restriction and enzyme supplementation on performance, carcass characteristics and cost-benefit
of marshal broiler chickens. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 48 (6), 267-275
Oke, O.E., Adejuyigbe, A.E., Idowu O.P., Sogunle, O.M., Ladokun, A.O., Oso, A.O., Abioja, M.O.,
Abiona, J. A., Daramola, J.O., Whetto, M., Jacobs E.B., Williams, T.J., & Njoku, C.P. (2015). Effects
of housing systems on the reproductive and physiological response of guinea fowl (Numidia
meleagris). Journal of Applied Animal Science, 8: 8(1): 47-55 Published by Faculty of Veterinary
Science, Mahidol University, Thailand.
Idowu, O. M. O., Oso, A. O., Adeyemi, O. A., Osho, S. O., Idowu, O. P. A., & Ijaiya, A. T. (2013).
Growth response and apparent nutrient digestibility of weaner rabbits fed with diets containing
bamboo leaf meal. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 40(2), 52-58.
Idowu, O.M.O., Sogunle, O.M. Idowu, O.A. Jegede, A.V. Alabi, E.E. & Adenugba A.O. (2006).
Performance and carcass characteristics of weaner rabbits fed diets containing cassava root peel and
cassava root sievate. Tropical Journal of Animal Sci. 9(1), 81-87
Idowu, O.M.O., Idowu, O. A, Oso, A.O. Fafiolu, A.O. Sule, R. Sorongbe, A. & Eruvbetine, D.
(2006). Performance of laying and egg quality of laying hens fed cassava root wastes. Nig. Poultry
Sci. Jour. 4: 48-55
Idowu, O. M. O., Adeniyi, O.A., Jobi, P.A. Iposu, S.O., Idowu, O.A. & Biobaku, W. O. (2006).
Effect of partial replacement of wheat offals in rabbit weaner diets with oil palm leaf on performance,
nutrient digestibility, and carcass characteristics. ASSET Series A, 6 (133-142).
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