Rufai, Munirat Olaide (Nee Abatan) is a Lecturer II in the Department of Animal Production and Health at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. She is a budding researcher in animal production, health, behaviour, and welfare. Her research experience spans broiler chickens, laying hens, and rabbits, with a focus on sustainable production and welfare-friendly practices. She completed both Bachelor’s (First Class Honours) and Master’s degrees (Distinction) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. Her undergraduate project examined the effect of two light sources on the behaviour of broiler chickens at the starter phase, while her Master’s research investigated the responses of broiler chickens to apple cider vinegar administration as an antibiotic alternative. She teaches the Introductory Animal Behaviour and Welfare course to undergraduate students. Outside academia, she enjoys travelling and shopping.
MSc. 2022
BSc. 2018
i. Effect of two light sources on the behaviour of broiler chickens at starter phase
ii. Responses of broiler chickens to varied dosages and frequencies of oral administration of apple cider vinegar
-ARIFA-TETFund Master’s degree Scholarship in Brazil, for Academic Staff 2024
-FAO-GASL (Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock) Travel Grant Award to attend the 13th Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Meeting in Chiang Mai, Thailand 2023
-TETFund National Research Fund Grant- Enhancing rabbit growth pattern and survival through the utilisation of natural seaweeds (algae) – Co-investigator 2022
-Senate Annual Prize for Students Graduating with First Class 2018
-Best WAEC result, Government Senior College, Agege 2011
i. Member, Animal Science Association of Nigeria
ii. Member, Nigerian Society for Animal Production
iii. Member, Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS/GAS/FUNAAB18/00434)
i. Universities Federation for Animal Welfare: International Animal Welfare Conference June 24 to June 26, 2025
ii. FAO Webinar Series on Sustainable Livestock Transformation, on “Harnessing local solutions: Youth-led and community-driven approaches” April 29, 2025
iii. 4th Animal Behaviour and Welfare Conference in Africa, by Dogalov HumAn Support Initiative, on “Freedom to choose: Unlocking better welfare in companion, farm and wild animals” April 24, 2025
iv. Nigerian Society of Animal Production 49th Annual Conference, held at the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria March 24 to 27, 2024
v. Animal Welfare Science Centre, Melbourne Veterinary School; Poultry Welfare Seminar Series May 8, 2024
vi. FAO – Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock 13th Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Meeting in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on “Multi-stakeholder collaboration to strengthen sustainability and resilience of livestock systems in response to drivers of change” Oct. 30 to Nov. 4, 2023
i.Adeleye, O. O., Egbeyale, L.T., Fafiolu, A. O., Bello, K. O., Abdkareem, A.W., Akinsola, O. E, Abe, K., Adeyemo, E., Ajose, A., Abatan, M., Adekunle, A., Sangosina, M., Lamidi, K and Adesehinwa, A.O.K. (2018): Response of exotic broiler chickens reared under two different light bulb types and distances. Nigeria Poultry Science Journal. 13(1): 46-51. Published by World’s Poultry Science Association-Nigeria Branch.
ii.Adeleye, O. O., Baldeh, Y., Egbeyale, L. T., Akinremi, F. M., Oso, O. M., Fajimi, S. O., Olorunsogbon, B. F., Jegede, A. V., Abatan, M., Adebambo, A. O. and Adebambo, O. A. (2019): Predilection and growth performance of FUNAAB-Alpha chicken under different compact fluorescent light colours. Nigeria Journal of Animal Production. 46(3): 270-275, Published by Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP). https://www.ajol.info/index.php/njap/article/view/194226.
iii.Adeleye, O. O., Abatan, M. O., Dosumu, O. A., James, A. S., Adegoke, A. V., Mamidu, M. O., Sodipe, O. G., Olorunsogbon, B. F., Sanwo, K. A. (2021): Apple cider vinegar administration on carcass characteristics and meat quality of broiler chickens. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 53: 530, Published by Springer Nature. https://doi.org10.1007/s11250-021-02967-x.
iv.Adeleye, O. O., Oso, O. M., Fafiolu, A.O., Dosumu, O. A., Oke, O. E., Abatan, M. O., James, A. S., Jegede, A. V. and Adesehinwa, A. O. K. (2021): Behavioural response and weight of broiler chickens reared under different artificial light sources. Folia Veterinaria. 65(3), 1-8, Published by University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice, Komenského Košice, Slovakia. https://doi.org/10.2478/fv-2021-0021.
v.Adeleye, O. O., Oso, O. M., Abatan, M. O., Majekodunmi, B. C., Fafiolu, A. O. and Adesehinwa, A. O. K. (2021): Broiler behavioural repertoires and the impact of lighting condition. Nigeria Journal of Animal Science. 23(2), 126-141, Published by Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN). https://www.ajol.info/index.php/tjas/article/view/219044.
vi.Adegoke, A., Sanwo, K., Egbeyale, L., Abatan, M., Oluwasinmi, M., Adebesin, O. and Williams, O. (2022): Carcass characteristics and meat quality of broiler chickens fed dietary white and cayenne pepper powders as additives. Agraarteadus: Journal of Agricultural Science. 33(1), 1-10, Published by Estonian Academic Agricultural Society. https://doi.org/10.15159/jas.22.18.
vii.Adeleye, O. O., Dosumu, O. A., Akintunde, J. K., Ugwor, E. I., Abatan, M. O., James, A. S., Oyeniran, A. O., Ajetunmobi, A. A., Ilori, O. T. and Eromosele, C. O. (2022): Behavioural patterns and growth performance of male Wistar rats exposed to cigarette smoke: Effects of curcumin and hesperidin. Folia Veterinaria. 66(3), 19-27, Published by University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice, Komenského Košice, Slovakia. https://sciendo.com/pdf/10.2487/fv-2022-0023.
viii.Abatan, M.O., Adeleye, O.O., Akamo, A.J., Abioja, M.O., Egbeyale, L.T. and Dosumu, O.A. (2023). Implication of apple cider vinegar administration on the haematology, serum biochemistry and liver histology of broiler chickens. Thai Journal of Agricultural Science. Published by the Agricultural Science Society of Thailand. (Letter of acceptance dated 21 July, 2023).
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