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Ruth, Tariebi Seimiekumo Ofongo

ruthofongo@ndu.edu.ng

Areas of Research Interest & Specialty

S/N Research Area
1 feed bitechnolgy
2 Animal nutrition
3 Poultry Nutrition
4 antimicrobial resistance
5 phytogenics as alternative to antimicrobials
6 gut health

School Attended with Qualifications

  • University of Ibadan - BSc. - 1997
  • University of Ibadan - M.Sc - 2000
  • University of Ibadan - PhD - 2009

Membership of Professional Bodies- Year

  • Nigeria Institute of Animal Science - 2010
  • Animal Science Association of Nigeria - 2010
  • Nigeria Society of Animal Science - 2016
  • British Society of Animal Science - 2022
  • World Poultry Science Association - 2022
  • World Poultry Science Association - Nigeria Branch - 2022

Workshops and Conferences Attended

Articles

  • Ofongo, R.T.S. and Ohimain, E.I. (2022). Utilization of in-feed acidifier as a control measure for Salmonella contamination of eggs from laying hens. . Nigeria Journal of Animal Production. , 49(3) 60 – 68. DOI: https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v49i3.3575
  • Japan, E. H. and Ofongo, Ruth Tariebi S. (2022). Carcass breast meat yield of broiler chickens administered Ocimum gratissimum (Lyn) via feed and orally. Nigeria Journal of Animal Production. , 49(2) 75 - 85 https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v49i2.3464
  • Ofongo, Ruth Tariebi S. (2022). Prospects of Phytochemicals as Antimicrobial Growth-Promoters for Poultry Feed.. Research Aspects in Agriculture and Veterinary Science, 5(1) 43 - 49 DOI: 10.9734/bpi/raavs/v5/2665E
  • Ofongo, Ruth Tariebi S. (2022). Reflections on the field: MAKE LIVESTOCK FEED THIER MEDICINE: FACT OR FICTION.. Academia Letters, 0(1) 1 - 4 https://doi.org/10.20935/AL5431
  • Ofongo, Ruth Tariebi S.; Ohimain, E. I. and Iyayi, E. A. (2021). Qualitative and Quantitative Phytochemical Screening of Bitter and Neem Leaves and their Potential as Antimicrobial Growth Promoter in Poultry Feed.. European J. of Medicinal Plants , 32(4) 39 - 49 DOI: 10.9734/EJMP/2021/v32i430383
  • Young – Man, T.S., Jarikre, T. A. and Ofongo, Ruth Tariebi S. (2021). Comparative histopathology and immune cell response of some lymphoid tissues in broilers administered Vernonia amygdalina and antibiotics. . Journal of Animal Production Research. , 33(1) 14 - 22
  • Weniafere, M. E., Ada, Y. N., Ofongo, Ruth Tariebi S. and Ohimain E. I. (2021). Antibacterial activities of Vernonia amygdalina extracts against bacteria of poultry origin. . Indian Journal of Animal Nutrition, 38(1) 81-85 doi: 10.5958/2231-6744.2021.00012.8
  • Akpan, U.E. and Ofongo – Abule, Ruth Tariebi S. (2019). Ocimum gratissimum oil as an alternative to in – feed antibiotics in animal agriculture. . Nigerian J. Anim. Sci. , 21(2) 47 - 52
  • Akpan, U.E. and Ofongo – Abule, Ruth Tariebi S. (2019). Preliminary results on Sources of bacteria of economic importance from three broiler chicken farms in Uyo metropolis of Akwa Ibom State. . Nigerian J. Anim. Sci., 21(2) 99 - 105
  • Anugom, Y. O. and Ofongo, Ruth Tariebi S. (2019). Impact of Aqueous Ocimum Gratissimum (Lyn) Leaf Extract on Growth Performance, Gut pH and Bacteria Counts in Broiler Chickens.. International journal of poultry science. , 18(7) 309 - 316 DOI: 10.3923/ijps.2019.309.316
  • Ofongo, R. T. S. and Ohimain, E. I. (2019). Effect of enzyme supplementation and plant extracts on villus height and microbial counts in broilers.. Nigeria Journal of Animal Production. , 46(2) 137 - 149. DOI: 10.51791/njap.v46i2.28
  • Zige, V. D. and Ofongo, Ruth Tariebi S. (2019). In-vitro antibiotic activity of dry ginger root extract against potential enteropathogenic bacteria isolated from two Weeks old broiler chickens. . International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology. , 4(1) 229 - 232. DOI: 10.22161/ijeab/4.1.34
  • Ofongo, Ruth Tariebi S.; Ohimain, E.I.; and Iyayi, E. A. (2019). Cellulase and hemicellulase Activity under Submerged Fermentation of Rice Mill feed by Fungi. . International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology., 4(1) 233 - 239. DOI: 10.22161/ijeab/4.1.35
  • Ofongo, R.T.S.; Ohimain, E.I. and Iyayi E. A. (2019). Alpha – amylase and glucoamylase activity in submerged fermentation of rice mill feed. . International Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Research, 5(1) 87 – 95.
  • Nnadi, C.D., Kainga, P.E., Nnadi, F.N., Abule, Ruth., Onubuogu, G.C. and Tabarije, L.C. (2018). Socio – economic determinants of pork products marketing in sapele local government area of delta state. . International journal of Agric and rural development. , 21(1) 3486 - 3491
  • Ofongo – Abule, R.T.S. and Etebu, E. (2018). Use of feed additives in animal agriculture: Gut response in broilers. ". Nigeria Journal of Animal Production. , 45(1) 224 – 230.
  • Ofongo, R.T.S.; Ohimain, E.I. and Iyayi E. A. (2018). Enzyme activities during submerged fermentation of rice mill feed by Aspergillus niger, Trichoderma viride and Rhizopus oryzae. ". International Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Research. , 4(6) 1383 – 1392.
  • Ofongo – Abule, R.T.S. (2017). Response of chicken gut bacteria to Nutrition and feed additives. . Advances in cytology and pathology., 2(4) 00032.
  • Ofongo – Abule, R.T.S., Etebu, E. And Ohimain, E.I. (2016). Performance and molecular identification of bacteria isolated from the gut of broiler birds after antibiotic administration and enzyme supplementation. . Journal of microbiology, biotechnology and food sciences., 6(3) 924 – 929.
  • Ofongo – Abule, R.T.S. and Ohimain, E.I. (2016). Enzyme supplemented wheat offal diet improves performance of broilers. International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Research, 4(5) 968 – 971
  • Ofongo – Abule, R.T.S. and Etebu, E. and Ohimain, E.I. (2016). Effect of diet type and enzyme supplementation on gut pH in broilers. International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Research , 4(5) 964 – 967.
  • Ohimain, E.I., Ofongo – Abule, S.T.R. and Zige, D.V (2015). In – vitro antibacterial effect of Ocimum gratissimum on broiler gut microflora. Bulletin of Advance on Scientific research, 1(1) 37 – 41.
  • Ofongo – Abule, S.T. R. and Ohimain, E.I. (2015). Anti – microbial effect induced by fresh ginger root extract in broilers. British Biotechnology Journal, 6(1) 1 – 6
  • Ofongo – Abule, R.T.S., and Ohimain, E.I, (2015). Proximate composition and anti – microbial effect of Ocimum gratissimum on broiler gut micro flora. Journal of Advances in Biological and Basic Research, (1) 24 – 27
  • Ofongo, S.T. and Ohimain, E.I. (2014). Enzyme supplemented poultry diets: Benefits so far – a review. International Journal of Advanced Research in Biotechnology, 3(5) 31 – 39
  • Ohimain, E. I. and Ofongo R. T. S. (2013). Effect of enzyme supplemented diet on gut microflora, digesta pH and performance of broiler chickens. Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Science, 3(2) 127 – 131
  • Ohimain, E.I.; Inyang, I. R.; Angaye, T.C. and Ofongo Ruth T. S. (2013). Prevalence of catfish diseases in Bayelsa state; a case study of kolokuma/opokuma local government area (KOLGA. The Journal of veterinary science , 114() 259 - 266
  • Ohimain, E. I. and Ofongo, R.T.S. (2012). The Effect of Probiotics and Prebiotic Feed Supplementation on Chicken Health and Gut Microflora. International Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 4(2) 135-143
  • Ofongo, R.T.S, Ikoro, S.G. and Iyayi, E.A. (2011). Effect of enzyme supplemented maize – soybean meal diet on gut pH and performance of broilers. British Poultry Abstracts, 1(1) 34 -35.
  • Ologhobo, A.D., Omojola, A.B., Ofongo, S.T., Moiforay, S. and Jibir, M. (2010). Safety of street vended meat products – chicken and beef suya. African Journal of Biotechnology, 9(26) 4091 – 4095