Dr. Onu Patience Nnenna
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Dr. Onu Patience Nnenna

Senior Lecturer
Ebonyi State University, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Animal and Veterinary Sciences from Ebonyi State University, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Animal and Veterinary Sciences
100%
Animal Nutrition
62%
Animal Biotechnology
90%
Animal Feeding
75%
Poultry Science
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
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Abstracts
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Selected Publications

  1. Onu, P.N., F.N. Madubuike, D.O. Onu and B.U. Ekenyem, 2011. Performance and economic analysis of broiler starter chicks fed enzyme supplemented sheep manure based diets. J. Agri. Bio. Sci., 6: 14-19.
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  2. Onu, P.N., F.N. Madubuike, D.O. Onu and B.U. Ekenyem, 2011. Performance and Economic analysis of Broiler starter culture fed enzyme supplemented sheep manure-based diets. ARPN J. Agri. Bio. Sci., 6: 14-19.
  3. Aniebo, A.O., C.A. Odukwe, C.I. Ebenebe, P.K. Ajuogu, O.J. Owen and P.N. Onu, 2011. Effect of housefly larvae (Musca domestica) meal on the carcass and sensory qualities of the mud catfish, (Clarias Gariepinus). Adv. Food Energy Secur., 1: 24-28.
  4. Aja, P.M. and P.N. Onu, 2011. Evaluation of transaminase activity of ethanolic extract of fresh Ocimum Basilicum in rats. Indian J. Anim. Res., 45: 43-46.
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  5. Uraku, A.J., P.M. Ajah, A.N.C. Okaka, P.N. Onu and U.A. Ibiam, 2010. Effects of crude extracts of Abelmoschus esculentus on albumin and total bilirubin of diabetic albino rats. J. Sci. Nat,, 1: 38-41.
  6. Onu, P.N., F.N. Madubuike, B.U. Ekenyem and E.O. Ahaotu, 2010. Effect of enzyme supplementation on heat treated sheep manure diets on nutrient digestibility of finisher broilers. Proceedings of the 15th Annual Conference of the Animal Science Association of Nigeria, September 12-15, 2010, University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, pp: 470-473.
  7. Onu, P.N., 2010. Evaluation of two herbal spices as feed additives for finisher broilers. Biotechnol. Anim. Husbandry, 26: 383-392.
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  8. Onu P.N., M.C. Ayo-Enwerm and E.O. Ahaotu, 2010. Evaluation of carcass characteristics and cost effectiveness of broiler chicks fed synthetic lysine and methoinine supplemented soyabean-based diets. Int. J. Sci. Nat., 1: 22-26.
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  9. Onu P.N. and S.A. Oboke, 2010. Evaluation of enzyme and probiotic supplementation on performance and nutrient utilization of weaner rabbits fed maize processing waste-based diets. Indian J. Anim. Res., 44: 87-93.
  10. ONU, P.N., 2010. Impact of heat treated sheep manure-based diets with or without exogenous enzyme on nutrient digestibility and economics of production of finisher broilers. Int. J. Sci. Nat., 1: 17-21.
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  11. ONU, P.N. and F.N. MADUBUIKE, 2010. Performance and carcass properties of finisher broilers fed exogenous enzymes supplemented sheep manure based diets. Indian J. Anim. Res., 44: 94-99.
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  12. Aja, P.M., A.N.C. Okaka, U.A. Ibiam, A.J. Uraku and P.N. Onu, 2010. Proximate analysis of Talinum Triangulare (water leaf) leaves and its softening principle. Pak. J. Nutr., 9: 524-526.
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  13. Aja, P.M., A.N.C. Okaka, P.N. Onu, U. Ibiam and A.J. Urako, 2010. Phytochemical composition of Talinum triangulare (water leaf) leaves. Pak. J. Nutr., 9: 527-530.
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  14. ONU, P.N., 2009. Growth performance, carcass characteristics and economic benefits of supplemental ascorbic acid on broiler starters exposed to heat stress. J. Agri. Bio. Sci., 4: 19-23.
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  15. Onu, P.N., M.O. Otuma, P.E. Nwakpu and B.I. Osagie, 2008. Influence of dietary levels of bovine blood rumen content mixture on the performance of broiler finishers. Proceedings of the 42nd Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria, October 19-23, 2008, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria, Pp: 733-736.
  16. ONU, P.N. and M.O. OTUMA, 2008. Utilization of heat - treated sheep droppings in the diets of broilers finisher diets. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 7: 169-173.
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  17. ONU, P.N., 2007. The influence of heat - treated sheep droppings on the performance, carcass characteristics and economics of production of starter broilers. J. Anim. Veterinary Adv., 6: 1323-1327.
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  18. ONU, P.N. and F.N. MADUBUIKE, 2007. Effect of raw and cooked wild cocoyam (Caladium bicolor) on the performance of broiler chicks. Int. J. Poult. Sci. 39: 268-273.
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  19. Nwapku, P. E. and P.N. Onu, 2007. Utilization of Nigerian native pig in breeding 1: A genetic assessment of crossbred heterosis in growth and litter. Res. J. Anim. Sci., 1: 139-145.
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  20. Nwakpu, P.E. and P.N. Onu, 2007. Evaluation of crossbred heterosis on growth and litter size using inbred native and two exotic pigs. Res. Agric. Sci., 1: 27-33.
  21. Nwakpu, P.E. and P.N. Onu, 2007. Correlations between some weaning traits in four strains of F1 piglet genotypes. J. Anim. Vet. Adv., 6: 1238-1241.
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  22. Otuma, M.O. and P.N. Onu, 2006. Study of post-weaning growth of f1 and f2 backcrosses of goats managed on different humid tropical environments. Int. J. Agri. Rural Dev., 7: 48-51.
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  23. Onu, P.N., P.E. Nwakpu and S.N. Okongwu, 2006. Effect of processing on the nutritive value and utilization of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) Seeds by Finisher Broilers. Int. J. Agri. Rural Dev., 7: 37-43.
  24. Onu, P.N., P.E. Nwakpu and L.O. Chukwu, 2006. Performance of broiler chicks (gallus domesticus) fed maize offal - based diets supplemented with rozazyme g enzyme. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 5: 607-610.
  25. Onu, P.N., 2006. Performance response of starter broilers fed ronozyme in soyabean hull-based diets. J. Sci. Eng. Technol., 13: 6664-6674.
  26. Onu, P.N. and S.N. Okongwu, 2006. Performance characteristics and nutrient utilization of starter broilers fed raw and processed pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) seed meal. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 5: 693-697.
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  27. Ude, E.F. and P.N. Onu, 2005. A review of culture potentials of the fresh water prawn (M. rosembergii) in Developing Countries. J. Agric. Social Res., 5: 67-71.
  28. Nwakpu, P.E. and P.N. Onu, 2005. Efficacy of roxazyme - g enzyme on the utilization of yam peels by weaner rabbits. J. Res. National Dev., 3: 125-128.
  29. Asogwa, M.O., P.N. Onu, E.N. Uchewa and C.R. Unigwe, 2005. Partial replacement of foundation meal with sesame seed (Sesamun indicum) in low broiler starter diets on their performance. Proceedings of the 39th Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria, October 9-13, 2005, University of Benin, pp: 46-47.
  30. Anaeto, F.C., C.A. Emenyonu, D.O. Ohajianya and P.N. Onu, 2005. Evaluation of household perception and consumption of pork meat in old nnewi local government area of anambra State, implication for extension education. Proceedings of the 39th Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria, October 9-13, 2005, University of Benin, pp: 296-299.
  31. Ugwu, L.L.C., E.F. Ude, P.N. Onu and O.S. Umezurike, 2004. Growth responses of Giant African Catfish (Heterobranchus bidorsalis) fed graded levels of cassava (Manihot esculenta) leaves. J. Prosp. Sci., 7: 107-110.
  32. Ude, F.E., L.L.C. Ugwu, P.N. Onu and M.O. Asogwa, 2004. Preliminary evaluation of the growth characteristics of homestead artificially bred catfish (Clarias gariepinis). Women J. Sci. Technol., 3: 7-14.
  33. Uchewa, E.N., P.N. Onu, E.F. Ude, M.O. Otuma, I.D. Beal and P.H. Brooks, 2004. Performance of broiler chicks fed fermented and unfermented liquid feed. Proceeding of 9th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria, September 13-16, 2004, Ebonyi State University, pp: 39-41.
  34. Uchewa, E.N., M.O. Otuma, P.N. Onu, O.O. Ekwe and E.F. Ude, 2004. Additives to reduce mycotoxins in diets. Proceeding of 9th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria, September 13-16, 2004, Ebonyi State University, pp: 314-317.
  35. Otuma, M.O., B.O. Nweze, P.N. Onu and V.U. Ewa, 2004. Effects of mating patterns on the X-chromatin and abortion incidents in nigerian ecotype goats in the humid zone. Women J. Sci. Technol., 3: 39-42.
  36. Onu, P.N., L.L.C. Ugwu, M.O. Otuma and E.N. Uchewa, 2004. Influence of different energy sources on the performance of broiler chicks. J. Technol. Edu. Niger., 9: 53-60.
  37. Onu, P.N., F.N. Madubuike, E.N. Uchewa, M.O. Otuma and M.O. Asogwa, 2004. Effect of cooking on the nutritive value of wild cocoyam (Caladium bicotor) in broiler starter ration. Proceedings of the 9th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria, September 13-16, 2004, Ebonyi State University, pp: 42-44.
  38. Onu, P.N., F.E. Ude and P.E. Okpaniezeani, 2004. Effects of graded levels of dietary penicillin on the growth rate and feed conversion of broiler chicks. J. Agri. Social Res., 4: 25-32.
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  39. Onu, P.N., 2004. Response of finisher broilers to antibiotics and enzyme supplemented diets. J. Agri. For. Social Sci., 2: 35-44.
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  40. Anaeto, F.C., P.N. Onu and D.O. Onu, 2004. Averting risks and uncertainties in livestock production in Nigeria: The role of agricultural extension education. Proceeding of the 9th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria. September 13-16, 2004, Ebonyi State University, pp: 181-184.
  41. Otuma, M.O. and P.N. Onu, 2002. Genetic Engineering: A Tool for Animal Improvement. In: Reading in Genetics, Ibiam, O.F.A., (Ed.). Onakib Communications, Abakaliki, Nigeria, pp: 277-283.
  42. Ugwu, L.L.C., H.O. Nwamba, N.S. Nwokporo and P.N. Onu, 2001. Chlorophyll-a Primary productivity and diurnal characteristics of a rock water productive pond. Int. J. Agric. Biol. Sci., 1: 37-43.
  43. Onu, P.N., E.N. Madubuike, B.O. Esonu and D.O. Onu, 2001. The effect of wild cocoyam (Caladium bicolor) on the performance and organs weights of finishers broilers. J. Sci. Agri. Food Technol. Environ., 1: 19-23.
  44. Okpaniezeani, P.E., R.I. Nwankwo, M.O. Akpa and P.N. Onu, 2001. The effect of supplemental lysine on the performance of broiler chicks. Proceedings of the 6th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN), September 13-16, 2004, Ebonyi State university, Abakaliki, pp: 27-29.
  45. Nweze, B.O., S.O. Alaku, P.N. Onu and O.O. Ekwe, 2000. The grazing pattern of muturu cattle under range system. Proceedings of the 5th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria, September 19-22, 2000, Port-Harcourt, pp: 84-87.