Dr. Mbajiorgu Christian Anayochukwu
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Dr. Mbajiorgu Christian Anayochukwu

Professor
Department of Agriculture and Animal Health, University of South Africa, South Africa

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Agriculture, Animal Science from University of Limpopo

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Biography

Dr. Christian Anayochukwu Mbajiorgu is An Lecturer of Animal Nutrition at the University of South Africa. Dr. Mbajiorgu has a B. agric (Hons) at University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and M.agric at University of Limpopo, South Africa and a PhD at University of Limpopo. He has worked extensively in the field of Animal Nutrition at a number of Universities. He has taught Animal Nutrition and Production at certificate, diploma, undergraduate, MSc and PhD levels. Dr. Christian Anayochukwu Mbajiorgu has published 33 SAPSE journal articles. He is also peer-reviewer for 4 national and international journals. He is an internal examiner for M.Sc and PhD theses at university of South Africa. His current research area of interest is on the contribution of indigenous livestock to income of rural households.

Area of Interest:

Animal and Veterinary Sciences
100%
Animal Production
62%
Animal Breeding
90%
Animal Genetic
75%
Animal Health
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
71
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Okoro, V., C. Mbajiorgu and S. Ibe, 2020. Prediction of serum biochemistry of pigs at pre- and post-weaning stages of growth using regression tree methods. Comp. Clin. Pathol., 29: 1033-1039.
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  2. Ogbuewu, I.P., V.M. Okoro, E.F. Mbajiorgu and C.A. Mbajiorgu, 2020. Supplementation of vitamin A to local chicken diets in tropical environment enhances seminal quality and blood testosterone concentration. Trop. Anim. Health Prod., 52: 2101-2109.
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  3. Ogbuewu, I.P., V.M. Okoro and C.A. Mbajiorgu, 2020. Probiotic-yeast improves performance indicators in broiler chickens: evidence from meta-analysis. Appl. Ecol. Env. Res., 18: 2823-2843.
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  4. Ogbuewu, I.P., V.M. Okoro and C.A. Mbajiorgu, 2020. Meta-analysis of the influence of phytobiotic (pepper) supplementation in broiler chicken performance. Trop. Anim. Health Prod., 52: 17-30.
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  5. Ogbuewu, I.P. and C.A. Mbajiorgu, 2020. Meta-analysis of the effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale) on health status, production indices and semen quality in chickens. Agric. Res., Vol. 158. 10.1007/s40003-020-00469-0.
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  6. Maesela, L.M., V.M.O. Okoro and C.A. Mbajiorgu, 2020. Marketing and production constraints of dairy goat farmers in Limpopo province of South Africa. Asian J. Dairy Food Res., 38: 273-280.
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  7. Antwi, M., V.M.O Okoro, S.H. Molefi and C.A. Mbajiorgu, 2020. Improved cattle production parameter drivers among farmers in Mpumalanga province of South Africa. Asian J. Dairy Food Res., 39: 114-120.
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  8. Selaledi, L., C. A. Mbajiorgu and M. Mabelebele, 2019. The use of yellow mealworm (T. molitor) as alternative source of protein in poultry diets: a review. Trop. Anim. Health Prod., 52: 7-16.
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  9. Okafor, O.L., V.M.O. Okoro, C.A. Mbajiorgu, I.C. Okoli, I.P. Ogbuewu and U.E. Ogundu, 2019. Influence of chicken growth hormone (cGH) SNP genotypes on morphometric and growth traits of three chicken breeds in Nigeria. Indian J. Anim. Res., 53: 1559-1565.
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  10. Ogbuewu, I.P., V.M. Okoro, E.F. Mbajiorgu and C.A. Mbajiorgu, 2019. Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) and its effect on production indices of livestock and poultry-A review. Comp. Clin. Pathol., 28: 669-677.
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  11. Ogbuewu, I.P., C.A. Mbajiorgu and I.C. Okoli, 2019. Antioxidant activity of ginger and its effect on blood chemistry and production physiology of poultry. Comp. Clin. Pathol., 28: 655-660.
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  12. Ogbuewu, I.P. and C.A. Mbajiorgu, 2019. Potential of leaf and seed meals of tropical plants in chicken diet: effect on spermatozoa and egg production. Trop. Anim. Health Prod., 51: 267-277.
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  13. Modisaojang-Mojanaga, M.M.C., I.P. Ogbuewu, J.W. Oguttu and C.A. Mbajiorgu, 2019. Moderate levels of dietary Moringa oleifera leaf meal supplementation improves blood values in broiler chickens. J. Food, Agric. Environ., Vol. 17. 10.1234/4.2019.5564.
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  14. Modisaojang-Mojanaga, M.M.C., 2019. Mineral composition of moringa oleifera leaf meal (molm) and the responses of ross 308 broilers to molm supplementation. Appl. Ecol. Env. Res., 17: 8139-8150.
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  15. Modisaojang-Mojanaga, M.M., I.P. Ogbuewu, J.W. Oguttu and C.A. Mbajiorgu, 2019. Moringa leaf meal improves haemato-biochemical and production indices in broiler chickens: A review. Compar. Clin. Pathol. 10.1007/s00580-019-02900-7.
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  16. Mashishi, M.D., V.M.O. Okoro and C.A. Mbajiorgu, 2019. Effects of antimicrobial interventions and brining on microbiological quality of 6 months’ quick frozen chicken mixed portions. Appl. Ecol. Env. Res., 17: 6315-6336.
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  17. Okoli, I.C., C.C. Achonwa, I.P. Ogbuewu, C. Ezema, C.A. Mbajiorgu and M.C. Emesowurum, 2018. Impact of on-farm feeding practices on the reproductive indices of pigs reared under educated smallholder system in Imo State, Nigeria. Trop. Anim. Health Prod., 51: 831-837.
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  18. Ogbuewu, I.P., V.M.O. Okoro, E.F. Mbajiorgu and C.A. Mbajiorgu, 2018. Beneficial effects of garlic in livestock and poultry nutrition: A review. Agric. Res. 10.1007/s40003-018-0390-y.
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  19. Nwaodu, C.H., V.M.O. Okoro, M.C. Uchegbu and C.A. Mbajiorgu, 2018. Effects of brooding periods on performance of poults and grow-out small bronze turkeys in hot humid tropical environment. Trop. Anim. Health Prod., 50: 851-856.
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  20. Mabelebele, M., D. Norris, N.A. Siwendu, J.W. Ng’ambi, O.J. Alabi and C. Mbajiorgu, 2018. Bone morphometric parameters of the tibia and femur of indigenous and broiler chickens reared intensively. Appl. Ecol. Env. Res., 15: 1387-1398.
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  21. Mabelebele, M., 2018. Blood profiles and histo-morphometric analysis of the gastrointestinal tracts of ross 308 broiler and indigenous venda chickens fed the same diet. Appl. Ecol. Env. Res., 15: 1373-1386.
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  22. Molefi, S.H. and C.A. Mbajiorgu, 2017. Assessing the potential of beef cattle farming as contributor to income of communal households of Chief Albert Luthuli municipality in Mpumalanga province, South Africa. Indian J. Anim. Res., 51: 350-357.
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  23. Dweba, T.P., 2017. Factors influencing dietary choices of immigrants upon resettlement in host countries – a scoping review. Appl. Ecol. Env. Res., 16: 1329-1351.
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  24. Mbajiorgu, C.A., J.W. Oguttu, M.S. Maake, P.J.H. Heeralal, M.G. Ngoepe, M.M. Masafu and L.M. Kaino, 2014. South African school: Factors underpinning the teaching and learning of agricultural science subject at Mandlethu FET School. J. Hum. Ecol., 45: 137-145.
  25. Mbajiorgu, C.A. and N.O. Ramaphala, 2014. Poultry production: Is egg weight still a good measure of chick hatch-weight and hatchability values in poultry. Indian J. Anim. Res., 48: 213-215.
  26. Ramaphala, N.O. and C.A. Mbajiorgu, 2013. Effect of egg weight on hatchability and chick hatch-weight of Cobb 500 broiler chickens. Asian J. Anim. Vet. Adv., 8: 885-892.
  27. Ogundun, N.J, E.F. Mbajiorgu and C.A. Mbajiorgu, 2013. Dose response effect of percentage Uromalt (M) inclusion level on Spermatogenesis in West African Dwarf buck-kids. Indian J. Anim. Res., 47: 373-378.
  28. Mbajiorgu, C.A., M.S. Maake, P.N. Kayoka and M.M. Masafu, 2013. The role of learners and parental socio-economic conditions on teaching and learning of science subjects at Mandlethu FET School. Int. J. Educ. Sci., 5: 407-413.
  29. Ogundun, N.J., M.Y. Isiaku, E.F. Mbajiorgu and C.A. Mbajiorgu, 2012. Effect of uromalt inclusion level on reproductive traits of West African Dwarf buck-kids. Asian J. Anim. Vet. Adv., 7: 998-1005.
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  30. Alabi, O.J., E.L. Shiwoya, A.B. Ayanwale, C.A. Mbajiorgu, J.W. Ngambi and S.S.S. Egena, 2012. Effects of supplementation of rice husk based diets with dried baker's yeast on performance and egg quality parameters in laying hens. Indian J. Anim. Res., 46: 56-60.
  31. Sebola, N.A., J.W.N. Ambi, D. Norris and C.A Mbajiorgu, 2011. Effect of Garcinia cambogia leaf meal supplementation level at finisher stage on productivity and juiciness of male Ross 308 broiler chickens. Asian J. Anim. Vet. Adv., 6: 723-730.
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  32. Norris, D., N.J.W. Ambi, K. Benyi and C.A Mbajiorgu, 2011. Milk production of three exotic dairy goat genotypes in Limpopo Province South Africa. Asian J. Anim. Vet. Adv., 6: 274-281.
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  33. Norris, D., E.C. Van Zyl, W.T. Hashe, M.S. Mafuma and M.P. Senyolo et al., 2011. Can it be achieved? Partnering towards improving livelihoods in the ganspan settlement, norther n cape province, South Africa. Afr. Dev., 36: 49-62.
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  34. Mbajiorgu, C.A., J.W.N. Ambi, D. Norris and O.J. Alabi, 2011. Effect of dietary lysine to energy ratio on performance of unsexed indigenous Venda chickens raised in closed confinement from day-old up to 13 weeks of age. Asian J. Anim. Veterinary Adv., 6: 517-524.
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  35. Mbajiorgu, C.A., J.W.N. Ambi and D. Norris, 2011. Effect varying dietary energy to protein ratio level on growth and productivity of indigenous Venda chickens. Asian J. Anim. Veterinary Adv., 6: 344-352.
  36. Mbajiorgu, C.A., J.W. Ngambi and D.D. Norris, 2011. Voluntary feed intake and nutrient composition in chickens. Asian J. Anim. Vet. Adv., 6: 20-28.
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  37. Mbajiorgu, C.A., 2011. The response of male indigenous Venda chickens to diet energy to protein ratios fed from seven up to 13 weeks of age. J. Human Ecol., 35: 161-166.
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  38. Mbajiorgu, C.A., 2011. Effect of hatching egg size on hatchability and chick hatch-weight of indigenous Venda chickens. Indian J. Anim. Res., 45: 300-304.
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  39. Mbajiorgu, C.A., 2011. Effect of hatching egg size on hatchability and chick hatch-weight of indigenous Venda chickens. Indian J. Anim. Res., (In Press). .
  40. Mbajiorgu, C.A., 2011. Effect of dietary ascorbic acid supplementation level to the diet of indigenous Venda chicken hens on egg production, egg quality and hatchability. Asian J. Anim. Vet. Adv., 6: 823-830`.
  41. Norris, D., L. Varona, J.W.N. Ambi, D.P. Visser and C.A. Mbajiorgu et al., 2010. Estimates of additive and dominance variances in SA Duroc pigs. Livestock Sci., 131: 144-147.
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  42. Norris, D., E.C. Van Zyl, W.T. Hashe, M.S. Mafuma and M.P. Senyolo et al., 2010. Can it be achieved? Partnering towards improving livelihoods in the Ganspan settlement, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. J. Afr. Dev., .
  43. Novel, D.J., J.W.N. Ambi, D. Norris and C.A. Mbajiorgu, 2009. Effect of different feed restriction regimes during the starter stage on productivity and carcass characteristics of male and female Ross 308 broiler chickens. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 8: 35-39.
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  44. Norris, D., W. Ngambi and C.A. Mbajiorgu, 2009. Estimates of additive and non-additive genetic variances with varying levels of inbreeding. J. Biol. Sci., 9: 254-258.
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  45. Ng'ambi, J.W., S.M. Maoba, D. Norris, M.S. Malatje and C.A. Mbajiorgu, 2009. Effect of dietary lysine to crude protein ratio on performance of male Ross 308 broiler chickens. Trop. Anim. Health Prod., 41: 11-16.
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  46. Mashamaite, L., J.W. Ngambi, D. Norris, L.R. Ndlovu and C.A. Mbajiorgu, 2009. Relationship between tannin contents and short-term biological responses in male rabbits supplemented with leaves of different acacia tree species grown in Limpopo province of South Africa. Livestock Res. Rural Dev., Vol. 21. .
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  47. Ambi, N.J.W., P.M. Nakalebe, D. Norris, M.S. Malatje and C.A. Mbajiorgu et al., 2009. Effects of dietary energy level and tanniferous Acacia Karroo leaf meal level of supplementation at finisher stage on performance and carcass characteristics of Ross 308 broiler chickens in South Africa. Int. J. poult. Sci., 8: 40-46.
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  48. Ambi, N.J.W., D. Norris and C.A. Mbajiorgu, 2009. Relationship between annual rainfall oscillations and mohair production in lesotho between 1935 and 1996. Pak. J. Nutr., 8: 483-486.
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  49. Novele, D.J., J.W.N. Ambi, D. Norris and C.A. Mbajiorgu, 2008. Effect of sex, level and period of feed restriction during the starter stage on productivity and carcass characteristics of ross 308 broiler chickens in South Africa. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 7: 530-537.
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  50. Ambi, N.J.W., L. Khitsane, D. Norris and C.A. Mbajiorgu, 2008. Effect of soybean meal supplementation on pre-and post-partum productivity of Angora goats in communal rangelands of Molimo-Nthuse in Lesotho. J. livestock res. rural dev., .
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  51. Mbajiorgu, C.A., J.W. Ng'ambi and D. Norris, 2007. Effect of time of initiation of feeding after hatching and influence of dietary lysine supplementation on productivity and carcass characteristics of Ross 308 broiler chickens in South Africa. Livestock Res. Rural Dev., Vol. 19, No. 10. .
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  52. Mbajiorgu, C.A., J.W. Ng'ambi and D. Norris, 2007. Effect of time of initiation of feeding after hatching and influence of dietary ascorbic acid supplementation on productivity, mortality and carcass characteristics of Ross 308 broiler chickens in South Africa. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 6: 583-591.
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