Peter Ayodeji Idowu

LiveDNA ID: 234.30536

20 Publications

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Education

Academic Background

M.Sc. University of Fort Hare, South Africa Animal Breeding, Genetics and Reproduction | Completed: 2019
B.Sc. Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria Animal Breeding and Genetics | Completed: 2013

Publications (20)

Selected Scholarly Contributions

Marine Macroalgae as Sustainable Feed Additives in Ruminants: A Systematic Review of Methane Mitigation and Animal Responses

Lwazi Mwanda, Lwando Mbambalala, Peter Ayodeji Idowu

Ruminants | Journal Article

10.3390/ruminants6040089

2026

Bacteriophage Therapy in Poultry Production: Mechanisms, Applications, and Antimicrobial Stewardship—Review

Peter Ayodeji Idowu, Deborah Etooluwa Kumoye, Adeola Patience Idowu, Oluwatoyin Victoria Oyekunle, Stephen Olasunkanmi Olawuwo, Ngalula Prudence Kayoka-Kabongo, Lyndy McGaw

Microbiology Research | Journal Article

10.3390/microbiolres17100196

2026

Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Broilers’ Health and Meat Quality—Systematic Review

Peter Ayodeji Idowu, Tshilidzi Cynthia Negogogo, Takalani J. Mpofu

Animals | Journal Article

10.3390/ani16050846

2026

Integrated Stress Physiology and Mitigation Strategies for Heat Stress in Layer Chickens—Review

Peter Ayodeji Idowu, Caroline Chauke, Takalani J. Mpofu

Animals | Journal Article

10.3390/ani16071001

2026

Optimizing Broiler Production: A Narrative Review of The Role of Flock Age and Maternal Nutrition in Hatchability, Embryo Development, and Chick Quality

Temosho R. Mabotha, Khathutshelo A. Nephawe, Peter A. Idowu, Takalani J. Mpofu

Jurnal Sain Peternakan Indonesia | Journal Article

10.31186/jspi.id.21.1.1-17

2026

Genomic Signatures of Selection Reveal Breed-Specific and Shared Adaptive Regions in South African Beef Cattle

Mamokoma Cathrine Modiba, Aletta Matshidiso Magoro, Peter Ayodeji Idowu, Khathutshelo Agree Nephawe, Jabulani Nkululeko Ngcobo, Takalani Judas Mpofu, Bohani Mtileni

Animals | Journal Article

10.3390/ani16111645

2026

Comparative genomics of diverse Escherichia coli O157:H7 strains to characterize plasmids, prophages, virulence and antimicrobial resistance genes

Sydney Menzeko Gambushe, Peter Ayodeji Idowu, Oliver Tendayi Zishiri

Plasmid | Journal Article

10.1016/j.plasmid.2025.102771

2026

Correlation between hatchability traits, moisture loss, and embryonic mortality in commercial Lohmann Brown Lite breeder birds in South Africa

Takalani J. Mpofu, Khathutshelo Simon Masia, Ayodedji Peter Idowu

Jurnal Sain Peternakan Indonesia | Journal Article

10.31186/jspi.id.20.3.142-150

2025

Piglet survival from birth to weaning: A narrative review of associated sow and piglet characteristics and environmental factors

Rivoningo N. Mabunda, Mamokoma C. Modiba, Ayodeji P. Idowu, Khathutshelo A. Nephawe, Takalani J. Mpofu

Letters In Animal Biology | Journal Article

10.62310/liab.v5i1.251

2025

Probiotics as sustainable alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters: Mechanisms, applications, and future perspectives in livestock production

Peter Ayodeji Idowu, Lwando Mbambalala, Adeola Patience Idowu

Letters In Animal Biology | Journal Article

10.62310/liab.v5i1.258

2025

Gut Microbiome Modulation by Probiotics: Implications for Livestock Growth Performance and Health—Narrative Review

Peter Ayodeji Idowu, Lwando Mbambalala, Oluwakamisi Festus Akinmoladun, Adeola Patience Idowu

Applied Microbiology | Journal Article

10.3390/applmicrobiol5040149

2025

Effects of parity, season of birth, and sex on within-litter variation and pre-weaning performance of F1 Large White × Landrace pigs

Nqobile Lungile Buthelezi, Bohani Mtileni, Khathutshelo Agree Nephawe, Mamokoma Catherine Modiba, Hezekiel Mpedi, Peter Ayodeji Idowu, Takalani Judas Mpofu

Veterinary World | Journal Article

10.14202/vetworld.2024.1459-1468

2024

The impact of parity, litter size and birth weight variations within a litter on piglet pre-weaning performance

Nqobile Lungile Buthelezi, Bohani Mtileni, Khathutshelo Agree Nephawe, Peter Ayodeji Idowu, Mamokoma Catherine Modiba, Hezekiel Mpedi, Takalani Judas Mpofu

Czech Journal of Animal Science | Journal Article

10.17221/36/2024-cjas

2024

Analysis of Mannose‐Binding Lectin Protein and mRNA Levels on Selected Chicken Breeds in South Africa

Peter Ayodeji Idowu, Takalani J. Mpofu, Oliver T. Zishiri, Khathutshelo A. Nephawe, Bohani Mtileni

Veterinary Medicine and Science | Journal Article

10.1002/vms3.70045

2024

Current status and intervention of South Africa chicken production – A review

P. Ayodeji Idowu, Oliver Zishiri, K. Agree Nephawe, Bohani Mtileni

World's Poultry Science Journal | Journal Article

10.1080/00439339.2020.1866965

2021

Activity of Mannose-Binding Lectin on Bacterial-Infected Chickens—A Review

Peter A. Idowu, Adeola P. Idowu, Oliver T. Zishiri, Takalani J. Mpofu, Edwin J. A. Veldhuizen, Khathutshelo A. Nephawe, Bohani Mtileni

Animals | Journal Article

10.3390/ani11030787

2021

Heat tolerance level in dairy herds: A review on coping strategies to heat stress and ways of measuring heat tolerance.

Saizi, T., M. Mpayipheli and P.A. Idowu,

J. Anim. Behav. Biometeorol., | Journal Article

Peter Ayodeji Idowu

2019

A survey study on productive and reproductive performance of indigenous poultry.

Idowu, P.A., M. Mpayipheli and V. Muchenje,

Am. J. Anim. Vet. Sci., | Journal Article

10.3844/ajavsp.2019.33.39

Peter Ayodeji Idowu

2018

Practices, housing and diseases within indigenous poultry production in Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Idowu, P.A., M. Mpayipheli and V. Muchenje,

J. Agric. Sci., | Journal Article

Peter Ayodeji Idowu

2018

An investigation of coat colour distribution of West African Dwarf goats.

Idowu, P.A. and O.A. Adelabu,

J. Agric. Sci., | Journal Article

Peter Ayodeji Idowu

2018