Dr. Paul Ade Iji
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Dr. Paul Ade Iji

Associate Professor
University of New England, Australia


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Poultry Nutrition from University of New England, Armidale, Australia

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Biography

Dr. Paul Iji is a Professor of Animal Science at the University of New England (UNE), Armidale, Australia. He studied in Nigeria (BSc Honours), Scotland (MSc) and Australia (PhD and Graduate Certificate in Higher Education). He has been involved in research and tertiary teaching since 1987, working first in Nigeria, then South Africa and currently Australia. Dr. Ijis main area of research is poultry nutrition, with specialization in gastrointestinal physiology although he has previously been involved in research and teaching on other animal species, including sheep, goats, pigs, cattle and ostrich. Dr. Iji has graduated 14 PhD, 8 Masters and 2 Honours students and currently supervises a large number of PhD and MSc students, at various stages of their programmes. He has also supervised 5 post-doctoral research fellows and hosted a number of visitors in his group. He was recently Postgraduate Coordinator of a large School for two years and currently serves on a number of University committees. Dr. Iji consults for companies involved in the poultry and feed industries. He is on the editorial board of a number of scientific journals and regularly reviews for other journals. He has published over 200 journal papers and conference papers.

Area of Interest:

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

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
1
Chapters
0
Articles
259
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Iji, P.A., 2011. Improving the nutritive value of alternative feed ingredients for poultry. Recent Adv. Anim. Nutr. Aust., 18: 115-120.
  2. Iji, P.A., 2011. Alternative feed ingredients to meet the present environmental challenges: Lessons from other parts of the world. Proceedings of 1st African International Poultry, February, 2011, Summit, Abeokuta, Nigeria -.
  3. Iji, P.A., 2011. A Guide to Young Africans Growing Up Overseas. CreateSpace, Charleston, SC, USA, ISBN-13: 978-1453771563, Pages: 88.
  4. Iji, P.A. and M.R. Barekatain, 2011. Implications for the Feed Industry. In: Economic Effects of Biofuel Production, Santos Bernades, M.A. (Ed.)., InTech Open Access Publisher, Rijeka, Croatia, ISBN: 978-953-307-178-7, pp: 1-24.
  5. Elangovan, A.V., M.M. Bhuiyan, R. Jessop and P.A. Iji, 2011. The potential of high-yielding triticale varieties in the diet of broiler chickens. Asian J. Poult. Sci., 5: 68-76.
  6. Vidanarachchi, J.K., P.A. Iji, L.L. Mikkelsen and M. Choct, 2010. Fructans from renga renga lily (Arthropodium cirratum) extract and frutafit as prebiotics for broilers: Their effects on growth performance and nutrient digestibility. Asian Aust. J. Anim. Sci., 23: 580-587.
  7. Vidanarachchi, J.K., A.V. Elangovan, L.L. Mikkelsen, M. Choct and P.A. Iji, 2010. The effect of some plant extracts on growth performance, intestinal morphology and growth of intestinal microflora in broiler chickens. Anim. Prod. Sci., 50: 880-888.
  8. Iji, P.A., 2010. Constraints to broiler chicken nutrition in developing countries. Proceedings of Improving Poultry Production in Developing Countries in the SE Asia Pacific region, February 3-5, 2010, WPSA/AusAID, Sydney, pp: 22-23.
  9. Chee, S.H., P.A. Iji, M. Choct, L.L. Mikkelsen and A. Kocher, 2010. Functional interactions of manno-oligosaccharides with dietary threonine on chicken gastrointestinal tract. III. Feed passage rate. Br. Poult. Sci., 51: 677-685.
  10. Chee, S.H., P.A. Iji, M. Choct, L.L. Mikkelsen and A. Kocher, 2010. Functional interactions of manno-oligosaccharides with dietary threonine in chicken gastrointestinal tract. II. Mucosal development, mucin dynamics and nutrient utilization. Br. Poult. Sci., 51: 667-676.
  11. Chee, S.H., P.A. Iji, M. Choct, L.L. Mikkelsen and A. Kocher, 2010. Functional interactions of manno-oligosaccharides with dietary threonine in chicken gastrointestinal tract. I. Growth performance and mucin dynamics. Br. Poult. Sci., 51: 658-666.
  12. Chee, S.H., P.A. Iji, L.L. Mikkelsen and A. Kocher, 2010. Characterisation and response of intestinal microflora and mucins to manno-oligosaccharide and antibiotic supplementation in broiler chickens. Br. Poult. Sci., 51: 368-380.
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  13. Bhuiyan, M.M., A.F. Islam and P.A. Iji, 2010. Variation in nutrient composition and structure of high-moisture maize dried at different temperatures. South Afr. J. Anim. Sci., 40: 190-197.
  14. Bhuiyan, M.M., A.F. Islam and P.A. Iji, 2010. Response of broiler chickens to diets containing artificially dried high-moisture maize supplemented with microbial enzymes. South Afr. J. Anim. Sci., 40: 348-362.
  15. Bao, Y.M., M. Choct, P.A. Iji and K. Bruerton, 2010. Trace mineral interactions in broiler chicken diets. Br. Poult. Sci., 51: 109-117.
  16. Bao, Y.M., M. Choct, P.A. Iji and K. Bruerton, 2010. Intestinal distribution and digestibility of organic trace minerals along the small intestine of broiler chickens. Asian Aust. J. Anim. Sci., 23: 90-97.
  17. Akinola, J.O., P.A. Iji and O.S. Onifade, 2010. Effects of seeding rate, row spacing and nitrogen and phosphorus fertiliser on forage yield and quality of Stylosanthes scabra cvv. Seca and Fitzroy in south-western Nigeria. Trop. Grassland, 44: 282-288.
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  18. Yang, Y., P.A. Iji and M. Choct, 2009. Dietary modulation of gut microflora in broiler chickens: A review of the role of six kinds of alternatives to in-feed antibiotics. World's Poult. Sci. J., 65: 97-114.
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  19. Shakouri, M.D., P.A. Iji, L.L. Mikkelsen and A.J. Cowieson, 2009. Intestinal function and gut microflora of broiler chickens as influenced by cereal grains and microbial enzyme supplementation. Anim. Physiol. Anim. Nutr., 93: 647-658.
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  20. Sacranie, A., B. Svihus, V. Denstaldi and P.A. Iji, 2009. Reverse peristalsis in intermittent and ad libitum fed broiler chickens raised on diets of varying form and insoluble fibre content. Proceedings of 17th European Symposium on Poultry Nutrition, August 23-27, 2009, Edinburgh, Scotland, pp: 317-317.
  21. Odunsi, A.A. and P.A. Iji, 2009. Sustaining animal nutrition and production in an era of global economic recession. Proceedings of the 14th Annual Conference of Animal Science. September, 2009, Association of Nigeria, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, Nigeria, pp: 20-26.
  22. Iji, P.A., 2009. Alternative feed ingredients to meet the present environmental challenges: Lessons from other parts of the world. Nig. Poult. Sci. J., 6: 51-56.
  23. Iji, P.A. and A.A. Odunsi, 2009. Antibiotic-free poultry production: Will Nigeria be ready? Proceedings of the 14th Annual Conference of Animal Science, September, 2009, Association of Nigeria, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, Nigeria, pp: 11-15.
  24. Chauynarong, N., A.V. Elangovan and P.A. Iji, 2009. The potential of cassava products in diets for poultry. World's Poult. Sci. J., 65: 23-36.
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  25. Bhuiyan, M.M., P.A. Iji, F.M. Islam and L.L. Mikkelsen, 2009. The use of high levels of sorghum grain in diets for broiler chickens. Proceedings of 17th European Symposium on Poultry Nutrition, August 23-27, 2009, Edinburgh, Scotland, pp: 240-241.
  26. Yang, Y., P.A. Iji, A. Kocher, L.L. Mikkelsen and M. Choct, 2008. Effects of xylanase on growth and gut development of broiler chickens given a wheat-based diet. Asian Aust. J. Anim. Sci., 21: 1659-1664.
  27. Yang, Y., P.A. Iji, A. Kocher, L.L. Mikkelsen and M. Choct, 2008. Effects of mannanoligosaccharide and fructooligosaccharide on the response of broilers to pathogenic Escherichia coli challenge. Br. Poult. Sci., 49: 550-559.
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  28. Yang, Y., P.A. Iji, A. Kocher, L.L. Mikkelsen and M. Choct, 2008. Effects of dietary mannanoligosaccharide on growth performance, nutrient digestibility and gut development of broilers given different cereal-based diets. J. Anim. Physiol. Anim. Nutr., 92: 650-659.
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  29. Yang, Y., P.A. Iji, A. Kocher, E. Thomson, L.L. Mikkelsen and M. Choct, 2008. Effects of mannanoligosaccharide in broiler chicken diets on growth performance, energy utilisation, nutrient digestibility and intestinal microflora. Br. Poult. Sci., 49: 186-194.
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  30. Iji, P.A., 2008. Intestinal development and nutrient utilization in the ostrich: A brief review. Aust. J. Exp. Agric., 48: 1280-1283.
  31. Chauynarong, N., P.A. Iji, S. Isariyodom and L.L. Mikkelsen, 2008. The influence of an enxogenous microbial enzyme supplement on feed consumption, body growth and follicular development of pre-lay pullets on maize-soy diets. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 7: 257-262.
  32. Yang, Y., P.A. Iji and M. Choct, 2007. Effects of different dietary levels of mannanoligosaccharide on growth performance and gut development of broiler chickens. Asian-Australasian J. Anim. Sci., 7: 1084-1091.
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  33. Iji, P.A., F. Gao, M.R. Qu, S.H. Chee and Y.M. Bao, 2007. Early-age feeding strategies to improve the performance of broiler chickens. Proc. Recent Adv. Anim. Nutr. Aust., 16: 165-168.
  34. Iji, P.A. and J. Vidanarachchi, 2007. Poultry production without antibiotic growth promoters. Proceedings of the 26th Scientific Day, World's Poultry Science Association, October, 2007, South Africa Branch, CSIR, Pretoria, South Africa, pp: 50-59.
  35. Bao, Y.M., M. Choct, P.A. Iji and K. Bruerton, 2007. Effect of organically-complexed Cu, Fe, Mn and Zn supplements on broiler performance, mineral excretion and accumulation in tissues. J. Applied Poult. Res., 16: 448-455.
  36. Njobeh, P.B., P.A. Iji and I.V. Nsahlai, 2006. Influence of composition and storage conditions on the concentrations of free fatty acids and peroxides in broiler diets. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 5: 279-283.
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  37. Iji, P.A., 2006. The Future of Tannins in Animal Nutrition. In: Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants, Singh, V.K., J.N. Govil, K. Ahmad and R.K. Sharma (Eds.)., Vol. 15, Studium Press, Houston, USA, pp: 335-345.
  38. Iji, P.A., 2005. Anatomy and digestive physiology of the neonatal ostrich (Struthio camelus) in relation to nutritional requirements. Proc. Recent Adv. Anim. Nutr. Aust., 15: 165-170.
  39. Swatson, H.K, R.M. Gous and P.A. Iji, 2004. The effects of excess dietary protein, protein quality and daily food allocation level on the growth, mucosal structure and digestive function in broiler chickens. Proceedings of the XXII World's Poultry Congress, World's Poultry Science Association, June, 2004, Istanbul, Turkey, pp: 277-277.
  40. Swatson, H.K, R.M. Gous and P.A. Iji, 2004. Optimising broiler growth by increasing dietary energy content when chickens are fed excess dietary protein. Proceedings of the XXII World's Poultry Congress, World's Poultry Science Association, June, 2004, Istanbul, Turkey, pp: 665-665.
  41. Swatson, H.K, R.M. Gous and P.A. Iji, 2004. Does feeding excess dietary crude protein compensate for poor protein quality in diets fed to broiler chickens? Proceedings of the XXII World's Poultry Congress, World's Poultry Science Association, June, 2004, Istanbul, Turkey, pp: 560-560.
  42. Njobeh, P.B., P.A. Iji, I.V. Nsahlai and S.C. Slippers, 2004. The effect of storage condition and preservatives on maize-based diets for broiler chickens. South Afr. J. Anim. Sci., 34: 274-280.
  43. Ngwa, A.T., I.V. Nsahlai and P.A. Iji, 2004. Ensilage as a means of reducing the concentration of cyanogenic glycosides in the pods of Acacia sieberiana and the effect of additives on silage quality. J. Sci. Food Agric., 84: 521-529.
  44. Iji, P.A., van der Walt, J.G., Brand, T.S., Boomker, E.A. and D. Booyse, 2004. Development of digestive function in the growing ostrich (Struthio camelus). Proceedings of the XXII World's Poultry Congress, World's Poultry Science Association, June, 2004, Istanbul, Turkey, pp: 279-279.
  45. Iji, P.A., K. Khumalo, S. Slippers and R.M. Gous, 2004. Intestinal function and body growth of broiler chickens on maize-based diets supplemented with mimosa tannins and a microbial enzyme. J. Sci. Food Agric., 84: 1451-1458.
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  46. Zamxaka, C.W., R.M. Gous and P.A. Iji, 2003. Effectiveness of phytase in improving nitrogen and phosphorus digestibilities. Proceedings of the 22nd Scientific Day, World's Poultry Science Association, August, 2003, Southern African Branch, University of Pretoria, South Africa, pp: 77-97.
  47. Swatson, H.K., P.A. Iji and R.M. Gous, 2003. Body growth, visceral organ weight and intestinal digestive enzyme activities of chickens on diets varying in energy and protein contents. J. Anim. Vet. Adv., 2: 305-311.
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  48. Ngwa, A.T., I.V. Nsahlai and P.A. Iji, 2003. Effect of feeding legume pods or alfalfa in combination with poor quality hay on microbial enzyme activity and production of volatile fatty acids in the rumen of South African Merino sheep. Small Ruminant Res., 48: 83-94.
  49. Iji, P.A., K. Khumalo, S. Slippers and R.M. Gous, 2003. Intestinal function and body growth of broiler chickens on diets based on maize dried at different temperature and supplemented with a microbial enzyme. Reprod. Nutr. Develop., 43: 77-90.
  50. Iji, P.A., J.G. van der Walt, T.S. Brand, E.A. Boomker and D. Booyse, 2003. Development of digestive function in the ostrich (Struthio camelus). Proceedings of the 22nd Scientific Day, World's Poultry Science Association, August, 2003, Southern African Branch, University of Pretoria, South Africa, pp: 29-34.
  51. Iji, P.A., J.G. van der Walt, T.S. Brand, E.A. Boomker and D. Booyse, 2003. Development of digestive function in the ostrich (Struthio camelus). Arch. Anim. Nutr., 57: 217-228.
  52. Ferguson, N.S., R.M. Gous and P.A. Iji, 2003. Determining the source of anti-nutritional factor(s) found in two species of lupin (L. albus and L. angustifolius) fed to growing pigs. Livestock Prod. Sci., 84: 83-91.
  53. Van Dyk, R.J., C.T. Downs and P.A. Iji, 2002. Wax digestion by the Lesser Honeyguide Indicator minor. Comp. Biochem. Physiol., 133: 125-135.
  54. Swatson, H.K., R.M. Gous, P.A. Iji and R. Zarrinkalam, 2002. The effects of varying dietary protein content, amino acid balance and feeding level on the body growth, visceral organ development, mucosal structure and digestive function in broiler chickens. Anim. Res., 51: 501-515.
  55. Saki, A.A., P.A. Iji and D.R. Tivey, 2002. Intestinal function and reproductive capacity of tegel pullets in response to exogenous oestrogen. Arch. Anim. Nutr., 56: 237-244.
  56. Ngwa, A.T., I.V. Nsahlai and P.A. Iji, 2002. Effect of supplementing veld hay with a dry meal or silage from Acacia sieberiana with or without wheat bran on voluntary intake, digestibility, excretion of purine derivatives, nitrogen utilization and weight gain in South African Merino sheep. Livestock Prod. Sci., 77: 253-264.
  57. Iji, PA., R.M. Gous, K. Khumalo and C. Zamxaka, 2002. Digestive enzyme activities of breeder pullets suffering from stunting syndrome. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 1: 78-81.
  58. Akingbade, A.A., I.V. Nsahlai, C.D. Morris and P.A. Iji, 2002. Field activities and blood profile of pregnant South African indigenous goats after receiving dihydroxy pyridone-degrading rumen bacteria and grazing Leucaena leucocephala-grass or natural pasture. J. Agric. Sci. Cambridge, 138: 103-113.
  59. Iji, P.A., A.A. Saki and D.R. Tivey, 2001. Intestinal structure and function of broiler chickens on diets supplemented with a mannan oligosaccharide. J. Sci. Food Agric., 81: 1186-1192.
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  60. Iji, P.A., A.A. Saki and D.R. Tivey, 2001. Intestinal development and body growth of broiler chicks on diet supplemented with non-starch polysaccharides. Anim. Feed Sci. Technol., 89: 175-188.
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  61. Iji, P.A., A. Saki and D.R. Tivey, 2001. Body and intestinal growth of broiler chicks on a commercial starter diet. 3. Development and characteristics of tryptophan transport. Br. Poult. Sci., 42: 523-529.
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  62. Iji, P.A., A. Saki and D.R. Tivey, 2001. Body and intestinal growth of broiler chicks on a commercial starter diet. 2. Development and characteristics of intestinal enzymes. Br. Poult. Sci., 42: 514-522.
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  63. Iji, P.A., A. Saki and D.R. Tivey, 2001. Body and intestinal growth of broiler chicks on a commercial starter diet. 1. Intestinal weight and mucosal development. Br. Poult. Sci., 42: 505-513.
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  64. Gous, R.M. and P.A. Iji, 2001. Evaluating the route of administration of an exogenous microbial enzyme for broiler chickens. J. Applied Poult. Res., 10: 150-153.
  65. Swatson, H., R.M. Gous and P.A. Iji, 2000. Biological performance and gastrointestinal development of broiler chicken fed diets varying in energy: Protein ratio. S. Afr. J. Anim. Sci., 30: 136-137.
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  66. Iji, P.A., R.J. Hughes, M. Choct and D.R. Tivey, 2000. The response of broiler chicks to diets supplemented with whole or oligosaccharide-free lupin seed meals. South Afr. J. Anim. Sci., 30: 63-64.
  67. Iji, P.A., R.J. Hughes, M. Choct and D.R. Tivey, 2000. Intestinal structure and function of broiler chickens on wheat-based diets supplemented with a microbial enzyme. Asian-Aust. J. Anim. Sci., 14: 54-60.
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  68. Iji, P.A. and D.R. Tivey, 2000. Physiological assessment of intestinal structure and function in poultry. Proceedings of the 19th Scientific Day, World's Poultry Science Association, October, 2000, Southern African Branch, University of Pretoria, South Africa, pp: 31-47.
  69. Iji, P.A., 1999. The impact of cereal non-starch polysaccharides on intestinal development and function in broiler chickens. World's Poult. Sci. J., 55: 375-387.
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  70. Iji, P.A. and D.R. Tivey, 1999. The use of oligosaccharides in broiler diets. Proceedings of the 12th European Symposium on Poultry Nutrition, (ESPN'99), WPSA Dutch Branch, Veldhoven, The Netherlands, pp: 193-201.
  71. Akinola, J.O., Iji, P.A., S.O. Bonidefaiye and S.A.S. Olorunju, 1999. Studies on seed germination and seedling emergence in Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit cv. Peru. Seed Sci. Technol., 27: 123-129.
  72. Iji, P.A. and D.R. Tivey, 1998. Natural and synthetic oligosaccharides in broiler chicken diets. Worlds Poult. Sci., 54: 129-143.
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  73. Iji, P.A., P.I. Hynd, R.J. Hughes and D.R. Tivey, 1997. Linking intestinal structure and function with growth of broiler chicks on different cereal-based diets and microbial enzyme supplement. Proceedings of International Congress on Nutrition, July 27-August 1, 1997, Montreal, Canada -.
  74. Iji, P.A., O.A. Kolawole and G.S. Bawa, 1997. Effects of seeding rates and phosphorus levels on the productivity of Atylosia scarabeoides (Benth.). Asian Aust. J. Anim. Sci., 10: 196-200.
  75. Iji, P.A. and D.R. Tivey, 1997. Lupinseed: Brighter future for this high protein feedstuff? Feed Int., 18: 8-12.
  76. Woji, A.Y. and P.A. Iji, 1996. Oesophageal fistulation of West African Dwarf sheep and goats for nutritional studies. Small Ruminant Res., 21: 133-137.
  77. Tarawali, G., P.A. Iji, P.C. Chionuma and U. Obot, 1996. Herbage yield and quality of Gliricidia sepium under different cutting heights and defoliation frequencies. Agrofor. Syst., 34: 315-326.
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  78. Iji, P.A., N.N. Umunna, J.P. Alawa and O.A. Ikwuegbu, 1996. Performance indices of West African Dwarf goats under improved management in the subhumid zone of Nigeria. J. Applied Anim. Res., 9: 119-128.
  79. Iji, P.A., G. Tarawali, N.N. Umunna and J.P. Alawa, 1996. Influence of grazing at different stocking densities on dry matter yield and botanical composition of stylo-based pastures in the subhumid zone of Nigeria. Thai J. Agric. Sci., 29: 421-438.
  80. Iji, P.A., G. Tarawali, N.N. Umunna and J.P. Alawa, 1996. Effects of grazing at different stocking densities and grazing period on yield and chemical composition of herbage in the subhumid zone of Nigeria. Thai J. Agric. Sci., 29: 405-420.
  81. Iji, P.A., N.N. Umunna, J.P. Alawa and O.A. Ikwuegbu, 1995. The performance of West African Dwarf does and their kids at various stocking densities on stylo-based pasture in the subhumid zone of Nigeria. J. Agric. Sci., 125: 263-271.
  82. Iji, P.A., J.P. Alawa, N.N. Umunna and P. Chionuma, 1995. Regeneration of Stylosanthes hamata on pastures subjected to grazing at different stocking densities and cropping. J. Applied Anim. Res., 8: 171-184.
  83. Umunna, N.N., I.Y. Magaji, I.F. Adu, P.C. Njoku and T.F. Balogun et al., 1994. Utilization of palm kernel meal by sheep. J. Applied Anim. Res., 5: 1-11.
  84. Iji, P.A., G. Tarawali and M. Baba, 1993. The in-fluence of stage of development and sowing depth on pod charac-teristics, seed viability and seedling emergence of Gliricidia sepium. Seed Sci. Technol., 21: 197-202.
  85. Iji, P.A., 1993. Relationships between dietary and chicken tissue fatty acid concentrations. Thai J. Agric. Sci., 26: 291-297.
  86. Abii, J.U., P.A. Iji, N.N. Umunna and N.I. Dim, 1993. The replacement value of wheat bran for cottonseed cake and maize in diets for sheep. Bull. Anim. Prod. Africa, 41: 65-69.
  87. Iji, P.A. and N.N. Umunna, 1992. Heat stress in poul-try: Problem and solutions. Sci. Rev. Arid Zone, 8: 133-152.
  88. Aduku, A.O., P.A. Iji and N.I. Dim, 1992. Comparative evaluation of meat quality of four exotic strains of broilers. Trop. Sci., 32: 137-143.
  89. Iji, P.A. and A.C. Okonkwo, 1991. Leucaena and Neem leafmeals: Potential protein sources for layers? Feed Int., 12: 29-32.
  90. Okonkwo, A.C. and P.A. Iji, 1988. Effects of dietary levels of ipil-ipil (Leucaena leucocephala) and neem (Azadiractha indica) leafmeals on the performance of layers. J. Arid Agric., 1: 185-194.