About
Professional SummaryDr. Adzitey Frederick is currently working as Lecturer at University of Development Studies, Animal Science Department, Nyankpala, Tamale, Ghana, Africa. His responsibilities as Lecturer are delivering lectures, supervising students thesis and designing/organizing researches. He obtained his PhD in Food Safety from University Sains Malaysia, MSc in Meat Science and Technology from University of Bristol. His topic of PhD thesis is “Prevalence, antibiotic resistance and genetic diversity of Campylobacter species, Salmonella serovars and Listeria monocytogenes isolated from ducks, their rearing and processing environments in Penang, Malaysia”. His area of interest includes animal science; meat processing and technology; isolation, characterization and control of foodborne/waterborne pathogens; antibiotic resistance of foodborne/waterborne pathogens. His experience includes Assistant Lecturer at University of Development Studies, Graduate Research Assistant at the University Sains Malaysia, and Consultant at TAGAD Company. Dr. Adzitey Frederick is professional member of Ghana Young Academy, Ghana Animal Science Association, Ghana Society of Animal Production, Society for Applied Microbiology, and International Association for Food Protection. He published 112 articles in national and international journals and 1 book as co-author. He has also attended and made presentations at both national and international conferences.
Education
Academic Background-
Ph.D. Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia Food Safety | Completed: 2006
Editorial Services
Editorial & Publishing Roles
Editorial Board Member
Serving as Editorial Board Member for Trends in Molecular Sciences.
Editorial Board Member
Serving as Editorial Board Member for Current Research in Bacteriology.
Publications (108)
Selected Scholarly Contributions
Prevalence, Genetic Diversity, and Antimicrobial Resistance of Salmonella Enterica Isolated from Broiler Chicken Farms in Dormaa Ahenkro, Ghana
2026
Phenotypic Resistance of Salmonella enterica to Antibiotics in Imported Meats in Tema Metropolis, Ghana
2025
Chitosan Oligosaccharide Reduces Abdominal Fat Deposition by Regulating Cecal Microbiota Composition in Broilers
2025
Genomic characterization of foodborne Salmonella enterica and Escherichia coli isolates from Saboba district and Bolgatanga Municipality Ghana
2025
Genomic characterization of foodborne
Salmonella enterica
and
Escherichia coli
isolates from Saboba district and Bolgatanga Municipality Ghana
2024
Cured characteristics of non-nitrite-ham produced with Ocimum gratissimum as additive
2023
The possibility of a halal mix probiotic medium for the cultivation of Lactobacillus plantarum N16 and Saccharomyces cerevisiae
2022
Phenotypic Resistance of Staphylococcus aureus to Antibiotics in Dogs of Tamale Metropolis, Ghana
2022
Retracted:
Antibacterial activity and mechanism of
Tetrapleura tetraptera
stem extract against
Salmonella
strains and its application in raw chicken meat
2021
The Effects of Garlic Oil and Tartaric Acid on the Quality of Shrimp Stored at 4°C
2021
The Effects of Garlic Oil and Tartaric Acid on the Quality of Shrimp Stored at 4°C
2021
Incidence and antimicrobial susceptibility of Escherichia coli isolated from beef (meat muscle, liver and kidney) samples in Wa Abattoir, Ghana
2020
Incidence and antibiotic susceptibility of
Staphylococcus aureus
isolated from ready-to-eat meats in the environs of Bolgatanga Municipality of Ghana
2020
Novel probiotic lactic acid bacteria isolated from indigenous fermented foods from West Sumatera, Indonesia
2020
Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Escherichia coli Isolated from Various Meat Types in the Tamale Metropolis of Ghana
2020
Prevalence, phylogenomic insights, and phenotypic characterization of Salmonella enterica isolated from meats in the Tamale metropolis of Ghana.
Frederick Adzitey
2020
Prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from raw and grilled beef in Nyankpala community in the Northern Region of Ghana
2019
Using information and communication technology to improve the use of microscope among year two veterinary nursing students.
Frederick Adzitey
2019
Nutrient composition of whole grain and processed “Niri” (Citrullus vulgaris) seeds.
Frederick Adzitey
2019
Whole-genome sequencing of Escherichia coli isolated from contaminated meat samples collected from the Northern Region of Ghana reveals the presence of multiple antimicrobial resistance genes.
Frederick Adzitey
2019
Effects of sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) leaf powder on the sensory and nutritional qualities of beef and frankfurter sausages.
Frederick Adzitey
2019
The shelf life of coarse beef sausage using dawadawa (Parkia biglobosa) pulp powder as an extender.
Frederick Adzitey
2019
Knowledge and practices of meat safety by meat sellers in the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana.
Frederick Adzitey
2018
Assessment of selected heavy metal concentration in fresh and grilled beef-A case study in East Legon, Ghana.
Frederick Adzitey
2018
Nutritional and sensory characteristics of locally produced canned tuna from Hadhramout, Yemen.
Frederick Adzitey
2018
Antibiotic resistance of Escherichia coli and Salmonella enteric isolated from cabbage and lettuce samples in tamale metropolis of Ghana.
Frederick Adzitey
2018
Effect of rumen content to water ratio in biogas production.
Frederick Adzitey
2018
Handling and storage of leftover meat by butchers in the tamale metropolis and bolgatanga municipality of ghana.
Frederick Adzitey
2018
Knowledge and practices of meat safety by meat sellers in the Accra Metropolis of Ghana.
Frederick Adzitey
2018
A review on potential of glutamate producing lactic acid bacteria of West Sumatera’s fermented food origin, as feed additive for broiler chicken.
Frederick Adzitey
2018
Contamination of beeves, tables, knives and aprons by Escherichia coli in the techiman municipality of ghana-a preliminary study.
Frederick Adzitey
2018
The roles of ammoniation, direct fed microbials (DFM), and cobalt (co) in the creation of complete cattle feed based from oil palm trunk.
Frederick Adzitey
2018
Hematological characteristics of ‘Djallonke’ sheep reared at ejura sheep breeding station of ghana.
Frederick Adzitey
2017
The efficiency of several enrichment broths and selective medium for the isolation of Salmonella from spent hens and their environment.
Frederick Adzitey
2017
Prevalence and antibiotic resistance of Salmonella serovars isolated from spent hens and its environmental samples in Penang and Kedah, Malaysia.
Frederick Adzitey
2017
Knowledge and attitude of nurses in the tamale metropolis toward kangaroo mother care (KMC).
Frederick Adzitey
2017
Nutrient and fatty acid composition of the flesh of oil sardine (Sardinella longiceps) and Indian mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta) from Hadhramout coast of the Arabian Sea, Yemen.
Frederick Adzitey
2017
Prevalence and burden of gastrointestinal parasites of Djallonke sheep in ayeduase, Kumasi, Ghana.
Frederick Adzitey
2016
The prevention and control of bacterial foodborne hazards in meats and meat products-An overview.
Frederick Adzitey
2016
Meat production and consumption in the Wa Municipality of Ghana.
Frederick Adzitey
2016
The effect of higher levels of egg albumen as binder in beef burger.
Frederick Adzitey
2016
Quality characteristics of whole guinea fowl egg as binder in beef and chevon burgers.
Frederick Adzitey
2016
Prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility of Salmonella spp. from water sources in Tamale, Ghana.
Frederick Adzitey
2016
Variations in morphometric traits of local chicken in Gomoa West District in Southern Ghana.
Frederick Adzitey
2016
Antimicrobial activity of various plant extracts on Pseudomonas species associated with spoilage of chilled fish.
Frederick Adzitey
2016
Antibiotic susceptibility of Escherichia coli isolated from milk and hands of milkers in Nyankpala community of Ghana.
Frederick Adzitey
2016
The effect of ‘prekese’ (tetrapleura tetraptera) pod extract processed at different time intervals on the sensory qualities of pork sausage.
Frederick Adzitey
2015
Effective management of e-justice system will improve justice delivery: A focus study in Tamale Metropolis of Ghana.
Frederick Adzitey
2015
Prevalence of Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. in beef samples sold at Tamale Metropolis, Ghana.
Frederick Adzitey
2015
Prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility of Salmonella species isolated from beef and its related samples in Techiman Municipality of Ghana.
Frederick Adzitey
2015
Characterization of Salmonella typhimurium, Salmonella enteritidis and Salmonella Albany isolated from chickens and ducks using random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD)-PCR.
Frederick Adzitey
2015
Effect of Prekese (Tetrapleura tetraptera) seed powder on the sensory characteristics and nutritional qualities of pork sausage.
Frederick Adzitey
2015
Antibiotic classes and antibiotic susceptibility of bacterial isolates from selected poultry; A mini review.
Frederick Adzitey
2015
Sensory characteristics and nutritional qualities of pork sausage treated with boiled ‘Prekese’ (Tetrapleura tetraptera) pod extract.
Frederick Adzitey
2015
Assessment of formaldehyde levels in local and imported fresh fish in Ghana: A case study in the tamale metropolis of Ghana.
Frederick Adzitey
2015
Assessment of the presence of selected heavy metals and their concentration levels in fresh and smoked beef/Guinea fowl meat in the Tamale Metropolis, Ghana.
Frederick Adzitey
2015
Antibiotic resistance of Escherichia coli isolated from beef and its related samples in Techiman Municipality of Ghana.
Frederick Adzitey
2015
Microbial quality of fresh and smoked guinea fowl meat sold in the Bolgatanga municipality, Ghana.
Frederick Adzitey
2015
Isolation of E. coli from drinking water sources for humans and farm animals in Nyankpala community of Ghana.
Frederick Adzitey
2015
Assessment of the microbial quality of locally produced meat (beef and pork) in Bolgatanga municipal of Ghana.
Frederick Adzitey
2015
Antibiotic susceptibility of Escherichia coli isolated from some drinking water sources in Tamale Metropolis of Ghana.
Frederick Adzitey
2015
Dawadawa (Parkia biglobosa) pulp as an extender in beef sausage.
Frederick Adzitey
2015
Effects of Albizia julibrissin leaf meal-based diet on carcass and sensory characteristics of broiler chickens.
Frederick Adzitey
2015
Effect of temperature on the growth and survival of pathogens in duck and quail meatballs.
Frederick Adzitey
2015
Effect of steaming and storage time on the microbial quality of duck and quail sausages.
Frederick Adzitey
2015
Effect of sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) leaf extract as a spice in hamburger.
Frederick Adzitey
2014
The effect of prekese (Tetrapleura tetraptera) pod extract on the sensory and nutritional qualities of pork sausage.
Frederick Adzitey
2014
Whole egg of chicken as a binder in beef burger.
Frederick Adzitey
2014
Microbial quality of culled chicken layers in Penang, Malaysia.
Frederick Adzitey
2014
Microbial quality of beef in the yendi municipality of Ghana.
Frederick Adzitey
2014
Growth and survival of Salmonella in duck sausages stored at room (25oC) and chilled (4oC) storage temperature.
Frederick Adzitey
2013
Effects of onion juice from two different Allium cepa (variety red and white) on beef preservation.
Frederick Adzitey
2013
Isolation and characterization of unidentified listeria strains showing phenotypic and genetic similarities to a novel group of listeria species from Malaysian pekin ducks.
Frederick Adzitey
2013
Genetic diversity in salmonella isolates from ducks and their environments in Penang, Malaysia using enterobacterial repetitive intergenic consensus.
Frederick Adzitey
2013
Genotyping of Salmonella strains isolated from ducks and their environments in Penang, Malaysia using Repetitive Extragenic Palindromic (REP).
Frederick Adzitey
2013
Antibiotic resistance and plasmid profile of Escherichia coli isolated from ducks in Penang, Malaysia.
Frederick Adzitey
2013
Genotyping of Salmonella strains isolated from ducks, their rearing and processing environments in Penang, Malaysia, using RAPD.
Frederick Adzitey
2013
Animal and meat production in Ghana: An overview.
Frederick Adzitey
2013
Tracking the possible source of Listeria monocytogenes contamination using Random Amplified Polymorphic Deoxyribonucleic Acid (RAPD).
Frederick Adzitey
2013
Genetic diversity of Escherichia coli isolated from ducks and the environment using enterobacterial repetitive intergenic consensus.
Frederick Adzitey
2013
Isolation and characterization of unidentified Listeria strains showing phenotypic and genetic similarities to a novel group of Listeria species from Malaysian Pekin ducks.
Frederick Adzitey
2013
Teenage pregnancy in the Builsa district: A focus study in fumbisi.
Frederick Adzitey
2013
Molecular techniques for detecting and typing of bacteria, advantages and application to foodborne pathogens isolated from ducks.
Frederick Adzitey
2013
Prevalence, antibiotic resistance and genetic diversity of Listeria monocytogenes isolated from ducks, their rearing and processing environments in Penang, Malaysia.
Frederick Adzitey
2013
Isolation of Escherichia coli from ducks and duck related samples.
Frederick Adzitey
2012
Effects of post-slaughter carcass handling on meat quality.
Frederick Adzitey
2012
Chemical composition, colour and sensory characteristics of commercial serunding (Shredded Meat) in Malaysia.
Frederick Adzitey
2012
Prevalence and antibiotic resistance of Salmonella serovars in ducks, duck rearing and processing environments in Penang, Malaysia.
Frederick Adzitey
2012
Prevalence, antibiotic resistance and RAPD typing of Campylobacter species isolated from ducks, their rearing and processing environments in Penang, Malaysia.
Frederick Adzitey
2012
Prevalence and antibiotic resistance of Campylobacter, Salmonella and L. monocytogenes in ducks: A review.
Frederick Adzitey
2012
A comparison between hippurate hydrolysis and multiplex PCR for differentiating Campylobacter coli and Campylobacter jejuni.
Frederick Adzitey
2011
Escherichia coli, it prevalence and antibiotic resistant in Malaysia: A mini review.
Frederick Adzitey
2011
Fish bone and scale as a potential source of halal gelatin.
Frederick Adzitey
2011
Comparison of media for the isolation of Salmonella (XLD and Rambach) and Listeria species (ALOA and Palcam) in naturally contaminated duck samples.
Frederick Adzitey
2011
Campylobacter in poultry: Incidences and possible control measures.
Frederick Adzitey
2011
Salmonellas, poultry house environments and feeds: A review.
Frederick Adzitey
2011
Pale Soft Exudative (PSE) and Dark Firm Dry (DFD) meats: Causes and measures to reduce these incidences-a mini review.
Frederick Adzitey
2011
Effect of whole cotton seed supplementation on the carcass and meat qualities of Djallonke sheep raised on-farm in Ghana.
Frederick Adzitey
2011
Isolation of Campylobacter species from the large intestines of domestic Pekin ducks obtained from a Wet Market in Penang, Malaysia.
Frederick Adzitey
2011
Effects of whole cotton seed supplementation on carcass and meat qualities of the Djallonke Sheep raised on station.
Frederick Adzitey
2011
Production potentials and the physicochemical composition of selected duck strains: A mini review.
Frederick Adzitey
2011
MiniReview: Effect of pre-slaughter animal handling on carcass and meat quality.
Frederick Adzitey
2011
Duck production: Has a potential to reduce poverty among rural households in Asian communities: A review.
Frederick Adzitey
2011
Listeria monocytogenes in foods: Incidences and possible control measures.
Frederick Adzitey
2010
Microbial quality of chevon and mutton sold in Tamale Metropolis of Northern Ghana.
Frederick Adzitey
2010
Egg laying performance of chickens fed a diet containing ten percent of processed mucuna beans.
Frederick Adzitey
2010
Lactobacillus infection related to midgut protein synthesis in the dengue vector, Aedes albopictus: Platform of non-symbiont bacteria for the control of Aedes vectors.
Frederick Adzitey
2010
Carcass characteristics of the Ashanti black pig.
Frederick Adzitey
2009