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Omede Apeh Akwu

Omede Apeh Akwu

LiveDNA ID: 234.3146
ACSE
30 Publications
2 Editorial Roles
0 Projects

About

Professional Summary

Dr. Apeh Omede is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Tasmania. Previously, he was a Marie Curie COFUND Postdoc at Teagasc, Ireland. He completed his PhD at the University of New England, Armidale, Australia. His current research focus is on early nutrition strategies and feed biotechnologies for sustainable farm animal production and environment.

Education

Academic Background
  • Ph.D. University of New England, Armidale, Australia Animal and Poultry Sciences | Completed: 2017
  • M.Sc. Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria, Animal Nutrition and Management | Completed: 2012
  • B.Sc. Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria, Animal Science and Technology | Completed: 2004

Editorial Services

Editorial & Publishing Roles
Asian Journal of Poultry Science
Editorial Board Member
Oct 2011 — Present

Serving as Editorial Board Member for Asian Journal of Poultry Science.

Current Research in Poultry Science
Editorial Board Member
Oct 2011 — Present

Serving as Editorial Board Member for Current Research in Poultry Science.

Publications (30)

Selected Scholarly Contributions
Exploring a long transition period for bromoform-based feed additive supplementation with rumen modifiers in ewes
Ibrahim Ahmad, Richard P. Rawnsley, John P. Bowman, James L. Hills, Orlin S. Todorov, Apeh A. Omede
Animal Production Science | Journal Article
10.1071/an26068
Crossref
2026
Graduate Student Literature Review: Limitations in feeding red seaweed Asparagopsis species for enteric methane mitigation in ruminants
Ibrahim Ahmad, Richard P. Rawnsley, John P. Bowman, Apeh A. Omede
Journal of Dairy Science | Journal Article
10.3168/jds.2025-26915
Crossref
2025
Insights into the Feed Additive Inhibitor and Alternative Hydrogen Acceptor Interactions: A Future Direction for Enhanced Methanogenesis Inhibition in Ruminants
Ibrahim Ahmad, Richard P. Rawnsley, John P. Bowman, Rohan Borojevic, Apeh A. Omede
Fermentation | Journal Article
10.3390/fermentation11120680
Crossref
2025
Influence of dietary supplementation of autolyzed whole yeast and yeast cell wall products on broiler chickens.
Ahiwe, E.U., M.E. Abdallh, E.P. Chang’a, A.A. Omede and M. Al-Qahtani et al.,
Asian-Australas. J. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
10.5713/ajas.19.0220
Self Omede Apeh Akwu
2020
Influence of autolyzed whole yeast and yeast components on broiler chickens challenged with salmonella lipopolysaccharide
E.U. Ahiwe, M.E. Abdallh, E.P. Chang'a, M. Al-Qahtani, A.A. Omede, H. Graham, P.A. Iji
Poultry Science | Journal Article
10.3382/ps/pez452
Crossref
2019
Comparison of performance and feed digestibility of the non-antibiotic feed supplement (novacid) and an antibiotic growth promoter in broiler chickens.
Manafi, M., M. Hedayati, N. Pirany and A.A. Omede,
Poult. Sci., | Journal Article
10.3382/ps/pey437
Self Omede Apeh Akwu
2019
Effectiveness of early supplementation of a processed soy protein product and route of application for broiler chickens.
Omede, A.A., E.U. Ahiwe and P.A. Iji,
J. Appl. Poult. Res., | Journal Article
10.3382/japr/pfz003
Self Omede Apeh Akwu
2019
Response of broiler chickens to dietary supplementation of enzymatically hydrolyzed glucan or mannan yeast products.
Ahiwe, E.U., A.A. Omede, M.E. Abdallh, E.P. Chang’a and M. Al-Qahtani et al.,
J. Appl. Poult. Res., | Journal Article
10.3382/japr/pfz047
Self Omede Apeh Akwu
2019
Response of broiler chickens to processed soy protein product when offered at different inclusion levels in mash or crumbled prestarter diets.
Omede, A.A. and P.A. Iji,
J. Appl. Poult. Res., | Journal Article
10.3382/japr/pfx048
Self Omede Apeh Akwu
2018
Responses of broiler chicks to in ovo feeding of a novel processed soy protein product.
Omede, A.A., M. Bhuiyan, F. lslam and P.A. Iji,
Asian J. Poult. Sci., | Journal Article
10.3923/ajpsaj.2017.38.48
Self Omede Apeh Akwu
2017
Review: In vivo and postmortem effects of feed antioxidants in livestock. A review of the implications on authorization of antioxidant feed additives.
Salami, S.A., A. Guinguina, J.O. Agboola, A.A. Omede, E.M. Agbonlahor and U. Tayyab,
Animal, | Journal Article
Self Omede Apeh Akwu
2016
Plantain ash enhances dietary mineral elements absorption in pullets.
Okoli, I.C., C.M. Nwogu, I.F. Etuk, A.A. Omede and I.P. Ogbuewu et al.,
Iran. J. Applied Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Omede Apeh Akwu
2014
Evaluation of moisture content and particle size distribution of some commercial poultry feeds produced in Nigeria.
Okoli, I.C., F. Abakpolor, T.C. Iwuji, A.A. Omede, V.O. Okoro and C. Ezema,
Int. J. Biosci. Agric. Technol., | Journal Article
Self Omede Apeh Akwu
2013
Macro-biophysical properties of candidate novel feedstuffs for poultry feeding.
Omede, A., V.M.O. Okoro, M.C. Uchegbu, I.C. Okoli and G.A. Anyanwu,
Pak. J. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article
10.3923/pjbs.2012.1176.1181
Self Omede Apeh Akwu
2012
Effect of replacing maize with cassava root meal and maize/sorghum brewers' dried grains on the performance of starter broilers.
Uchegbu, M.C., A.A. Omede, E.B. Etuk, C.P. Okpala, I.C. Okoli and M.N. Opara,
Trop. Subtrop. Agroecosyst., | Journal Article
Self Omede Apeh Akwu
2011
Egg quality defects in poultry management and food safety.
Chukwuka, O.K., I.C. Okoli, N.J. Okeudo, A.B.I. Udedibie and I.P. Ogbuewu et al.,
Asian J. Agric. Res., | Journal Article
10.3923/ajar.2011.1.16
Self Omede Apeh Akwu
2011
Studies on the physical characteristics of some feed ingredients in Nigeria 2: Energy sources and novel feedstuffs.
Omede, A.A., I.C. Okoli and M.C. Uchegbu,
Online J. Anim. Feed Res., | Journal Article
Self Omede Apeh Akwu
2011
Studies on the physical characteristics of some feed ingredients in Nigeria. 1: Protein sources and industrial by-products.
Omede, A.A., I.C. Okoli and M.C. Uchegbu,
Online J. Anim. Feed Res., | Journal Article
Self Omede Apeh Akwu
2011
Nutritive value of maize/sorghum brewers' dried grains supplemented with palm oil in broiler starter diets.
Uchegbu, M.C., U.C. Umahi, I.C. Ekwuagana, A.A. Omede, N.J. Okeudo and C.S. Durunna,
Int. J. Tropical Agric. Food Sys., | Journal Article
Self Omede Apeh Akwu
2010
The effects of partial replacement of maize with plantain peel in broiler diets.
Uchegbu, M.C., K.O. Osuagwu, A.A. Omede and C.H. Nwaodu,
Int. J. Tropical Agric. Food Sys., | Journal Article
Self Omede Apeh Akwu
2010
Performance of finisher broilers fed varying levels of raw (sun dried) cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium) corm meals.
Uchegbu, M.C., A.A. Omede, J.C. Chiedozie, C.H. Nwaodu and C.T. Ezeokeke,
Rep. Opin., | Journal Article
Self Omede Apeh Akwu
2010
Growth parameters, carcass characteristics and meat quality of broilers fed mixture of sun-dried cassava tuber meal, dried brewers' grains and palm oil.
Chukwuka, O.K., A.B.I. Udedibie, N.J. Okeudo, N.O. Aladi, B.O. Esonu, O.O.M. Iheshiulor and A.A. Omede,
Rep. Opin., | Journal Article
Self Omede Apeh Akwu
2010
The overview of the chemistry, health benefits and the potential threats associated with prolonged exposure to dietary soy isoflavones.
Ogbuewu, I.P., A.A. Omede, O.K. Chukwuka, O.O.M. Iheshiulor and M.C. Uchegbu et al.,
Int. J. Agric. Res., | Journal Article
Self Omede Apeh Akwu
2010
The growing problems of mycotoxins in animal feed industry in west Africa: A review.
Chukwuka, O.K., I.C. Okoli, M.N. Opara, A.A. Omede, I.P. Ogbuewu and O.O.M. Iheshiulor,
Asian J. Poult. Sci., | Journal Article
10.3923/ajpsaj.2010.122.134
Self Omede Apeh Akwu
2010
Comparative evaluation of three commercial poultry feeds on the performance of broilers.
Uchegbu, M.C., N.M. Irechukwu, A.A. Omede, C.H. Nwaodu, G.A. Anyanwu, I.C. Okoli and A.B.I. Udedibie,
Rep. Opin., | Journal Article
Self Omede Apeh Akwu
2009
Performance evaluation of some commercial broiler finisher rations sold in Nigeria.
Uchegbu, M.C., A.A. Omede, N.O. Igbokwe, I.C. Ekwuagana, I.C. Okoli and B.O. Esonu,
Int. J. Poult. Sci., | Journal Article
10.3923/ijps.2009.1162.1164
Self Omede Apeh Akwu
2009
The significance of phytohormones in animal production.
Okoli, I.C., A.A. Omede, M.N. Oparam and C.T. Ezeokeke,
Int. J. Trop. Agric. Food Syst., | Journal Article
Self Omede Apeh Akwu
2008
Biochemical, physical and performance evaluations of some commercial growers and layers ration manufactured in Nigeria.
Ucheghu, M.C., I.C. Okoli, A.A. Omede, M.N. Opara and C.T. Ezeokeke,
Asian J. Poultry Sci., | Journal Article
10.3923/ajpsaj.2008.1.9
Self Omede Apeh Akwu
2008
Assessment of the mycoflora of poultry feed raw materials in a humid tropical environment.
Okoli, I.C., P.I. Ogbuewu, M.C. Uchegbu, M.N. Opara, J.O. Okorie, A.A. Omede, G.C. Okoli and V.I. Ibekwe,
J. Am. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Omede Apeh Akwu
2007
Biochemical, physical and performance evaluations of some commercial broiler rations produced in Nigeria.
Okoli, I.C., A.A. Omede, M.N. Opara, M.C. Uchegbu and V. Enemuo,
J. Agric. Soc. Res., | Journal Article
Self Omede Apeh Akwu
2007