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Paul Ade Iji

Paul Ade Iji

LiveDNA ID: 61.3624
71 Publications
1 Editorial Roles
0 Projects

About

Professional Summary

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.

Education

Academic Background
  • Ph.D. University of New England, Armidale, Australia Poultry Nutrition | Completed: 2006

Editorial Services

Editorial & Publishing Roles
Asian Journal of Poultry Science
Editorial Board Member
Jun 2019 — Present

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

Publications (71)

Selected Scholarly Contributions
Improving the nutritive value of alternative feed ingredients for poultry.
Iji, P.A.,
Recent Adv. Anim. Nutr. Aust., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2011
The potential of high-yielding triticale varieties in the diet of broiler chickens.
Elangovan, A.V., M.M. Bhuiyan, R. Jessop and P.A. Iji,
Asian J. Poult. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2011
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.
Akinola, J.O., P.A. Iji and O.S. Onifade,
Trop. Grassland, | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2010
Intestinal distribution and digestibility of organic trace minerals along the small intestine of broiler chickens.
Bao, Y.M., M. Choct, P.A. Iji and K. Bruerton,
Asian Aust. J. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2010
Trace mineral interactions in broiler chicken diets.
Bao, Y.M., M. Choct, P.A. Iji and K. Bruerton,
Br. Poult. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2010
Fructans from renga renga lily (Arthropodium cirratum) extract and frutafit as prebiotics for broilers: Their effects on growth performance and nutrient digestibility.
Vidanarachchi, J.K., P.A. Iji, L.L. Mikkelsen and M. Choct,
Asian Aust. J. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2010
Characterisation and response of intestinal microflora and mucins to manno-oligosaccharide and antibiotic supplementation in broiler chickens.
Chee, S.H., P.A. Iji, L.L. Mikkelsen and A. Kocher,
Br. Poult. Sci., | Journal Article
10.1080/00071668.2010.503477
Self Paul Ade Iji
2010
Variation in nutrient composition and structure of high-moisture maize dried at different temperatures.
Bhuiyan, M.M., A.F. Islam and P.A. Iji,
South Afr. J. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2010
The effect of some plant extracts on growth performance, intestinal morphology and growth of intestinal microflora in broiler chickens.
Vidanarachchi, J.K., A.V. Elangovan, L.L. Mikkelsen, M. Choct and P.A. Iji,
Anim. Prod. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2010
Functional interactions of manno-oligosaccharides with dietary threonine on chicken gastrointestinal tract. III. Feed passage rate.
Chee, S.H., P.A. Iji, M. Choct, L.L. Mikkelsen and A. Kocher,
Br. Poult. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2010
Functional interactions of manno-oligosaccharides with dietary threonine in chicken gastrointestinal tract. II. Mucosal development, mucin dynamics and nutrient utilization.
Chee, S.H., P.A. Iji, M. Choct, L.L. Mikkelsen and A. Kocher,
Br. Poult. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2010
Functional interactions of manno-oligosaccharides with dietary threonine in chicken gastrointestinal tract. I. Growth performance and mucin dynamics.
Chee, S.H., P.A. Iji, M. Choct, L.L. Mikkelsen and A. Kocher,
Br. Poult. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2010
Response of broiler chickens to diets containing artificially dried high-moisture maize supplemented with microbial enzymes.
Bhuiyan, M.M., A.F. Islam and P.A. Iji,
South Afr. J. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2010
Alternative feed ingredients to meet the present environmental challenges: Lessons from other parts of the world.
Iji, P.A.,
Nig. Poult. Sci. J., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2009
The potential of cassava products in diets for poultry.
Chauynarong, N., A.V. Elangovan and P.A. Iji,
World's Poult. Sci. J., | Journal Article
10.1017/S0043933909000026
Self Paul Ade Iji
2009
Dietary modulation of gut microflora in broiler chickens: A review of the role of six kinds of alternatives to in-feed antibiotics.
Yang, Y., P.A. Iji and M. Choct,
World's Poult. Sci. J., | Journal Article
10.1017/S0043933909000087
Self Paul Ade Iji
2009
Intestinal function and gut microflora of broiler chickens as influenced by cereal grains and microbial enzyme supplementation.
Shakouri, M.D., P.A. Iji, L.L. Mikkelsen and A.J. Cowieson,
Anim. Physiol. Anim. Nutr., | Journal Article
10.1111/j.1439-0396.2008.00852.x
Self Paul Ade Iji
2009
The influence of an enxogenous microbial enzyme supplement on feed consumption, body growth and follicular development of pre-lay pullets on maize-soy diets.
Chauynarong, N., P.A. Iji, S. Isariyodom and L.L. Mikkelsen,
Int. J. Poult. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2008
Intestinal development and nutrient utilization in the ostrich: A brief review.
Iji, P.A.,
Aust. J. Exp. Agric., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2008
Effects of mannanoligosaccharide and fructooligosaccharide on the response of broilers to pathogenic Escherichia coli challenge.
Yang, Y., P.A. Iji, A. Kocher, L.L. Mikkelsen and M. Choct,
Br. Poult. Sci., | Journal Article
10.1080/00071660802290408
Self Paul Ade Iji
2008
Effects of xylanase on growth and gut development of broiler chickens given a wheat-based diet.
Yang, Y., P.A. Iji, A. Kocher, L.L. Mikkelsen and M. Choct,
Asian Aust. J. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2008
Effects of dietary mannanoligosaccharide on growth performance, nutrient digestibility and gut development of broilers given different cereal-based diets.
Yang, Y., P.A. Iji, A. Kocher, L.L. Mikkelsen and M. Choct,
J. Anim. Physiol. Anim. Nutr., | Journal Article
10.1111/j.1439-0396.2007.00761.x
Self Paul Ade Iji
2008
Effects of mannanoligosaccharide in broiler chicken diets on growth performance, energy utilisation, nutrient digestibility and intestinal microflora.
Yang, Y., P.A. Iji, A. Kocher, E. Thomson, L.L. Mikkelsen and M. Choct,
Br. Poult. Sci., | Journal Article
10.1080/00071660801998613
Self Paul Ade Iji
2008
Early-age feeding strategies to improve the performance of broiler chickens.
Iji, P.A., F. Gao, M.R. Qu, S.H. Chee and Y.M. Bao,
Proc. Recent Adv. Anim. Nutr. Aust., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2007
Effect of organically-complexed Cu, Fe, Mn and Zn supplements on broiler performance, mineral excretion and accumulation in tissues.
Bao, Y.M., M. Choct, P.A. Iji and K. Bruerton,
J. Applied Poult. Res., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2007
Effects of different dietary levels of mannanoligosaccharide on growth performance and gut development of broiler chickens.
Yang, Y., P.A. Iji and M. Choct,
Asian-Australasian J. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2007
Influence of composition and storage conditions on the concentrations of free fatty acids and peroxides in broiler diets.
Njobeh, P.B., P.A. Iji and I.V. Nsahlai,
Int. J. Poult. Sci., | Journal Article
10.3923/ijps.2006.279.283
Self Paul Ade Iji
2006
Anatomy and digestive physiology of the neonatal ostrich (Struthio camelus) in relation to nutritional requirements.
Iji, P.A.,
Proc. Recent Adv. Anim. Nutr. Aust., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2005
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.
Ngwa, A.T., I.V. Nsahlai and P.A. Iji,
J. Sci. Food Agric., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2004
Intestinal function and body growth of broiler chickens on maize-based diets supplemented with mimosa tannins and a microbial enzyme.
Iji, P.A., K. Khumalo, S. Slippers and R.M. Gous,
J. Sci. Food Agric., | Journal Article
10.1002/jsfa.1816
Self Paul Ade Iji
2004
The effect of storage condition and preservatives on maize-based diets for broiler chickens.
Njobeh, P.B., P.A. Iji, I.V. Nsahlai and S.C. Slippers,
South Afr. J. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2004
Determining the source of anti-nutritional factor(s) found in two species of lupin (L. albus and L. angustifolius) fed to growing pigs.
Ferguson, N.S., R.M. Gous and P.A. Iji,
Livestock Prod. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade 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.
Ngwa, A.T., I.V. Nsahlai and P.A. Iji,
Small Ruminant Res., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2003
Development of digestive function in the ostrich (Struthio camelus).
Iji, P.A., J.G. van der Walt, T.S. Brand, E.A. Boomker and D. Booyse,
Arch. Anim. Nutr., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2003
Intestinal function and body growth of broiler chickens on diets based on maize dried at different temperature and supplemented with a microbial enzyme.
Iji, P.A., K. Khumalo, S. Slippers and R.M. Gous,
Reprod. Nutr. Develop., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2003
Body growth, visceral organ weight and intestinal digestive enzyme activities of chickens on diets varying in energy and protein contents.
Swatson, H.K., P.A. Iji and R.M. Gous,
J. Anim. Vet. Adv., | Journal Article
10.3923/javaa.2003.305.311
Self Paul Ade Iji
2003
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.
Akingbade, A.A., I.V. Nsahlai, C.D. Morris and P.A. Iji,
J. Agric. Sci. Cambridge, | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade 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.
Ngwa, A.T., I.V. Nsahlai and P.A. Iji,
Livestock Prod. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2002
Wax digestion by the Lesser Honeyguide Indicator minor.
Van Dyk, R.J., C.T. Downs and P.A. Iji,
Comp. Biochem. Physiol., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
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.
Swatson, H.K., R.M. Gous, P.A. Iji and R. Zarrinkalam,
Anim. Res., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2002
Digestive enzyme activities of breeder pullets suffering from stunting syndrome.
Iji, PA., R.M. Gous, K. Khumalo and C. Zamxaka,
Int. J. Poult. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2002
Intestinal function and reproductive capacity of tegel pullets in response to exogenous oestrogen.
Saki, A.A., P.A. Iji and D.R. Tivey,
Arch. Anim. Nutr., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2002
Evaluating the route of administration of an exogenous microbial enzyme for broiler chickens.
Gous, R.M. and P.A. Iji,
J. Applied Poult. Res., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2001
Body and intestinal growth of broiler chicks on a commercial starter diet. 3. Development and characteristics of tryptophan transport.
Iji, P.A., A. Saki and D.R. Tivey,
Br. Poult. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2001
Body and intestinal growth of broiler chicks on a commercial starter diet. 2. Development and characteristics of intestinal enzymes.
Iji, P.A., A. Saki and D.R. Tivey,
Br. Poult. Sci., | Journal Article
10.1080/00071660120073142
Self Paul Ade Iji
2001
Intestinal structure and function of broiler chickens on diets supplemented with a mannan oligosaccharide.
Iji, P.A., A.A. Saki and D.R. Tivey,
J. Sci. Food Agric., | Journal Article
10.1002/jsfa.925
Self Paul Ade Iji
2001
Intestinal development and body growth of broiler chicks on diet supplemented with non-starch polysaccharides.
Iji, P.A., A.A. Saki and D.R. Tivey,
Anim. Feed Sci. Technol., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2001
Body and intestinal growth of broiler chicks on a commercial starter diet. 1. Intestinal weight and mucosal development.
Iji, P.A., A. Saki and D.R. Tivey,
Br. Poult. Sci., | Journal Article
10.1080/00071660120073151
Self Paul Ade Iji
2001
The response of broiler chicks to diets supplemented with whole or oligosaccharide-free lupin seed meals.
Iji, P.A., R.J. Hughes, M. Choct and D.R. Tivey,
South Afr. J. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2000
Biological performance and gastrointestinal development of broiler chicken fed diets varying in energy: Protein ratio.
Swatson, H., R.M. Gous and P.A. Iji,
S. Afr. J. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2000
Intestinal structure and function of broiler chickens on wheat-based diets supplemented with a microbial enzyme.
Iji, P.A., R.J. Hughes, M. Choct and D.R. Tivey,
Asian-Aust. J. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
2000
Studies on seed germination and seedling emergence in Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit cv. Peru.
Akinola, J.O., Iji, P.A., S.O. Bonidefaiye and S.A.S. Olorunju,
Seed Sci. Technol., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
1999
The impact of cereal non-starch polysaccharides on intestinal development and function in broiler chickens.
Iji, P.A.,
World's Poult. Sci. J., | Journal Article
10.1079/WPS19990026
Self Paul Ade Iji
1999
Natural and synthetic oligosaccharides in broiler chicken diets.
Iji, P.A. and D.R. Tivey,
Worlds Poult. Sci., | Journal Article
10.1079/WPS19980010
Self Paul Ade Iji
1998
Lupinseed: Brighter future for this high protein feedstuff?
Iji, P.A. and D.R. Tivey,
Feed Int., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
1997
Effects of seeding rates and phosphorus levels on the productivity of Atylosia scarabeoides (Benth.).
Iji, P.A., O.A. Kolawole and G.S. Bawa,
Asian Aust. J. Anim. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
1997
Influence of grazing at different stocking densities on dry matter yield and botanical composition of stylo-based pastures in the subhumid zone of Nigeria.
Iji, P.A., G. Tarawali, N.N. Umunna and J.P. Alawa,
Thai J. Agric. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
1996
Effects of grazing at different stocking densities and grazing period on yield and chemical composition of herbage in the subhumid zone of Nigeria.
Iji, P.A., G. Tarawali, N.N. Umunna and J.P. Alawa,
Thai J. Agric. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
1996
Performance indices of West African Dwarf goats under improved management in the subhumid zone of Nigeria.
Iji, P.A., N.N. Umunna, J.P. Alawa and O.A. Ikwuegbu,
J. Applied Anim. Res., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
1996
Oesophageal fistulation of West African Dwarf sheep and goats for nutritional studies.
Woji, A.Y. and P.A. Iji,
Small Ruminant Res., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
1996
Herbage yield and quality of Gliricidia sepium under different cutting heights and defoliation frequencies.
Tarawali, G., P.A. Iji, P.C. Chionuma and U. Obot,
Agrofor. Syst., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
1996
The performance of West African Dwarf does and their kids at various stocking densities on stylo-based pasture in the subhumid zone of Nigeria.
Iji, P.A., N.N. Umunna, J.P. Alawa and O.A. Ikwuegbu,
J. Agric. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
1995
Regeneration of Stylosanthes hamata on pastures subjected to grazing at different stocking densities and cropping.
Iji, P.A., J.P. Alawa, N.N. Umunna and P. Chionuma,
J. Applied Anim. Res., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
1995
Utilization of palm kernel meal by sheep.
Umunna, N.N., I.Y. Magaji, I.F. Adu, P.C. Njoku and T.F. Balogun et al.,
J. Applied Anim. Res., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
1994
The replacement value of wheat bran for cottonseed cake and maize in diets for sheep.
Abii, J.U., P.A. Iji, N.N. Umunna and N.I. Dim,
Bull. Anim. Prod. Africa, | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
1993
The in-fluence of stage of development and sowing depth on pod charac-teristics, seed viability and seedling emergence of Gliricidia sepium.
Iji, P.A., G. Tarawali and M. Baba,
Seed Sci. Technol., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
1993
Relationships between dietary and chicken tissue fatty acid concentrations.
Iji, P.A.,
Thai J. Agric. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
1993
Heat stress in poul-try: Problem and solutions.
Iji, P.A. and N.N. Umunna,
Sci. Rev. Arid Zone, | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
1992
Comparative evaluation of meat quality of four exotic strains of broilers.
Aduku, A.O., P.A. Iji and N.I. Dim,
Trop. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
1992
Leucaena and Neem leafmeals: Potential protein sources for layers?
Iji, P.A. and A.C. Okonkwo,
Feed Int., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
1991
Effects of dietary levels of ipil-ipil (Leucaena leucocephala) and neem (Azadiractha indica) leafmeals on the performance of layers.
Okonkwo, A.C. and P.A. Iji,
J. Arid Agric., | Journal Article
Self Paul Ade Iji
1988