MODIBBO ADAMA UNIVERSITY YOLA, Nigeria
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📝 Summary
Dr. Matthew Ogwiji is a dedicated academic and researcher specializing in Veterinary Protozoology and Parasitology at Modibbo Adama University, Yola. His research primarily focuses on parasitic diseases in poultry, particularly the effects of dietary supplements like probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics on broiler chickens infected with Eimeria tenella. He has authored several peer-reviewed publications on parasitology, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and alternative therapies for managing parasitic infections.
🎓 Education
- Master of Science (MSc) in Veterinary Protozoology
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria | 2021
Thesis: Effect of Probiotic, Prebiotic, and Synbiotic Supplementation on Performance, Gut Health, and Immune Response of Broiler Chickens Challenged with Eimeria tenella.
Supervisor: Professor I. D. Jatau
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Veterinary Medicine
University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria | 2014
Thesis: Comparative Efficacy of Commonly Used Trypanocidal Drugs on Trypanosoma evansi.
Supervisor: Professor A. W. Mbaya
💼 Professional Experience
- Lecturer / Research Supervisor
Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Nigeria | 2022 – Present
Focused on research involving probiotic, prebiotic, and synbiotic supplementation in poultry, Dr. Ogwiji has supervised projects analyzing the immune response and parasitological parameters in chickens infected with cecal coccidiosis.
- Research Assistant
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria | 2018 – 2021
Investigated the performance and parasitic infections in poultry with a particular emphasis on developing alternative therapies to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
🔬 Research Interests
Dr. Ogwiji’s research revolves around:
- The application of probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics in animal health
- Parasitology, specifically in poultry diseases such as Eimeria tenella
- Exploring alternative treatments for parasitic infections to combat antimicrobial resistance
- Immune modulation and gut health in broiler chickens
Notable Publications
Effect of prebiotic, probiotic, and synbiotic products on oxidative status, performance, and parasitological parameters of broiler chickens induced with cecal coccidiosis
Authors: Ogwiji, M., Jatau, I.D., Natala, A.J., et al.
Journal: Tropical Animal Health and Production
Year: 2022
Comparative effect of dietary supplements on the performance and severity of experimental Eimeria tenella infection in broiler chickens
Authors: Ogwiji, M., Jatau, I.D., Natala, J.A., Kyari, S., Gasaliyu, K.A.
Journal: Tropical Animal Health and Production
Year: 2022
In vitro and in vivo anthelmintic effects of Sterospermum kunthianum (Cham-Holl) leaf extract against Ascaridia galli in experimentally infected broiler chickens
Authors: Stephen, K., Ajanusi, O.J., Suleiman, M.M., Orakpoghenor, O., Ogwiji, M.
Journal: Journal of Parasitic Diseases
Year: 2022
In-vivo and in-vitro activities of medicinal plants on ecto, endo, and haemoparasitic infections: A review
Authors: Mbaya, A.W., Ogwiji, M.
Journal: Current Clinical Pharmacology
Year: 2014
Effects of host demography, season, and rainfall on the prevalence and parasitic load of gastrointestinal parasites of free-living elephants (Loxodonta africana) of the Chad Basin National Park, Nigeria
Authors: Mbaya, A.W., Ogwiji, M., Kumshe, H.A.
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences
Year: 2013