Dr. Chidi Leonard Ugwuowo
Dr. Chidi Leonard Ugwuowo is a READER in ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Dr. Ugwuowo Leonard Chidi. I am an Associate Professor of Animal science, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka.
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Address: | Animal Science And Technology, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Doctor of Philosophy, January, 2017) January, 2010 to October, 2016 Ph.D Animal Nutrition And Biochemistry |
| 2 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Master Degree, August, 2010) January, 2006 to August, 2009 M. Sc. Animal Nutrition And Biochemistry |
| 3 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, March, 2005) September, 1998 to September, 2004 B. Agric. Animal Science |
| 4 | Boys'secondary school ovoko. (SSCE, June, 1996) January, 1991 to June, 1996 Science |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Sub-committee Head on Feedmill business Ventures, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka January, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Departmental Postgraduate Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka November, 2024 to Present |
| 3 | Chairman Faculty Electricity committe, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka June, 2024 to May, 2025 |
| 4 | Reader, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2023 to Present |
| 5 | Acting Head of Department of Animal science, NNAMDI AzIKIWE UNVERSITY AWKA January, 2022 to January, 2024 |
| 6 | Senior lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2020 to October, 2023 |
| 7 | ICT Departmental Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka June, 2019 to June, 2020 |
| 8 | Chairman Faculty Library Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka April, 2019 to May, 2020 |
| 9 | Department Examination Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka March, 2017 to June, 2019 |
| 10 | lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2017 to October, 2020 |
| 11 | Senior lecturer, Enugu state Polytechnic, Iwollo July, 2010 to March, 2017 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Ugwuowo Leonard Chidi. (2018, October) Animal Nutrition Jaadee Global Enterprises, pp 18-91 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Ugwuowo Leonard Chidi,Ebenebe C. I.,Odia Peace Ngozi. (2024, May), "Growth performance, Haematological and Serum biochemistry of broilers fed diets containing Vitex doniana leaf meal", Revista de Ciências Agroveterinárias, Vol. 23, (Issue 1), pp 89-98 |
| 2 | Ugwuowo Leonard Chidi,Umeakuana Doris Chidinma,Ofokansi Chidimma Gloria,Okoh Favour Chinenye,Adum Chioma Precious. (2024, September), "Effects of Diets Containing Biochar and Clay on the Serum biochemistry, hematological indices and total bacteria viable count in broiler", Reviews in Food and Agriculture, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 43-48 |
| 3 | Ugwuowo L. c.,Onyido C. (2024, April), "CARCASS QUALITY AND BLOOD PROFILE OF BROILER CHICKENS FED DIETS CONTAINING COOKED IPOMOEA ASARIFOLIA LEAF MEAL", Journal of Organic Agriculture Research and Innovation (JOARI), Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 53-59 |
| 4 | Umeakuana C. M.,Ugwuowo L.C.,Okonkwo T.M.. (2024, January), "Effects of Different Washing and Curing methods on the proximate Composition, mineral ,microbial and sensory properties of snail meat", Journal of Tropical Agriculture, food, Environment and Extension, Vol. 23, (Issue 1), pp 50-57 |
| 5 | Ugwuowo Chidi Leonard, Okafor Chibuzo Emilia, Ike Onyinye Promise, Umeakuana Chidinma Doris, Ejivade Mercy Oyisi. (2024, June), "GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF WEANER RABBITS FED DIETS CONTAINING MORINGA OLEIFERA LEAF MEAL AND GONGRONEMA LATIFOLIUM LEAF MEAL", Malaysian Animal Husbandry Journal, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 56-59 |
| 6 | Ugwuowo L. C., Obikwelu C. A.. (2023, January), "Growth performance, heamatology and serum biochemistry of broiler chicks fed diets containing different clay sources", Agro science Journal of Tropical Agriculture, Food, Environment and Extension, Vol. 22, (Issue 1) |
| 7 | Ugwuoke CU, Omeje BA, Okadi AO, Ugwuowo L, Ikehi ME, Ekenta LU, Ejiofor TE, Osinem EC. (2022, March), "Performance of Isa-Brown Layers and the Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer of the Mineral Content of Eggs Produced by Moringa oleifera Leaf Powder Supplementation", Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science |
| 8 | 25. Leonard UC, Charles OO, Caleb EI, Esther CC.. (2022, April), "Growth performance and cost benefits of broilers fed diets containing Ipomoea asarifolia leaf meal.", . JITV |
| 9 | Ugwuowo L. C, Anyaokei N. H.. (2020, December), "Tolerance of African giant land snails (Achachatina marginata) to varying levels of table salt.", Nigerian society of Animal Production, Vol. 47, (Issue 4), pp 37-43 |
| 10 | Osita c. O., Ani A. O., Oyeagu C. E., Akuru E. A., Ugwuowo L. C., Udeh v. C., Oliobi U. J.. (2020, August), "Effects of different levels of dietary inclusion of Saccharomyces cerevisiae on growth performance and haematological parameters in broiler birds.", Bulgarian journal of Agricultural science, Vol. 26, (Issue 5), pp 1024-1028 |
| 11 | Osita c. O., A. O. Ani, L. C. Ugwuowo , E. A. Akuru ,S. Njoku. (2020, October), "Organ weights and Biochemical Indices of broilers chicken Fed Diets containing Saccharomyces cereviciae.", Agro -science journal, Vol. 19, (Issue 4), pp 14-17 |
| 12 | 24. Charles O. Osita, Augustine O. Ani, Chika E. Oyeagu, Eunice A. Akuru, Leonard C. Ugwuowo, Valentine C. Udeh and Uzochukwu J. Oliobi. (2020, March), "Effect of different levels of dietary inclusion of Saccharomyces cerevisiae on growth performance and hematological parameters in broiler birds.", Bulgerian journal of Agricultural science, Vol. 26, (Issue 5), pp 1024-1028 |
| 13 | Ugwuowo L. C., Ebenebe C. I., Ezeano C. I., Nnadi C. C.. (2019, May), "Effect of photo period on the growth and behavioral pattern of Achatina a chat in a snail.", Malaysian journal of sustainable Agriculture, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 01-05 |
| 14 | Ugwuowo L. C.., Ezeano C. I., Olabode A. D., Anikwue C.. (2019, March), "Performance and cost evaluation broilers diets containing soybean meal replaced with varying levels of Moringa oliefera leaf meal.", J. Anim. Res. and Nutrition, Vol. 4, (Issue 1) |
| 15 | Ugwuowo L. C.., Ezeano C. I., Osoya C., Chukwuemeka P.. (2019, April), "Effect of replacing Fish meal with lizard meat meal on diets fed toAfrican giant land (Archachatina marginata).", Acta scientifica Malaysia, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 01-04 |
| 16 | Olabode A. D., Adetulu I. S., Agu C. I., Ugwuowo L. C., Ojuolorutaye T. S., Okelola O. E.. (2018, August), "Growth performance and haematological characteristics of starter broiler fed diets supplemented with turmeric (Cucumba longs) meal", Nigerian journal of Animal production, Vol. 45, (Issue 5), pp 79-83 |
| 17 | Olabode, A. D., Ugwuowo, L. C., Agu, C. I., Ojuoloruntaye, T. J.. (2017, June), "Lizard meal as protein source enhanced broiler growth and reduced cost of production in Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Animal production, Vol. 44, (Issue 5), pp 99-103 |
| 18 | Ugwuowo L. C., Ezekwe A. G., Ani A. O., Eze Sandra. I., Anyanwu C. N., OffOmata H. A.. (2017, May), "Methane emissions and volatile fatty acids production from cattle fed diets containing lipids", The journal of Animal and plant science, Vol. 27, (Issue 3), pp 708-713 |
| 19 | Ugwuowo L. C., Ezekwe A. G., Ani A. O., Eze S. I., Anyanwu C. N., OffOmata H. N. (2015, March), "The efficacy of Palm oil sludge in reducing ruminal methanogenesis using rumen simulation techniques", African journal of biotechnology, Vol. 14, (Issue 42), pp 2937-2942 |
| 20 | Ani A. O., Ugwuowo L. C.. (2013, February), "Growth performance of weaner pigs fed soybean hull based diets.", Online journal of Animal and feed research, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 137-142 |
| 21 | Ani A. O., Okpako B. A., Ugwuowo L. C.. (2013, July), "Effect of feeding time on the performance of juvenile African catfish (Clarias gariepinus butchell 1822.", Online journal of Animal and feed research, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 143-148 |
| 22 | Ani A. O., Ogbu C. C., Elufide C. O., Ugwuowo L. C.. (2013, May), "Growth performance of African giant land snails (Achatina achatina fed varying dietary protein and energy levels.", Journal of Agricultural and Biological sciences., Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 184-190 |
| 23 | Ani A. O., Ezemagu I. E., Ugwuowo L. C.. (2013, May), "Growth Performance of Weaner Pigs fed soybean hull based diets.", Online journal of Animal and Feed Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 137-142 |
| 24 | Ani A. O., Kalu I.,Ugwuowo L. C., Ilo E. A. (2013, August), "Dietary effect of rice milling waste and supplementary enzymes on performance of broiler chicks", African Journal of Biotechnology, Vol. 12, (Issue 34), pp 5326-5332 |
| 25 | Ani A. O., Ugwuowo L. C., Ilo E. A.. (2013, February), "Dietary effect of rice milling waste and supplementary enzymes on performance of broilers chicks", African journal of biotechnology, Vol. 12, (Issue 34), pp 5326-5332 |
| 26 | Ani A. O., Ugwuowo L. C., Osita C. O., Alutu O. N.. (2012, February), "Effect of dietary fibre and supplementary enzymes levels on nutrient utilization and haematological indices of pullet chicks.", Report and Opinion, Vol. 4, (Issue 10), pp 30-36 |
| 27 | Ani A. O., Ugwuowo L. C., Osita C. O., Alutu O. N.. (2012, March), "Performance of pullet chicks fed different levels of dietary fibre and supplementary enzymes.", Research Opinion in Animal and Veterinary sciences |
| 28 | Ani A. O., Amalu S. N., Ugwuowo L. C., Osita C. O.. (2012, June), "Effect of graded levels of toasted bambara nut offal and supplementary enzymes on hematological parameters and organ weight of Haco-cocckerels.", Global journal of Bio-science & Biotechnology, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 6-11 |
| 29 | Ani A. O., Ogbu C. C., Abakasanga I. U., Ugwuowo L. C.. (2012, June), "Response of broiler birds to varying dietary levels of Gongronema latifolium leaf meal.", Journal of biology, Agriculture and Healthcare., Vol. 3, (Issue 14), pp 67-74 |
| 30 | Ani A. O., Omeje O. D., Ugwuowo L. C.. (2012, September), "Effects of raw bambara nut (Voandzeia subterranean L.) waste and enzyme complex, on growth performance and apparent nutrient retention in broiler chickens.", African journal of biotechnology, Vol. 11, (Issue 56), pp 11991-11997 |
| 31 | A. O. Ani, O. D. Omeje, L. C. Ugwuowo. (2012, July), "Growth performance of broilers chicks fed diets containing raw bambara nut (Vigna subterranea L) waste and supplementary enzyme", African Journal of Biotechnology, pp 11991-11997 |
| 32 | Ani A. O., G. C. Okeke., M. B. Emeh., Ugwuowo L. C.. (2012, April), "Response of growing Japanese Quail (Cortunix japonica) chicks to diets containing different energy and protein levels.", Animal Production research advances., Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 25-99 |
| 33 | Ugwuowo L. C., Ani A. O.. (2011, May), "Performance and Carcass Characteristics of African Giant land snails (Archachatina marginata).", International journal of science and nature, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 575-581 |
| 34 | Ani A. O., Ugwuowo L. C.. (2011, April), "Response of weaner rabbits to diets containing graded levels of processed velvet beans (Mucuna pruriens).", African journal of biotechnology, Vol. 10, (Issue 66), pp 14984-14989 |
| 35 | Ani A. O., Ugwuowo L. C.. (2011, March), "Effects of different protein levels on the growth performance of African giant land snails (Achatina achatina) fed soybean meal based diets.", Global journal of Agricultural science., Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 151-155 |
| 36 | Momoh O. M., Ani A. o., Ugwuowo L. C.. (2010, May), "Part-period Egg Production and Egg Quality Characteristics of two ecotypes of Nigeria Local Chicken and their F1 crosses.", International journal of poultry science, Vol. 9, (Issue 8), pp 744-748 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ugwuowo L. C., Osita C., Olabode A. D.,, Udeh V.. (2019, March), "Effect of replacing soybean meal with Moringa oleifera leaf meal on hematological and serum biochemistry of finisher broilers.", , pp 477-480 |
| 2 | Ugwuowo L. C., Gajah O., Osita C. O., Nwafulume U.. (2019, September), "Blood and serum profile of weaner pigs fed Ipomoea asarifolia leaf meal based diets.", , pp 466-469 |
| 3 | Ugwuowo L. C., Anyaokei H. N.. (2019, October), "Tolerance of African giant land snails (Archachatina marginata) to varying dietary salt.", , pp 518 |
| 4 | Osita c. O., Ani A. O.,Ugwuowo L. C., Oyeagu C. E., Akuru E. A., Udeh v. C., Njoku S.. (2019, September), "Organ weights and Biochemical Indices of broilers chicken Fed Diets containing Saccharomyces cereviciae.", , pp 942-945 |
| 5 | Ani A. O., Ugwuowo L. C., Abakasanga I. U.. (2012, March), "Growth performance of broiler chicks fed varying dietary levels of of Gongronema latifolium.", , pp 418-421 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "The Response of Broiler Fed Diet Containing Different Fauna Modified Clay" (2023). Completed Masters project by Obikwelu Chigozie Amarachi (2019816004FB) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Certificate of Editorial board member" (June, 2019) |
| 2 | Editor, "Certificate for Editorial board membership" (February, 2019) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Effect of Cotton Seed Meal on the Performance Traits and Meat Composition in Commercial Broilers" (April, 2023) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Supplementation of Sellected Tanniniferous phyto-sources at graded level decreases methane production in vitro" (November, 2018) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Effect of Feeding Raw Kapok (Ceiba pentandra) Seed Meal on the Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility, Carcass and Organ Weights of Weaner Rabbits" (July, 2017) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "Effect of Cassava Peel Meal on the Growth Performance, Bio-economic and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler Chickens" (March, 2025 to April, 2025). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "Effect of Different Levels of Inclussion of Saccharomyces cerevisiae on the Haematological, Biochemical indices and serum Enzymes Profile of broiler birds" (March, 2023 to April, 2023). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | member, "Animal Research Ethics Committee" (January, 2025) |
| 2 | MEMBER, "Appointment as member NAU Bureu of Intelectual Property" (October, 2023) |
| 3 | Invited participant, National Conference on Livestock Reforms and Mitigation of Associated Conflicts, "FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA" (February, 2023 to February, 2023) |
| 4 | Acting Head of Department of Animal science, "Department of Animal Science" (January, 2022) |
| 5 | Departmental Quality Assurance Officer of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka., "NNAMDI AzIKIWE UNVERSITY AWKA" (February, 2020) |
| 6 | Faculty Representative of Coaching and Career Development skill of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka., "NNAMDI AzIKIWE UNVERSITY AWKA" (August, 2020) |
| 7 | Chairman-Faculty library committe, "Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (April, 2019 to April, 2020) |
| 8 | Member of fundraising sub- committee during ASAN/NIAS conference 2019 held at Umuahia, Abia state., "Nigeria institute of Animal science" (June, 2019) |
| 9 | Continuing Education program coordinator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (March, 2018 to March, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Institute of Animal science" - NIAS/RAS/1367 (member since 2013), https://nias.gov.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "Nigerian society for Animal production" (member since 2011), http://www.nsap.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Animal Agriculture: Anchor for Sustainable Economic And Human Development In Nigeria", (Animal science Association of Nigeria-Nigeria Institute of Animal science), 8th September, 2019 to 12th September, 2019; ABUJA |
| 2 | "Repositioning the Livestock Industry for Sustainable Development in a Diversifying Economy", (Nigerian Society of Animal Production), 17th March, 2019 to 21st March, 2019; University of Abuja |
| 3 | "Sustainable Animal Production for National Food Security and Poverty Alleviation", (Nigerian society for Animal Production), 18th March, 2012 to 21st March, 2012; University of Agriculture, Markudi |
| 4 | "2nd ASAN-NIAS JOINT ANNUAL MEETING", (Nigerian Institute of Animal science-Animal science Association of Nigeria), ABUJA |
| 5 | "9th ASAN-NIAS JOINT ANNUAL MEETING & 25th ANNUAL ASAN CONFERENCE", (ASAN- NIAS), ABUJA |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "SEC SSA (Nigeria) Feed Mill Management", (SOY EXCELLENCE), 30th January, 2025 to 30th January, 2025; ZOOM |
| 2 | "COACHING AND CARREER DEVELOPMENT SKILLS", (CAREER ACE), 24th May, 2021 to 27th May, 2021; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. |
| 3 | "PARTICIPANT IN THE VIRTUAL TRAINING OF TRAINERS ON PRINCIPLE, PRACTICES AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN ORGANIC AGRICULTURE (EMPHASIS ON LIVESTOCK)", (IBADAN GO ORGANIC), 20th July, 2020 to 31st July, 2020; ZOOM |
| 4 | "ACCESS TO GLOBAL ONLINE RESEARCH IN AGRICULTURE (AGORA)", (Research4Life MOOC/FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL ORGANISATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS), 20th April, 2020 to 24th May, 2020; ZOOM |
| 5 | "2. TRAINING ON BUILDING FACULTY PEDAGOGICAL SKILLS TO EFFECTIVELY DELIVER AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (AET) CURRICULA", (WINROCK INTERNATIONAL USA), 2nd July, 2017 to 5th July, 2017; ENUGU STATE POLYTECHNIC IWOLLO |
| 6 | "Participated and presented papers as a resource person during the training of farmers on how to adapt to climate change", (ACAI, UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA.), 3rd July, 2015 to 14th July, 2015; EDEM ANI, NSUKKA |
| 7 | "TRAINING ON GRANT PROPOSAL WRITING & ACQUISITION", (WINROCK INTERNATIONAL USA), 7th March, 2015 to 10th March, 2015; ENUGU STATE POLYTECHNIC IWOLLO |
| 8 | "Micro-livestock Summit 2013 South East Zone", (Nigerian Institute of Animal science), 30th May, 2013 to 30th May, 2013; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. |
| 9 | "Participated and presented papers as a resource person during the world youth day celebration.", (SOUTH SAHARA (NGO)), 12th August, 2012 to 18th August, 2012; AWKA, ENUGU, ABAKILIKI |
| 10 | "SEC SSA (Nigeria) Feed Mill Management", (SOY EXCELLENCE), ZOOM |