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Ricky Aboagye Poku

Ricky Aboagye Poku

Department of Animal Science

This researcher investigates the interplay between environmental stressors and livestock health, examining heat tolerance and sensitivity in chickens as well as genetic solutions for improved production efficiency in domesticated animals like Kuroiler and local Ghanaian chickens. Their work bridges the gap between assessing stressors and developing effective management strategies to enhance productivity.

Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock
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Livestock and Poultry Management
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Solomon Hukporti

Solomon Hukporti

Department of Animal Science

The researcher investigates how herbicide applications affect weed communities in row crops across varying input levels within the context of life sciences. The study employs field experiments combined with regression analysis to assess the relationship between herbicide use and weed proliferation patterns. Findings reveal that weed community structure is sensitive to the intensity of herbicide application, highlighting the need for precise control measures to mitigate long-term ecological damage in agricultural systems.

Weed Control and Herbicide Applications
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Stephen Alfred Osei

Stephen Alfred Osei

Department of Animal Science

The researcher's work centers on advancing understanding of animal welfare, nutritional considerations, and agricultural practices in livestock, particularly focusing on ruminants such as rabbits and chickens. Their research encompasses several key areas: seed choice in ruminants (e.g., effects of false yam in broiler diets), behavioral studies of indigenous beef cattle, and the application of plants like moringa oleifera for agricultural purposes. The researcher investigates stressors on animal growth and reproductive performance, evaluates dietary choices in ruminants, and explores the use of plants in animal nutrition.

Cassava research and cyanideDoctoral Education Challenges and Solutions
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Theresa Grace Abekah

Theresa Grace Abekah

Department of Animal Science

The researcher focuses on exploring the interplay between social factors, including daily life, relationships, and physical activity, and their impact on mental health outcomes in both teenagers and individuals with anxiety.

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Victoria Attoh-Kotoku

Victoria Attoh-Kotoku

Department of Animal Science

The researcher has conducted extensive work in animal nutrition, encompassing various domains such as physical sciences, life sciences, and health sciences, with a focus on understanding the nutritional aspects of both conventional and non-conventional inputs in modern systems. Their studies include assessments of meat quality through chemical composition and physical properties when processed differently, examination of ruminant dynamics across woody plants and rodent species, evaluation of Broiler Chickens' responses to dietary treatments like allicin or Dusa millet meal, analysis of nutrient values in feedstuffs for poultry, study of garlic and onion effects on animal health through dietary treatments, and exploration of bamboo's role in agroforestry and silvopastoral systems. The research also delves into the nutritional value of materials used in food production, microbial infections in养猪, rabbit nutrition concerning foreign body issues in pigs, and broader agricultural applications such as improving Lactating Djinke Ewes' performance with rice straw feed. This comprehensive approach underscores a deep integration of environmental inputs into animal nutrition systems, aiming to enhance both performance and health outcomes across diverse contexts.

Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy StudiesBamboo properties and applications
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Worlah Yawo Akwetey

Worlah Yawo Akwetey

Department of Animal Science

The researcher investigates the sensory attributes, production methods, nutritional profiles, and culinary applications of meat and animal products across diverse domains, including Livestock and Poultry Management, Food Composition and Properties, Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology, Organic Food and Agriculture, Economic and Environmental Valuation, and Medicinal Plants and Neuroprotection. Their work integrates insights into sensory evaluation, production techniques, nutritional studies, and the biological interactions of ruminants with meat, while also examining the economic implications of food safety and quality, the role of natural agents in animal nutrition, and the societal impact of indigenous products.

Meat and Animal Product QualityRuminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology
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Yaw Oppong Frimpong

Yaw Oppong Frimpong

Department of Animal Science

The researcher has made significant contributions in diverse areas spanning agriculture, rural development, and health sciences. Their work integrates advancements in ruminant nutrition and digestive physiology with novel approaches in animal health and immunology, emphasizing the critical role of these fields in mitigating agricultural risks and enhancing public health outcomes.

Ginkgo biloba and Cashew ApplicationsAnimal Virus Infections Studies
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Zuure Kayembil

Zuure Kayembil

Department of Animal Science

The researcher has extensively explored fundamental theoretical physics, particularly in areas such as quantum gravity and string theory, while also bridging the gap between these principles and applied sciences, including condensed matter physics and biophysics. Additionally, their work extends into machine learning applications across diverse fields, demonstrating a holistic approach to interdisciplinary research.

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