Dr. Ezema  Chuka
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Dr. Ezema Chuka

Senior Lecturer
University of Nigeria, Nigeria


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Animal Health and Production from University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

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Biography

Dr. Ezema Chuka is a Senior Lecturer in Animal Health and Production. He has completed his Ph.D. in Animal Health and Production from University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria His research interests include the application of probiotics to improve livestock (poultry, pigs, rabbits and fish) production through increased efficiency of feed utilization and better health status. He teaches Masters’ degrees and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students on Animal Health and Production in tropical environment. He is also a supervisor of postgraduate students. He has worked in livestock establishments in the old Bendel State now Delta State of Nigeria. He established Big Livestock Companies in Anambra State of Nigeria before joining the University as an academic staff. He has published papers in several international journals and has been awarded research grant by the Raw Materials and Research Development Council (RMRDC), Abuja, Nigeria. Dr. Ezema’s research exhibition won the 2nd prize in Life Sciences and Medicine in a research fair organized by the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) in October 2010 at University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

Area of Interest:

Animal and Veterinary Sciences
100%
Animal Nutrition
62%
Animal Feeding
90%
Animal Production
75%
Animal Health
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Ezema, C., O.C. Ihedioha, J.I. Ihedioha, C.O. Okorie-Kanu and T.N. Kamalu, 2012. Probiotic effect of yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) on haematological parameters and growth performance of pullets fed palm kernel cake-based diet. Comparat. Clin. Pathol., 21: 1145-1148.
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  2. Ezema, C. and D.C. Eze, 2012. Determination of the effect of probiotic (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) on growth performance and hematological parameters of rabbits. Comparat. Clin. Pathol., 21: 73-76.
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  3. Eze, J.I., L.J.E. Orajaka, N.C. Okonkwo, I.O. Ezeh, C. Ezema and G.N. Anosa, 2012. Effect of probiotic (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) supplementation on immune response in Trypanosoma brucei brucei infected rats. Exp. Parasitol., 132: 334-439.
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  4. Ezema, C., 2011. Probiotic effect of yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) on hen-day egg performance, serum and egg cholesterol levels in laying chicken. J. Commonwealth Vet. Assoc., 27: 273-275.
  5. Ezema, C., C.A. Aririsukwu and T.N. Kamalu, 2009. Variations in nutrient concentration of layers mash marketed by three poultry feed manufacturers in Nsukka. Nig. Vet. J., 30: 55-57.
  6. Ezema, C. and T.N. Kamalu, 2009. Determination of the effect of bioactive-yeast supplementation on digestibility and growth rate of broilers fed palm kernel cake-based diet. Nig. Vet. J., 28: 46-49.
  7. Ezema, C. and D.C. Eze, 2009. Performance and economic benefits of broilers fed palm kernel cake-based diet supplemented with probiotic. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 8: 1003-1005.
  8. Alo, S.D., C. Ezema, P.A. Nnadi and B.C.O. Omeke, 1999. Influence of graded dietary energy supplementation with palm kernel oil on egg production. Global J. Pure Applied Sci., 5: 449-452.