Dr. Yisehak Kechero Kebede
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Dr. Yisehak Kechero Kebede

Professor
Department of Animal Science, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition from Ghent University, Belgium

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Biography

Professor Dr. Yisehak Kechero is a professor of animal nutrition and feed sciences at Arba Minch University. He obtained his PhD in Veterinary Sciences (Animal Nutrition) from Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium, in January 2013. He also received Bachelor and Master's degrees from the former Alemaya University in Ethiopia in 2001 and 2004/2005, respectively.

Area of Interest:

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

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
49
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Mitiku, A.A., D. Vandeweyer, I. Adriaens, Y. Kechero, L. van Campenhout and B. Aernouts, 2023. Mixed silage of banana Pseudostem and maize Stover on Ethiopian smallholder farms: Effect of fermentation package and location on microbiological and nutritional evaluation. Agriculture, Vol. 13. 10.3390/agriculture13112152.
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  2. Jiso, R., Y. Kechero and A. Guja, 2023. The dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) feed resources and utilization practices in Borana Plateau, Southern Ethiopia. Cogent Food Agric., Vol. 9. 10.1080/23311932.2023.2270251.
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  3. Jiso, R., Y. Kechero and A. Guja, 2023. Effects of season and agro ecology on the nutritional quality of browse species for the dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Borana Plateau, Southern Ethiopia. J. Adv. Zool., 44: 1410-1422.
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  4. Gelgelo, K., Y. Kechero and D. Andualem, 2023. Comparative in vitro evaluation of five Commelina forage species on ruminal fermentation and methanogenesis. Heliyon, Vol. 9. 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22769.
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  5. Gelgelo, K., Y. Kechero and D. Andualem, 2023. Assessment of commelina species feed use in Konso Zone, Southern Ethiopia: Identification, seasonal characterization, and altitudinal distribution. Cogent Food Agric., Vol. 9. 10.1080/23311932.2023.2209998.
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  6. Abraham, G., Y. Kechero and D. Andualem, 2023. Nutritional quality of indigenous legume browse in Southern Ethiopia: Farmers' preference and correlation of local valuation of feed value with scientific indicators. Front. Vet. Sci., Vol. 10. 10.3389/fvets.2023.1198212.
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  7. Abraham, G., Y. Kechero and D. Andualem, 2023. In-vitro gas production kinetics and methane emission potential of selected indigenous legume fodder tree and shrubs in the semi-humid condition of the Southern Ethiopia. Front. Vet. Sci., Vol. 10. 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2019490/v1.
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  8. Abraham, G., Y. Kechero, D. Andualem and T. Dingamo, 2022. Indigenous legume fodder trees and shrubs with emphasis on land use and agroecological zones: Identification, diversity, and distribution in semi‐humid condition of southern Ethiopia. Vet. Med. Sci., 8: 2126-2137.
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  9. Worku, K., Y. Kechero and G.P.J. Janssens, 2021. Measuring seasonal and agro-ecological effects on nutritional status in tropical ranging dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci., 10.3168/jds.2020-18995.
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  10. Mitiku, A.A., D. Vandeweyer, B. Lievens, S. Bossaert and S. Crauwels et al., 2021. Microbial profile during fermentation and aerobic stability of ensiled mixtures of maize stover and banana pseudostem in South Ethiopia. J. Appl. Microbiol., 10.1111/jam.15183.
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  11. Bedada, K.W., Y. Kechero and G.P.J. Janssens 2021. Seasonal and Agro-Ecological Associations with Feed Resource Use and Milk Production of Ranging Dairy Cows in the Southern Ethiopian Rift Valley. Trop. Anim. Health Prod. 10.1007/s11250-021-02867-0.
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  12. Mitiku A.A., A.F. Andeta, A. Borremans, B. Lievens and S. Bossaert et al., 2020. Silage making of maize stover and banana pseudostem under south ethiopian conditions: Evolution of pH, dry matter and microbiological profile. Microb. Biotechnol., 13: 1477-1488.
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  13. Aynalem, G., S. Simon and K. Yisehak, 2020. Woody fodder species in three agro-ecological parklands of Arba Minch Zuria Woreda, Gamo Gofa Zone, Southern Ethiopia. Int. J. Biodiversity and Conservation, 12: 38-47.
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  14. Tibebu, K., T. Berhan and K. Yisehak, 2018. Livestock-feed balance in small and fragmented land holdings: the case of Wolayta Zone, Southern Ethiopia. Int. J. Lives. Prod., 9: 165-174.
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  15. Tadesse, W., Y. Kechero and T. Tolemariam, 2018. Comparison of polyethylene glycol and wood ash extract on feeding value and economic efficiency of mixes of high-tannin feed sources in growing ethiopian bonga lambs. Trop. Anim. Health Prod., 50: 161-167.
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  16. Assefa, A., Y. Kechero, T. Tolemariam, A. Kebede and E. Shumi, 2018. Anthelmintic effects of indigenous multipurpose fodder tree extracts against haemonchus contortus. Trop. Anim. Heal. Prod., 50: 727-732.
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  17. Zeleke, M., Y. Kechero and M.Y. Kurtu, 2017. Effect of feeding mineral soil licks with concentrates on apparent digestibility of nutrients and serum mineral concentration in case of doyogena sheep. J. Environ Earth Sci., .
  18. Tadesse, W., Y. Kechero and T. Tolemariam, 2017. Comparison of polyethylene glycol and wood ash extract on feeding value and economic efficiency of mixes of high tannin feed sources in growing Ethiopian Bonga lambs. Tropical Animal health Production, .
  19. Assefa, A., Y. Kechero and T. Tolemariyam, 2017. Antimicrobial activity of condensed tannin extracts from indigenous fodder plants of gambella region on mastitis pathogens. Adv. Biol. Res., 11: 79-82.
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  20. Zeleke, M., Y. Kechero and M.Y. Kurtu, 2016. Study on market analysis of mineral soil communally consumed by livestock’s in the case of wolaita zone, Ethiopia. Global Veterinaria, 17: 122-125.
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  21. Zeleke, M., Y. Kechero and M.Y. Kurtu, 2016. Practice of local mineral supplementation to livestock’s and perception of farmer’s in humbo woreda, wolaita zone, Ethiopia. Global Veterinaria, 17: 114-121.
  22. Yisehak, K., Y. Kibreab, T. Taye, M.R.A. LourenÒo and G.P. Jules Janssens, 2016. Response to dietary tannin challenges in view of the browser/grazer dichotomy in an Ethiopian setting: Bonga sheep versus Kaffa goats. Trop. Anim. Health Prod., 48 : 125-131.
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  23. Hussen, M., Y. Kechero and M. Molla, 2016. Availability, yield and utilization practices of livestock feed resources in gilgel gibe catchments of jimma zone, southwestern ethiopia. Global Veterinaria, 17: 78-94.
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  24. Husen, M., Y. Kechero and M. Molla, 2016. Characterization of livestock production system in three selected districts of jimma zone, Southwest Ethiopia. J. Reprod. Infertility, 7: 47-62.
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  25. Husen, M., Y. Kechero and M. Molla, 2016. Assessment of livestock feed resources utilization in jimma zone, Southwest Ethiopia. Academic J. Nutr., 5: 1-17.
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  26. Assefa, A., Y. Kechero and T.Tolemariyam, 2016. Effects of season and agro-ecology on nutritional quality of foliages of Multipurpose trees and shrubs: Perceptions and measurements for Global importance. Int. J. Dev. Res., 6: 9920-9925.
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  27. Zeleke, M., Y. Kechero and M.Y. Kurtu, 2015. The comparative nutrient utilization and economic efficiency of mineral supplements with concentrates in sheep. Eur. J. Applied Sci., 7: 226-234.
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  28. Yoseph, K., Y. Kechero and T. Tolemariam, 2015. A disparity effect of polyethylene glycols on comparative feed efficiency and growth performance of sheep and goats fed high tannin diet. Global Veterinaria, 15: 570-578.
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  29. Hussen, M., Y. Kechero and M. Molla, 2015. Productive and reproductive performances of ruminant livestock in jimma zone, southwest ethiopia. J. Reprod. Infertility, 6: 27-34.
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  30. Philimon, T., K. Yisehak and B. Abegaze, 2015. Characterization of beef cattle production systems in three selected woredas of east shewa zone, Ethiopia. Afr. J. Basic Applied Sci., .
  31. Yisehak, K., K. Biruk, B. Abegaze and G.P.J. Janssens, 2014. Growth of sheep fed tannin-rich Albizia gummifera with or without polyethylene glycol. Trop. Anim. Health. Prod., 46: 1113-1118.
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  32. Yisehak, K., K. Biruk, B. Abegaze and G.P. Janssens, 2014. Growth of sheep fed tannin-rich Albizia gummifera with or without polyethylene glycol. Trop. Anim. Health Prod., 46: 1113-1118.
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  33. Yisehak, K., J.L. De Boever and G.P.J. Janssens, 2014. The effect of supplementing leaves of four tannin-rich plant species with polyethylene glycol on digestibility and zootechnical performance of zebu bulls (Bos indicus). J. Anim. Physiol. Anim. Nutr., 98: 417-423.
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  34. Yisehak, K. and G.P. Janssens, 2014. The impacts of imbalances of feed supply and requirement on productivity of free-ranging tropical livestock units: Links of multiple factors. Afr. J. Basic Applied Sci., 6: 187-197.
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  35. Kebede, B., Y. Kechero and A. Beyene, 2014. Polyethylene glycol improves the utilization of a high tannin forage in sheep. Livestock Res. Rural Dev., Vol. 26, No. 12. .
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  36. Dermauw, V., T. Van Hecke, K. Yisehak, G. Du Laing, E. Van Ranst, L. Duchateau and G. Janssens, 2014. Copper status of free ranging cattle: What's hidden behind? A pilot study at the Gilgel Gibe catchment, Ethiopia. Trop. Grasslands-Forrajes Tropicales, 2: 36-37.
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  37. Alemu, Z., Y. Kechero, A. Kebede and A. Mohammed, 2014. Comparison of the in vitro inhibitory effects of doses of tannin rich plant extracts and ivermectin on egg hatchability, larvae development and adult mortality of Haemonchus contortus. Acta Parasitol. Globalis, 5: 160-168.
  38. Yisehak, K., T. Taye and H. Aynalem, 2013. Characteristics and determinants of livestock production in Jimma zone/Southwestern Ethiopia. Afr. J. Basic Applied Sci., 5: 69-81.
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  39. Yisehak, K., D. Belay, T. Taye and G.P.J. Janssens, 2013. Impact of soil erosion associated factors on available feed resources for free-ranging cattle at three altitude regions: Measurements and perceptions. J. Arid Environ., 98: 70-78.
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  40. Yisehak, K. and G.P.J. Janssens, 2013. Evaluation of nutritive value of leaves of tropical tanniferous trees and shrubs. Livest. Res. Rural Dev., Vol. 25. .
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  41. Dermauw, V., K. Yisehak, E.S. Dierenfeld, G. Du Laing, J. Buyse, B. Wuyts and G.P.J. Janssens, 2013. Effects of trace element supplementation on apparent nutrient digestibility and utilisation in grass-fed zebu (Bos indicus) cattle. Livestock Sci., 155: 255-261.
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  42. Belay, C., K. Yisehak, B. Mihreteab and B. Abegaze, 2013. Comparison of the efficacy of different modes of extraction of 5 tannin rich plants on haemonchus contortus: Searching for indicators based on a range of in vitro assays. Global Vet., 11: 759-766.
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  43. Belay, C., K. Yisehak and B. Mihreteab, 2013. Effects of species, storage conditions and dosage of extraction solvents on condensed tannin concentration. Afr. J. Basic Applied Sci., 5: 261-267.
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  44. Belachew, Z., K. Yisehak, T. Taye and G.P.J. Janssens, 2013. Chemical composition and in sacco ruminal degradation of tropical trees rich in condensed tannins. Czech J. Anim. Sci., 58: 176-192.
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  45. Yisehak, K., A. Becker, J.M. Rothman, E.S. Dierenfeld and B. Marescau et al., 2012. Aminoacidic profile of salivary proteins and plasmatic trace mineral response to dietary condensed tannins in free-ranging zebu cattle (Bos indicus) as a marker of habitat degradation. Livestock Sci., 144: 275-280.
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  46. Duguma, B., Y. Kechero and G.P.J. Janssens, 2012. Survey of major diseases affecting dairy cattle in Jimma Town, Oromia, Ethiopia. Global Veterinaria, 8: 62-66.
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  47. Dermauw, V., K. Yisehak, D. Belay, T. Van Hecke, G. Du Laing, L. Duchateau and G.P.J. Janssens, 2012. Mineral deficiency status of ranging zebu (Bos indicus) cattle around the Gilgel Gibe catchment, Ethiopia. Trop. Anim. Health Prod., 45: 1139-1145.
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  48. Belay, D., K. Yisehak and G.P.J. Janssens, 2012. Productive and reproductive performance of zebu + Holstein-Friesian crossbred dairy cows in Jimma town, Oromia, Ethiopia. Global Veterinaria, 8: 67-72.
  49. Yisehak, K., M. Solomon and M. Tadele, 2011. Roles of Moringa stenopetala, a miracle vegetable tree, in food security in South Ethiopia. Asian J. Agric. Res., 4: 27-38.
  50. Yisehak, K. and D. Belay, 2011. Evaluation of nutritional potentials of foliages of a tannin rich tropical multipurpose tree (Albizia gummifera). Int. J. Agric. Res., 6: 45-55.
  51. Yisehak K., A. Becker, D. Belay , G. Bosch, W.H. Hendriks, M. Clauss and G.P.J. Janssens, 2011. Salivary amino acid concentrations in zebus (Bos indicus) and zebu hybrids (Bos indicus x Bos taurus) fed a tannin-rich diet. Belgian J. Zool., 141: 93-96.
  52. Mihreteab, B., G. Tilahun, K. Yisehak and A. Mesele, 2011. In-vitro anthelmintic activity of condensed tannins from Rhus glutinosa, Syzygium guineenses and Albizia gummifera against sheep Haemonchus contortus. Global Veterinaria, 6: 476-484.
  53. Duguma, B., Y. Kechero and G.P.J. Janssens, 2011. Analysis of constraints facing urban dairy farmers and gender responsibility in animal management in Jimma town. Afr. J. Basic Applied Sci., 3: 313-318.
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  54. Bekele, M., T. Gessese, Y. Kechero and M. Abera, 2011. In-vitro anthelmintic activity of condensed tannins from Rhus glutinosa, Syzigium guineensa and Albizia gummifera against sheep Haemonchus contortus. Glob. Vet., 6: 476-484.
  55. Yisehak, K., 2008. Gender responsibility in smallholder mixed crop-livestock production systems of Jimma zone, South West Ethiopia. Livestock Res. Rural Dev., Vol. 20. .
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  56. Yisehak, K., 2008. Effect of seed proportions of Rhodes grass (Chloris gayana) and white sweet clover (Melilotus alba) at sowing on agronomic characteristics and nutritional quality. Livest. Res. Rural Dev., Vol. 20. .
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