Dr. Ruth Tariebi Seimiekumo Ofongo

Senior Lecturer
Niger Delta University,Nigeria


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Animal Science from University of Ibadan, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Poultry Nutrition
Poultry Genetics and Breeding
Poultry Nutrition and Management
Animal and Environmental Science

Selected Publications

  1. Zige, V.D. and R.T.S. Ofongo, 2019. In-vitro antibiotic activity of dry ginger root extract against potential enteropathogenic bacteria isolated from two weeks old broiler chickens. Int. J. Environ. Agric. Biotechnol., 4: 229-232.
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  2. Ofongo, R.T.S., E.I. Ohimain and E.A. Iyayi, 2019. Cellulase and hemicellulase activity under submerged fermentation of rice mill feed by fungi. Int. J. Environ. Agric. Biotechnol., 4: 233-239.
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  3. Ofongo, R.T.S., E.I. Ohimain and E.A. Iyayi, 2019. Alpha-amylase and glucoamylase activity in submerged fermentation of rice mill FEED. Int. J. Agric. Environ. Res., 5: 87-95.
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  4. Ofongo, R.T.S. and E.I. Ohimain, 2019. Effect of enzyme supplementation and plant extracts on villus height and microbial counts in broilers. Niger. J. Anim. Prod., 46: 137-149.

  5. Ofongo-Abule, R.T.S. and E. Etebu, 2018. Use of feed additives in animal agriculture: Gut response in broilers. Niger. J. Anim. Prod., 45: 224-230.

  6. Ofongo, R.T.S., E.I. Ohimain and E.A. Iyayi, 2018. Enzyme activities during submerged fermentation of rice mill feed by Aspergillus niger, Trichoderma viride and Rhizopus oryzae. Int. J. Agric. Environ. Res., 4: 1383-1392.
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  7. Nnadi, C.D., P.E. Kainga, F.N. Nnadi, R. Abule, G.C. Onubuogu and L.C. Tabarije, 2018. Socio-economic determinants of pork products marketing in sapele local government area of delta state. Int. J. Agric. Rural Dev., 21: 3486-3491.
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  8. Ofongo-Abule, R.T.S., 2017. Response of chicken gut bacterial to nutrition and feed additives. Adv. Cytol. Pathol., Vol. 2, No. 4. .
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  9. Ofongo-Abule, R.T.S., E. Etebu and E.I. Ohimain, 2016. Performance and molecular identification of bacteria isolated from the gut of broiler birds after antibiotic administration and enzyme supplementation. J. Microbiol. Biotechnol. Food Sci., 6: 924-929.
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  10. Ofongo-Abule, R.T.S., E. Etebu and E.I. Ohimain, 2016. Effect of diet type and enzyme supplementation on gut pH in broilers. Int. J. Agric. Innov. Res., 4: 964-967.
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  11. Ofongo-Abule, R.T.S. and E.I. Ohimain, 2016. Enzyme supplemented wheat offal diet improves performance of broilers. Int. J. Agric. Innov. Res., 4: 968-971.
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  12. Ohimain, E.I., R.T.S. Ofongo-Abule and D.V. Zige, 2015. In-vitro antibacterial effect of Ocimum gratissimum on broiler gut microflora. Bull. Adv. Scient. Res., 1: 37-41.

  13. Ofongo-Abule, R.T.S. and E.I. Ohimian, 2015. Proximate composition and antimicrobial effect of Ocimum gratissimum on broiler gut microflora. J. Adv. Biol. Basic Res., 1: 24-27.
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  14. Ofongo-Abule, R.T.S. and E.I. Ohimainn, 2015. Antimicrobial effect induced by fresh ginger root extracts in broilers. Br. Biotechnol. J., 9: 1-6.
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  15. Ohimian, E.I. and R.T.S. Ofongo, 2014. Enzyme supplemented poultry diets: Benefits so far-a review. Int. J. Adv. Res. Biotechnol., 3: 31-39.
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  16. Ohimain, E.I., I.R. Inyang, T.C. Angaye and R.T.S. Ofongo, 2013. Prevalence of catfish diseases in Bayelsa State: A case study of Kolokuma/Opokuma local government area, Kolga, Nigeria. J. Vet. Sci., 114: 259-266.

  17. Ohimain, E.I. and R.T. Ofongo, 2013. Effect of enzyme supplemented diet on gut microflora, digesta ph and performance of broiler chickens. J. Microbiol. Biotechnol. Food Sci., 3: 127-131.
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  18. Ohimain, E.I. and R.T.S. Ofongo, 2012. The effect of probiotic and prebiotic feed supplementation on chicken health and gut microflora: A Review. Int. J. Anim. Vet. Adv., 4: 135-143.
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  19. Ologhobo, A.D., A.B. Omojola, S.T. Ofongo, S. Moiforay and M. Jibir, 2010. Safety of street vended meat products-chicken and beef suya. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 9: 4091-4095.
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