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College of Animal Science and Livestock Production - COLANIM


Dean:
Professor (Mrs.) D. Eruvbetine, B.Sc. (Andbra Pradesh), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Alberta)

Deputy Dean:
Professor O.S. Onifade, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (ABU)

The College has the following five Departments:
  1. Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics
  2. Department of Animal Nutrition
  3. Department of Animal Production and Health
  4. Department of Pasture and Range Management
  5. Department of Animal Physiology
Offered degrees:
B.Agric. - Agriculture
M.Agric., Ph.D. - Agriculture:
  • Animal reproductive physiology
  • Animal breeding
  • Animal nutrition
  • Animal pasture and range management
  • Animal production
PGD


 

Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics

Head of Department - Ozoje, M.O., B.Sc. (Calabar), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan)

This is the only separate Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics in the Nigerian University system to date. The department carries out investigations into potentials of indigenous and exotic livestock and stock improvement in the local environment. Courses are also taught in the relevant areas of livestock breeds and breeding and the genetics of livestock improvement among others.

STAFF LISTING
Name Specialization
Adebambo, O.A. (Mrs.), B.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan) Animal Breeding and Genetics
Ikeobi, C.O.N, B.Agric., (Ife); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan) Animal Breeding and Genetics
Bemji, M.N., (Miss) B.Agric, M.Sc (Zaria), Ph.D (Abk) Animal Breeding and Genetics
Peters, S.O., B.Sc., M.Sc.,Ph.D (Abk) Animal Breeding and Genetics
Adebambo, A.O., B.Agric.M.Agric. (Abk) Animal Breeding and Genetics
Adeleke, M.A., B.Agric., M.Agric. (Abk) Animal Breeding and Genetics
Sanusi, A.O., B.Agric., (Abk) Animal Breeding and Genetics

Department of Animal Physiology

Head of Department - Osinowo, O.A., B.Sc (Ibadan), M.Sc (Sydney), Ph.D (ABU), FNSAP

Animal physiology is a major discipline within Animal Science. Students are taught the basic principles of physiology and their applications to improve livestock productivity with emphasis on growth, reproduction, lactation, egg production and adaptation. The Department offers postgraduate programmes leading to Master of Agriculture(M.Agric) and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Animal Physiology. Courses in
applied techniques such as reproductive management, artificial insemination, and embryo transfer are given equal prominence with advanced courses in endocrinology, environmental physiology and reproductive physiology.
 

STAFF LISTING
Name Specialization
Osinowo, O.A., B.Sc (Ibadan), M.Sc (Sydney), Ph.D (ABU) Reproductive Physiology
Smith, O.F. BSc, MSc, PhD (Philippines) Endocrinology
James, I.J., B.Agric.M.Agric. (Abk)

Lactation physiology

Egbowon, B.F., (Mrs.) B.Agric.M.Agric. (Abk) Reproductive physiology
Abiona, J.A., B.Agric.M.Agric. (Abk) Reproductive Physiology

Department of Animal Production and Health

Head of Department/Co-ordinator -Sowande, O.S., B.Agric., M.Agric., Ph.D, (UNAAB)

As the name of the Department implies, it emphasizes modern way of teaching and research in the production of agricultural animals. The Department also imparts scientific knowledge and carries out research ni agricultural animal health.

STAFF LISTING
Name Specialization
Adu, I.F., B.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan) Small Ruminant Production
Aina, A.B.J., B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan), PGDE (Ilorin) Ruminant Production
Biobaku, W.O., B.Sc. (Ilorin), M.Sc, Ph.D. (Ibadan) Non-Ruminant Production
Abiola, S.S., B.Sc. (USA), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan) Monogastric Animal Production
Fanimo, A.O., B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan) Monogastric Animal Production and Management
Sowande, O.S., B.Agric., M.Agric., Ph.D, (UNAAB) Ruminant Animal Production
Iposu, S.O., B.Agric., M.Agric. (UNAAB), Ph.D. (Lincoln) Ruminant Animal Production
Bawala, T.O., B.Agric. (Akure), M.Sc., Ph.D,(Ibadan) Ruminant Animal Production
Sogunle,O.M., B.Agric., M.Agric., Ph.D. (Abeokuta) Monogastric Animal Production
Fasae, O.A. B.Agric., M.Agric.,(Akure) Ruminant Animal Production
Sanwo, K. A., B.Sc., (OOU), M.Sc. (Ibadan) Ruminant Animal Production/Meat Processing
Egbeyale, L.T., B.Agric. (Abeokuta) Monogastric Animal Production
Adeleye, O.O., B.Agric. (Abeokuta) Monogastric Animal Production

Department of Animal Nutrition

Head of Department - Bamgbose, A.M., B.Sc., M.Sc., P.hD. (Ibadan)

The department is devoted to the pursuit of scientific knowledge related to the feeds and feeding of all classes of animals of agricultural importance. The programme of the Department offers courses and conducts research in the areas of Monogastric and Ruminant Animal Nutrition, Feed Evaluation and Management. The facilities available to the Department include the college livestock farm composing of all species of livestock.

STAFF LISTING
Name Specialization
Eruvbetine, D. (Mrs), B.Sc. (Andbra Pradesh), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Alberta) Monogastic Animal Nutrition
Oguntona, E.B., B.Sc. (Ibadan), M.Sc. (London), Ph.D. (Nottingham) Biochemistry and Nutrition
Onwuka, C.F.I., B.Sc., M.Sc.,Ph.D. (Ibadan) Ruminant Animal Nutrition
Oduguwa, O.O., B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ib.) Monogastric Animal Nutrition
Idowu, O.M.O., B.Agric, M.Agric.Ph.D, (UNAAB) Monogastric Animal Nutrition
Jegede, A.V., B.Agric.,M.Agric. (UNAAB) Monogastric Animal Nutrition
Olatunji, E.N., B.Agric.,M.Agric. (UNAAB) Monogastric Animal Nutrition
Fatufe, A.A., B.Sc., M.Sc., (Ibadan) Ph.D.(Germ.)  
Fafiolu, A.O., B.Agric.,M.Agric. (UNAAB)  
Oso, A.O., B.Agric.,M.Agric. (UNAAB)  
Isah, O.A., (Mrs), B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan)  

Department of Pasture and Range Management

Head of Department - Jolaoso, A.O. (Mrs.), B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan)

Presently, the only separate department in Nigerian University system with programmes on the cheapest and most important feed resources essential for enhancing production of ruminant livestock. The teaching and research aspects of the department are therefore directed at increasing, improving and effectively utilizing the various forage resources.

The Department also services all the Departments and units involved with ruminant animal production.

STAFF LISTING
Name Specialization
Onifade, O.S., B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (ABU) Ruminant Nutritionist
Arigbede, O.M., B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan) Ruminant Nutritionist
Olanite, J.A., B.Agric. (OSU), M.Sc. (Ilorin), M.Phil, Ph.D (Ibadan) Forage Agronomist
Anele, U.Y., B.Agric., M.Agric. (Abk)  
Amole, T.A., B.Agric., (Abk)  
 
 
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