Prof. Jacob Alhassan Hamidu

Associate Professor

Dept: Animal Science
3RD FLOOR, AGRA BUILDING, FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, KUMASI, GHANA
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    Referred journal papers with exact references 

    1. Pinto, R.B., Oduro-Kwarteng, S., Hamidu, J.A. and Essandoh, H.M.K., 2022. Sensitivity of nutritional and microbial content of food wastes to drying technologies. Scientific African, 16, p.e01130.
    2. Tagoe, A. N. A., J. A. Hamidu, A. Donkoh and H. Gariba. 2021. The performance of layers fed diets containing varying levels of sortex-rejected rice from the processing of whole rice grains. Livestock Research for Rural Development. Volume 33, Article #19. http://www.lrrd.org/public-lrrd/proofs/lrrd3302/alber3319.html. Published January 1, 2021.
    3. Addison, D., O. S. Olympio, K. Adomako, G. Aryee and J. A. Hamidu. 2020. The effect of three different feather genotypes on the laying performance of two lines of layer parents. Livestock Research for Rural Development. Volume 32, Article #176.  http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd32/11/godso32176.html. Published November 1, 2020.
    4. Hamidu, J. A. 2020. Delayed embryonic mortality and lower hatchability in naked neck embryos during incubation. Asian Science Bulletin 1 (3): 41-42. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21124/asb.2020.41.42. Published November 14, 2020.
    5. Nkrumah, T., K. Tona, and J. A. Hamidu. 2020. Influence of Heat Stress and Housing on Broiler Production: A Review". Acta Scientific Nutritional Health 4 (5): 28-31. DOI: 31080/ASNH.2020.04.0696. Published: April 22, 2020.
    6. Yeboah, P. P., L. A. Konadu, J. A. Hamidu, E. A. Poku, D. Wakpal, P. Y. Kudaya, A. Dey, S. M. Saddiq. 2019. Hatcheries hatching chicks contribute to poor development of day-old chick’s base on biological and immunological assessment. Veterinary World, 12(11): 1849-1857. veterinaryworld.org/Vol.12/November-2019/22.pdf.
    7. Hamidu, J. A., D. A. Jerebi, M. A. Okai, D. Wakpal and L. A. Konadu. 2019. Hatchery residue analysis: reflection on layer breeder performance. Journal of Applied Sciences 18:818-8 DOI: 10.3923/jas.2019.818.826. Published: July 25, 2019.
    8. Sarfo, G.K. A. Hamidu, A. Larbi and A. Donkoh. 2019. Effect of direct fed microbial in layer diets, on egg laying performance and health response of indigenous Ghanaian guinea fowls (Numida meleagris). Poultry Science, 98:227–235. http://dx.doi.org/10.3382/ps/pey352. Published January 1, 2019.
    9. Agbehadzi, R.K., J. A. Hamidu, K. Adomako and R. Enu. 2019. Economic contribution of local hatchery performance in the poultry value chain in Ghana. Poultry Science, 98:2399–2404. http://dx.doi.org/10.3382/ps/pez020. Published June 1, 2019.
    10. Adomako, K., R. Akromah, A. W. Kena, A. B. Opey, S. Sovi, J. A.
      Hamidu, and O. S. Olympio. 2019. Molecular characterization of the naked neck trait in chicken. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science, 10 (1): 58-66.
    11. Adomako, K., J. A. Hamidu, F. F. Peprah, J. Turkson, A. Osman, G. Deku, and O. S. Olympio. Effect of different cross combinations on the reproductive and pre- weaning growth performance of two rabbit breeds. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science, 10 (1): 90-95.
    12. Dawson-Amoah, H. B., M. C. Nwachukwu, J. A. Hamidu, and K. Adomako. 2019. Potential of two local commercial hybrid chicken strains: (ii) egg quality. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science, 10 (1): 17-25.
    13. Nwachukwu, M., B. Dawson-Amoah, and J. A. Hamidu. 2019. Potential of two local commercial hybrid chicken strains for egg production. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science, 10 (1): 10-16.
    14. Tagoe, A. N.A., J. A. Hamidu, A. Donkoh, M. M. Kofitse, and R. Amankwa. 2019. Manipulating layer feed for energy during pullet phase: effect on growth performance (9-20 weeks). Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science, 10 (1): 43-50.
    15. Adomako, K., O. S. Olympio, J. A. Hamidu, and J. K. Hagan. 2018. Growth performance and carcass characteristics of crossbred frizzle (FF, Ff) and normal feathered (ff) Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science, 9:16-25.
    16. Okunko, P. H., J. A. Hamidu, K. Adomako, E. K. Boateng and M. Ansong. 2018. Assessing incubator and breeder flock performance for increased hatch: Case of a local exotic layer breeder flock. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science, 9:26-32.
    17. Hamidu, J. A., K. Owusu-Ansah, K. Adomako, A. K. B. Agyiri-Nyarko, and J. O. Darko. 2018. Preliminary study on microbial contaminations of commercial layer eggs collected from deep litter. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science, 9:39-45.
    18. Sarfo, G. K., J. A. Hamidu and A. Donkoh. 2018. Performance and health response of indigenous guinea keets (numida meleagris) in Northern Ghana fed different levels of a direct fed microbial (RE3®) through water and feed. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science, 9:46-53.
    19. Sarfo, G. K., A. Donkoh and J. A. Hamidu. 2018. Effect of diamond Vxpc (direct fed microbial) on broiler performance and health status. American Research Journal of Agriculture, 4 (1):1-10. DOI: 21694/2378-9018.18004.
    20. Hamidu, J. A., K. Adomako, S. Adamu, A. M. Ajaottor, G. J. Amankwah, K. M. Gyasi, E. M. Shiburah, J. O. Darko, and L. A. Konadu. 2018. Impact of layer egg storage conditions on eggs and embryo quality indices prior to incubation Livestock Research for Rural Development. Volume 30, Article #184. http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd30/11/jaham30184.html. Published 1 November 2018.
    21. Hamidu J., F. A. Ndzibah, W. M. Allotey, E. Eghan, C. Kpemlie, B. Vasco, and J. O. Darko. 2018. Microbial load on hatching eggs from farmhouse to cold room. International Journal of Research Studies in Agricultural Sciences (IJRSAS) 4(6): 30-36. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2454-6224.0406004.
    22. Addo, A., J. A. Hamidu, A. Y. Ansah, and K. Adomako, 2018. Impact of egg storage duration and temperature on egg quality, fertility, hatchability and chick quality in naked neck chickens. International Journal of Poultry Science 17: 175–183. DOI:3923/ijps.2018.175.183. Published: April 30, 2018.
    23. Hamidu, J. A., C. A. Torres, M. L. Johnson, and D. R. Korver. 2018. Physiological response of broiler embryos to different incubator temperature pro?les and maternal ?ock age during incubation. 1. Embryonic metabolism and day-old chick quality. Poultry Science, 97(8):2934-2946. DOI: 3382/ps/pey089. Published August 1, 2018.
    24. Sarfo, G. K., A. Larbi, J. A. Hamidu, and A. Donkoh. 2018. Effect of direct-fed microbial addition in guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) diets on performance and health responses. Poultry Science 97(6):1909-1913.DOI: 3382/ps/pey066. Published June 1, 2018.
    25. Brown, C. A., J. A. Hamidu, K. Adomako, and M. A. Okai 2018. Effects of omega-3 fatty acids enrichment with flaxseed oil and egg storage duration on egg quality. Livestock Research for Rural Development. Volume 30 Article #184. http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd30/3/jaha30045.html. Published March 1, 2018.
    26. Hamidu, J. A., R. K. Agbehadzi, V. E. Amexo, C. A. Brown, and K. Adomako. 2017. Optimizing feed withdrawal time to assess broiler stress and welfare. International Journal of Research Studies in Agricultural Sciences, 3(2):1-5. DOI: 20431/2454-6224.0302001. Published March 2, 2017.
    27. Djang-Fordjour, H., J. A. Hamidu, K. Adomako. 2017. Assessing Incubation and Performance Deficiencies to Boast Broiler Production. American Research Journal of Agriculture 3:1-6. DOI:21694/2378-9018.17002. March 6, 2017.
    28. Hamidu, J. A., V. Kyeiwaa, D. Bobie-Ansah, C. A. Brown, C. C. Atuahene, and K. Adomako. 2015. Optimizing feed withdrawal in broiler effect of feed withdrawal timing on broiler carcass yield in tropics. American Research Journal of Agriculture 1:7-15.
    29. Adomako, K., O. S. Olympio, J. K. Hagan, and J. A. Hamidu. 2014. Growth performance of crossbred naked neck and normal feathered laying hens kept in tropical villages. British Poultry Science Journal 55:701-708.
    30. Adomako, K., O. S. Olympio, J. K. Hagan, and J. A. Hamidu. 2014. Effect of the frizzle gene (F) on egg production and egg quality of laying hens kept in tropical villages. British Poultry Science Journal 55:709-714.
    31. Hamidu, J. A., K. Adomako, J. M. Senanu, F. B. Frimpong, and F. R. K. Bonsu. 2014. Comparative analysis of local and foreign hatched day-old chicks in Ghana. Ghanaian Journal Animal Science 8:71-78.
    32. Addison, D., K. Adomako, O. S. Olympio, and J. A. Hamidu. 2014. Feather mutations and egg laying performance of indigenous birds in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Ghanaian Journal Animal Science 8:136-142.
    33. Olympio, O. S., C. A. Brown, J. A. Hamidu, and K. Adomako. 2014. Microsoft excel cash flow budget for a single batch of table eggs layers. Ghanaian Journal Animal Science 8:160-168.
    34. Uddin, Z., and J. A. Hamidu. 2014. Prolong egg storage affects broiler breeder embryonic metabolism and chick quality. Journal of Animal Science Advance 4: 973-977.
    35. Hamidu, J. A. 2013. Effects of turkey egg storage duration on expression of apoptosis genes. Ghanaian Journal Animal Science 7:69-75.
    36. Hamidu, J. A., Z. Uddin, G. M. Fasenko, L. L. Guan, and D. R. Barreda. 2011. Broiler egg storage induces cell death and influences embryo quality. Poultry Science 90:1749-1757.
    37. Hamidu, J. A., G. M. Fasenko, L. L. Guan, D. R. Barreda, and J. J. R. Feddes. 2011. Influence of parent flock age on embryonic metabolism in modern turkey strains. Poultry Science 90:426-434.
    38. Hamidu, J. A., A. Rieger, G. M. Fasenko and D. R. Barreda. 2010. Dissociation of chicken blastoderm for examination of apoptosis and necrosis by flow cytometry.  Poultry Science 89: 901-909.
    39. Hamidu, J. A., J. J. R. Feddes, C. A. Ouellette and G. M. Fasenko. 2010. The respiration of an avian embryo measured by an indirect calorimetric system. Canadian Biosystems Engineering 52:4-9.
    40. Fasenko, G. M., E. E. O’Dea Christopher, and J. A. Hamidu. 2009. Embryo metabolism. Australian Poultry Science Symposium 99-105.
    41. Hamidu, J. A., G. M. Fasenko, J. J. R. Feddes, E. E. O’Dea, C. A. Ouellette, M. J. Wineland, and V. L. Christensen. 2007. The effect of broiler breeder genetic strain and parent flock age on eggshell conductance and embryonic metabolism. Poultry Science 86:2420-2432.

     

     

    Book and Book Chapters

    1. Jacob Hamidu, Agnes Osie Adjei, Akua Durowaa Oduro, Encyclopedia of Meat Sciences: Poultry Waste Management- Manure. 3 rd Edition Section 6/00142. (In press)
    2. Hamidu, J. A., C. A. Brown and M. Adjepong. 2021. Improving the Cognitive Development of Children in Rural Areas as Development Tool. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.97476.
    3. Hamidu, J. A. 2020. Poultry Hatchery Principles for Professionals: Curriculum on Hatchery Management for Increased Productivity of the Poultry Sector in Ghana. 1st Nunders Publishers, Plt 63A, Blk G, Chirapatre Estates, Kumasi
    4. Hamidu, J. A. 2015. Factors affecting poultry embryo quality. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing. Heinrich-B?cking-Str. 6-8, 6621 Saarbr?cken, Deutschhland/Germany

     

    Peer Reviewed Abstract

    1. Sarfo, G. K., J. A. Hamidu, A. Donkoh, and L. Asamoah. 2015. Intermittent use of direct-fed microbial (RE3) on growth performance and health status of indigenous guinea keets (Numida meleagris). Poultry Science 94: 25 E-Suppl. 1 (Abstr.).
    1. Aboagye Poku, R., K. Adomako, J. A. Hamidu, and O. S. Olympio. 2015. Separation of frizzle chicks from their normal feathered counterparts within the first week of hatch. Poultry Science 94: 49 E-Suppl. 1 (Abstr.).
    2. Adomako, A. D. Addison, J. A. Hamidu, and O. S. Olympio. 2014. Pterylosis of the dorsal, ventral and lateral tracts of naked neck, frizzled, and normal feathered birds. Poultry Science, 93: 107 E-Suppl. 1 (Abstr.).
    3. Ansah, A. Y., J. A. Hamidu, K. Ado­mako, and A. Addo. 2014. The effects of egg storage conditions on egg and blastoderm quality in naked neck birds. Poultry Science, 93: 1 E-Suppl. 1 (Abstr.).
    4. Hamidu, J. A., C. A. Torres, M. L. Johnson, and D. R. Korver. 2013. Effect of hen age and late incubation temperature on embryo development. 1. Embryonic metabolism. Poult. Sci. 91: 13 Suppl. 1 (Abstr.).
    5. Torres, C. A., J. A. Hamidu, M. L. Johnson, and D. R. Korver. 2013. Effect of hen age and late incubation temperature on embryo development. 4. Bone development. Poult. Sci. 91: 14 Suppl. 1 (Abstr.).
    6. Hamidu, J. A., C. A. Torres, M. L. Johnson, and D. R. Korver. 2012. Effect of hen age and late incubation temperature on embryo development. 1. Embryonic metabolism. Poult. Sci. 91: 13 Suppl. 1 (Abstr.).
    7. Hamidu, J. A., C. A. Torres, M. L. Johnson, and D. R. Korver. 2012. Effect of hen age and late incubation temperature on embryo development. 2. Chick quality. Poult. Sci. 91: 13 Suppl. 1 (Abstr.).
    8. Johnson, M. L., J. A. Hamidu, C. A. Torres, and D. R. Korver. 2012. Effect of hen age and late incubation temperature on embryo development. 3. Early innate immune function. Poult. Sci. 91: 14 Suppl. 1 (Abstr.).
    9. Torres, C. A., J. A. Hamidu, M. L. Johnson, and D. R. Korver. 2012. Effect of hen age and late incubation temperature on embryo development. 4. Bone development. Poult. Sci. 91: 14 Suppl. 1 (Abstr.).
    10. Hamidu, J. A., L. L. Guan and D. R. Barreda. 2011. New perspective in egg storage: Cellular and molecular implications on embryo quality. Poult. Sci. Vol. 90, E-Suppl. 1: 295 (Abstr.).
    11. Hamidu, J. A., L. L. Guan and D. R. Barreda. 2011. New perspective in egg storage: Cellular and molecular implications on embryo quality. Poult. Sci. Vol. 90, E-Suppl. 1: 295 (Abstr.).
    12. Hamidu, J. A., Z. Uddin, G. M. Fasenko, and D. R. Barreda. 2010. Impact of egg storage on blastodermal cell viability and embryonic metabolism in broiler breeders. Poult Sci. Vol. 89, E-Suppl. 1: 119 (Abstr.).
    13. Hamidu, J. A., M. Li, G. M. Fasenko, and L. L. Guan. 2010. Effect of egg storage conditions on gene expression during turkey embryonic development. Poult. Sci. Vol. 89, E-Suppl. 1: 226 (Abstr.).
    14. Reiger, A., J. A. Hamidu, D. C. Ayres, N. Girard, B. Nono and D. R. Barreda. 2009. Re-evaluation of the use of propidium in flow cytometry based apoptosis assays. ImmuNet Retreat. Page 33 (Abstr.).
    15. Hamidu, J. A. G. M. Fasenko, E. E. O’Dea, and J. J. F. Feddes. 2008. Influence of turkey genetic selection and parent flock age on embryonic metabolism. Poult. Sci. Vol. 87. Suppl. 1: 33 (Abstr.).
    16. Hamidu, J. A., G. M. Fasenko, E. E. O’Dea, J. J. R. Feddes, C. A. Ouellette, V. L. Christensen and M. J. Wineland. 2007. Does broiler breeder flock age influence embryonic metabolism in different genetic strains? Poult. Sci. Vol. 86. Suppl. 1: 165 (Abstr.).
    17. Hamidu, J. A., G. M. Fasenko, J. J. R. Feddes, E. E. O'Dea and C. A. Ouellette. 2006. Broiler parent flock age influences embryonic metabolism. Poult. Sci. Vol. 85. Suppl. 1: 56 (Abstr.).

      

    Published conference papers with exact references

    1. Osei-Adjei, A., A.D. Oduro-Owusu, M. A. Okai. A. Donkoh and J.A.Hamidu (2021). The impact of feeding strategies in reducing the effect of heat stress in broiler production. Joint Conference of Ghana Society of Animal Production (GSAP) and Ghana Animal Science Association (GASA). 1 st Joint GSAP/GASA Conference.Pg 487-503. Tamale-Ghana.
    2. Sarfo, G. K. , J. A. Hamidu, B. K. Amponsah, A. M. Jacob, A. Jacob, T. Stephen, and A. Donkoh. 2019. Effect of Diamond V XPCTM on broiler chicken performance. Proceeding of the 7th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture (7th AACAA), Accra International Conference Area, Accra, Ghana. July 29 to August 3, 2019.
    3. Bineadeo, R., K. Adomako, J. A. Hamidu, A. Osei, I. N. S. Ankamah, and O. S. Olympio. 2019. Effects of the naked neck gene (na) and feed withdrawal on local crossbred broilers reared in hot tropical humid conditions. Proceeding of the 7th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture (7th AACAA), Accra International Conference Area, Accra, Ghana. July 29 to August 3, 2019.
    4. Kwarteng, E, K. Adomako, J. A. Hamidu, and O. S. Olympio. 2019. Components of total cost of production in poultry: A case study in Kwabre and Atwima Nwabiagya Districts of Ashanti region. Proceeding of the 7th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture (7th AACAA), Accra International Conference Area, Accra, Ghana. July 29 to August 3, 2019.
    5. Popoola, R. J. and J. A. Hamidu. 2019. Challenges in marketing local broiler birds compared to imported frozen chicken meat. Proceeding of the 7th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture (7th AACAA), Accra International Conference Area, Accra, Ghana. July 29 to August 3, 2019.
    6. Unaisa, Y. and J. Hamidu. 2019. The relationship between dietary diversity and Omega-3 fatty acids intake on growth and development of children below five years in rural Ghana. Proceeding of the 7th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture (7th AACAA), Accra International Conference Area, Accra, Ghana. July 29 to August 3, 2019.
    7. Jacob Hamidu, Priscilla Yeboah, Lydia Konadu, Emmanuel Adu, David Wakpal, Paul Kudaya, Andy Dey, And Salam Siddiq. 2019. Determining the key loopholes that leads to lower chick quality: Case study of the hatcheries. Pan Africa Poultry Congress in collaboration with World Poultry Science Association, University of Lome, Togo, May 13 to 17, 2019.
    8. David Wakpal and Jacob Hamidu. 2019. Making hatchery operation and machinery cheaper for smallholder hatchery operators. Pan Africa Poultry Congress in collaboration with World Poultry Science Association, University of Lome, Togo, May 13 to 17, 2019.
    9. Hamidu, J. 2018. Optimizing chick quality as one of the way backs in Africa's poultry revival. 12th World Conference on Animal Production, Vancouvar, Canada, July 5 to 8th
    10. Konadu, L.A., Adu, P.E., Wakpal, D., Kudaya P.Y., Dey, A., Siddiq S.M. and Hamidu, J. A. Biological measurements of chick quality as assessment criteria for the performance of the hatchery industry in Ghana. GVMA Conference, CSIR STEPRI Conference Centre, Accra, 7-10thNovember 2018.
    11. Tannor, S., E. Asare, G. Agyekum & J. A. Hamidu. 2018. Effect of different egg storage duration and storage temperature on quality characteristics of Cobb 500 broiler breeder. In page 12 of the book of abstract of 7th One-day research seminar and poster presentation of the Ghana Science Association. 18th April 2018, KNUST, Kumasi.
    12. Agyekum, G., S. Tannor, E. Asare & J. A. Hamidu. 2018. Effect of temperature and duration of egg storage on hatchability and chick quality of Cobb 500 broiler breeders. In page 13 of the book of abstract of 7th One-day research seminar and poster presentation of the Ghana Science Association. 18th April 2018, KNUST, Kumasi.
    13. Asare, E., G. Agyekum, S. Tannor & J. A. Hamidu. 2018. The effect of storage temperature and storage duration on Cobb 500 broiler growth rate. In page 17 of the book of abstract of 7th One-day research seminar and poster presentation of the Ghana Science Association. 18th April 2018, KNUST, Kumasi.
    14. Boakye-Yiadom, K. A., B. W. Sonon, A. A. Boakye, J. A. Hamidu, I. Oduro and W. O. Ellis. 2018. Palatability improvement and tannin reduction of poultry feed from plantain peel meal: a research proposal. In page 58 of the book of abstract of 7th One-day research seminar and poster presentation of the Ghana Science Association. 18th April, 2018, KNUST, Kumasi.
    15. Vasco, B., Hamidu, J. A., Adomako, K., Brown, C. A., and Agyekum, H. O. S. 2017. Consumption patterns in Ghana-a case study in the Pru district. In page 41 of the book of abstract of 5th One-day research seminar and poster presentation of the Ghana Science Association. 12th April 2017, KNUST, Kumasi.
    16. Owusu-Ansah, K., A. K. B. Enoch, A. Agyiri-Nyarko, Y. A. K. Klu, and J. A. Hamidu. 2017. The safety of floor eggs for human consumption. In page 39 of the book of abstract of 5th One-day research seminar and poster presentation of the Ghana Science Association. 12th April 2017, KNUST, Kumasi.
    17. Ndzibah, F.A., W. M. Allotey, E. Eghan, C. Kpemlie, J. O. Darko, and J. A. Hamidu. 2017. Microbial load on hatching eggs from farmhouse to cold room. In page 38 of the book of abstract of 5th One-day research seminar and poster presentation of the Ghana Science Association. 12th April 2017, KNUST, Kumasi.
    18. Adamu, S., A. M. Adjaottor, G. J. Amankwah, K. M. Gyasi, E. M. Shiburah, B. Vasco, and J. A. Hamidu. 2017. Impact of layer egg storage conditions on chicken embryo quality indices for incubation. In page 11 of the book of abstract of 5th One-day research seminar and poster presentation of the Ghana Science Association. 12th April 2017, KNUST, Kumasi.
    19. Kanasuah, D. N., Adomako, K., Boadi, O. A., Azu, M. M., Olympio, O. S. and Hamidu, J. A. 2017. Effects of Storage duration and application of vegetable oil on the quality of eggs from local –exotic crossbred layers. 20th Biennial Conference of the Ghana Society of Animal Production. UCC, Cape Coast.
    20. Kanasuah, D. N., Adomako, K., Arthur, D., Gakpetor, G., Olympio, O. S. and Hamidu, J. A. 2017. Effects of phenotype and Storage temperature on quality parameters of table eggs from local-exotic crossbred layers. 20th Biennial Conference of the Ghana Society of Animal Production. UCC, Cape Coast.
    21. Aboagye-Poku, R., Adomako, K., Olympio, O. S. and Hamidu, J.A. 2017. The effect of the Frizzle gene on the pterylosis of local crossbred chickens. 20th Biennial Conference of the Ghana Society of Animal Production. UCC, Cape Coast.
    22. Yeboah, P., J. Hamidu, and K. Adomako. 2016. Optimum chick quality is a crucial hinge for optimum performance. Poster in pages 583 of the Proceedings of XXV World's Poultry Congress. September 5-9. Beijing, China.
    23. Brown, C., J. Hamidu, K. Adomako. 2016. Paradigm shift in feeding layer birds for omega 3 eggs production. Poster in pages 42 of the Proceedings of XXV World's Poultry Congress. September 5-9. Beijing, China.
    24. Brown, C. A., J. A. Hamidu, K. Adomako, L.S. Borquaye and R. B. Voegborlo. 2015. Nutritional modification of layer chicken feed can impact human health: The case study of enriching chicken eggs with omega-3 fatty acids. Page 10 of the 5th one day Research seminar and poster presentations of the Ghana Science Association. Artisan Training Centre, BRRI_CSIR, Fumesua, Kumasi.
    25. Yeboah, P. P., J. A. Hamidu and K. Adomako. 2015. Optimizing chick quality as a crucial hinge from optimum incubation performance. Page 11 of the 5th one day Research seminar and poster presentations of the Ghana Science Association. Artisan Training Centre, BRRI_SCRI, Fumesua, Kumasi.
    26. Hamidu, J. A., C. C. Atuahene, Adomako, E. N. Osei, C. A.  Brown and L. Asare. 2015. Effects of different conditions of storage on egg components and blastodermal quality and high environmental temperatures. IFRG-Meeting and PDP-Workshop, 1st to 4th September 2015, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany.
    27. Hamidu, J. A. 2015. The Heat is on: The value and making of omega 3 eggs. One-Day Poultry Seminar Enlightening Ghana: Developing Omega-3-Fatty Acid Eggs. August 20, 2015, Miklin hotel, Kumasi, Ghana.
    28. Hamidu, J. A. 2015. The Stage is set: the big picture-background to the project (Promoting nutritious egg consumption in rural Ghana: A new paradigm in healthy childhood). One-Day Poultry Seminar Enlightening Ghana: Developing Omega-3-Fatty Acid Eggs. August 20, 2015, Miklin hotel, Kumasi, Ghana.
    29. Djang-Fordjour, H., J. A. Hamidu, K. Adomako, and O. S. Olympio. 2015. Increasing broiler production through incubation and specialist intervention. In Pages 9 to 19 of the Proceedings of the 19th Biennial Conference of the Ghana Society of Animal Production. University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast. August 5 to 8, 2015.
    30. Adomako, K., O. I. Anane, W. Y. Akwetey, and J. A. Hamidu. 2015. The influence of naked neck and frizzle genes on carcass characteristics and proximate composition of local-exotic crossbred chickens. In Pages 242 to 247 of the Proceedings of the 19th Biennial Conference of the Ghana Society of Animal Production. University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast. August 5 to 8, 2015.
    31. Addo, A., J. A. Hamidu, K. Adomako, and O. S. Olympio. 2015. Impact of egg storage on hatchability in naked neck chickens. Pages 17 to 25 of the proceedings of the 19th Biennial Conference of the Ghana Society of Animal Production. University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast. August 5 to 8, 2015.
    32. Anane, I. O., K. Adomako, J. A. Hamidu, W. Y. Akwetey, and O. S. Olympio. 2014. Effects of naked neck and frizzle genes on the meat quality of local-exotic crossbred chickens. In Pages 1-5 of the Proceedings of the 32nd Biennial Conference of Ghana Animal Science Association, University for Development Studies, Tamale. August 20 to 22, 2014.
    33. Hamidu, J.A, V. Kyeiwaa, D. Bobie-Ansah, C. A. Brown, C. C. Atuahene, and K. Adomako. 2014. Effect of feed withdrawal timing on broiler carcass yield. In Pages 303-311 of the Proceedings of the 32nd Biennial Conference of Ghana Animal Science Association, University for Development Studies, Tamale. August 20 to 22, 2014.
    34. Awal, S. A., K. Adomako, J. A. Hamidu, and O. S. Olympio, 2014. Egg quality characteristics of Lohmann brown classic and Lohmann LSL classic layers. In Pages 300-302 of the Proceedings of the 32nd Biennial Conference of Ghana Animal Science Association, University for Development Studies, Tamale. August 20 to 22, 2014.
    35. Agbenorhevi, B. J., J. A. Hamidu, K. Adomako, and O. S. Olympio. 2014. Hatchery conditions affecting chicken egg hatching performance. In Pages 312-318 of the Proceedings of the 32nd Biennial Conference of Ghana Animal Science Association, University for Development Studies, Tamale. August 20 to 22, 2014.
    36. Hamidu, J. A., K. Adomako, J. M. Senanu, J. B. Frimpong, and F. R. K. Bonsu. 2014. Comparative analysis of local and foreign hatched day old broiler chicks in Ghana. In Pages 319-328 of the Proceedings of the 32nd Biennial Conference of Ghana Animal Science Association, University for Development Studies, Tamale. August 20 to 22, 2014.
    37. Adomako, K., O. S. Olympio, J. A. Hamidu, F. D. Akortu, R. Aboagye Poku, H. Fordjour. 2013. Effects of genotype and feather colour on egg quality traits of local-exotic crossbred. Proceedings of the 18th Biennial Conference of the Ghana Society of Animal Production, July 2013. University of Ghana, Legon.
    38. Addison, D., O. S. Olympio, K. Adomako, J. A. Hamidu, R. Aboagye Poku, H. Fordjour. 2013. The effect of three different feather genotypes on the laying performance of two lines of layer parents. Proceedings of the 18th Biennial Conference of the Ghana Society of Animal Production, July 2013. University of Ghana, Legon.
    39. Dunga, G. T., O. S. Olympio, K. Adomako, J. A. Hamidu, R. Aboagye Poku. 2013. The effect of the naked neck (Na) and frizzling (F) genes on the feather arrangement of chickens. Proceedings of the 18th Biennial Conference of the Ghana Society of Animal Production, July 2013. University of Ghana, Legon.
    40. Hamidu, J. A., C. A. Torres, M. L. Johnson, and D. R. Korver. 2013. Effect of hen age and late incubation temperature on embryo development. 1. Embryonic metabolism. Poultry Science Association Annual Meeting. July 22-25. 2013. San Diego, California.
    41. Torres, C. A., J. A. Hamidu, M. L. Johnson, and D. R. Korver. 2013. Effect of hen age and late incubation temperature on embryo development. 4. Bone development. July 22-25. 2013. San Diego, California.
    42. Hamidu, J. A., C. A. Torres, M. L.Johnson, and D. R. Korver. 2012. Effect of hen age and late incubation temperature on embryo development. 1. Embryonic metabolism. Poultry Science Association Annual Meeting. July 9-12. 2012. Athens, Georgia.
    43. Hamidu, J. A., C. A. Torres, M. L.Johnson, and D. R. Korver. 2012. Effect of hen age and late incubation temperature on embryo development. 2. Chick quality. Poultry Science Association annual meeting. July 9-12. 2012. Athens, Georgia.
    44. Hamidu, J. A., G. M. Fasenko, D. R. Barreda and L. L. Guan. 2011. Effects of broiler egg storage on cell death. Incubation and fertility research group (poster). WPSA Working group 6: Reproduction. August-29 and 30, 2011. Ede, the Netherlands.
    45. Hamidu, J. A., D. R. Barreda and L. L. Guan. 2011. Fundamental difference between and broilers and turkeys (poster). 5th workshop on fundamental physiology and perinatal development in poultry, August 30-September 4. Wageningen, the Netherlands.
    46. Hamidu, J. A., L. L. Guan and D. R. Barreda. 2011. New perspective in egg storage: Cellular and molecular implications on embryo quality. 100th annual meeting of the Poultry Science Association, July 16-19, St. Louis, Missouri.
    47. Hamidu J. A. 2011. The fundamental difference between chicken and turkey (Poster presentation). Poultry Research Centre 25 Anniversary Meeting. June 3, 2011. Edmonton, Alberta.
    48. Hamidu, J. A. 2011. The future of food and farming: Challenges and changes for global sustainability. Workshop on research and development strategic priority forum at the Poultry Research Centre, February 3, 2011. Edmonton, Alberta.
    49. Hamidu, A. A., Z. Uddin, G. M. Fasenko, and D. R. Barreda. 2010. Impact of egg storage on blastodermal cell viability and embryonic metabolism in broiler breeders (Poster presentation). Joint Annual Meeting of ADSA-PSA-AMPA-CSAS-ASAS. July 11-15. Denver, Colorado.
    50. Hamidu, J. A., M. Li, G. M. Fasenko, and L. L. Guan. 2010. Effect of egg storage conditions on gene expression during turkey embryonic development. Joint Annual Meeting of ADSA-PSA-AMPA-CSAS-ASAS. July 11-15. Denver, Colorado.
    51. Hamidu, J. A., A. Rieger, G. M. Fasenko, and D. R. Barreda. 2010. Effects of egg storage on broiler breeder blastodermal cell viability. Canadian Hatching Egg Producers Association Annual General meeting. March 24, 2010. Ottawa, Ontario.
    52. Hamidu, J. A., M. Li, G. M. Fasenko, and L. L. Guan. 2010. Effect of egg storage conditions on gene expression during turkey embryonic development. Praire Poultry Meeting. June 8 and 9, 2010. Edmonton, Alberta.
    53. Hamidu, J. A., G. M. Fasenko, D. R. Barreda, and L. L. Guan. 2010. Effects of broiler egg storage on cell death (Poster presentation). Poultry Research Centre Annual General Meeting. May 25, 2010. Edmonton, Alberta.
    54. Hamidu, J. A., A. Rieger, G. M. Fasenko and D. A. Barreda. 2009. Does chicken egg storage affect chicken embryo cell viability. Incubation and fertility research group. WPSA Working group 6: Reproduction. July 7 and 8, 2009. University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, UK.
    55. Hamidu, J. A., A. Rieger, G. M. Fasenko and D. A. Barreda. 2009. Does chicken egg storage affect chicken embryo cell viability. Poultry Research Centre Annual General Meeting. June 2 and 3, 2009. Poster Session. University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta.
    56. Hamidu, J. A. 2008. Cell death in chicken embryos. Poultry Research Centre general annual meeting, May 26th 2008. University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta.
    57. Hamidu, J. A., G. M. Fasenko, E. E. O’Dea, and J. J. F. Feddes. 2008. Influence of turkey genetic selection and parent flock age on embryonic metabolism. 97th Poultry Science Association Annual Meeting. July 20th 2006. Niagara Falls, Ontario.
    58. Hamidu, J. A. 2007. Factors affecting turkey embryonic metabolism, avian cell Viability and hatchability. Presentation made to AviTech staff. Oct. 3, 2007. Edmonton, Alberta.
    59. Hamidu, J. A., G. M. Fasenko, J. J. R. Feddes, E. E. O'Dea and C. A. Ouellette. 2007. Does broiler breeder flock age influence embryonic metabolism in different genetic strains? Joint Annual Meeting of ADS PSA AMPA ASAS. July 9, 2007. San Antonio, Texas.
    60. Hamidu, J. A., G. M. Fasenko, E. E. O’Dea, J. J. R. Feddes, C. A. Ouellette, V. L. Christensen and M. J. Wineland. 2007. Is it hot in here? Or is it just me? Poultry Research Centre Annual General Meeting, June 5th, 2007. University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta.
    61. Hamidu, J. A., G. M. Fasenko, E. E. O’Dea, J. J. R. Feddes, C. A. Ouellette, V. L. Christensen and M. J. Wineland. 2007. Is it hot in here? Or is it just me? Alberta Hatching Egg Producers Annual General Meeting. February 27th 2007. Red Deer, Alberta, Canada.
    62. Hamidu, J. A., G. M. Fasenko, J. J. R. Feddes, E. E. O'Dea and C. A. Ouellette. 2006. Broiler parent flock age influences embryonic metabolism. 95th Poultry Science Association Annual Meeting. July 17, 2006. Edmonton, Alberta.
    63. Hamidu, J. A. 2006. The Effect of Broiler Genetic Strain and Parent Flock Age on Eggshell Conductance and Embryonic Metabolism. Thesis defense presentation in partial fulfillment of the criteria for the Master of Science degree in Animal Science. October 6, 2006. Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta.
    64. Hamidu, J. A., G. M. Fasenko, J. J. R. Feddes, E. E. O'Dea and C. A. Ouellette. 2006. Broiler parent flock age influences embryonic metabolism. Page 56 in proceedings of the 95th annual meeting of the Poultry Science Association. 16 – 19th July. Edmonton, Alberta.
    65. Hamidu, J. A., L. K. Secretan, J. A. Pasternak, E. E. O’Dea, and G. M. Fasenko, E. O’Dea, 2005. The effect of turkey egg storage on embryonic metabolism. Prairie Poultry Meeting. University of Alberta. Edmonton, Alberta. 
    66. Hamidu, J. A., L. K. Secretan, J. A. Pasternak, G. M. Fasenko and E. E. O’Dea, 2005. Effect of Turkey Egg Storage on Embryonic Metabolism. The Third Annual Bentley Lecture in Sustainable Agriculture, Poster Session. University of Alberta, Lister Hall. October 13, 2005.

     

    Factsheet/News bulletins/Research Reports

    Hamidu, J. A. 2015. Designer eggs – Essential nutrients for rural children. KNUST Research Report

    Factsheet #6 - Incubation of modern broiler hatching eggs - Part 1 - Ross 308. http://www.fasenkolab.com/research.html. poultryresearchcenter.ca.

    Factsheet #7 - Incubation of modern broiler hatching eggs - Part 2 - Cobb 500. http://www.fasenkolab.com/research.html; poultryresearchcenter.ca.

    PSA Hatchery Newsletter. 2009. Reduced hatchability: The cell death factor. Vol. 1 Issue 1. http://poultryscience.org/docs/.

     

    Exhibitions

    Exhibition of omega-3 eggs. Pal Africa Livestock and Poultry Show 2015. October 13-15, 2015. Golden Tulip, Kumasi.

    Research exhibition and exhibition of typical hatchery flow. AVIANA/Ashanti Livestock and Poultry Show. Kumasi Cultural Centre. November 2014.

     

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