Prof. Kwaku Adomako

Associate Professor


Dept: Animal Science
OFFICE #18
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FACULTY OF AGRIC BUILDING
KNUST, KUMASI

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Research Areas/Interests

Thermoregulatory genes in poultry Molecular basis of heat stress in poultry Climate change adaptation in poultry Characterization and improvement...~more

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Publications

    1.     Adomako, K., Asiedu, E., Hamidu, J. A. and Olympio, O. S. (2020). The level of defective eggs among three strains of commercial egg-type chickens and its economic implications. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science, 11(1): 39-48

    2. Addison, D., Olympio, O. S., Adomako, K., Aryee, G. and Hamidu, J. A. (2020). The effect of three different feather genotypes on the laying performance of two lines of layer parents. Livestock Research for Rural Development, 32 (11), 2020.

    3. Agbehadzi, R. K., Hamidu, J. A., Adomako, K. and Enu, R. (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

    4. Dawson-Amoah, H. B., Nwachukwu, M.C., Hamidu, J.A. and Adomako, K. (2019). Potential of two Local Commercial Hybrid Chicken Strains: (II) Egg Quality. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science, 10 (1): 17-25.

    5. Adomako, K. , Akromah, R ., Kena., A. W ., Opey, A. B ., Sovi, S ., Hamidu, J. A . and Olympio, O. S. (2019). Molecular Characterization of the Naked Neck Trait in Chicken. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science, 10 (1): 58- 66.

    6. Adomako, K., Hamidu, J. A., Peprah., F. F., Turkson, J., Osman, A., Deku, G. and Olympio, O. S. (2019). Effect of Different Cross Combinations on the Reproductive and Pre- Weaning Growth Performance of two Rabbit Breeds. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science, 10 (1): 91-97.

    7. Adomako, K., Olympio, O. S., Hamidu, J. A. and Hagan, J. K. (2018). Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Crossbred Frizzle (FF, Ff) and Normal Feathered (ff) Cockerels. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science, 9 (2): 16-25

    8. Okunko, P. H., Hamidu, J. A., Adomako, K., Boateng, E. K. and Ansong, M. (2018). Assessing Incubator and Breeder Flock Performance for Increased Hatch: Case of a Local Exotic Layer Breeder Flock. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science, 9 (2): 26-32

    9. Hamidu, J. A, 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.

    10. Brown, C. A.,  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 #184http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd30/3/jaha30045.html.

    11. Addo, A., Hamidu, J. A., Ansah, A. Y. and Adomako, K. (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: 10.3923/ijps.2018. http://docsdrive.com/pdfs/ansinet/ijps/0000/88390-88390.pdf

    12. Hamidu, J.A., Owusu-Ansah, K., Adomako, K., Enock, A.K.B. (2018). Preliminary Study on Microbial Contaminations of Commercial Layer Eggs Collected from Deep Litter. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science, 9 (2): 39-45

    13. Ayizanga, R. A., Kayang, B. B., Adomako, K. and Asamoah, L. (2018). Rural pig production systems and breeding preferences of pig farmers in Northern Ghana. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science, 9 (1): 49-57

    14. Hamidu, J. A., Agbehadzi, R. K., Amexo, V. E., Brown, C. A and Adomako, K. (2017). Optimizing feed withdrawal time to assess broiler stress and welfare. International Journal of Research Studies in Agricultural Sciences, 3 (2):1 - 5.

    15. Habashy, S., Milfort, M.C., Adomako, K., Attia, Y. A., Rekaya, R. and Aggrey, S.E. (2017). Effect of heat stress on amino acid digestibility and transporters in meat-type chickens. Poultry Science, 96: 2312–2319. http://dx.doi.org/10.3382/ps/pex027

    16. Djang-Fordjour, H., Hamidu, J. A. and Adomako, K. (2017). Assessing incubation and performance deficiencies to boost broiler production. American Research Journal of Agriculture, 3:1 - 6.

    17. Aggrey, S. E., Habashy, W.S., Milfort, M. C., Adomako, K., Fuller, A. L. and Rekaya, R. (2018). Molecular and cellular mechanisms that underlie genes and antioxidant enzyme activities in meat-type birds during heat stress. Proceedings of the World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, 11. 600.

    18. Adomako, K., Karikari, P. K. and Olympio, O.S. (Editors), (2020). Training manual on commercial rabbit production, processing, and marketing. PRISEBS Publishers, Anwomaso, Kumasi. 94pp

    19. Adomako, K. and Hagan, J. K. (2020). Principles of Breeding Rabbits. In pages 8-20 of a Training manual on commercial rabbit production, processing, and marketing, edited by Adomako, K., Karikari, P. K. and Olympio, O.S. PRISEBS Publishers, Anwomaso, Kumasi.

    20. Adomako, K. and Atawalna, J. (2020). Health Management of Rabbits. In pages 57-69 of a Training manual on commercial rabbit production, processing, and marketing, edited by Adomako, K., Karikari, P. K. and Olympio, O.S. PRISEBS Publishers, Anwomaso, Kumasi.

    21. Acheampong, A., Adomako, K. and Hamidu, J. A. (2020). Health and Hygiene Management. In pages 25 to 56 of Poultry Hatchery Principles for Professionals: Curriculum on Hatchery Management for Increased Productivity of the Poultry Sector in Ghana, 1st Nunders Publishers, Chirapatre Estates, Kumasi.

    22. Bineadeo, R. Adomako, K., Hamidu, J. A., Osei, A., Ankamah, I. N. S. and Olympio, O. S. (2019). Effects of the Naked Neck Gene (Na) and Feed Withdrawal on Local Crossbred Broilers Reared in Hot Tropical Humid Proceedings of the 7TH All African Conference on Animal Agriculture (7th AACAA), International Conference Centre, Accra, Ghana (Abstract).

    23. Kwarteng, E., Adomako, K., Hamidu, J. A. and Olympio, O. S. (2019). Components of the total cost of production in poultry: A case study in Kwabre and Atwima Nwabiagya Districts of Ashanti Region. Proceedings of the 7TH All African Conference on Animal Agriculture (7th AACAA), International Conference Centre, Accra, Ghana (Abstract).

    24. Aggrey, S. E., Habashy, W. S., Adomako, K., Milfort, M. C. and Rekaya, R. (2019). Molecular Basis of Nutrient Utilization and Gene Expression of Transporters in Heat-Stressed Broilers. Proceedings of the 27th International Plant and Animal Genome Conference, San Diego, California, USA (Abstract).

    25. 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. 12thApril, 2017, KNUST, Kumasi.

    26. Bawah, J., Osei, S. A., Adomako, K., Okai, D. B. and Baah, J. (2017). Effects of commercial probiotic preparations on the intestinal microbes of laying chickens. Proceedings of the 20th Biennial Conference of the Ghana Society of Animal Production. Sasakawa Buildings, University of Cape Coast, Ghana. P. 171 – 178

    27. Aboagye Poku, R., Adomako, K., Olympio, O. S. and Hamidu, J. A. (2017). Effect of frizzle gene on the Pterylosis of local-crossbred chickens. Proceedings of the 20th Biennial Conference of the Ghana Society of Animal Production. Sasakawa Buildings, University of Cape Coast, Ghana. P. 267

    28. 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. Proceedings of the 20th Biennial Conference of the Ghana Society of Animal Production. Sasakawa Buildings, University of Cape Coast, Ghana. P. 268

    29. 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. Proceedings of the 20th Biennial Conference of the Ghana Society of Animal Production. Sasakawa Buildings, University of Cape Coast, Ghana. P. 270

    30. Jerebi, D., Hamidu, J. A. and Adomako, K. (2017). Hatchery residue analysis: Reflection on layer breeder performance. Proceedings of the 20th Biennial Conference of the Ghana Society of Animal Production. Sasakawa Buildings, University of Cape Coast, Ghana. P. 273

    31. Adomako, K., Habashy, W.S., Milfort, M., Fuller, A., Rekaya, R. and Aggrey, S.E. (2016). Transcriptome analysis of genes in the protein biosynthesis and ubiquitin-proteosome pathways in meat-type chickens under heat stress. Proceedings of the 25th World’s Poultry Congress, Beijing, China.4-0011. (Abstract.).

    32. Brown, C., J. Hamidu, J.A. and Adomako, K. (2016). Paradigm shift in feeding layer birds for omega 3 eggs production. Proceedings of the 25th World's Poultry Congress, p.42, September 5-9. Beijing, China (Abstract).

    33. Yeboah, P., Hamidu, J.A. and K. Adomako, K. (2016). Optimum chick quality is a crucial hinge for optimum performance. Proceedings of the 25th World's Poultry Congress, p.583. September 5-9. Beijing, China (Abstract).

    34. Adomako, K., Danso, D., Amedagbi, M. E., Hamidu, J. A. and Amexo, V. E. (2016). Consumption pattern and preference of poultry meat in the Kumasi Metropolis. Proceedings of the 33rd Biennial Conference of the Ghana Animal Science Association, International Conference Centre, University for Development Studies (UDS), Tamale, Ghana. Pp 88-92.

    35Mensah, P., Adomako, K. and Hamidu, J. A. (2016). Qualitative mutant traits within the population of indigenous chickens in Ghana. Proceedings of the. 33rd Biennial Conference of the Ghana Animal Science Association, International Conference Centre, University for Development Studies (UDS), Tamale, Ghana. pp. 93-101.

    36. Mensah, P., Adomako, K. and Hamidu, J. A. (2016). Qualitative mutant genes found within the local chicken population: their husbandry and growth characteristics in Ghana. Proceedings of the. 33rd Biennial Conference of the Ghana Animal Science Association, International Conference Centre, University for Development Studies (UDS), Tamale, Ghana. pp. 226-235.

    37. Owusu, E., Hamidu, J. A., Adomako, K., Brown, C.A. and Kantanka, G.S. (2016). Egg production and consumption pattern in Ghana-A case study of the Asuogyaman District in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Proceedings of the 33rd Biennial Conference of the Ghana Animal Science Association, International Conference Centre, University for Development Studies (UDS), Tamale, Ghana. pp. 73-79

    38. Vasco, B., Hamidu, J. A., Adomako, K., Brown, C.A. and Agyekum, H.O.S. (2016). Egg consumption patterns in Ghana-A case study in the Pru District. Proceedings of the. 33rd Biennial Conference of the Ghana Animal Science Association, International Conference Centre, University for Development Studies (UDS), Tamale, Ghana. pp. 353-358.

     

     


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