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AYANDIRAN SAMUEL KOLA

AYANDIRAN Samuel Kola

Lecturer II

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE

ANIMAL SCI

Brief Educational Profile

PhD Animal Science - Obafemi Awolowo University (2016)
MSc Animal Science - Obafemi Awolowo University (2012)
B. Agric. - University of Agriculture Abeokuta (2008)

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0009-0005-3818-3943

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Current/Recent Research

1. Effects of processing methods on chemical composition, fatty acid profile, anti-nutritional contents and in vitro digestibility of Job’s tear (Coix lacroma) grains
2. Processing and utilization of Job’s tear seed (Coix lacryma) as replacement for maize in the diet of West African Dwarf goats.
3. Nutritive value, in-vitro gas production and digestibility of Job’s tear (Coix lacryma) grass ensiled with different agro-industrial by-products
4. Performance characteristics, nutrient digestibility and blood profile of West African Dwarf goats fed Job’s tear (Coix lacroma) grass ensiled with different agro industrial by-products

Selected Recent Publications

  • 1. Ayandiran, S.K., Akintobi, S.O., Ojo, O.A. and Oloidi, F.F. (2026). Efficacy of rabbit urine concentrations as fertilizer on herbage yield and nutritive value of Congo grass (Brachiaria ruziziensis). Journal of Agricultural, Food Science and Biotechnology, 4(2), 137-145, 2026. Published by Current Science Publishing. https://doi.org/10.58985/jafsb.2026.v04i02.98 URL: https://www.currentsci.com/download/article/257 Offshore
  • 2. Odeyinka, S.M., Abegunde, T.O., Ayandiran, S.K., Adunola, F.P. and Nwaokolo S.A. (2026). Physicochemical and anti-nutrient composition of banana leaves (Musa paradisiaca) ensiled with watermelon juice (Citrullus lanatus). Journal of Agricultural, Food Science and Biotechnology, 4(2), 158-164, 2026. Published by Current Science Publishing. https://doi.org/10.58985/jafsb.2026.v04i02.100 URL: https://doi.org/10.58985/jafsb.2026.v04i02.100 Offshore
  • 3. Oloidi, F. F., Onyedikachi, N. O., Olosunde, A. O., Ayandiran, S. K. and Olorunfunmilola, N.A. (2026). Effect of Moringa (Moringa Oleifera) and Neem (Azadirachta Indica) leaf extracts on haematology and serum biochemistry of finisher broilers. Malaysian Animal Husbandry Journal, 6(1): 24-28. Published by Zibeline International Publishing. http://doi.org/10.26480/mahj.01.2026.24.28 URL: https://www.myjhalalresearch.com/PDF/mahj-2026-01-05.pdf Offshore
  • 4. Adedire, A. O., Azeez, A. O., Ayandiran, S. K., Aluko, O. P. and Olorede, B. E. (2026). Growth performance, digestibility and carcass yield of broilers finisher fed fluted pumpkin pod-based diet. Agricultural University – Plovdiv Agricultural Sciences, 18(48): 74-86. Published by the Agricultural University – Plovdiv, Bulgaria. https://doi.org/10.22620/agrisci.2026.48.008 URL: https://agrarninauki.au-plovdiv.bg/ Offshore
  • 5. Bamiwuye, O. B., Adeyemi, O. A., Ayodeji, O. A. and Ayandiran, S. K. (2026). Edible shea tree caterpillar: prevalence, consumption pattern and perception of nutrition and economic importance in Oke-Ogun, Oyo State, Nigeria. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science. Published by Springer Nature / Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-026-01822-6 URL: https://link.springer.com/journal/42690 Offshore
  • 6. Adedokun, M. A. and Ayandiran, S. K. (2026). Blood indices and carcass characteristics of growing rabbits fed pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) meal as replacement for groundnut cake at graded levels. Direct Research Journal of Agriculture and Food Science. 4(1), 50-60. Published by Direct Research Journals (Direct Research Publisher). https://doi.org/10.26765/DRJAFS93478396 URL: https://journals.directresearchpublisher.org/index.php/drjafs/article/view/610/548 Offshore
  • 7. Oloidi, F. F., Olosunde, A. O., Animasahun, T. T., Obadire, A. F. and Ayandiran, S. K. (2026). Comparative analysis of fresh and air-dried wild lettuce (Lactuca araxacifolia) leaves as potential forage in ruminants’ nutrition. Malaysian Journal of Halal Research (MJHR), 9(1): 01-03. Published by Zibeline International Publishing (publisher of the Malaysian Journal of Halal Research). http://doi.org/10.26480/mjhr.01.2026.01.03. URL: https://www.myjhalalresearch.com/PDF/mjhr-2026-01-03.pdf Offshore
  • 8. Busari, A. O., Alabi, A. A., Idris-Adeniyi, K. M., Ayandiran, S. K. and Hammed, T. K. (2025). Economic analysis of small ruminant (Sheep and Goat) production among rural households in Iwo Agricultural Zone, Osun State, Nigeria. Journal of Kerbala for Agricultural Sciences. 12(2). Published by College of Agriculture, University of Kerbala. https://doi.org/10.59658/jkas.v12i2.2553
  • URL: https://journals.uokerbala.edu.iq/index.php/Agriculture/index Offshore
  • 9. Ayandiran, S. K., Adedokun, M. A., and Adekunle, I. (2025). Nutritive value and in-vitro digestibility of blended ratios of wheat offal and wet sorghum brewer residue as feed for livestock. Journal of Applied Animal Science, 18(2), 39–48. Published by TCI Thaijo / Mahidol University Veterinary Science journal system. https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jaas_muvs/article/view/276942 URL: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jaas_muvs Offshore
  • 10. Fakolade, P. O., Azeez, K. O., Bello, A. W., Aluko, O. P., Ajayi, B. A., Osunkeye, O. J., Akinduro, V. O., Adedire, A. O., Adesanya, A. B., Ayandiran, S. K., and Olorede, B. E. (2025). Quality evaluation and value addition, of chicken dabunama products, from broilers, fed abattoir waste in their diet as alternative protein. Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology. Kampala International University, 4(1); 157-164. Published by Kampala International University. https://doi.org/10.59568/KJSET-2025-4-1-16 URL: https://kjset.kiu.ac.ug/ Offshore
  • 11. Busari, A. O., Alabi, A. A., Idris-Adeniyi, K. M., Ayandiran, S. K. and Fasina, A. I (2025). Profitability analysis of small ruminant production among rural households in Ife-Ijesa agricultural zone, Osun state, Nigeria. Agricultural University – Plovdiv Agricultural Sciences 17(44): 49-58. Published by Agricultural University – Plovdiv, Bulgaria. https://doi.org/10.22620/agrisci.2025.44.005 Offshore URL:https://www.uni-plovdiv.bg/en/research/journals/agricultural-sciences/
  • 12. Akintobi S. O., Ayandiran S. K. and Yusuf A. T. (2024). Performance characteristics and nutrient digestibility in West African Dwarf goats fed organic fertilizers treated Congo grass (Brachairia ruziziensis) silage. Agro-Science, 23 (3), 7-10. Published by Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/as.v23i3.2 URL: https://www.ajol.info/index.php/as Onshore
  • 13. Adedokun M. A., Ayandiran S. K. Adekunle I. and Oloidi, F. F. (2024). Effect of fertilizer treatments on the agronomic indices and nutritive value of maize. Nigerian Journal of Animal Science. Vol 26(2): 213 – 217. Published by Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN). https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.7200 URL: https://www.njas.com.ng/ Onshore
  • 14. Ayandiran, S. K., Odeyinka, S. M., Oloidi, F. F., Amoo, A. F., Ojo, I. F., Ogunmola, Y. E. and Olakunle, T. M. (2024). Effect of Molasses on the Nutritive Value and In-vitro Digestibility of Elephant Grass Silage. Agricultura Tropica et Subtropica. 57 OV, 72–76, Published by Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic https://doi.org/10.2478/ats-2024-0007 URL: https://sciendo.com/journal/ATS Offshore
  • 15. Ayandiran, S. K. and Adekunle, I. (2023). Performance characteristics and digestion of growing rabbits fed corn gluten residue meal (CGRM), soybean gluten residue meal (SGRM), and sorghum brewer dry grain (SBDG). International Journal Agricultural Science and Food Technology. 9(2): 031-035. Published by Peertechz Publications Pvt. Ltd. https://doi.org/10.17352/2455-815X.000188 URL: https://www.agriscigroup.us/articles/IJASFT-9-288.pdf Offshore
  • 16. Ayandiran, S.K, Adedokun, M.A and Adekunle, I. (2023). Digestion and carcass quality of growing rabbits fed molasses improved sorghum brewers dried grain (MISBDG). Journal of Livestock Science. 14: 86-90. Published by Journal of Livestock Science. https://doi.org/10.33259/JLivestSci.2023.86-90. URL: https://doi.org/10.33259/JLivestSci.2023.86-90 Offshore
  • 17. Odedire, J. A., Sekooni, A. I. and Ayandiran, S. K. (2023). Growth performance and nutrient digestibility of West African Dwarf (WAD) sheep fed Zingiber officinale and Allium sativum. International Journal of Food, Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences. 3, pp.1-9. Published by entre for Info Bio Technology. URL: http://www.cibtech.org/jfav.htm Offshore
  • 18. Fakorede, T., Odeyinka, S. M., Abegunde, T. O. and Ayandiran, S. K. (2022). Performance characteristics and haematological indices of growing rabbits fed Morinda lucida leaves. Journal of Animal Production Research. 34(2): 59-67. Published by National Animal Production Research Institute (NAPRI). URL: https://www.napri.gov.ng/ Onshore
  • 19. Adedokun, M. A. and Ayandiran, S. K. (2022). Performance indices and blood parameters of growing rabbits fed molasses improved sorghum brewers dried grain. Nigerian Journal of Animal Science. 24(3): 167-173. Published by Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN). URL: https://www.njas.org.ng/ Onshore
  • 20. Ayandiran, S. K., Oladokun, A. A., Olaogun, Y. A. and Akande, A. A. (2021). Pawpaw seed meal-based diets enhanced growth performance of rabbits. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production. Vol 48 (2): 75-78. Published by Nigerian Society for Animal Production. URL: https://www.njap.org.ng/ Onshore

Research Interests

Ruminant Nutrition, Pasture Production, Forage Conservation and Utilization