Department: Department of Animal Science

Publications
Ababor, S., Tekle, Y., 2018. Beekeeping practice, opportunities, marketing and challenges in Ethiopia. Dairy & Veterinary Sciences 5, 555–31. DOI: 10.19080/JDVS.2018.05.555662
Worku, Z., Bihonegn, A., Begna, D., Ababor, S., Gebeyehu, A., 2022. The Indirect Threats of Desert Locust Infestation on Honeybees in Ethiopia. Advances in Agriculture 2022. Volume 2022, https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/4269565

Research Interests
• Apiculture/Beekeeping
• Dairy Cattle production and Management
• Beef Cattle Production and Management
• Poultry production and Management
• Sheep and Goat Production and management

Publications on International Journals

1. Mulugeta M, Worku Z, Seid A,Debela L : Effect of Garlic powder (allium sativam supplementation on production performance of broiler chicken. livestock research for rural development volume 31#58. Retrieved june 19, 2019 http:/ /www.l rrd. org/irr d31/4/ worku31058.
2. Mulugeta, M., 2018. Review on efficacy of garlic and onion on performances, blood profile and health status of broiler chickens. Global Journal of Science Frontier Research, 18(6-D).
3. Miresa, A. and Mulugeta, M., 2020. Review on utilization of Brewery by-products as protein-rich feed source for efficient livestock production. Global Journal of Animal Scientific Research, 8(2), pp.1-13.
4. Worku, Z., Mulugeta, M., Seid, A. and Debela, L., 2021. EFFECT OF SUPPLEMENTATION WITH GARLIC POWDER ON BIOCHEMICAL AND CARCASS CHARACTERISTICS OF BROILERS. Development (IJASTRD), 1(1).

Research Interests
• Animal nutrition , Apiculture, Aquaculture
• Small ruminant production
• Livestock product processing handling and Marketing

Research Interests
Animal Production,
• Animal Nutrition
• Dairy Cattle Nutrition and economics
• Nutritional quality (Feed safety for food safety and security)
• Climate change adaptation and mitigation option and strategies

Research Interests
• Genetic Improvement, Characterization and Conservation of Livestock and Poultry Resources
• Dairy Cattle Breeding Program
• Evaluation of Livestock and Poultry Performances Under Different Management Conditions

List of Publications
1. B. T. Itafa, A. S. Mohamed, W. H. Abate, M. A. Derseh, and W. E. Woldegiorgiss, 2021. Effect of reciprocal crossing Koekoek and Sasso chickens on growth performance, feed efficiency, carcass yield, mortality rate, and genetic components. J. Appl. Poult. Res. 30:100214. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.japr.2021.100214
2. Bayesa Tolasa, Ahmad Seid, Wasihun Hassen, Mohamed Aliy, 2020. Effect of Age and Genetic Groups on Growth Performance of Crossed Koekoek and Sasso Chickens. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 5(4): 44-49. doi: 10.11648/j.bmb.20200504.11
3. Belete Jorga, Wondmeneh Esatu, Mohammed Ali, Wasihun Hassen, Ahmed Seid, and Tekle Olbamo, 2020. Comparative test of the two final commercial dual-purpose breeds during early growth performance under on-farm management conditions in two districts of Jimma Zone, Ethiopia. Int. J. Livest. Prod.11(2), 52-59
4. Melaku Mulugeta, ZemeneWorku, Ahmad Seid and Lemessa Debela, 2019. Effect of garlic powder (Allium sativum) on performance of broiler chicken. Livestock Research for Rural Development 31 (4).
5. HailuTilahun, Aynalem Haile, Ahmed Seid, 2019. Phenotypic Characterization of Indigenous Goats in North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia.International Journal of Research Studies in Agricultural Sciences (IJRSAS), 5(7). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2454-6224.0507005 www.arcjournals.org
6. Kesim Halango, Abegaze Beyene and Ahmed Seid, 2018.Production Performances of Holstein Friesian Crossbred Dairy Cows in Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia. J Adv Dairy Res 6:4.http://doi.org/10.4172/2329-888X.1000216
7. Ahmed Seid, Mohammed Aliy, Nuraddis Ibrahim, MisganuAmanuel, 2017. Perception of Dairy Cattle Owners on Oestrus Synchronization and Mass Artificial Insemination Services in Jimma Zone, South Western Ethiopia,Greener Journal of Agricultural Sciences 7 (6), 137-144,doi:http://doi.org/10.15580/GJAS.2017.6.072117090
8. Ahmed Seid, Mohammed Aliy, 2017.Status of Assisted Reproductive Technologies for Genetic Improvement of Dairy Cattle in Ethiopia: Review. International Journal of Livestock Research, 7(7), 1-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.5455/ijlr.20170521042914
9. Nuraddis Ibrahim and Ahmed Seid, 2017 Review on Reproductive Performance of Crossbred Dairy Cattle in Ethiopia.Journal of Reproduction and Infertility 8 (3): 88-94, 2017, DOI: 10.5829/idosi.jri.2017.88.94
10. Ahmed S, Kefelegne K, Kefena E (2015). Breeding Objective, Selection Criteria and Breeding Practice of Indigenous Goats in Western Ethiopia: Implications for Sustainable Genetic Improvement. Greener Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 5(5): 167-176, http://doi.org/10.15580/GJAS.2015.5.072715105.
11. Ahmed Seid, KefelegnKebede and KefenaEffa. Morphological characterization of indigenous goats in Western Ethiopia: implication for community-based breeding programmes. Animal Genetic Resource /Ressourcesgénétiquesanimales/ Recursosgenéticosanimales, available on CJO2016. Volume 58June 2016, pp. 53-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S2078633616000047.
12. Ahmed Seid, 2017. Breeding Practices and Strategies for Genetic Improvement of Indigenous Goats in Ethiopia: Review. Greener Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 7(4): 090-096, http://doi.org/10.15580/GJAS.2017.4.051817064

Ongoing Researches and Developmental Projects
1. Development of Dual Purpose Synthetic Breed for Low land Agro ecological Zone of Ethiopia
2. Molecular Characterization of the Signatures of Positive and Balance Selection On Indigenous Chickens in Ethiopia
3. Molecular Characterization of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) in South West Ethiopia
4. Reintegration of migrant returnees and potential migrants in Jimma zone – financial support from EU-IOM Joint initiatives (JI)

Proceeding
1. Ahmed Seid, Kefelegne Kebede, Kefena Effa, Manzoor Ahmed Kirmani, 2017. Assessment on management practice of goat owners and reproductive performance of indigenous goats in Horro Guduru Wollega zone, western Ethiopia. Proceeding of National Seminar on “Improvement of Small Ruminant Production System for Livelihood Security”, Avikanagar, Rajasthan, India
2. Ahmed Seid, Mohammed Aliy, Nuraddis Ibrahim, Misganu Amanuel, 2017. Evaluation of Efficiency of Eestrus Synchronization of Dairy Cattle in Jimma Zone, South Western Ethiopia. Jimma University,Jimma, Ethiopia

Research Interest
Genetic Improvement of Livestock

Research Interests
• Animal Genetics and Breeding
• Genetic improvement of indigenous small ruminants using community based breeding program
• Genetic improvement of indigenous chicken breeds

Publications

1. Belay Duguma, Farmers’ Perceptions of Major Challenges to Smallholder Dairy Farming in Selected Towns of Jimma Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia: Possible influences, impacts, coping strategies and support required. Heliyon 8 (6) (2022) e09581. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09581
2. Belay Duguma, and Janssens, G.P.J. 2021. Assessment of Livestock Feed Resources and Coping Strategies with Dry Season Feed Scarcity in Mixed Crop–Livestock Farming Systems around the Gilgel Gibe Catchment, Southwest Ethiopia. Sustainability2021, 13(19), 10713  https://doi.org/10.3390/su131910713
3. Belay Duguma and Janssens, G., 2021. Comparative evaluation of mineral status of soils under waterlogging and non-waterlogging grazing lands during the main rainy season in Jimma, Oromia Regional State, southwestern Ethiopia. Arabian Journal of Geosciences (2021) 14:1606. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-021-08047-6
4. Belay Duguma, 2021. Productive and reproductive performance of crossbred and indigenous dairy cows at smallholdings in selected towns of Jimma Zone, Ethiopia. Animal Production Science, 61, 92–100. https://doi.org/10.1071/AN19380

5. Belay Duguma, 2020. A survey of management practices and major diseases of dairy cattle in smallholdings in selected towns of Jimma zone, south-western Ethiopia. Animal Production Science, 60, 1838–1849. https://doi.org/10.1071/AN19079
6. Belay Duguma, Dermauw, V., and Janssens. G.P.J. 2017. The assessment and the farmers’ perceived ranking of feed resources and coping strategies with feed scarcity in smallholder dairy farming in selected district towns of Jimma zone, Ethiopia. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 49 (5): 923-935. http://DOI 10.1007/s11250-017-1274-z
7. Belay Duguma and Janssens, G.P.J. 2016. Smallholder Dairy Farmers’ Breed and Cow Trait Preferences and Production Objective in Jimma Town, Ethiopia. European Journal of Biological Science, 8(1):26-34; http://DOI: 10.5829/idosi.ejbs.2016.8.01.10385
8. Belay Duguma and Janssens, G.P.J., 2016. Assessment of feed resources, feeding practices and coping strategies to feed scarcity by smallholder urban dairy producers in Jimma town, Ethiopia. SpringerPlus, 5:717. http://DOI 10.1186/s40064-016-2417-9.
9. Belay Duguma and Geert, P.J.J., 2015. Assessment of dairy farmers’ hygienic milking practices and awareness of cattle and milk-borne zoonosis in Jimma, Ethiopia. Food Science and Quality Management, 45: 114-121. ISSN 2224-6088 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0557 (Online)
10. Belay Duguma, Getachew Eshete, Tessema Zewdu and Adugna Tolera, 2014. Comparison of Nutritive Value of Alfalfa, Rhodes Hay, Cynodon Pasture and Linseed Cake – Maize Mixture at Hawassa College of Agriculture, Ethiopia. Academic Journal of Nutrition, 3 (2): 19-21. http://DOI: 10.5829/idosi.ajn.2014.3.2.85245
11. Belay Duguma and Janssens, G.P.J. 2014. Physicochemical quality and consumption pattern of milk at smallholder urban dairy farms in Jimma town of Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. Global Journal of Science frontier research, 14 (7) 45-50 https://journalofscience.org/index.php/GJSFR/article/view/1392
12. Belay Duguma, Getachew Eshete, Tessema Zewdu and Adugna Tolera, 2014. Comparison of Nutritive Value of Alfalfa, Rhodes Hay, Cynodon Pasture and Linseed Cake – Maize Mixture at Hawassa College of Agriculture, Ethiopia. Academic Journal of Nutrition, 3 (2): 19-21. http://DOI: 10.5829/idosi.ajn.2014.3.2.85245
13. Belay Duguma and Janssens, G.P.J. 2014. Smallholder milk processing and marketing characteristics at urban dairy farms in Jimma town of Oromia regional state, Ethiopia.  Global Veterinaria, 13 (3): 285-292; http://DOI: 10.5829/idosi.gv.2014.13.03.8511
14. Belay Duguma, Getachew Eshete, Azage Tegegne and B.P.Hegde, 2013. Farmers’ perceived livestock production constraints in Ginchi watershed area: Result of participatory rural appraisal. International Journal of Livestock Production, 4 (8) 128-134. DOI: 10.5897/IJLP2013.0164
15. Belay Duguma, Yisehak kechero and Janssens, G.P.J. 2012. Survey of major diseases affecting dairy cattle in Jimma town, Oromia, Ethiopia. Global Veterinaria, 8: 62-66.
16. Belay Duguma, Yisehak kechero and Janssens, G.P.J. 2012. Productive and reproductive performance of zebu x Holstein-Friesian crossbred dairy cows in Jimma town, Oromia, Ethiopia. Global Veterinaria, 8: 67-72.
17. Belay Duguma, K. Yisehak and Janssens, G.P.J. 2012. Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Urban Small-Scale Dairy Management Practices in Jimma Town, Ethiopia. Libyan Agriculture Research Center Journal Internation, 3: 7-12.
18. Belay Duguma, Yisehak kechero and Janssens, G.P.J. 2011. Analysis of constraints facing urban dairy farmers and gender responsibility in animal management in Jimma town.  African Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 3: 313-318.
19. Belay Duguma, 2012. Productive and reproductive performance and management practices of crossbred dairy cows at Jimma College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine dairy farm, Ethiopia. International Journal of Current Research, 4:87-92. http://www.journalcra.com
20. Belay Duguma, 2013. Smallholder livestock production and marketing systems in the Haramaya district, eastern Ethiopia. Basic Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Review, 2(6):122-129. http://www.basicresearchjournals.org
21. Belay Duguma, Getachew Eshete, Azage Tegegne and B.P.Hegde, 2013. The influence of Season and Location on Body Condition Score and Weight of Oxen in Ginchi Watershed, Central Ethiopia. Basic Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Review, 2(4):91-95. http//www.basicresearchjournals.org
22. Belay Duguma, Azage Tegegne and B.P. Hegde, 2012. Smallholder livestock production system in Dandi district, Oromia Regional State, central Ethiopia, 2012. Global Veterinaria, 8: 472-479.
23. Belay Duguma, Azage Tegegne and B.P. Hegde, 2011. An Assessment of Availability of Livestock Drinking Water Resources, Patterns of Exploitation and Management Strategies at Ginchi Watershed, Ethiopia. American-Eurasian Journal of Agronomy, 4: 38-45.
24. Belay Duguma, Azage Tegegne and B.P. Hegde, 2012. Assessment of the effect of season and location on microbiological and physicochemical quality of livestock drinking water in Ginchi Watershed, Ethiopia. Global Veterinaria, 8: 342-346.
25. Belay Duguma, Azage Tegegne and B.P. Hegde, 2012. The effect of location and season on free water intake of livestock under field condition in Ginchi watershed area, Ethiopia. World Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 8: 38-42.
26. Tamene Bayissa, Belay Duguma and Kassahun Desalegn, 2022. Chemical composition of major livestock feed resources in the medium and low agroecological zones in the mixed farming system of Haru District, Ethiopia. Heliyon 8 (2022) e09012. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09012
27. K. Yisehak, D. Belay, T. Taye, Geert P.J. Janssens. 2013. Impact of soil erosion associated factors on available feed resources for free-ranging cattle at three altitude regions: Measurements and perceptions. Journal of Arid Environments, 98: 70–78 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaridenv.2013.07.01
28. Dhaba Urgessa, Belay Duguma, Solomon Demeke and Taye Tolamariam, 2013. Breeding Practices and Reproductive Performance of Traditionally Managed Indigenous Sheep and Goat in Ilu Abba Bora Zone of Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. Global Veterinaria, 10 (6): 676-680. DOI: 10.5829/idosi.gv.2013.10.6.64163
29. Teshager Ayalew, Belay Duguma and Taye Tolemariam, 2013. Socioeconomic and Farm Characteristics of Smallholder Cattle Producers in Ilu Aba Bora Zone of Oromia Regional State, South Western Ethiopia. Global Veterinaria, 10 (5): 607-613 DOI: 10.5829/idosi.gv.2013.10.5.6669
30. Teshager Ayalew, Belay Duguma and Taye Tolemariam, 2013. Prevalence of Cattle Diseases and Productive and Reproductive Traits of Cattle in Ilu Aba Bora Zone, South Western Ethiopia. Global Veterinaria, 10 (5): 614-619. DOI: 10.5829/idosi.gv.2013.10.5.6687
31. Teshager Ayalew, Belay Duguma and Taye Tolemariam, 2013. Traditional Cattle Fattening and Live Animal Marketing System in Different Agro-Ecologies of Ilu Aba Bora Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia. Global Veterinaria, 10 (5):620-625. DOI: 10.5829/idosi.gv.2013.10.5.6688
32. Veronique Dermauw, Kechero Yisehak, Duguma Belay, Thomas Van Hecke, Gijs Du Laing, Luc Duchateau and Geert P.J. Janssens, 2013. Mineral deficiency status of ranging zebu (Bos indicus) cattle around the Gilgel Gibe catchment, Ethiopia. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 45 (5)1139-1147 DOI 10.1007/s11250-012-0337-4
33. Teshager Ayalew, Belay Duguma and Taye Tolemariam, 2013. Smallholder Cattle Production Systems in Three Districts of Ilu Aba Bora Zone of Oromia Regional State, South Western Ethiopia. American-Eurasian Journal of Scientific Research, 8 (1): 38-46. DOI: 10.5829/idosi.aejsr.2013.8.1.6670
34. Teshager Ayalew, Belay Duguma and Taye Tolemariam, 2013. Smallholder Cattle Milk Production, Utilization and Marketing Pattern in Different Agro-Ecological Districts of Ilu Aba Bora Zone, Southwestern Ethiopia. American-Eurasian Journal of Scientific Research, 8 (1):24-30. DOI: 10.5829/idosi.aejsr.2013.8.1.6671
35. Dhaba Urgessa, Belay Duguma, Solomon Demeke and Taye Tolamariam, 2012. Sheep and Goat Production Systems in Ilu Abba Bora Zone of Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia: Feeding and Management Strategies. Global Veterinaria, 9 (4): 421-429. DOI: 10.5829/idosi.gv.2012.9.4.64162
36. Dhaba Urgessa, Belay Duguma, Solomon Demeke and Taye Tolamariam, 2012. A Survey of Sheep and Goat Diseases in Ilu Abba Bora Zone of Oromia Regional State, Southwestern Ethiopia. Global Veterinaria, 9 (5): 552-556. DOI: 10.5829/idosi.gv.2012.9.5.6529
37. Dhaba Urgessa, Belay Duguma, Solomon Demeke and Taye Tola, 2013. Breeding Practices and Reproductive Performance of Traditionally Managed Indigenous Sheep and Goat in Ilu Abba Bora Zone of Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. Global Veterinaria 10 (6): 676-680, 2013. DOI: 10.5829/idosi.gv.2013.10.6.64163
38. Kechero Yisehak, Anne Becker, Duguma Belay, Guido Bosch, Wouter H. Hendriks, Marcus Clauses & Geert P.J. Janssens, 2011. Salivary amino acids concentrations in zebus (Bos indicus) and zebu hybrids (Bos indicus x Bos taurus) fed a tannin-rich diet. Belg. J. Zool., 141: 93-96.
39. Kechero Yisehak and Duguma Belay, 2011. Evaluation of nutritive value of Albizia gummifera foliage as fodder source for livestock in Agrisilvipastoral system. International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 6: 389-399. DOI: 10.3923/ijar.2011.389.399

In conference proceedings

1. Belay Duguma, Yisehak, K., Taye, T. Solomon, D., and G.P.J. Janssens, 2009 ‘Association between nutritional strategies and cattle performance in region with severe soil erosion’. In proceedings of 13^th European Society of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition (ESVCN) Congress, Sardinia, Italia, p.55.
2. Belay Duguma, K. Yisehak, T. Taye, and G.P.J. Janssens, 2009. Association between nutritional strategies and cattle performance in regions with soil erosion. 13^th ESVCN Congress, September 25-27, Vienna, Austria
3. Belay Duguma, J. Verbeke, K. Yisehak, D. Solomon, S. Belew, S. Devliegher and G.P.J. Janssens, 2009. Relationship between micromineral status and mastitis in urban dairy farms in Jimma. In proceedings of 13^th ESVCN Congress, Sardinia, Italia, p.68.
4. Belay Duguma, K. Yisehak, Taye T., Solomon D., G.P.J. Janssens, 2008. Livestock production and feeding in mixed farming system around Gilgel Gibe dam, south western Ethiopia. 12^th ESVCN Congress, Vienna, Austria
5. Yisehak, K., Belay Duguma and G.P.J. Janssens, 2010. ‘Indigenous fodder trees and shrubs: Nutritional and ecological approaches’. In proceedings of 14^th ESVCN Congress, Zurich, Switzerland, pp. 121.
6. K.Yisehak, Belay Duguma, T. Ayalew, T. Taye and G.P.J. Janssens, 2010. ‘Botanical diversity of potential forage plants in range and farming systems of Gilgel Gibe catchments/Jimma zone’. In BOOK OF ABSTRACTS of the 15^th All African Conference on Animal Agriculture and the 18^th Annual Meeting of the Ethiopian Society of Animal Production (ESAP), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, pp. 100.
7. Veronique Dermauw UGent,  Belay Duguma, Kechero Yisehak, Demeke Solomon, Belew Seleshi and Geert Janssens, 2010. Nutritional status of cattle around the Gilgel Gibe dam in Ethiopia: the search for easy-to-establish indicators. The 5th All Africa conference on animal agriculture jointly organized with the 18th annual meeting of the Ethiopian society of animal production (ESAP): commercialization of livestock agriculture in Africa: challenges and opportunities, Abstracts (2010).
8. K. Yisehak, Becker A. Belay Duguma., Solomon D., Jansenns G.P.J., 2009. ‘Cattle breed effects on the reactivity of cattle to tannin-rich diet’. In proceedings of 13^th ESVCN Congress, Sardinia, Italia, p.110.
9. Dermauw, V., Belay Duguma., Yisehak, K., Solomon, D., Sileshi, B., and Janssens G.P.J., 2009. ‘Nutritional status of cattle linked with erosion around the Gilgel Gibe dam in Ethiopia: the search for easy-to-establish indicators’. In proceedings of 13^th ESVCN Congress, Sardinia, Italia, p.123.
10. K.Yisehak, Belay Duguma, T. Taye, D. Solomon, G.P.J. Janssens, 2009. ‘Estimation of the impact of soil erosion on available feed resources for free ranging cattle’. In proceedings of 13^th ESVCN Congress, Sardinia, Italia, p.52.

Research Interests

2. Beef, Dairy, Goat and sheep, and poultry production and management systems
3. Animal feeds and nutrition
4. Processing, safety and quality, marketing and consumption of livestock products
5. Livestock production and climate change
6. Breeding, productive and reproductive performance