Dr.Benjamin Adjei Mensah

Assistant Lecturer

Contact info badjei-mensah@ug.edu.gh

About

Dr.Benjamin Adjei Mensah (PhD)

 

Dr. Benjamin Adjei Mensah 

Contact email: badjei-mensah@ug.edu.gh

Web of Science Researcher ID: AEM-9259-2022

Scopus Researcher ID: 57912684800

ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5649-1924

ResearchGate:

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Benjamin-Adjei-Mensah-2   

Google scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=K5jFSWIAAAAJ&hl=en

 

Dr. Benjamin Adjei Mensah is a Lecturer in the Department of Animal Science, University of Ghana. He holds a PhD in Feed and Animal Nutrition from the Regional Centre of Excellence in Poultry Science (CERSA), University of Lomé, and an MPhil in Animal Nutrition as well as a BSc in Agriculture (Animal Science) from KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. His research interests include in ovo nutrition, embryonic development, functional feed additives, medicinal plants, insect protein technology, alternative feed resources, gut health, and climate-smart feeding strategies for poultry. He has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and serves as a reviewer for several international scientific journals.

Education

He holds a PhD in Feed and Animal Nutrition from the Regional Centre of Excellence in Poultry Science (CERSA), University of Lomé, and an MPhil in Animal Nutrition as well as a BSc in Agriculture (Animal Science) from KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana

Research Interest

His research interests include in ovo nutrition, embryonic development, functional feed additives, medicinal plants, insect protein technology, alternative feed resources, gut health, and climate-smart feeding strategies for poultry. He has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and serves as a reviewer for several international scientific journals.

Publications

Publications over the last 5 years (2020 to date)

  1. Tcheou, P. B., Bedekelabou, A. P., Adjei-Mensah, B., Kpomasse, C. C., Talaki, E., & Salou, M. (2025). Antibiotic use and residue detection in guinea fowl eggs in rural Togo: An assessment of practices and risks. Veterinary and Animal Science, 28, 100448. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vas.2025.100448 
  2. Sasu, P., Opara, E., Ellison, F. E., Koblah, R. A., Adjei-Mensah, B., Anim-Jnr, A. S., ... & Kwaku, M. (2025). Valorising bamboo leaves for climate-smart livestock production: Nutritional profile, emission reduction, and farmer adoption in Ghana’s transitional zones. Advances in Bamboo Science, 100151. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100151 
  3. Agbehadzi, R. K., Sasu, P., Adjei-Mensah, B., Dassidi, N., Kouame, Y. A. E., Koranteng, A. A. A., ... & Tona, K.  (2025). Effects of layer breeder age and early hypoxic stimulation (ed 7-9) of the chorioallantois membrane on eggshell decalcification, neovascularization of heart tissue, mineralization and morphometrics of hatchlings. Journal of World Poultry Research, 14(4): 418-437. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.36380/jwpr.2024.42 
  4. Agbehadzi, R. K., Kumi, G., Adjei-Mensah, B., Hamidu, J. A., & Tona, K. (2025). Impact of late-stage hypoxic stimulation and layer breeder age on embryonic development, hatching and chick quality. Poultry Science, 104(2), 104691. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2024.104691
  5. Parobali, T., Lin, H., Hounkpevi, J. A., Adjei‐Mensah, B., N'nanle, O., Karou, S. D., ... & Eklu‐Gadegbeku, K. (2025). Influence of Citrus sinensis seeds on the growth performance, ceca bacterial population and the immune system response of broiler chickens. Veterinary Medicine and Science, 11(5), e70553. https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.70553 
  6. Osei-Adjei, A., Hamidu, J. A., Adjei-Mensah, B., Quaye, B., Oduro-Owusu, A. D., Atimah, G. K., & Donkoh, A. (2025). The need and acceptability of cassava starch residue as an alternative energy source in poultry feeds: farmers and consumers perspectives in the Ashanti region of Ghana. European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 7(3), 32-41. https://doi.org/10.24018/ejfood.2025.7.3.910
  7. Osei‐Adjei, A., Hamidu, J. A., Adjei‐Mensah, B., Hanson, P. N. A., Sarfo, G. K., & Donkoh, A. (2025). Evaluating cassava starch residue as a maize substitute in broiler chicken diets. Food Science & Nutrition, 13(6), e70360. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.70360
  8. Tchodo, F. G., Dakpogan, H. B., Gambogou, B., Adjei-Mensah, B., Sanvee, S., Pitala, W., ... & Bakoma, B. (2025). In vitro evaluation of the inhibitory effects and antioxidant properties of hydro-ethanolic extracts from the roots of Sarcocephalus latifolius against Eimeria spp. sporozoites. Journal of Herbmed Pharmacology, 14(2), 208-216. http://dx.doi.org/10.34172/jhp.2025.52651
  9. Ba, M. L., Souare, M. L., Hounkpêvi, J. A., Adjei-Mensah, B., Tona, K., & Tchacondo, T. (2025). Nutrient retention of yellow corn hybrids and biochemical parameters in male sasso chickens. Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology 25:11-22 http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/0974-181X.2025.00002.4
  10. Adjei-Mensah, B., Oso, O., Oke, E., Kuka, T. T., Sasu, P., Agbehadzi, R. K., ... & Tona, K. (2024). Hypocholesterolemic potentials of garlic on the lipid profile of poultry birds and poultry products: A Review. Journal of Applied Poultry Research, 100509. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.japr.2024.100509
  11. Kpossou, R. F., Adjei-Mensah, B., Kouame, Y. A. E., Everaert, N., & Tona, K. (2024). Evaluating the influence of Citrus aurantiifolia seed powder on the growth performance, ileal digestibility and physiological response of broiler chickens. Journal of Applied Animal Research, 52(1), 2426977. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09712119.2024.2426977
  12. Agbehadzi, R. K., Meteyake, H. T., Adjei-Mensah, B., Sasu, P., Koranteng, A. A. A., Dassidi, N., ... & Tona, K. (2024). Effects of layer breeder age and reduced incubator oxygen concentrations on embryo development, hatching events, chick quality, embryonic mortality and hatchability of fertile eggs. Heliyon, 10(22): e40468. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e40468
  13. Kpossou, R. F., Akakpo, A., Adjei-Mensah, B., Everaert, N., & Tona, K. (2024). Meat and bone quality of Cobb 500 broiler chickens fed diet supplemented with Citrus aurantiifolia seed powder. European Poultry Science, 88: 1-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1399/eps.2024.403
  14. Adjei-Mensah, B., Kpomasse, C. C., Talaki, E., & Tona, K. (2024). Challenges of small-scale broiler production in Rural West Africa. Publisher: IntechOpen. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1006894 
  15. Tchodo, F. G., Dakpogan, H. B., Adjei-Mensah, B., N'nanle, O., Karou, S., Pitala, W., ... & Bakoma, B. (2024). In ovo toxico-pathological effects of medicinal plants used against coccidiosis on chicken embryos development and hatchability. Poultry Science, 103(12), 104435. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2024.104435
  16. Sackey, E. N. K., Aboagye, S. A., Adetarimah, M., Donkoh, A., Adjei-Mensah, B., & Hamidu, J. A. (2024). Antibiotic Resistance of Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. strains isolated from some selected poultry farms in the Oforikrom Municipality Kumasi, Ghana. European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 6(5), 9-16. http://dx.doi.org/10.24018/ejfood.2024.6.5.844
  17. Ba, M.I., Hounkpevi, J.A., Adjei-Mensah, B., Tona, K., & Tchacondo, T. (2024). Effect of yellow corn hybrids with enhanced protein level in feeding Sasso broilers under humid tropical climate. International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 18 (3), 835-848. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ijbcs.v18i3.9
  18. Agbehadzi, R. K., Adjei-Mensah, B., Sasu, P., Bilalissi, A., Kpomasse, C. C., N'nanle, O., ... & Tona, K. (2024). Effect of breeder age and early hypoxic stimulation of the chorioallantoic membrane on vascularization, internal organ development, blood profile and chick organ histology. Journal of Applied Poultry Research, 33(4), 100484. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.japr.2024.100484
  19. Kpossou, R. F., Adjei-Mensah, B., N'nanle, O., Everaert, N., & Tona, K. (2024). In ovo feeding of Citrus aurantiifolia seed extract on hatchability, chick quality, physiological response, intestinal morphology and posthatch growth performance of cobb 500 broiler chickens. Journal of Applied Poultry Research, 33(4), 100471. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.japr.2024.100471
  20. Parobali, T., Adjei-Mensah, B., Yarkoa, T., Tchabltien, S., Karou, S. D., & Eklu-Gadegbeku, K. (2024). Impact of orange (Citrus sinensis) seed powder on growth performance, biochemical parameters and caecal bacterial population of broilers reared in hot humid climate. Italian Journal of Animal Science, 23(1), 1124-1133. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2024.2386025
  21. Tchodo, F. G., Dakpogan, H. B., Sanvee, S., Adjei-Mensah, B., Kpomasse, C. C., Karou, S., ... & Bakoma, B. (2024). The Anticoccidial In vitro effects and antioxidant properties of several plants traditionally used for coccidiosis in togo. Veterinary Sciences, 11(8), 345. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/vetsci11080345
  22. Kpossou, R. F., Adjei-Mensah, B., Everaert, N., & Tona, K. (2024). Evaluating the interaction response of broiler chickens to in ovo feeding of Citrus aurantiifolia seed extract and its powder supplementation. Italian Journal of Animal Science, 23(1), 970-980. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2024.2371039
  23. Oke, O. E., O. A. Akosile, A. I. Oni, I. O. Opowoye, C. A. Ishola, J. O. Adebiyi, A. J. Odeyemi, B. Adjei-Mensah, V. A. Uyanga, & M. O. Abioja. (2024). Oxidative stress in poultry production. Poultry Science, 104003. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2024.104003 
  24. Dzungwe, J. T., Adjei-Mensah, B., Chrysostome, C. A., & Tozo, K. (2024). Effect of crossbreeding on growth performance, meat quality, and the economics of production of the pure and reciprocal crosses between the Sasso and Wassachie chickens. Poultry Science, 103823. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2024.103823 
  25. Tchodo, F. G., Dakpogan, H. B., Gambogou, B., N'nanle, O., Adjei-Mensah, B., Tona, K., & Bakoma, B. Epidemiological investigation of Eimeria species and effectiveness of togolese medicinal plants used against chicken coccidiosis. Journal of World Poultry Research, 14(4): 382-398. https://dx.doi.org/10.36380/jwpr.2024.39 
  26. Hounkpêvi, J. A., Adjei-Mensah, B., Parobali, T., Tona, K., Koutinhouin, B., & Pitala, W. (2024). Photoperiod manipulation corrects the negative effect of low dietary crude protein levels during weeks 12 to 26 on bone quality and fertility of male Guinea fowl (Numida meleagris). Poultry Science, 103(7), 103743. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2024.103743 
  27. Adjei, O., Sasu, P., Baidoo, J. K., Adjei-Mensah, B., Bredu, G. A., Ansah, T. O., ... & Donkoh, A. (2024). Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) pulp flour as a non-conventional filler in comminuted pork: Effect on physicochemical, sensory attributes and cost of meatloaves. European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 6(2), 33-38. http://dx.doi.org/10.24018/ejfood.2024.6.2.778 
  28. Parobali, T., Adjei-Mensah, B., Songuine, T., Yarkoa, T., Karou, S. D., & Eklu-Gadegbeku, K. (2024). Influence of Citrus sinensis seed powder on growth performance, morphological and histological development of the small intestine of broiler chickens. Journal of Applied Poultry Research, 33(2), 100395. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.japr.2023.100395 
  29. Hounkpêvi, J. A., Lin, H., Adjei-Mensah, B., Tona, K., & Pitala, W. (2024). Influence of zinc sulfate and threonine supplementation on mucin 5ac gene expression in the small intestine and intestinal mucosal morphology in broiler chickens. Journal of Applied Animal Research, 52(1), 2309377. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09712119.2024.2309377 
  30. Hounkpêvi, J. A., Adjei-Mensah, B., Adjibodé, A. G., Tona, K., Koutinhouin, B., and Pitala, W. (2023). Dietary protein levels during 12-26 weeks improve the growth performance, bone quality and testosterone in Pearl Gray male Guinea fowl (Numida meleagris). Poultry Science, 103173. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2023.103173 
  31. Adjei-Mensah, B., Koranteng, A. A. A., Hamidu, J. A., & Tona, K. (2023). Antibacterial activities of garlic (Allium sativum) in broiler and laying hens production. World's Poultry Science Journal, 79(1), 155-176. https://doi.org/10.1080/00439339.2023.2164236
  32.  Adjei-Mensah, B., Hamidu, J. A., Konfe, H., Onagbesan, O., Ameyapoh, Y. A., & Tona, K. (2023). Evaluating the effects of dietary allicin-rich extract on the production performance, egg quality, caecal bacterial population and lipid profile of laying hens. European Poultry Science, 87, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1399/eps.2023.370
  33. Koranteng, A. A. A., Gbogbo, K. A., Adjei-Mensah, B., Bouassi, T., Agbehadzi, R. K., & Tona, K. (2023). Influence of palm kernel cake on the growth performance, gut health and hematochemical indices of slow-growing broilers. Journal of Applied Animal Research, 51(1), 554-563.  https://doi.org/10.1080/09712119.2023.2242447 
  34. Kuka, T. T., Bakoma, B., Kuka, F. C., & Adjei-Mensah, B. (2023). In ovo effect of Soursop (Annona muricata L.) leaf extract on hatching and post-hatch performance of Noiler chickens. Veterinary and Animal Science, 21, 100311. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vas.2023.100311 
  35. Opoku, O., Hamidu, J. A., Adjei-Mensah, B., Quaye, B., Benante, V., Amankrah, M. A., ... & Atuahene, C. C. (2023). Farmers and consumers awareness and acceptance of the novel practice of utilizing insect protein as an alternative protein source in poultry feed: A Survey. European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 5(3), 33-43. https://doi.org/10.24018/ejfood.2023.5.3.673 
  36. Opoku, O., Hamidu, J. A., Adjei-Mensah, B., Quaye, B., Sasu, P., Benante, V., ... & Atuahene, C. C. (2023). Alternative organic wastes as substrates and its impact on growth, proximate chemical and mineral composition of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae for subsistent animal feed. Journal of Applied Animal Research, 51(1), 564-572. https://doi.org/10.1080/09712119.2023.2249545 
  37. Quaye, B., Opoku, O., Benante, V., Adjei‐Mensah, B., Amankrah, M. A., Ampadu, B., ... & Atuahene, C. C. (2023). Influence of Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis M.) as an alternative to antibiotics on the growth performance, carcass characteristics and haemato‐biochemical indices of broiler chickens. Veterinary Medicine and Science, 9(3), 1234-1240.  https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.1099 
  38. Adjei‐Mensah, B., Quaye, B., Opoku, O., & Atuahene, C. C. (2023). Antiviral potentials of garlic (Allium sativum) in poultry production: A mini review. Veterinary Medicine and Science, 9(6), 2711-2718. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/vms3.1247 
  39. Oso, O. M., Metowogo, K., Adjei-Mensah, B., Oke, O. E., Gbongbon, C., Onagbesan, O. M., & Tona, K. (2023). Effects of timing and duration of LED light supply during incubation on embryonic development and hatching parameters of Sasso eggs. International Journal of Veterinary Science, 12(4): 572-579. https://doi.org/10.47278/journal.ijvs/2023.003
  40. Anderson, P., Malik, R., Ojha, L., Adjei-Mensah, B., & Naliyapara, H. B. (2023). Investigations on modulating effect of three tropical red seaweed by-products on growth performance, immune response, antioxidant status and endocrine variables in crossbred calves. Journal of Applied Phycology, 35(1), 445-457. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10811-022-02871-3 
  41. Sasu, P., Attoh-Kotoku, V., Anim-Jnr, A. S., Kwaku, M., Adjei-Mensah, B., Adjei, O., & Mintah, F. K. (2023). Toward smallholder bamboo-integrated agro-silvopastoral systems in sub-Saharan Africa: assessing the impact of bamboo leaves on consumption pattern, growth performance and manure characteristics of West African dwarf goats. Frontiers in Animal Science, 4, 1108012. https://doi.org/10.3389/fanim.2023.1108012 
  42. Sasu, P., Edinam Akorli, D., Asare, R., Attoh-Kotoku, V., Adjei, O., Adjei-Mensah, B., ... & Owusu Ansah, T. (2023). Comparative nutritional evaluation of the leaves of Bambusa balcooa (Beema) and Oxytenanthera abyssinica (A. Rich.) Munro bamboos, and the straws of AGRA and AMANKWATIA rice varieties. Cogent Food & Agriculture, 9(2), 2263960. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2023.2263960 
  43. Sasu, P., Attoh-Kotoku, V., Akorli, D. E., Adjei-Mensah, B., Tankouano, R. A., & Kwaku, M. (2023). Nutritional evaluation of the leaves of Oxytenanthera abyssinica, Bambusa balcooa, Moringa oleifera, Terminalia catappa, Blighia sapida, and Mangifera indica as non-conventional green roughages for ruminants. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 11: 100466. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2022.100466
  44. Sasu, P., Attoh-Kotoku, V., Anim-Jnr, A.S., Osman, A., Adjei, O, Adjei-Mensah, B., Edinam, Aku Akoli D., Adjima Tankouano, R., Kwaku, M. & Obloni Kweitsu, D. (2023). Comparative nutritional evaluation of the leaves of selected plants from the Poaceae family (bamboos and grasses) for sustainable livestock production in Ghana. Frontier Sustainable Food Systems, 7:1087197. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2023.1087197. 
  45. Adjei-Mensah B., Oke, E., Ali, M.M., Hamidu, J.A., & Tona, K. (2022). Response of layer chicks to the dietary inclusion of allicin-rich extract. Journal of Applied Poultry Research, 31(4): 100291. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.japr.2022.100291 
  46. Adjei-Mensah, B. & Atuahene, C.C. (2022). Avian coccidiosis and anticoccidial potential of garlic (Allium sativum l.) in broiler production: A Review. Journal of Applied Poultry Research, 2022, 32(1): 100314. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.japr.2022.100314
  47. Oso, O. M., Metowogo, K., Adjei-Mensah, B., Oke, O. E., & Tona, K. (2022). Stress and fear responses of slow-growing broiler chickens to light stimulation initiated at different phases of embryonic development. Journal of Animal Behaviour and Biometeorology, 10(3): 2227  http://dx.doi.org/10.31893/jabb.2207
  48. Koranteng, A. A., Gbogbo, K. A., Adjei-Mensah, B.,Bouassi, T., Aïna, C. T. F., Glago, J., & Kokou, T. (2022). Impact of palm kernel cake with or without multi-blend enzyme on the growth performance and carcass traits of Sasso broilers. International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine, 10(1), 80-89. https://doi.org/10.1080/23144599.2022.2125735
  49. Odile Raphaëlle, N. D., Kwassi, T., Adjei-Mensah, B., Oke, O., Okanlawo, O., & Kokou, T. (2022). Use of Manihot esculenta leaves on physiological and production parameters of Sasso breeder hens. Veterinary Medicine and Science, 8(4), 1547-1552. https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.797