Raphael A. Ayizanga (NDA, BSc, MPhil, PhD (Ghana))

Raphael A. Ayizanga is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture & Consumer Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon. He obtained an MPhil Degree in Animal Breeding from the University of Ghana in May 2009. Before becoming a faculty member of the Department he worked as Graduate Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant during his graduate studies. His current research focuses on characterisation and conservation of indigenous animal genetic resources, particularly the Ashanti Black pig of Ghana.

Publications of Raphael A. Ayizanga

1. R. A. Ayizanga, R. Osei-Amponsah, K. A. Darfour-Oduro, G. S. Aboagye and B. K. Ahunu. Growth performance and genetic parameter estimates of the West African Dwarf goat at Kintampo. Submitted to the Tropical Animal Health and Production Journal (Manuscript no. TROP-2822) is currently under review.

2. A. Guinguina, R. A. Ayizanga and G. S. Aboagye (2011). A preliminary study on reproductive traits of Friesian/Sanga crossbreds at the Amrahia Dairy Farm. Proceedings of the 17th Biennial Conference of the Ghana Society of Animal Production held at the University of Ghana from July 20 - 22, 2011.