Beyihayo Geoffrey Akiiki

Assistant Lecturer

Dr. Beyihayo Geoffrey Akiiki holds a PhD in Agricultural and Applied Biosciences from Gulu University, a Master of Science in Animal Science and a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture (Animal Option) from Makerere University. He is a renowned researcher, trainer and lecturer in the field of animal nutrition & feeding (feed formulation, chemical analysis), animal breeding & genetics and general animal production. He is also a visiting Scientist at the Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health, at the University of Edinburgh, UK.

Qualifications

Institution Period Degree obtained
Gulu University 22026 PhD in Agricultural and Applied Biosciences
Makerere University 2014 Master of Science in Animal Science ‘’Plan A’’
Makerere University 2010 Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Animal Option)

Research Interests

Animal Sciences (Animal Breeding and Genetics; Animal Nutrition)

Publications

Kasima, J. S., Mugonola, B., Muyinza, H., Kizza‐Nkambwe, S., Beyihayo, G. A., Kidega, K., Nokrach, J., Mpewo, M., Kisaame, M. and Ndyomugyenyi, E. K. (2024) . (2024) . Indigenous Technical Knowledge and Its Potential Application to Uganda’s Pig Sub-Sector . Modern Agriculture, 2(2), pp. e70003
Patrick Okot, Oscar Okello, Geoffrey Okello, Matthew Kica . (2024) . Automated Garbage Bin Monitoring: An Embedded System Approach . International Journal of Embedded Systems and Emerging Technologies, [online] Volume 10(1), pp. 27-44. Available at: https://journalspub.com/publication/automated-garbage-bin-monitoring-an-embedded-system-approach/
Patrick. O, Jackson. A. . (2024) . Shortest Route Identification Model for Urban Solid Waste Disposal Management Using GIS: A Case of Gulu City, Northern Uganda . Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS (JORSG), 15(01), pp. 1-19
Okot, P., & Abandu, J. (2024) . (2024) . Remote Sensing & GIS Shortest Route Identification Model for Urban Solid Waste Disposal Management Using GIS : A Case of Gulu City, Northern Uganda , pp. 1-19
Anywar, D., Shaban, K. S., Labeja, R. L., Loki, R. O., Beyihayo, G. A., Okello, C., & Haselip, J. (2024) . (2024) . The Search for Sustainability Amid Displacement: Exploring the Potential of Fast-growing Exotic Tree Species as Fuelwood Alternative for Refugees and Host Communities in Northern Uganda . The Journal of Environment & Development, 33(2), pp. 268-285
Aturihaihi, C., Opio, F., Tumwesigye, W. & Beyihayo, G. A. (2022) . (2023) . Smallholder Farmers’ Coping Strategies to Perceived Climate Change and Variability in Isingiro District, South Western Uganda. African Journal of Climate Change and Resource Sustainability . African Journal of Climate Change and Resource Sustainability, 2(1), pp. 51-66
Aturihaihi, C., Tumwesigye, W., Opio, F., & Beyihayo, G. A. (2023) . (2023) . Knowledge, Attitude and the Practice of Climate-Smart Agriculture among Smallholder Farmers in Isingiro District, South Western Uganda . East African Journal of Agriculture and Biotechnology, 6(1), pp. 82-97
Akiiki Beyihayo, G. A., Kugonza, R. D., Ndyomugyenyi, E. K., Echodu, R., Marion W. Okot, M. W. and Dos Anjos, F. (2023) . (2023) . Genetic and phenotypic parameter estimates for selection within Ugandan indigenous chickens . Tropical Animal Health and Production, 55(100)
Akiiki Beyihayo, G. A., Ndyomugyenyi, E. K., Echodu, R. and Kugonza, D. (2022) . (2022) . In-situ morphological characterization of indigenous chicken Ecotypes in Uganda
Beyihayo GA et al. 2022 . (2022) . Evaluating the performance and profitability of varied combinations of brewery by-products for fattening pigs , pp. 661–667
Beyihayo G. A., Ntankyo P.R., Aturihaihi C. 2021 . (2021) . Effect of feeding buttermilk coated diets on growth, carcass characteristics and production cost of crossbred chicken . Bangladeshi Journal of Animal Science, 50(1), pp. 57-63
Nabasumba, D., Kirunda, H., Muzira, R., Tugume, G., Natuha, S and Beyihayo, GA. 2020 . (2020) . Effect of scattered tree species on the diversity, abundance and biomass of pastures in a sedentary grazing system in South-western Uganda . African Journal of Agricultural Research, 16(8), pp. 1078-1087
Patrick Okot, Patrick Job Ogao, Jackson Abandu . (2019) . Site selection model for urban solid waste disposal management using GIS and remote sensing: a case of Gulu Municipality . International Journal of Environment and Waste Management (IJEWM), , 24(4)
Beyihayo G A, Mutetikka D and Nabasirye M 2018 . (2018) . Performance of starter pigs fed diets based on malted and fermented maize . Livestock Research for Rural Development, [online] Volume . Available at: https://www.lrrd.org/lrrd30/8/gbey30133.html
Abandu, J., Kivunike, F. N., Okot, P., & Lamunu, J. (2019) . (2017) . Information and Communication Technology usage in post-conflict maternal healthcare: Northern Uganda Referral hospital perspective. Health Policy and Technology. , pp. 151-156. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/J.HLPT.2019.05.005
Beyihayo, G.A., Omaria, R., Namazzi, C and Atuhaire, A. 2015 . (2015) . In vitro dry matter digestibility using rumen liquor from slaughtered or fistulated cattle as the inoculum source . Uganda Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 16(1), pp. 93 – 98
Beyihayo, G., Mwesigwa, R. and Pezo, D. 2015 . (2015) . Pig feeding strategies: Uganda smallholder pig value chain capacity development training manual . ILRI Manual 16, International Livestock Research Institute., [online] Volume . Nairobi, Kenya: . Available at: https://cgspace.cgiar.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/3ccb7dca-bb8b-4f59-b631-612a762d5e1e/content
Kabugo, S., Mutetikka, D., Mwesigwa, R., Beyihayo, G. A and Kugonza, D. R. 2014 . (2014) . Utilization of spent brewer’s yeast as a protein substitute for fish meal in diets of growing pigs . African Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, [online] Volume 2(5), pp. 116-121. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/280010006_Utilization_of_spent_brewer's_yeast_as_a_protein_substitute_for_fish_meal_in_diets_of_growing_pigs

Projects

Building capacity of VET providers in West-Nile and Northern Uganda
    Okot Patick
Native Chicken Project, Grant No. Aurg Ii-2-115-2018
    Beyihayo Geoffrey Akiiki

Supervision

1. Asiimwe Gilbert: Pedigree-based genetic and phenotypic parameter estimates for Ugandan indigenous chickens.

2. Awio Peter: Genetic diversity among the indigenous zebu cattle kept in an open grazing management system in Apac district, Lango Sub-Region.

3. Opiyo Griffin: Current practices, sustainability and performance of poultry birds fed on black soldier fly larvae meal in Gulu City.

4. Musika Rogious: Nutritional quality and use of grower feeds among pig farmers in Northern Uganda.

5. Okwany Alex: Assessment of extent of use of biosecurity practices and their effect on chicken health.

6. Auma Jillian: Prevalence and anti-microbial resistance patterns of salmonella and E. Coli strains along the pig value chain in Gulu City and Gulu district.

7. Okello Godfrey Ewol: Nutritional and sensory profiles of wild edible roots and tubers endemic within Karamoja Sub-Region

More Information

CONSULTANCY AGREEMENT No: ISSD 006/Consult/2026: Conducting Practical Training on Strengthening Livestock Management Capacity Among Pip Entrepreneur Farmers and Intergrated Farm Trainers (IFTS) Under the Commonground Project In the Kigezi Region.

Membership
1. African Animal Breeding Network (AANNet) – Member
2. Animal Production Society of Uganda – Member