Education
2017 - 2023
2017 - 2023Doctorate
Ondokuz Mayis University, Ziraat Fakültesi, Zootekni Bölümü, Turkey
2015 - 2017
2015 - 2017Postgraduate
Eskisehir Osmangazi University, FEN BİLİMLERİ ENSTİTÜSÜ, Zootekni (Yl) (Tezli), Turkey
2012 - 2014
2012 - 2014Postgraduate
Ondokuz Mayis University, Ziraat Fakültesi, Zootekni Bölümü, Turkey
2008 - 2012
2008 - 2012Undergraduate
Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty Of Agrıculture, Department Of Agrıcultural Engıneerıng, Turkey
Dissertations
2023
2023Doctorate
Growth Performance, Voluntary Feed Intake and Grazing Behavior of Lambs Grazing Forages with Different Relative Forage Quality
Ondokuz Mayis University, Lisansüstü Eğitim Enstitüsü, Zootekni Anabilim Dalı
2017
2017Postgraduate
Farklı kalsiyum-fosfor düzeyli karmalarla yemlenen etlik piliçlerin büyüme performansı, et kalitesi ve bazı kan, kemik ve dışkı parametreleri
Eskisehir Osmangazi University, FEN BİLİMLERİ ENSTİTÜSÜ, Zootekni (Yl) (Tezli)
Foreign Languages
C1 Advanced
C1 AdvancedEnglish
Research Areas
Avesis Research Areas:
Ruminant, Wheat Forage Crops, Leguminous Forage Crops, Feeds and Animal Feed, Feed and Feed Technology, Animal Welfare, Behavior and Ethics
WoS Research Areas:
Agriculture Dairy & Animal Science, Plant & Animal Science
Scopus Research Areas:
Food Animals, Small Animals
Research Areas Based on Academic Activities
Avesis Research Areas
WoS Research Areas
Scopus Research Areas
Academic Positions
2025 - Present
2025 - PresentAssistant Professor
Eskisehir Osmangazi University, ZİRAAT FAKÜLTESİ, ZOOTEKNİ BÖLÜMÜ
2023 - 2025
2023 - 2025Research Assistant PhD
Eskisehir Osmangazi University, ZİRAAT FAKÜLTESİ, ZOOTEKNİ BÖLÜMÜ
2017 - 2023
2017 - 2023Research Assistant
Ondokuz Mayis University, Department Of Zootechnıcs
2014 - 2017
2014 - 2017Research Assistant
Eskisehir Osmangazi University, ZİRAAT FAKÜLTESİ, ZOOTEKNİ BÖLÜMÜ
Non Academic Experience
2013 - 2014
2013 - 2014Mühendis
Ministry, Tarım ve Orman Bakanlığı, Kırsal Kalkınma ve Örgütlenme, Mühendis
2012 - 2013
2012 - 2013Müdür
Business Establishment Private, EMG UN YEM TARIM GIDA HAYVANCILIK LTD ŞTİ, Yem Fabrikası, Müdür
2011 - 2011
2011 - 2011Stajyer
University, Czech Life Science University, Animal Science, Stajyer
2011 - 2011
2011 - 2011Stajyer Mühendis
Business Organization (private), Stolle GMBH, Brenz, Germany, Kuluçkahane, Stajyer Mühendis
Articles
All (23)
SCI-E, SSCI, AHCI (9)
SCI-E, SSCI, AHCI, ESCI (10)
ESCI (1)
Scopus (9)
TRDizin (6)
Other Publications (7)
2026
20261. Comprehending the Significance of Physically Effective Neutral Detergent Fibre in Ruminant Nutrition
Akdağ Ş. N., Akdağ A., Garipoğlu A. V.
Black Sea Journal of Agriculture
, vol.9, no.3, pp.469-476, 2026 (TRDizin)
2026
20262. Growth performance, feeding behavior, serum biochemical, and meat quality traits of Karayaka lambs fed pastures consisting of different relative forage quality
AKDAĞ A., Aydın İ., Ocak N.
Tropical Animal Health and Production
, vol.58, no.2, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2026
20263. Optimizing Milking Practices for Water Buffalo Welfare: A Review of Temperament, Behaviour and Udder Physiology
Okuyucu İ. C., Akdağ A., Erdem H.
TURKISH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE: FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY , vol.14, no.2, pp.608-620, 2026 (TRDizin)
2024
20244. Combining Pasture-and Animal-Based Factors to Predict Herbage or Dry Matter Intake of Lambs Grazing on Cocksfoot, Meadow Fescue and Tall Fescue Pastures
Akdağ A., Ocak N.
TURKISH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE: FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
, vol.12, no.12, pp.2624-2630, 2024 (TRDizin)
2024
20245. Response of broilers to supplementation of Salvia officinalis L. essential oil in hot ambient conditions
AKDAĞ A., KOP BOZBAY C.
TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
, vol.56, no.8, 2024 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2024
20246. Welfare assessment traits, milk quantity and quality, and profitability of Anatolian buffalo cows confined in closed-tied or semi-open free-stall barns can be affected by supplementary feeding at milking
Okuyucu İ. C., Akdağ A., Erdem H., Kop-Bozbay C., Abacı S. H., Garipoğlu A. V., et al.
ANIMAL BIOSCIENCE
, vol.37, no.6, pp.1110-1120, 2024 (SCI-Expanded)
2024
20247. Some Welfare Assessment Traits and Quantitative-Qualitative Milk Parameters as Affected by Supplementary Feeding at Milking and Parity in Anatolian Buffalo Cows
AKDAĞ A., Okuyucu İ. C., Erdem H., Kul E., Ocak N.
ANIMALS
, vol.14, no.6, 2024 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2024
20248. Different milling byproduct supplementations in mushroom production compost composed of wheat or rice straw could upgrade the properties of spent mushroom substrate as a feedstuff
Bilik B., AKDAĞ A., Ocak N.
CIENCIA E AGROTECNOLOGIA
, vol.48, 2024 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2023
20239. Growth Performance and Some Serum, Bone and Fecal Parameters of Broilers Fed with Different Levels of Calcium and Phosphorus
Akdağ A., Kıyma Z.
Black Sea Journal of Agriculture , vol.6, no.2, pp.157-163, 2023 (TRDizin)
2023
202310. Physiological and Pyhsical Responses of Dairy Cattle to Heat Stress
Okuyucu İ. C., Akdağ A., Erdem H., Ocak N.
Black Sea Journal of Agriculture , vol.6, no.1, pp.95-103, 2023 (TRDizin)
2021
202111. Body weight of young broilers fed with declining calcium and phosphorus contents during the starter period is irresponsive to changes in the skeleton
Kop Bozbay C., Akdag A., Atan H., Ocak N.
Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition , vol.105, no.4, pp.747-756, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2021
202112. Laying Performance, Egg Quality Characteristics, and Egg Yolk Fatty Acids Profile in Layer Hens Housed with Free Access to Chicory- and/or White Clover-Vegetated or Non-Vegetated Areas
Kop‐Bozbay C., Akdag A., Bozkurt‐Kiraz A., Gore M., Kurt O., Ocak N.
ANIMALS , vol.11, no.6, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2021
202113. Response of broilers to supplementation of branched-chain amino acids blends with different valine contents in the starter period under summer conditions
Kop Bozbay C., Akdag A., Atan H., Ocak N.
ANIMAL BIOSCIENCE , vol.34, no.2, pp.295-305, 2021 (SCI-Expanded)
2019
201914. Hatching Weight and Development of Metabolically Active Organs of Broiler Chicks Obtained from Carbohydrate Injected-Eggs
Kop Bozbay C., Yılmaz B., Karabacak H., Düğme M., Atan H., Akdağ A.
Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science , vol.12, no.7, pp.41-46, 2019 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2019
201915. Scientific Papers: Animal Science and Biotechnologies
Akdağ A., Ocak N.
Scientific Papers: Animal Science and Biotechnologies , vol.52, no.1, pp.1-7, 2019 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2019
201916. Distillation Methods of Essential Oils
AKDAĞ A., ÖZTÜRK E.
Selcuk.Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi Fen Dergisi
, vol.46, no.1, pp.22-31, 2019 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2018
201817. Canonical Correlation Analysis for Estimation of Relationships Between Some Characteristics and Color of Broiler Meat
Bayyurt L., Akdağ A., Tırınk C.
IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS) , vol.11, no.11, pp.61-65, 2018 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2018
201818. Voluntary Feed Intake, Grazing Behaviour and Plant Preferences of Ruminants
AKDAĞ A., KOP BOZBAY C., OCAK N.
International Journal of Scientific and Technological Research , vol.4, no.9, pp.127-138, 2018 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2018
201819. In Ovo β-Alanin Solüsyonu Alan Yeni Çıkmış Etlik Piliç Civcivlerinde Kuluçka Randımanı, Bazı Kuluçka Parametreleri, Kalite Skoru ve Yaşama Gücü
KOP BOZBAY C., AKDAĞ A., OCAK N.
Türk Tarım - Gıda Bilim ve Teknoloji Dergisi , vol.6, no.10, pp.1469-1473, 2018 (TRDizin)
2018
201820. YEM BİTKİLERİNİN MUHAFAZASINDA ALTERNATİF BİR YAKLAŞIM: MİKROBİYAL KORUYUCULAR
AKDAĞ A., GARİPOĞLU A. V.
Blacksea Journal of Agriculture , vol.1, no.1, pp.23-26, 2018 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2018
201821. Evaluation of Enterprises Raising Water Buffalo in SamsunProvince of Turkey
OKUYUCU İ. C., BAYYURT L., AKDAĞ A., TIRINK C., BULU A.
International Journal of Scientific and Technological Research , vol.4, no.8, pp.1-5, 2018 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2018
201822. PATH ANALYSIS FOR DETERMINATION OF RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SOME CARCASS PARTS AND CARCASS WEIGHT OF ROSS 308 BROILERS
Akdag A., KOP BOZBAY C., Abaci H. S.
SCIENTIFIC PAPERS-SERIES D-ANIMAL SCIENCE , vol.61, no.1, pp.67-69, 2018 (ESCI)
2017
201723. Effect of lavender (Lavandula Stoechas) essential oil on growth performance, carcass characteristics, meat quality and antioxidant status of broilers
Kucukyilmaz K., Kiyma Z., Akdag A., Cetinkaya M., Atalay H., Ateş A., et al.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
, vol.47, no.2, pp.178-186, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
Papers Presented at Peer-Reviewed Scientific Conferences
2026
20261. DETERMINATION OF PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF ALFALFA AND SUGAR BEET LEAF SILAGES PREPARED USING DIFFERENT MICROBIAL INOCULANTS
Akdağ A., Akdağ Ş. N., Umutlu E., Gül T., Acar A.
25TH INTERNATIONAL ISTANBUL SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CONGRESS ON LIFE, ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES, İstanbul, Turkey, 23 - 25 May 2026, pp.613-615, (Summary Text)
2026
20262. THE PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BEHAVIOURAL RESPONSES OF BEEF CATTLE TO AN ESSENTIAL OIL BLEND FORMULATED FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT
Akdağ A.
25TH INTERNATIONAL ISTANBUL SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CONGRESS ON LIFE, ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES, İstanbul, Turkey, 23 - 25 May 2026, pp.611-612, (Summary Text)
2025
20253. Fermente Protein Kaynağı ile Yemlenen Etlik Piliçlerin Büyüme Performansı, Karkas Özellikleri ve Et Kalitesi
Kop Bozbay C., Akdağ A.
5.Uluslararası Hayvan Besleme Kongresi, Antalya, Turkey, 11 - 14 December 2025, pp.1-5, (Full Text)
2025
20254. The Utilization of Essential Oils in Stress and Behavioral Management of Ruminants
Özbek C., Akdağ Ş. N., Akdağ A.
18. ULUSAL ZOOTEKNİ ÖĞRENCİ KONGRESİ, Aydın, Turkey, 14 - 16 May 2025, pp.71, (Summary Text)
2024
20245. RESPONSE OF BROILERS TO A FERMENTED PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTARY FEED
Kop Bozbay C., Akdağ A.
XV International Scientific Agricultural Symposium “Agrosym 2024”, Sarajevo, Bosnia And Herzegovina, 10 - 13 October 2024, pp.1225-1230, (Full Text)
2024
20246. LAYING PERFORMANCE OF LAYING HENS FED A FERMENTED PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTARY FEED
Kop Bozbay C., Akdağ A.
XV International Scientific Agricultural Symposium “Agrosym 2024”, Sarajevo, Bosnia And Herzegovina, 10 - 13 October 2024, pp.1231-1235, (Full Text)
2023
20237. Sağımda Fermente Protein Ek Yemi ile Yemlenen Anadolu Mandalarının Süt Verimi ve Kalitesi
AKDAĞ A., KOP BOZBAY C., OKUYUCU İ. C.
13. Ulusal Zootekni Bilim Kongresi, Ankara, Turkey, 26 - 28 October 2023, (Summary Text)
2023
20238. Growth performance and meat quality of broilers fed diets containing salvia officinalis L. essential oil
AKDAĞ A., KOP BOZBAY C.
12th International Istanbul Scientific Research Congress on Life, Engineering, and Applied Sciences, İstanbul, Turkey, 21 January 2023, (Full Text)
2018
20189. Effects of Free-Range Access on Serum Total Antioxidant Status (TAS), Total Oxidant Status (TOS) and Some Serum Metabolites of Slow Growing Free-Range Broilers
KIYMA Z., AKDAĞ A., ALTAY Y., AVCI S.
10th International Animal Science Conference, Antalya, Turkey, 25 - 27 October 2018, (Full Text)
2018
201810. Distillation methods of essential oils
AKDAĞ A., ÖZTÜRK E.
IV International Agriculture Congress, 5 - 08 July 2018, (Summary Text)
2018
201811. Possibilities of using Rice Bran in Dairy Nutrition
AKDAĞ A., GARİPOĞLU A. V.
IV International Agriculture Congress, 5 - 08 July 2018, (Summary Text)
2018
201812. Path Analysis for Determination of Relationships Between Some Carcass Parts and Carcass Weight of ROSS 308 Broilers
AKDAĞ A., KOP BOZBAY C., ABACI S. H.
International Conference ’xx’xxAgriculture for Life, Life for Agriculture, 6 September - 09 June 2018, (Summary Text)
2018
201813. Growth performance and muscle development of broilers fed with low protein diets supplemented with or without a blend of branched-chain amino acids with different valin content up to 14 d of age
KOP BOZBAY C., AKDAĞ A., atan h., OCAK N.
International Eurasian Conference on Biological and Chemical Sciences (EURASIANBIOCHEM 2018), Ankara, Turkey, 26 April 2018, (Summary Text)
2018
201814. Diet Ca and P levels affect early bone development of broilers without any deterioration in growth performance
KOP BOZBAY C., AKDAĞ A., BAYYURT L.
International Poultry Science Congress of WPSA Turkish Branch, 9 - 12 May 2018, (Full Text)
2018
201815. Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Slow Growing Broilers Grazed on Pasture Covered with Chicory, White Clover or Purslane
KIYMA Z., AKDAĞ A., ALTAY Y., AVCI S.
International Poultry Science Congress of WPSA Turkish Branch’2018, 9 - 12 May 2018, (Full Text)
2018
201816. Hatchability traits and chick quality can be affected by in ovo injection of ß-alanine in broiler breeder eggs
KOP BOZBAY C., AKDAĞ A., OCAK N.
International Congress on Engineering and Life Science, Kastamonu, Turkey, 26 - 29 April 2018, (Summary Text)
2018
201817. Evaluation of enterprises raising water buffalo in Bafra
BAYYURT L., OKUYUCU İ. C., AKDAĞ A., TIRINK C.
International Congress on Engineering and Life Science, Kastamonu, Turkey, 26 - 29 April 2018, (Summary Text)
2018
201818. Voluntary feed intake, feeding behaviours and plant preferences of grazing animals
AKDAĞ A., KOP BOZBAY C., OCAK N.
International Congress on Engineering and Life Sciences, Kastamonu, Turkey, 26 - 29 April 2018, (Summary Text)
2018
201819. Etlik piliçlerde yumurta ağırlığının kuluçka özellikleri ve civciv kalitesine etkileri
Büyüktüt F., Güleç E., AKDAĞ A., atan h., KOP BOZBAY C.
13. Ulusal Zootekni Öğrenci Kongresi, Antalya, Turkey, 26 April 2018, pp.9, (Summary Text)
2018
201820. Etlik piliçlerde in ovo karbonhidrat enjeksiyonu
KOP BOZBAY C., Yılmaz B., Karabacak H., Düğme M., AKDAĞ A., atan h.
13. Ulusal Zootekni Öğrenci Kongresi, Antalya, Turkey, 26 April 2018, pp.4, (Summary Text)
2015
201521. Etlik Piliç Yemlerine Katılan Karabaş Otu Yağının Büyüme Performansı Karkas Özellikleri ve Bazı İç Organ Ağırlıkları Üzerine Etkileri
KÜÇÜKYILMAZ K., KIYMA Z., Çetinkaya M., Göç V., Dinç H., Öztürk A., et al.
9. Ulusal Zootekni Bilim Kongresi, Turkey, 3 - 05 September 2015, (Summary Text)
Books
2023
20231. MERA ESASLI KUZU ÜRETİMİ: MERA BİTKİ KOMPOZİSYONU, YEM KALİTESİ VE KUZU BÜYÜMESİ
AKDAĞ A., OCAK N.
in: HAYVAN BESLEMEDE GÜNCEL YAKLAŞIMLAR I, GÜRAY ERENER AYDIN ALTOP, Editor, EFE AKADEMİ, İstanbul, pp.270-299, 2023
2023
20232. THE USE OF NEW GENERATION TECHNOLOGIES IN DETERMINING ANIMAL WELFARE AND BEHAVIORS IN CATTLE (Bos taurus), DOMESTIC SHEEP (Ovis aries) AND POULTRY
AKDAĞ A., OKUYUCU İ. C., ERENSOY K.
in: WELFARE AND CURRENT APPROACHES IN FARM ANIMALS, Tüfekçi Hacer, Boz Mehmet Akif, Taşkesen Ozan, Editor, İKSAD Publishing House, pp.67-86, 2023
2018
20183. Kanatlı Hayvan Besleme
ELMACIOĞLU F., SARICA M., GÜLER A., ERENER G., OCAK N., ÇAM M. A., et al.
in: Zootekni, Umut Sami Yamak, Editor, Ceylan ofset, Samsun, pp.11-10, 2018
Funded Projects
2025 - Present
2025 - PresentFarklı mikrobiyal inokulantlar kullanılarak yapılan yonca ve şeker pancarı yaprağı silajlarının fiziksel ve kimyasal kalite özelliklerinin belirlenmesi
Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions , BAP Other
AKDAĞ A. (Executive), ACAR A., GÜL T., UMUTLU E.
2025 - Present
2025 - PresentKimyasal ve biyoteknolojik koruyucular kullanılarak yüksek nem içeriğinde balyalanmış yonca bitkisinin kaba yem kalitesi ve kuzularda performans et kalitesi ve kan parametreleri ile et yağ asidi kompozisyonu üzerine etkileri
Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions , BAP Research Project
AKDAĞ A. (Executive), OCAK N., KOYUNCU O., İLERİ O., KOP BOZBAY C., KETENOĞLU O., et al.
2022 - 2023
2022 - 2023“Fermente Yem Ve Yem Katkı Maddeleri Ar–Ge Projesi Kanatlı ve Ruminant Denemeleri
Project Supported by Other Official Institutions
Akdağ A.
2021 - 2023
2021 - 2023Serbest Gezintili Sistemde (Free-range) Yumurta Tavukları Rasyonlarında Karayemiş Meyvesi (Laurocerasus officinalis Roemer) Çekirdeğinin Kullanımı
Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions , BAP Research Project
KOP BOZBAY C. (Executive), BARASOĞLU E., AKDAĞ A.
2018 - 2021
2018 - 2021Yem Bitkilerinde Farklı Kalite Kriterleri ile Gerçek Yem Değeri Arasındaki İlişkilerin Belirlenmesi: Pratik Bir Uygulama
TUBITAK Project , 1001 - Program for Supporting Scientific and Technological Research Projects
2016 - 2021
2016 - 2021Gezinme Alanındaki Bitki Çeşidinin Serbest Otlaklı Sistemde Yetiştirilen Etlik PiliçlerdePerformans ve Et Kalitesi Üzerine Etkileri
Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions , BAP Research Project
Kıyma Z. (Executive), Altay Y., Akdağ A., Avcı S.
2018 - 2020
2018 - 2020Hindiba, Ak Üçgül veya Karışımları Ekili Olan Meralarda Otlayan Yumurta Tavuklarının Yumurta Üretimi ve Kalitesinin Belirlenmesi
Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions , BAP Research Project
Akdağ A.
2017 - 2018
2017 - 2018Etlik Piliçlerin Erken Dönem Beslenmesinde Valin Oranı Değiştirilmiş Dallanmış Zincirli Amino Asitlerin Kullanımı
Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions , BAP Other
KOP BOZBAY C. (Executive), AKDAĞ A.
2017 - 2017
2017 - 2017Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Zootekni Bölümü Laboratuvarı Altyapı Projesi
Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions , BAP Research Project
KOP BOZBAY C. (Executive), AKDAĞ A.
2017 - 2017
2017 - 2017Etlik Piliçlerin Erken Dönem Beslenmesinde Valin Oranı Değiştirilmiş Dallanmış Zincirli Amino Asitlerin Kullanımı. Proje Desteği
Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions , BAP Research Project
AKDAĞ A., KOP BOZBAY C. (Executive)
2016 - 2016
2016 - 2016Etlik piliç yemlerine katılan fesleğen yağının büyüme performansı ve karkas özellikleri ile antioksidan aktivite üzerine etkileri
Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions , BAP Research Project
AKDAĞ A.
Peer Reviews in Scientific Publications
July 2023
July 2023TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
SCI Journal
February 2023
February 2023POULTRY SCIENCE
SCI Journal