Mr. Malibida Dolou | Antibiotic Resistance | Research Excellence Award

Center of Excellence on Poultry Sciences | Togo

Mr. Malibida Dolou is a dedicated agronomist and zootechnician whose academic and professional journey reflects a strong commitment to advancing animal health, livestock production, and antimicrobial resistance research. He began his scientific formation at the School of Agronomy of the University of Lomé, where he completed a comprehensive training in animal production sciences and veterinary-related disciplines. His early academic development provided him with the foundation to explore complex challenges within livestock systems, microbial ecology, and public health.Professionally, Mr. Dolou has built a diverse and progressively evolving career. He currently serves as a Research Engineer at the Institute of Metabolic and Cardiovascular Diseases (I2MC) in Toulouse, France, where he contributes to a major research project focused on the identification and characterization of the oral microbiota and its association with cardiometabolic diseases. Before joining I2MC, he held the position of Head of the Meat Sanitary Inspection Team at the National Office of Slaughterhouses and Cold Storage (ONAF) in Lomé, where he played a key role in ensuring food safety, public health protection, and regulatory compliance in animal product processing.His research experience is equally extensive, particularly in bacteriology. As part of his doctoral work at the Regional Center of Excellence in Avian Sciences (CERSA), he conducted laboratory-based investigations on Enterobacteriaceae, with a focus on antibiotic resistance patterns in poultry production. This work was strengthened by field surveys where he actively participated in sampling programs involving poultry and swine farms across various regions of Togo. He also gained additional laboratory expertise through internships in microbiology and food quality control laboratories, further enhancing his analytical and diagnostic skills.Beyond technical research, Mr. Dolou has contributed to national data systems as a data entry operator for the Permanent Survey System at the Directorate of Agricultural Statistics. He has also served as an agronomist and associate consultant at CAPREL, providing advisory services in livestock management.Committed to continuous professional growth, he has completed multiple international trainings and certifications in areas such as antibiotic resistance, biosafety, biomedical risk management, One Health, antimicrobial therapy, project management, agroecology, and sustainable livestock practices. His proficiency in digital tools and bioinformatics, combined with strong communication skills in English and French, complement his multidisciplinary profile.Mr. Malibida Dolou stands out as an emerging expert whose work bridges veterinary science, microbiology, public health, and agricultural development. His contributions continue to support evidence-based practices, strengthen animal health systems, and promote safer, more sustainable livestock production.

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Featured Publications

Dolou, M., Tchedie, E., Dolou, E., Siliadin, A., Godonou, A., Konou, A., Talaki, E., Karou, S., Salou, M., & Dagnra, A. (2025). Diversity of multi-drug resistance genes in Escherichia coli isolated from poultry in Southern Togo. Veterinary Medicine: Research and Reports.

Dolou, M., Kpomasse, C., Dolou, E., Degnon, A., Wourao, A., Talaki, E., Karou, S., & Dagnra, A. (2025). Risk factors associated with the emergence and dissemination of antibiotic-resistant bacteria among poultry farmers in South Togo. Animal and Veterinary Sciences, 13(4), Article 11.

Bedekelabou, A. P., Talaki, E., Dzogbema, K. F.-X., Dolou, M., Savadogo, M., Seko, M. O., & Alambedji, R. B. (2022). Assessing farm biosecurity and farmers’ knowledge and practices concerning antibiotics and antibiotic resistance in poultry and pig farms in Southern Togo. Veterinary World, 15(7), 1727–1737.