Publications in Edited and Published Conference Proceedings:

58. IKEOBI, C. O. N. 1994. Heterosis in exotic breeds of pigs in a Nigerian herd. Proceedings of the 5th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Guelph, Canada, Volume 17: 439 – 441.

59. IKEOBI, C. O. N., M. O. Ozoje, O. A. Adebambo and J. A. Adenowo. 1998. Modifier genes and their effects in the Nigerian local chicken: Ptilopody and comb type. Proceedings of the 6th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Armidale, Australia, Volume 24: 318 – 321.

60. Aina, A. O., C. O. N. IKEOBI, and M. O. Ozoje. 1998. Maternal effects on litter characteristics of rabbits in a tropical environment. Proceedings of the 6th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Armidale, Australia, Volume 25: 129 – 132.

61. Peters, S. O., I. C. Nwosu, M. O. Ozoje and C. O. N. IKEOBI. 1998. Genetic parameter estimates for growth traits in cattle genotypes. Proceedings of the 6th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Armidale, Australia, Volume 23:101 – 104.

62. IKEOBI, C. O. N., L. O. Ngere and J. A. Oluyemi. 1998. Effect of feather coverage on the performance of laying birds in a hot humid environment. Proceedings of the Silver Anniversary Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production / Inaugural Conference of the West African Society for Animal Production (WASAP), Abeokuta, Nigeria, pp. 286 – 287.

63. Sowunmi, I. O., C. O. N. IKEOBI and O. A. Adebambo. 1998. Effect of body weight at caging on pre-peak production performance of white-feather Yaafa layers: egg number and egg size. Proceedings of the Silver Anniversary Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production /Inaugural Conference of the West African Society for Animal Production (WASAP), Abeokuta, Nigeria, pp. 280 – 281.

64. IKEOBI, C. O. N. and O. A. Oladotun. 1998. Visible genetic profiling of the single comb and head spurs in the Nigerian local chicken. Proceedings of the 3rd Annual Conference of the Animal Science Association of Nigeria (eds. A. D. Ologhobo and E. A. Iyayi), pp. 14 – 17.

65. Adenowo, J. A., F. A. Awe, O. A. Adebambo and C. O. N. IKEOBI. 1999. Species variations in chemical composition of local poultry eggs. Proceedings of the 26th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Ilorin, Nigeria, pp. 278 – 280.

66. Peters, S. O., C. O. N. IKEOBI and O. O. Bamkole. 2000. Smallholder local turkey production in Ogun State, Nigeria. In: Issues in Family Poultry Research and Development. Proceedings of an International Workshop Organised by the International Network for Family Poultry Development (INFPD) in M’Bour, Senegal, Dec. 9-13, 1997, (ed. E. B. Sonaiya), pp. 173 – 183.

67. Chineke, C. A., C. O. N. IKEOBI and A. G. Ologun. 2000. Live body measurements in domestic rabbits. Proceedings of the 25th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP), March 2000, Umudike, Nigeria, pp. 271.

68. Fafiolu, A.O., O.O. Oduguwa, C.O.N. IKEOBI, C.F.I. Onwuka and M.A. Adebule. 2004. Performance and egg quality assessment of laying hens fed malted sorghum sprouts based diets. Proceedings of the 9th Annual Conference of the Animal Science Association of Nigeria held in Abakaliki, from 13th to 16th September, 2004, pp. 33-35.

69. Peters, S.O., E.A. Omidiji, C.O.N. IKEOBI, M.O. Ozoje and O.A. Adebambo. 2004. Effects of naked neck and frizzled genes on egg traits, fertility and hatchability in local chickens. Proceedings of the 9th Annual Conference of the Animal Science Association of Nigeria held in Abakaliki, from 13th to 16th September, 2004, pp. 262 – 264.

70. IKEOBI, C.O.N., S.O. Peters, Yetunde S. Oshodi and Olufunmilayo A. Adebambo. 2004. Egg quality traits of the Nigerian local chicken as influenced by some major genes. Proceedings of the 29th Annual Conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria held in University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, 11th to 14th October, 2004, pp. 75 – 77.

71. Chineke, C.A., C.O.N. IKEOBI and A.G. Ologun. 2004. Growth rates and kit viability of rabbit breeds and crosses in a humid environment. Proceedings of the 29th Annual Conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria held in University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, 11th to 14th October, 2004, pp. 78 – 80.

72. Peters, S.O., M.O. Ozoje, N.E. Nwagbo and C.O.N. IKEOBI. 2004. Haemoglobin Polymorphism and Phenotypic Variation in Coat Colour and Wattle Incidence among West African Dwarf (WAD) Goats. Proceedings of the 29th Annual Conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria held in Abeokuta, 11th to 14th October, 2004, pp.84 – 87.

73. Adebambo, A.O., A.E. Adedeji, C.O.N. IKEOBI, M.O. Ozoje and Olufunmilayo A. Adebambo. 2004. Potassium allelism and egg traits among exotic and local chicken types.  Proceedings of the 29th Annual Conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria held in University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, 11th to 14th October, 2004, pp. 110 – 112.

74. Wheto, M., S.O. Peters, K. Akano, C.O.N. IKEOBI and Olufunmilayo A. Adebambo. 2004. Growth Performance of pure local, crossbred and exotic chickens reared intensively. Proceedings of the 29th Annual Conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria held in University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, 11th to 14th October, 2004, pp. 130 – 133.

75. Adebambo, A.O., O.I. Fagbenro, S.O. Fagite, C.O.N. IKEOBI and Funmilayo Adebambo, 2005. Preliminary assessment of growth and reproductive data of three strains of chicken for broiler development in Nigeria. Proceedings of the 1st Nigeria International Poultry Summit (NIPS), February20 – 25, 2005, Ota, Ogun State.

76. Peters, S.O., J.A. Adenowo, M.O. Ozoje, C.O.N. IKEOBI and O.A. Adebambo. 2005. Sire strain effect on growth performance of pure and crossbred progenies of Nigerian local chickens. Proceedings of the 1st Nigeria International Poultry Summit (NIPS), February20 – 25, 2005, Ota, Nigeria, pp. 32 – 34.

77. Peters, S.O., A.J. Ogundipe, C.O.N. IKEOBI, M.O. Ozoje, K. Akano, and O.A. Adebambo. 2005. Strain effect on fertility, hatchability and external and external egg traits in chickens. Proceedings of the 30th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production held at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 20th – 24th March, 2005, pp.14-16.

78. Chineke, C.A., C.O.N. IKEOBI and A.G. Ologun. 2005. Serum biochemical indices in rabbit breeds and crosses. Proceedings of the 29th Annual Conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria held in University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 5th to 8th September, 2005, pp. 130 – 134.

79. Williams, T.J., O.A. Osinowo, S.A. Onadeko, O.F. Smith, I.J. James, C.O.N. IKEOBI and O.M. Onagbesan. 2009. Correlation between milk yield and change in udder circumference before and after milking in West African Dwarf Goats. Proceedings of 14th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN), September 14th – 17th 2009. LAUTECH Ogbomoso, Nigeria.

80. Adeleke, M.A., J.D. Ogunsanya, K. Akano, M.O. Ozoje, C.O.N. IKEOBI and O.A. Adebambo. 2009. Breast girth measurement as an estimate of liveweight in Nigerian Local Chickens. Proceedings of 34th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Animal production. March 15th – 18th 2009. University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

81. Gunn, H.H., S.O. Peters, B.O. Agaviezor and C.O.N. IKEOBI. 2010. Effect of major genes and sex on body weight of Nigerian native chickens. Proceedings of the 35th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production held at the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria from 14th to 17th March, 2010, pp. 73 – 76.

82. Williams, T.J., O.A. Osinowo, S.A. Onadeko, O.F. Smith, I.J. James, C.O.N. IKEOBI and O.M. Onagbesan. 2010. Effect of time of milking on milk yield in West African Dwarf goats. Proceedings of the 35th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production held at the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria from 14th to 17th March, 2010, pp. 540 – 542.

83. Akanni, K.T., A.O. Adebambo, M.O. Ozoje, C.O.N. IKEOBI and Funmilayo Adebambo. 2010. Genetic differences in hen-day production: egg quality traits in pure and crossbred chickens in a humid environment. Proceedings of 16th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN), September 13 – 15, 2010, Uyo, Nigeria, pp. 78 – 81.

84. Sanni, M.T., M.A. Adeleke, C.O.N. IKEOBI and O.A. Adebambo. 2010. Relationships between body measurements and egg sizein pure local and exotic chickens. Proceedings of the 34th Annual Conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria held at the National Horticultural Research Institute, Ibadan, Nigeria from 19th to 24th September, 2010, pp. 311 – 316.

85. Adenaike, A.S., S.O. Peters, M. Wheto, M.A. Adeleke and C.O.N. IKEOBI. 2011. Allelic variation and its effect on Alpha I Casein gene in goat milk. Proceedings of 16th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN), September 12 – 15, 2011, Anyigba, Nigeria, pp. 2 – 4.

86. Agaviezor, B.O., M.A. Adefenwa, O.A. Adebambo, M. Okpeku, S.O. Peters, C.O.N. IKEOBI, M. Ilori, M. Wheto and I.G. Imumorin. 2011. Mitochondrial DNA Analysis of genetic structure in Nigerian sheep. Proceedings of 16th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria, September 12 – 15, 2011, Anyigba, Nigeria, pp. 5 – 8.

87. Folarin, I.A., S.O. Peters, O.M.O. Idowu, M. Wheto, M.A. Adeleke, O.O. Ajayi, G.M. Oduwole and C.O.N. IKEOBI. 2011. Genetic variation in the heat tolerance of chickens in Western Nigeria. Proceedings of 16th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN), September 12 – 15, 2011, Anyigba, Nigeria, pp. 16 – 18.

88. Akinfenwa, M.O., S.O. Peters, A.S. Adenaike, J.O. Obetoh and C.O.N. IKEOBI. 2011. Bioinformatic analyses of insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) in five mammalian species. Proceedings of 16th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN), September 12 – 15, 2011, Anyigba, Nigeria, pp. 19 – 22.

89. Obetoh, J.O., M.O. Akinfenwa, S.O. Peters, A.S. Adenaike and C.O.N. IKEOBI. 2011. Comparative analyses and structural modeling of sequences of insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) in four poultry species. Proceedings of 16th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN), September 12 – 15, 2011, Anyigba, Nigeria, pp. 45 – 48.

90. Akpan, U., M.A. Adeleke, O.M. Epoyun, K.A. Sanwo, C.O.N. IKEOBI and O.A. Adebambo. 2011. Effect of genotype on the meat quality of Nigerian indigenous and exotic chickens. Proceedings of 16th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN), September 12 – 15, 2011, Anyigba, Nigeria, pp. 58 – 61.

91. Ajayi, O.O., O. Ohwojakpor, K.A. Adeyemi and C.O.N. IKEOBI. 2011. Bioinformatic analysis of the major histocompatibility complex class II DR-beta I gene ruminant species. Proceedings of 16th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN), September 12 – 15, 2011, Anyigba, Nigeria, pp. 66 – 69.

92. Ajayi, O.O., M.A. Adeleke, M.T. Sanni, Y.A. Akinsowon, J.T. Ogunnupebi, I.A. Folarin, S.O. Peters, C.O.N. IKEOBI and Olufunmilayo A. Adebambo. 2011. Discriminant analysis
of morpho-structural traits in normal-feathered and frizzled-feathered Nigerian local chickens. Proceedings of 16th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN), September 12 – 15, 2011, Anyigba, Nigeria, pp. 70 – 73.

93. Agaviezor, B.O., M.A. Adefenwa, Olufunmilayo A. Adebambo, M. Okpeku, S.O. Peters, M.O. Ozoje, C.O.N. IKEOBI and I.G. Imumorin. 2011. Microsatellite DNA analysis shows heterozygous deficiency among Nigerian sheep. Proceedings of the 35th Annual Conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria held in Zaria, Nigeria, 26th – 30th September, 2011.

Proceedings in bold print are of foreign/international conferences.

Published Extension and Technical Papers:

94. Oduguwa, O. O., C. O. N. IKEOBI and I. F. Adu. 1995. Settlement of cattle fulanis in Southern Nigeria: The Ogun State Experience. Proceedings of the UNESCO-MAB Regional Training Workshop, Akure, Nigeria, 23-26 July, 1995, pp. 393 – 395.

95. IKEOBI, C.O.N. and O.O. Oduguwa. 1997. Environmental degradation: a monumental siege on livestock biodiversity, production and feed resource availability. In: SUSTAIN AFRICA: Implications of climate change, global warming and environmental degradation in Africa. Proceedings of the International Conference. Volume 3: pp. 34 – 37. Editors: S.O. Ojo and J.E. Ukeje, Published by the Nigerian Meteorological Society.

96. IKEOBI, C. O. N. 1997. Implications of the continuing sedentarisation of cattle pastoralists in Southern Nigeria. Livestock Echo 1: 28 – 29.

97. IKEOBI, C.O.N., M.O. Ebozoje and O.O. Oduguwa. 1998. Constraints to effective livestock – crop – fish integration in Nigeria. In: Sustainable Utilization of Aquatic/Wetland Resources. Ed. S.O. Otubusin et al. pp.98–104.

98. Oduguwa, O. O. and C. O. N. IKEOBI. 1998. Genetic resources mix for environmentally- sound and sustainable agricultural development. In: SUSTAIN AFRICA: Implications of climate change, global warming and environmental degradation in Africa. Proceedings of the International Conference. Volume 5: pp. 5 – 7. Editors: S. O. Ojo and J. E. Ukeje, Published by the Nigerian Meteorological Society.

Invited Papers:

99. Okuneye, P. A. and C. O. N. IKEOBI. 1991. Importance of animal production in the agricultural development of a nation. Invited paper presented at the symposium organized by the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, Ogun State Branch at Gateway Hotel, Abeokuta, Nigeria on September 26, 1991.

100. IKEOBI, C. O. N. 1999. Review of the book: Introduction to Snails and Snail Farming by Mrs. Oyenike Akinnusi. Invited Book Review presented at the launching of the book at the Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, in January 1999.

101. IKEOBI, C. O. N. 2003. Family Poultry Production. An invited paper presented at the World Food Day / Open Day Celebration of the World Poultry Science Association, Nigeria Branch held at the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta on October 16, 2003.

102. IKEOBI, C.O.N. 2008. Understanding Students’ Mindset. An Invited Paper presented at the Research and Development Centre Seminar for Young Faculty Staff at the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta in April 2008.

Conference and Seminar Paper Presentations:

1. IKEOBI, C. O. N. and L. O. Ngere. 1991. Optimal nursing age for the exotic sow in Ibadan. Paper presented at the 16th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Sokoto, Nigeria, March 10 – 14, 1991.

2. Okuneye, P. A. and C. O. N. IKEOBI. 1991. Importance of animal production in the agricultural development of a nation. Invited paper presented at the symposium organised by the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, Ogun State Branch at Gateway Hotel, Abeokuta, Nigeria on September 26, 1991.

3. IKEOBI, C. O. N. 1994. Heterosis in preweaning traits in a continuously-bred swine herd. Paper presented at the 19th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Benin City, Nigeria, March 20 – 24, 1994.

4. IKEOBI, C. O. N. and S. O. Peters. 1994a. Estimates of some genetic parameters for live performance traits in two strains of meat-type chicken. Paper presented at the 22nd Annual Conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria, Abeokuta, June 1 – 3, 1994.

5. IKEOBI, C. O. N. and S. O. Peters. 1994b. Carcass character correlations in two strains of meat-type chicken. Paper presented at the 22nd Annual Conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria, Abeokuta, Nigeria, June 1 – 3, 1994.

6. IKEOBI, C. O. N. 1994. Heterosis in exotic breeds of pigs in a Nigerian herd. Paper presented at the 5th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada, August 7 – 12, 1994.

7. IKEOBI, C. O. N., S. O. Peters and M. O. Ebozoje. 1995. Sexual dimorphisms in broiler chickens of two commercial strains. Paper presented at the 23rd Annual Conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria, Uyo, Nigeria, May 14 – 18, 1995.

8. Ebozoje, M. O. and C. O. N. IKEOBI. 1995. Productive potentials and major genes in the Nigerian local chicken. Paper presented at the 23rd Annual Conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria, Uyo, Nigeria, May 14 – 18, 1995.

9. IKEOBI, C. O. N., M. O. Ebozoje and O. O. Oduguwa. 1995. Adaptive features of forest and savanna livestock in Nigeria. Paper presented at the UNESCO-MAB Regional Workshop held at Federal University of Technology, Akure, July, 1995.

10. Oduguwa, O. O., C. O. N. IKEOBI and I. F. Adu. 1995. Settlement of the Cattle Fulanis in Southern Nigeria: The Ogun State Experience. Paper presented at the UNESCO-MAB Regional Workshop, Akure, Nigeria, July 23 – 26, 1995.

11. IKEOBI, C. O. N. and O. O. Oduguwa. 1995. Environmental degradation: a monumental siege on livestock biodiversity, production and feed resource availability. Paper presented at the International Conference on The Implications of climate change, global warming and environmental degradation in Africa held in Lagos, November 6 – 11, 1995, 16pp.

12. Oduguwa, O. O. and C. O. N. IKEOBI. 1995. Genetic resources mix for environmentally-sound and sustainable agricultural development. Paper presented at the International Conf. on The Implications of climate change, global warming and environmental degradation in Africa held in Lagos, Nov. 6 – 11, 1995, 9pp.

13. IKEOBI, C. O. N., M.O. Ebozoje and O.O. Oduguwa. 1995. Constraints to effective livestock – crop – fish integration in Nigeria. Paper presented at the 9th/10th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Association for Aquatic Sciences held at the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nov. 30 – Dec. 2, 1995, 9pp.

14. IKEOBI, C. O. N., M. O. Ebozoje, O. A. Adebambo, J. A. Adenowo and O. A. Osinowo. 1996. Genetic differences in the performance of the local chicken in South Western Nigeria. Paper presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Uyo, Nigeria, March 24 – 28, 1996.

15. Ebozoje, M. O., C. O. N. IKEOBI, O. A. Adebambo, J. A. Adenowo and O. A. Osinowo. 1996. Performance characteristics of indigenous guineafowl varieties in South-Western Nigeria. Paper presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Uyo, Nigeria, March 1996, 18pp.

16. Adenowo, J. A., O. A. Adebambo, M. O. Ebozoje, C. O. N. IKEOBI and O. A. Osinowo. 1996. Characterisation of the local pigeon in SouthWestern Nigeria. Paper presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production held at University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria, March 24 – 28, 1996, 15pp.

17. IKEOBI, C. O. N., O. A. Adebambo, M. O. Ebozoje, J. A. Adenowo and O. A. Osinowo. 1997. Variations in qualitative traits of local ducks and turkeys. Paper presented at the 22nd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Bauchi, Nigeria, March 23 – 27, 1997.

18. Ebozoje, M. O., O.O. Mgbere and C. O. N. IKEOBI. 1997. Coat pigmentation effects on liveweight and body dimensions of the West African Dwarf (WAD) goat. Paper presented at the 22nd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Bauchi, Nigeria, March 23 – 27, 1997.

19. IKEOBI, C. O. N., M. O. Ozoje, O. A. Adebambo and J. A. Adenowo. 1997. Frequencies of feet feathering and comb type genes in the Nigerian local chicken. Paper presented at the International Workshop of the International Network for Family Poultry Development (INFPD) held in M’Bour, Senegal, December 9 – 13, 1997.

20. Peters, S. O., C. O. N. IKEOBI and O. O. Bamkole. 1997. Smallholder local turkey production in Ogun State, Nigeria. Paper presented at the International Workshop of the International Network for Family Poultry Development (INFPD) held in M’Bour, Senegal, December 9 – 13, 1997.

21. IKEOBI, C. O. N., L. O. Ngere and J. A. Oluyemi. 1998. Effect of feather coverage on the performance of laying birds in a hot humid environment. Paper presented at the Silver Anniversary Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP) / Inaugural Conference of the West African Society for Animal Production (WASAP) held in Gateway Hotel, Abeokuta, March 1998.

22. Sowunmi, I. O., C. O. N. IKEOBI and O. A. Adebambo. 1998. Effect of body size at caging on pre-peak performance white-feather Yaafa layers: egg number and egg size. Paper presented at the Silver Anniversary Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP) / Inaugural Conference of the West African Society for Animal Production (WASAP) held in Gateway Hotel, Abeokuta, March 1998.

23. IKEOBI, C. O. N. and O. A. Oladotun. 1998. Visible genetic profiling of the single comb and head spurs in the Nigerian local chicken. Paper presented at the 3rd Annual Conference of the Animal Science Association of Nigeria held at the Airport Hotel, Lagos, in September 1998.

24. Adenowo, J. A., F. A. Awe, O. A. Adebambo and C. O. N. IKEOBI. 1999. Species variation in chemical composition of local poultry eggs. Paper presented at the 26th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production held at the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, March 1999.

25. IKEOBI, C. O. N. 1999. Review of the book: Introduction to Snails and Snail Farming by Mrs. Oyenike Akinnusi. Review presented at the launching of the book at the Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, in January 1999.

26. Chineke, C.A., C.O.N. IKEOBI and A.G. Ologun. 2000. Live body measurements in domestic rabbits. Paper presented at the 25th Annual Conf. of the Nigerian Soc. for Animal Production, Umudike, Nigeria.

27. IKEOBI, C. O. N. 2001. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) for fat and fat distribution in the chicken. Seminar presented at Roslin Institute, Roslin, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, in August 2001.

28. IKEOBI, C.O.N., J.A. Woolliams, D.R. Morrice, D.W. Burt and P.M. Hocking. 2001. Quantitative trait loci affecting fatness in the chicken. Paper presented at 52nd Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production, Budapest, Hungary, August 26-29, 2001, 17pp.

29. Chineke, C.A., B. Agaviezor, C.O.N. IKEOBI and A.G. Ologun. 2002. Some factors affecting body weights and measurements of rabbit at pre- and post- weaning ages. Paper presented at the 27th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, March 17– 21, 2002, Akure, Nigeria.

30. Chineke, C.A., F.A. Adeniran, A.G. Ologun, C.O.N. IKEOBI and O.A. Oseni. 2002. Analysis of some serum biochemical parameters in New Zealand White rabbits and their crosses. Paper presented at the 27th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, March 17 – 21, 2002, Akure, Nigeria.

31. Hocking, P.M., C.O.N. IKEOBI, A. Sewalem, D. Morrice, D. Windsor, C.S. Haley and D.W. Burt. 2002. Identifying quantitative trait loci for growth, muscling and fatness traits in a broiler x layer cross. Paper presented at World Poultry Science Association (UK Branch) Annual Meeting held at University of York, York, United Kingdom, April 9 – 10, 2002.

32. IKEOBI, C. O. N. 2003. Family Poultry Production. An invited paper presented at the World Food Day / Open Day Celebration of the World Poultry Science Association, Nigeria Branch held at the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta on October 16, 2003.

33. Peters, S.O., E.A. Omidiji, C.O.N. IKEOBI, M.O. Ozoje and O.A. Adebambo, 2004. Effects of naked neck and frizzled genes on egg traits, fertility and hatchability in local chickens. Paper presented at the 9th Annual Conference of the Animal Science Association of Nigeria held in Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, from 13th to 16th September, 2004.

34. Fafiolu, A.O., O.O. Oduguwa, C.O.N. IKEOBI, C.F.I. Onwuka and M.A. Adebule. 2004. Performance and egg quality assessment of laying hens fed malted sorghum sprouts based diets. Paper presented at the 9th Annual Conference of the Animal Science Association of Nigeria held in Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, from 13th to 16th September, 2004.

35.     IKEOBI, C.O.N., S.O. Peters, Yetunde S. Oshodi and Olufunmilayo A. Adebambo. 2004. Egg quality traits of the Nigerian local chicken as influenced by some major genes. Paper presented at the 29th Annual Conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria at University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, October 11 – 14, 2004.

36.   Chineke, C.A., C.O.N. IKEOBI and A.G. Ologun. 2004. Growth rates and kit viability of rabbit breeds and crosses in a humid environment. Paper presented at the 29th Annual Conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria held in University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, 11th to 14th October, 2004.

37. Peters, S.O., M.O. Ozoje, N.E. Nwagbo and C.O.N. IKEOBI. 2004. Haemoglobin Polymorphism and Phenotypic Variation in Coat Colour and Wattle Incidence among West African Dwarf (WAD) goats. Paper presented at the 29th Annual Conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria held in University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, 11th to 14th October, 2004.

38. Adebambo, A.O., A.E. Adedeji, C.O.N. IKEOBI, M.O. Ozoje and Olufunmilayo A. Adebambo. 2004. Potassium allelism and egg traits among exotic and local chicken types. Paper presented at the 29th Annual Conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria held in University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, 11th to 14th October, 2004.

39. Wheto, M., S.O. Peters, K. Akano, C.O.N. IKEOBI and Olufunmilayo A. Adebambo. 2004. Growth Performance of Pure Local, crossbred and exotic chickens reared intensively. Paper presented at the 29th Annual Conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria held in University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, 11th to 14th October, 2004.

40. Adebambo, A.O., O.I. Fagbenro, S.O. Fagite, C.O.N. IKEOBI and Funmilayo Adebambo. 2005. Preliminary assessment of growth and reproductive data of three strains of chicken for broiler development in Nigeria. Paper presented at the 1st Nigeria International Poultry Summit (NIPS), February20 – 25, 2005, Ota, Ogun State.

41. Chineke, C.A., C.O.N. IKEOBI and A.G. Ologun. 2005. Serum biochemical indices in rabbit  breeds and crosses. Paper presented at the 29th Annual Conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria held in University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 5th to 8th September, 2005.

42. Okpeku, M., M. Wheto, V.K. Sharma, R. Tamang, N. Sultana, A. Yadav, A.G. Reddy, V.K. Singh, B.O. Agaviezor, M.A. Adefenwa, C.O.N. IKEOBI, K. Thangaraj, M. De Donato, and I.G. Imumorin. 2011. Genetic variation in Nigerian goats at the mtDNA HVR1 locus. Paper presented at the 19th International Conference on Plant and Animal Genomes held in San Diego, California, USA, January 15-19, 2011.

43. Adefenwa, M.A., B.O. Oboh, M. Wheto, C.O. IKEOBI, K.O. Adekoya, M. Okpeku, S.O. Peters and I. Imumorin. 2011. SNP Identification in Melanophilin Gene and Coat Color Variation in Nigerian Goats. Paper presented at the 19th International Conference on Plant and Animal Genomes held in San Diego, California, USA, January 15-19, 2011.

44. Adefenwa, M.A., B.O. Oboh, M. Wheto, C.O. IKEOBI, K.O. Adekoya, M. Okpeku, S.O. Peters and I. G. Imumorin. 2011. Polymorphisms in the Agouti Signaling Protein (ASIP) Gene and Morphological Traits in Nigerian Goats. Paper presented at the 19th International Conference on Plant and Animal Genomes held in San Diego, California, USA, January 15-19, 2011.

45. Agaviezor, B.O., Olufunmilayo A. Adebambo, M.O. Ozoje, C.O. IKEOBI, S.O. Peters, M. Wheto, M. De Donato, and I.G. Imumorin. 2011. Genetic diversity of Nigerian sheep based on microsatellite DNA markers. Paper presented at the 19th International Conference on Plant and Animal Genomes held in San Diego, California, USA, January 15-19, 2011.

46. Agaviezor, B.O., S.O. Peters, O.A. Adebambo, C.O. IKEOBI, M. Okpeku, S.A. Amusan, and I.G. Imumorin. 2011. Mitochondrial DNA Analysis of Nigerian sheep. Paper presented at the 19th International Conference on Plant and Animal Genomes held in San Diego, California, USA, January 15-19, 2011.

47. Adenaike, S.A., C.O.N. IKEOBI, A.O. Fafiolu and S.O. Peters, 2011. Bioinformatic analyses of kappa casein gene in mammalian livestock species. Paper presented at the International Biotechnology Symposium on Agro-Biotechnology & the attainment of Food Security in Africa held in Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria, 12th – 14th April, 2011.

48. Adefenwa, M.A., B. Oboh, G.O. Williams, M. Wheto, C.O.N. IKEOBI, K. Adekoya, M. Okpeku, M. De Donato and I.G. Imumorin. 2011. Polymorphisms in the Melanocortin-1 Receptor (MC1R) gene in Nigerian indigenous goats. Paper presented at the Joint ADSA-ASAS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, U.S.A., July 10 – 14, 2011.

49. Onasanya, G.O., M.A. Adefenwa, B.O. Agaviezor, C.O.N. IKEOBI, M. Wheto, M. Okpeku, A. Yakubu, M.I. Takeet, M. De Donato and I.G. Imumorin. 2011. Molecular Identification of Trypanosoma vivax Infection and Physiological Indices in Nigerian Sheep. Paper presented at the Joint ADSA-ASAS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, U.S.A., July 10 – 14, 2011.

50. Sanni, M.T., A. Yakubu, M.A. Adefenwa, B.O. Agaviezor, C.O.N. IKEOBI, M. Wheto, M. Okpeku, M.I. Takeet, M. De Donato and I.G. Imumorin. 2011. Molecular Survey of Trypanosoma vivax Infection in Nigerian goats. Paper presented at the Joint ADSA-ASAS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, U.S.A., July 10 – 14, 2011.

51. Yakubu, A., M. Okpeku, M. Wheto, S. Amusan, B.O. Agaviezor, M.A. Adefenwa, B.M. Ilori, O. Ajayi, G.O. Onasanya, J. Ekundayo, T. Sanni, C.O.N. IKEOBI, M.I. Takeet and I.G. Imumorin. 2011. Multivariate Analysis of Morphological Differentiation in Nigerian Goats. Paper presented at the Joint ADSA-ASAS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, U.S.A., July 10 – 14, 2011.

52. Yakubu, A., M. Okpeku, M. Wheto, S. Amusan, B.O. Agaviezor, M.A. Adefenwa, B.M. Ilori, O. Ajayi, G.O. Onasanya, J. Ekundayo, T. Sanni, C.O.N. IKEOBI, M.I. Takeet and I.G. Imumorin. 2011. Multivariate Characterization of Morphological traits in Nigerian Sheep. Paper presented at the Joint ADSA-ASAS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, U.S.A., July 10 – 14, 2011.

53. Ajayi, O., M.A. Adefenwa, B.O. Agaviezor, C.O.N. IKEOBI, M. Wheto, M. Okpeku, A. Yakubu, M. De Donato and I.G. Imumorin. 2011. Polymorphism in the ovine TNXB gene and association with morphological traits and physiological status in Nigerian Indigenous sheep. Paper presented at the Joint ADSA-ASAS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, U.S.A., July 10 – 14, 2011.

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