(a) Project/Dissertation/Thesis

(i) Olowofeso, O. (1995). Body condition score, sex ratio and reproductive wastage of cattle slaughtered in Akure abattoir. B. Agric. Tech. Project. Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

(ii) Olowofeso, O. (1998). Economy of production of growing pigs on varying dietary cassava peel levels, palm kernel cake and dried yeast culture (Saccharomyces cerevisiae). M. Sc. Dissertation. Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.

(iii) Olowofeso, O. (2005). Estimation of genetic diversity and genetic distances of chicken populations in Haimen-China with two-fold techniques. Ph.D. Thesis, Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, P. R. China.

(b) Articles in Learned Journals

(1) Olowofeso, O., Wang, J. Y., Tewe, O. O., Chang, G. B., and Dai, G. J (2003): The effect of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Yeast) and dietary fibre sources in the diets of growing pigs. Journal of Yangzhou University, Agricultural and Life Science Edition, 24(4): 32-35, Published by Yangzhou University, CHINA. ISSN 1671-4652.

(2) Sheng, H. W., Wang, J. Y., Dai, G. J., Yi, H. Q., Wang, Z. Y., and Olowofeso, O (2004): Study on compositive effects of band-J in fingerprints on production traits in New-Yangzhou chickens Biotechnology, 14(3): 1-2. CHINA.

(3) Sheng, H. W., Wang, J. Y., Dai, G. J., and Olowofeso, O (2004): Discussion about the reaction conditions of microsatellite PCR. Journal of Sichuan Animal and Veterinary Science, Vol. 31(4): 31-32. Published by Sichuan Animal and Veterinary Sciences, CHINA. Available online at http://www.xbxmsy.cn ISSN 1001-8964.

(4) Chang, G. B., Chang, H., Liu, X. P., Zhao, W. M., Xu W., Wang, H. Y., Sun, W, Tu, L., Lu, S. X., Xu, M., Huang, Q. H. and Olowofeso, O (2004): Study on genetic coadaptability of wild quail population in China. Journal of Poultry Science, Vol. 41(3): 223-228. Published by Japan Poultry Science Association JAPAN. doi:10.2141/jpsa. 41.223, JOI JST.JSTAGE/jpsa/41.223. ISSN:1346-7395.

(5) Chen, G. H., Wu, X. S., Wang, D. Q., Qin, J., Wu, S. L., Zhou, Q. L., Xie, F., Cheng, R., Xu, Q., Liu, B., Zhang X. Y., and Olowofeso, O (2004): Cluster analysis of 12 Chinese native chicken populations using microsatellite markers. Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Science, 17(8): 1047-1052. Published by AJAS, Seoul, KOREA. Available online at http://www.ajas.info/Editor/manuscript/upload/17_170.pdf ISSN 1011- 2367.

(6) Olowofeso, O., Wang, J. Y., Shen, J. C., Chen, K. W., Sheng, H. W., Zhang, P. and Wu, R (2005a): Estimation of the cumulative power of discrimination in Haimen chicken populations with ten microsatellite markers. Asian-Austalasian Journal of Animal Science, 18(8): 1066-1070. Published by AJAS, Seoul, KOREA. Available online at http://www.ajas.info/Editor/manuscript/upload/18_164.pdf ISSN 1011- 2367.

(7) Olowofeso, O., Wang, J. Y., Dai, G. J., Yang, Y., Mekki, D. M., and Musa, H. H (2005b): Measurement of genetic parameters within and between Haimen chicken populations using microsatellite markers. International Journal of Poultry Science, 4(3): 143-148. Published by ANSInet, PAKISTAN. Available online at http://www.pjbs.org/ijps/ijps.htm, ISSN 1682-8356.

(8) Olowofeso, O., Wang, J. Y., Xie, K. Z., and Liu, G. Q (2005c): Phylogenetic scenario of port-city chickens in China based on two-marker types. International Journal of Poultry Science 4(4): 206-212. Published by ANSInet, PAKISTAN. Available online at http://www.pjbs.org/ijps/ijps.htm, ISSN 1682-8356.

(9) Musa, H. H., Suleiman, A. H., Lanyasunya, T. P., Olowofeso, O., and Mekki, D. M (2005): Feeding practices, growth rate and management of Ostrich chicks in Sudan. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 4(3): 154-157. Published by ANSInet, PAKISTAN. Available online at http:www.pjbs.org/pjonline/ab304.htm ISSN: 1680-5194.

(10) Lanyasunya, T. P., Wamae, L. W., Musa, H. H., Olowofeso, O., and Lokwaleput, I. K (2005): The risk of mycotoxin contamination of dairy feed and milk on smallholder dairy farms in Kenya. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 4(3): 162-169. Published by ANSInet, PAKISTAN. Available online at http:www.pjbs.org/pjonline/ab304.htm ISSN: 1680-5194.

(11) Chang, G. B., Chang, H., Liu, X. P., Xu, W., Wang, H. Y., Zhao, W. M., and Olowofeso, O (2005): Developmental research on the origin and phylogeny of quails. World’s Poultry Science Journal, 61(1): 105-112 (8). Publisher: CABI Publishing, DOI: 10.1079/WPS200346. (NETHERLANDS)

(12) Olowofeso, O., Dai, G. J., Wang, J. Y., Xie, K. Z., Li, N. C., and He, Y. Q (2006): Detection of genetic diversity of four quail populations in East China based on three microsatellite markers. Journal of Yangzhou University, Agricultural and Life Science Edition, 27(1): 29-32. Published by Yangzhou University, CHINA. ISSN 1671-4652.

(13) Su, Y., Liu, C. W., Liu, L., Ye, C. H., Cao, W. Q., Huang, Y. Q., Zheng, J., Cai, D. Y., and Olowofeso, O (2006): Studies on genetic variation of different Chinese duck populations with random amplified polymorphic DNA analysis. Asian-Austalasian Journal of Animal Science, Vol 19, No. 4: 475-481. Published by AJAS, Seoul, KOREA. Available online at http://www.ajas.info/Editor/manuscript/upload/19-78. pdf ISSN 1011- 2367.

(14) Olowofeso, O and Aro, S. O (2006): Genetic analysis of Haimen chicken populations using decamer random markers. Applied Tropical Agriculture. Vol. 11(1 & 2): 100-106. Published by the Federal University of Technology, Akure, NIGERIA. ISSN: 1118-6712.

(15) Musa, H. H., Elamin, F. M., Suleiman, A. H., Chen, G. H., Olowofeso, O., and Mekki, D. M (2006): Body measurements of West African Sheep in Sudan. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances 5(4): 298-300. Published by JAVA Medwell Online, PAKISTAN. Available online at http://www.medwellonline.net, ISSN: 1680-5593.

(16) Dai, G. J., Xie, K. Z., Wang, Z. Y., Wu, S. L., Shi, H. Q., Olowofeso, O., Sheng, H. W., Wang. J. Y (2006a): Study on molecular OPAY02-SCAR markers related to early body weight of New Yangzhou chickens. Chinese Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences (Acta Veterinaria Et Zootechnica Sinica), 37(6): 544-549. Published by Chinese Association of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, CHINA, ISSN: 0366-6964.

(17) Dai, G. J., Olowofeso, O., and Wang, J. Y (2006b): Genetic differentiation degree and time of divergence between Chinese chicken populations inferred from microsatellite data. International Journal of Poultry Science, 5(4): 365-369. Published by ANSInet, PAKISTAN. Available online at http://www.ansinet.org OR http://ijps.ansinet.net ISSN 1682-8356.

(18) Aro, S. O., Olowofeso, O., and Agbede, J. O (2008): The influence of mutual maternal and neonatal recognition on the foster mothering techniques in pigs. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 35(1): 141-151. Published by Nigerian Society for Animal Production, NIGERIA.

(19) Aro, S. O and Olowofeso, O (2008): Castration: Its economic implications on swineherd profitability. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 35(2): 259-266. Published by Nigerian Society for Animal Production, NIGERIA.

(20) Olowofeso, O. (2009a): Offtake and foetal wastage of cattle at Akure main abattoir. Journal of Applied Agricultural Research (JAAR), Vol. I, pp. 61-66. Published by Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), NIGERIA. Available at http://www.jaar-ng.org. ISSN: 2006-7496.

(21) Olowofeso, O. (2009b): Phenotypic correlations and prediction of body weight and body size parameters in broiler chickens. Journal of Applied Agricultural Research (JAAR). Vol. I, pp. 71-76. Published by Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), NIGERIA. Available at http://www.jaar-ng.org. ISSN: 2006-7496.

*(22) Oluwadamilare, I. E. and Olowofeso, O. (2010): Effects of supplementation of guinea grass with cassava leaf silage on the feed intake, digestibility and nitrogen balance of West African Dwarf goats. Applied Tropical Agriculture, 15 (2): 120-125. Published by Federal University of Technology, Akure, NIGERIA. ISSN: 1118-6712.

*(23) Adeleke, M. A., Peters, S. O., Ozoje, M. O., Ikeobi, C. O. N., Adebambo, A. O., Olowofeso, O., Bamgbose, A. M. and Adebambo, O. A. (2011): A preliminary screening of genetic lineage of Nigerian local chickens based on blood protein polymorphisms. Animal Genetic Resources, 48: 23-28. Published by Animal Genetic Resources. Available at http://www.fao.org/docrep/014/i2200t/i2200t04.pdf, UNITED KINGDOM, ISSN: 2078-6336.

*(24) Abolude, A. T., Olowofeso, O., Peters, S. O., Ozoje, M. O., Smith, O. F. and Adenaike, A. S. (2011): Phylogenetics of elongation factor-G mitochondrial protein gene (GFMI) in ten selected species. Journal of Agricultural Science and Environment, (formerly ASSET Journal Series A), 11(1): 99-103. Published by Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, NIGERIA, ISSN (Print: 2277-2755, Online: 2315-7453).

*(25) Olowofeso, O. and Adeleke, M. A. (2012): Coefficient of repeatability for numbers of eggs laid by Bovan Nera and Harco Black layer strains in phases I and II of production. Egyptian Poultry Science, 32(II): 259-262. Published by Egyptian Poultry Science Association, EGYPT. Available at http://www.epsaegypt.com/pdf/2012_june/04-1333.pdf

*(26) Ohwojakpor, O., Olowofeso, O., Adebambo, O. A. and Onagbesan, O. M. (2012): Genetic diversity of chicken populations in South-South region of Nigeria using microsatellite markers. Egyptian Poultry Science, 32(II): 263-271. Published by Egyptian Poultry Science Association, EGYPT. Available at http://www.epsaegypt.com/pdf/2012_june/05-1334.pdf

*(27) Olowofeso, O., Adejuwon, A. J., Ademokoya, V. A. and Durosaro, S. O. (2012): Breeding and productive performance of three breeds of rabbit in South-West Nigeria. Global Journal of Science Frontier Research (Bio-Tech & Genetics), 12, Issue 5, Version 1.0, 35-38. Published by Global Journals Inc. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Online ISSN: 2249-4626 & Print ISSN: 0975-5896. Available at: globaljournals.org/october12.

*(28) Abdulraheem, I., Otubusin, S. O., Agbebi, O. T., Olowofeso, O., Adeyemi K. A. and Ashley-Dejo, S. S. (2012a): Induced breeding of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) under varying brood stock ratios. Global Journal of Science Frontier Research (Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences), 12, Issue 8, Version 1.0, 59-63. Published by Global Journals Inc. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Online ISSN: 2249-4626 & Print ISSN: 0975-5896.

*(29) Abdulraheem, I., Otubusin, S. O., Agbebi, O. T., Olowofeso, O., Alegbeleye, W. O., Abdul, W. O., Adeyemi, K., Ashley-Dejo, S. S. and Nathaniel, B. (2012b). The growth response of Clarias gariepinus hatchlings to different dry feeds. Journal of Agricultural Science, 4(10): 75-80. Published by Canadian Center of Science and Education, CANADA, Available at URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jas.v4n10p75. ISSN 1916-9752 E-ISSN 1916-8760.

*(30) Sanda, A. J., Adebambo, O. A., Olowofeso, O., Adeleke, M. A., Akinfenwa, M. O., Nworgu, F. C. and Lawal, R. A. (2012): Genetic evaluation of Nigerian indigenous crossbred pullets and broilers. Thai Journal of Agricultural Science, 45(4): 197-201. Published by Agricultural Science Society of Thailand, THAILAND. Available at http://www.thiaagj.org,02-tj-agr-0213-04docx-p197-201.pdf, ISSN 0049-3589

*(31) Olowofeso, O., Otufowora, P. and Ilori, B. M. (2013a): Prediction of chicken egg weight using egg components as regressors. Egyptian Poultry Science, 33(I): 127-133. Published by Egyptian Poultry Science Association, EGYPT. Available at www.epsaegypt.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/11-1413.pdf  

*(32) Durosaro, S. O., Oyetade, M. S., Ilori, B. M., Adenaike, A. S., Olowofeso, O., Wheto, M., Amusan, S. A., Osho, S. O. and Ozoje, M. O. (2013a): Estimation of body weight of Nigerian local turkeys from zoometrical measurements at 4, 8 and 12 weeks of age. Global Journal of Science Frontier Research, (Bio-Tech and Genetics), 13, Issue 1, Version 1.0. 1-4. Published by Global Journals Inc. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Available at https://globaljournals.org/GJSFR_volume13/E-journal_GJSFR_(G)_vol_13_Issue_1.pdf

*(33) Durosaro, S. O., Ojo, A., Fadare, A. O., Olowofeso, O., Ilori, B. M., Osho, S. O., Ogunade, I. M. and Ozoje, M. O. (2013b): Effect of coat colour on water intake and feed utilization of intensively reared West African Dwarf sheep in the humid tropics. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 3(19): 31-37. Published by International Institute for Science, Technology and Education, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Available at: http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JBAH/issue/view/965

*(34) De campos, J. S., Ikeobi, C. O. N., Olowofeso, O., Smith, O. F., Adeleke, M. A., Wheto, M., Ogunlakin, D. O., Mohammed, A. A., Sanni, T. M., Ogunfuye, B. A., Lawal, R. A., Adenaike, A. S. and Amusan, S. A. (2013): Effects of coat colour genes on body measurements, heat tolerance traits and haematological parameters in West African Dwarf sheep. Open Journal of Genetics, 3(4): 280-284, DOI:10.4236/ojgen.2013.34031. Published by Open Journal of Genetics, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Available at http://www.scirp.org/journal/ojgen

*(35) Falana, O. I., Smith, O. F., Gazal, O. S., Olowofeso, O., Okwelum, N., Sodipe, O. G. and Ochefu, J. (2013): Effects of bitter cola (Garcina cola) extract on luteinizing hormone and testosterone levels in West African Dwarf buck. Indian Journal of Animal Research, 47(4): 273-282. Print ISSN: 0367-6722, Online ISSN: 0976-0555. Published by Agricultural Research Communication Centre, INDIA.

*(36) Dai, G. J., Sun, D. H., Sun, M. M., Lin, Y. X., Wang, X., Zhang, G., Xie, K. Z., Shi, M. M., Olowofeso, O. and Wang, J. Y. (2014): Study on the relationship between single nucleotide polymorphisms of the coccidiosis-resistance candidate zyxin gene exon 1 and carcass traits in the Jinghai Yellow chicken. Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 38(2): 121-125. Published by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, TURKEY. Available at http://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/veterinary/ doi: 10.3906/vet-1306-6. ISSN 1300-0128 E-ISSN 1303-6181.

(ii) Books: Nil

(iii) Book Chapters/Chapters in Book

*(37) Olowofeso, O., Durosaro, S. O., Ozoje, M. O., Ikeobi, C. O. N., Adebambo, O. A., Omeje, S. S. I., Adeleke, M. A., Adebambo, A. O., Bemji, M. N. and Sanda, A. J. (2013c): Animal breeding in Nigeria: current challenges and future prospects. In Animal Breeding & Feeding in Nigeria. Occasional Scientific Publications for Nigeria’s yAgricultural Transformation Agenda. Chapter 3(1): 96-102. Publisher: University of Nigeria, Nsukka, NIGERIA. ISBN: 978-978-8446-32-3, (360pp).

*(38) Omeje, I. S., Gunn, H. H. and Olowofeso, O. (2013): The search for genomic polymorphism among the local chicken ecotypes in Nigeria. In Animal Breeding & Feeding in Nigeria. Occasional Scientific Publications for Nigeria’s Agricultural Transformation Agenda. Chapter 3(2): 103-121. Publisher: University of Nigeria, Nsukka, NIGERIA. ISBN: 978-978-8446-32-3, (360pp).

(iv) Edited Conference Proceedings

(39) Oluwasanmi, O. R., Olowofeso, O., Laseinde, E. A. O., Elaho, P. O. and Aro, S. O. (2006): Performance of broilers with six-types of modified conical metal feeders. In: Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Conference of School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, (Theme: Agricultural research for development in Nigeria) Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. Edited by Onibi, G. E., Agele, S. O., Adekunle, V. A. J. and Akinbulumo, M. O. May 24, pp. 104-109. Published by SAAT-FUTA, NIGERIA.

(40) Olowofeso, O. and Omisami, O. O. (2008): Utilization of cassava peel treated with yeast culture by egg-laying chickens. In: Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Animal Production, (Theme: Animal Agriculture towards millennium development in Nigeria), Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ayetoro, Ogun State, Nigeria. Edited by Adeyemi, O. A., Ogungbesan, A. M., Dada, A. O., Eniolorunda, O. O., Awojobi, H. A., Oke, D. B. and Agunbiade, J. A. March 16-20, pp. 492-495. Published by NSAP, NIGERIA.

(41) Fajemisin, A. N., Alokan, J. A., Aro, S. O., Olowofeso, O. and Fawolu, T. S. (2008): Nutrient intake, digestibility and weight gain of West African Dwarf sheep fed rumen content-poultry droppings mixed diets. In: Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Animal Production, (Theme: Animal agriculture towards millennium development in Nigeria), Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ayetoro, Ogun State, Nigeria. Edited by Adeyemi, O. A., Ogungbesan, A. M., Dada, A. O., Eniolorunda, O. O., Awojobi, H. A., Oke, D. B. and Agunbiade, J. A. March 16-20, pp. 583-586. Published by NSAP, NIGERIA.  

(42) Olowofeso, O. (2008): Estimation of heterozygosity, inbreeding coefficient and effective population sizes in chicken populations using microsatellite data. In: Proceedings of the 13th Annual Conference of the Animal Science Association of Nigeria, (Theme: Repositioning animal agriculture for the realization of national vision 2020), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Edited by Bawa, G. S., Akpa, G. N., Jokthan, G. E., Kabir, M. and Abdu, S. B. September 15-19, pp. 31-33. Published by ASAN, NIGERIA.

(43) Olowofeso, O. (2009c): Performance characteristics and profitability index of broilers fed varying levels of cassava peels treated with yeast. In: Proceedings of the 34th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, (Theme: Animal agriculture in Nigeria and the global food challenges), University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Edited by Umoh, B. I., Udedibie, A. B. I., Solomon, I. P., Obasi, O. L., Okon, B. I. and Udoh, E. J. March 15-18, pp. 422-425. Published by NSAP, NIGERIA.

*(44) Olowofeso, O., Ladipo, K. O. and Ojo, K. S. (2011): Comparative laying performance and economy of production of two layer chicken genotypes in phase I of production in South-West Nigeria. In: Proceedings of the 36th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Animal Production, (Theme: Value re-orientation in animal production: A key to national food security and stable economy), University of Abuja/Raw Materials Research and Development Council, Abuja, Nigeria. Edited by Adeniji, A. A., Olatunji, E. A. and Gana, E. S. March 13-16, pp. 25-28. Published by NSAP, NIGERIA.

*(45) Olowofeso, O. (2011): Challenges in using molecular markers in animal breed diversity study in Nigeria. In: Proceedings of the 16th Annual Conference of the Animal Science Association of Nigeria, (Theme: Research and value-addition: Key to transformation of the Nigerian livestock industry). Kogi State University, Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria. Edited by Adukwu, A. O., Oluwagbemi, T., Aribido, S. O., Daikwo, S. I. and Saliu, O. J. September 12-15, pp. 49-52. Published by ASAN, NIGERIA.

*(46) Adeyeye, E. A., Oduguwa, O. O., Sudekum, K. H., Jegede, A. V., Idowu, O. M. O., Olowofeso, O. and Pirgozliev, V. (2012): Haematology and serum biochemistry of exotic and the Nigeria indigenous turkey poults fed diets containing shrimp waste meal. World’s Poultry Science Association (UK Branch), Annual Meeting, 24-25 April 2012. Held at Room LT2, Exchange Building, Jubilee Campus, Nottingham University, Poster No. 33. Published by WPSA, UNITED KINGDOM.  

*(47) Lawal, R. A., Sanwo, K. A., Atayese, A. O., Agbalaya, K. K., Olowofeso, O., Ikeobi, C. O. N., Sanda, A. J., Olukomaiya, O. O. and Niniola, D. M. (2012): Effect of using lactic acid and distilled water as wash solutions in preventing recontamination of some microbes on refrigerated chicken carcass. First ASAN-NIAS Joint Annual Meeting. In: Proceedings of the 17th Annual Conference of the Animal Science Association of Nigeria, (Theme: Agricultural Transformation: Strategies and Policies for Livestock Development in Nigeria). International Conference Centre, Abuja, Edited by Akpa, G. N., Dairo, F. A. S., Bawa, G. S., Solomon, I. P., Amaefuele, K. U., Odunsi, A. A., and Ladokun, A. O. September 9-13, pp. 163-165. Published by ASAN, NIGERIA. ISSN 978 34777 22.

*(48) Olowofeso, O., Olorunmaiye, O. F., Omotoso, A. O., Sanda, A. J. and Bisiriyu, A. T. (2013b): Preliminary analysis of microsatellite loci with chicken and turkey populations in South-West Nigeria. In: Proceedings of the 38th Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, (Theme: Animal agriculture: A tool for sustainable economic transformation). Garden City, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt. Edited by Oruwari, B. M., Alawa, J. P., Oji, U. I., Owen, O. J. and George, O. S. March 17- 20, pp. 595-599. Published by NSAP, NIGERIA.

(v) Invited Papers

*(49) Olowofeso, O. (2011): Polymerase chain reaction and agarose gel electrophoresis for nucleic acids (DNA and RNA). Invited paper presented at the 15th UNAAB Summer Course in Practical Biotechnology. Held at the Biotechnology Centre, UNAAB, 11th-15th July, pp. 14-27. Published by Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, NIGERIA.

*(50) Olowofeso, O. (2013): Genetic diversity assessment of indigenous chickens using microsatellite markers. Invited paper presented at the maiden workshop on: Comprehensive molecular genetic characterization among West Africa and Brazil locally adapted poultry breeds: Creation of a basis for germplasm exchange. Held at the National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB), National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), Ibadan, March 27, 2013. NIGERIA.
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