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Dr Ajibola E.S is an Associate Professor of Veterinary Physiology. He obtained his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in 1994. In 2006, he obtained an MSc degree in Medical Physiology from the University of Lagos. He later obtained a doctorate degree in Veterinary Physiology from University of Ibadan in 2017.
As a Veterinary Doctor, Dr Ajibola has well over 10 years of professional working experience as a poultry veterinarian in the Nigerian poultry industry. He has also worked as a teacher and researcher with FUNAAB since his appointment in 2003.
Dr Ajibola is a biomedical scientist with research interest in understanding the physiological basis of Pharmacology, Toxicology, Nutrition and Medicine. His research efforts have earned him over 35 publications in reputable peer-review journals. Dr Ajibola is proficient in the use of research techniques such ELISA, HPLC, Electrocardiography and Echocardiography. He is also conversant with use of several Statistical and Pharmacokinetic software.
Dr Ajibola in 2019 won the Institution Based Research (TETFUND) grant to study “Population Pharmacokinetics of Praziquantel in Nigeria School-Aged Children Suffering from Schistosomiasis”. He was also a recipient of the Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research’s (IFSERAR) grant to work on “Cardiotonic Potential of Hibiscus Sabdariffa in Rats” (2010). Dr Ajibola was also a recipient of International Veterinary Radiology Association’s travel grant to attend the 2023 conference in Dublin.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) University of Ibadan
Masters of Science (MSc) University of Lagos
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M) Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
1. Cardiac functions, Haemodynamic and biochemical changes in Nigerian local dogs during acute trypanosoma brucei infection
2. Population Pharmacokinetics of Praziquantel in Nigerian School Aged Children Suffering from Schistosomiasis
3. PK/PD Approach to dosage determination of Albendazole in West African Dwarf Goats
4. M-Mode Echocardiographic Evaluation of Two Different Propriety Formulations of Oxytetracyclines for Cardiac Safety in Dogs
5. Determination of the Reference Intervals of Haematological Indices of BOERBOEL Dogs Living in Nigeria
6. Evaluation of Olfactory Invoked Electroencephalogram changes in Nigerian Dogs
1. Institution Based Research (TETFUND) grant to study “Population Pharmacokinetics of Praziquantel in Nigeria School-Aged Children Suffering from Schistosomiasis”. (2019)
2. Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research’s (IFSERAR) grant to work on “Cardiotonic Potential of Hibiscus Sabdariffa in Rats” (2010)
3. International Veterinary Radiology Association’s travel grant to attend the 2023 Conference in Dublin.
Acting Head of Department
Member, Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association
Member, Small Animal Veterinary Association of Nigeria
1. Ajibola ES, Akinbule S, Igboanusi D (2023): M-mode Evaluation of Some Left Ventricular function indices after a single dose administration of Diminazene Aceturate in Boerboel dogs. Brazillian Journal of Veterinary Medicine (in press)
2. Ajibola ES, Akinbule S, Igboanusi D (2023):M mode Echocardiographic Indices of Healthy Boerboel dogs. Journal of Biological Research (in press)
3. Ajibola ES, Oke BO, Oyewale JO (2023): Some Haemodynamic Effects of Experimental T. brucei Infection in dogs. Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine (in press)
4. Thomas F.C, Ajibola E.S, Scott A, Tassi R, Santana A.M, Mc Neilly TM, Zadoks R, Haining H, Burchmore R, Eckersall P.D(2022): Identification of Proteins Expression Changes in Milk of Experimental Bovine Mastitis Using Different Gel Electrophoresis. Veterinarski Arhive. Published by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
5. Thomas F.C, Antia R.E, Fakilahyel F.M, Ajibola E.S, Rahman S.A, Ayanleye A.O (2022): Hematological, Oxidative Stress and Trace Element Variation Associated with Emaciation in Preslaughter White Fulani Cows. Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 48(2): 22-32. Published by the Philippine Society of Animal Science.
6. Thomas F.C, Alarape O.O, Oliwo O.M, Omoshaba, E.O, Ojo O.E, Oyewusi J.A, Ajibola E.S (2021): Somatic cell counts and Bacteria in Milk from Two Nomadic Herds in Abeokuta. Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences,19(2):112-120. Published by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Sokoto
7. Ajibola, E. S., Adebayo, O., Abakpa S. A. V., Oyewusi, J.A. Makinde, F & Adeleye, A.A(2021): Suspected Case of Digitalis Toxicity Secondary to Therepeutic Management of Congestive Heart Failure in a Boerboel Dog. Nigerian Veterinary Journal 42(4): 273-277 Published by the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association.
8. Ajibola E.S, Oyewale J.O, Oke B.O (2021); Serum cardiac troponin I and Lactate as prognostic markers of Canine African Trypanosomiasis. Nigerian Veterinary Journal 42(4):308-315. Published by the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association.
9. Ajibola, E. S., Ojo, O. E., Adeleye O. E., Thomas, F. C., Olaleye, O. D & Rahman, S. A (2020): Pharmacokinetic Evaluation of Aqueous solution of Enrofloxacin after Single Intramuscular Injection in Layers. West African Journal of Pharmacology and Drug Research, 34(1): 1-7 Published by West African Society of Pharmacology.
10. Abakpa, S.A.V., Talabi, A.O., Oyekunle, M.A., Ajibola, E.S., Adebiyi, A.A., Mshelbwala, F.M., Akintunde, G.O., Daramola, O.O., Adeleye, O.E & Okandeji, M.E (2020): Elevation of Serum Cardiac Troponin I Concentration in Dogs Experimentally Infected with Trypanosoma congolense. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences., 64(1):123-128. Published by Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt, Available online at https://www.alexjvs.com
11. Ajibola E.S., Thomas F.C., Adeleye, O.E, Durotoye, L.A, Rahman S.A. Adejola, A. (2018): Non-Invasive Determination of Reference Arterial Blood Pressure Indices of Healthy Alsatian and Boerboel dogs. Nigerian Veterinary Journal 33(2):16-30. Published by the NigerianVeterinaryMedicalAssociation.Availableonline at http://www.ajol.info/index.php/nvj
12. Ajibola, E.S., Rahman S.A, Ademolu K.O., Biobaku, K.T Okwelum, N (2018): Preliminary Investigation on the Effects of Crude Extracts of Snail Mucin from the Giant African Land Snail (Archachatina marginata) on Heart Functions. Journal of Molluscan Research, 4:11-16. Published by Research Network on Giant African Land Snail (Net GALS). Available online at www.malacology.org.ng
13. Ajibola, E.S., Oyewale, J.O., Oke, B.O., Durotoye, L.A., Adeliyi, T.O, Rahman, S.A. (2017): Normal M-Mode Echocardiographic Indices of Nigerian Local Dogs. Journal of Biological Research, 90 (6107): 41-44. Published by the Italian Society of Experimental Biology, Italy. Available online at http://www.jbiolres.org (Listed in Scimago and Scopus)
14. Akintunde, O.G., Ajibola, E.S., Abakpa, S.A.V, Oluwo, B.H & Olukunle, J.O. (2017):
Cardio-protective Effects of Citrullus lanatus Rinds in Male Wistar rats. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 44(1):123-129. Published by the Nigerian Society of Animal Production. Available online at http://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v46i2.13
15. Ajibola E.S., Biobaku, KT., Rahman S.A., Adenubi, OA & Gbenle, B.O. (2017): Comparative Electrocardiographic Effects of Propofol-Tramadol and Propofol-Ketamine Anesthesia in Puppies. West African Journal of Pharmacology and Drug Research., 32(1):16-24 Published for the West African Society of Pharmacology by Literamed PublicationsNigeriaLimited.Availableonlineathttps://www.ajol.info/index.php/wajpdr/article/view/190513.
16. Ajibola, E.S., Oyewale J.O & Oke, B.O (2016): M-mode Left Ventricular Echocardiographic Indices of Trypanosoma brucei Infected dogs. Bulgarian Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 19(4): 274-280. Published by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Trakia University-Stara Zagora, Bulgaria Available online at http://www.tru.uni-sz.bg/bjvm/bjvm.html.(Listed in Scimago)
17. Ajibola E.S & Oyewale, J.O (2016): A Six Lead Electrocardiogram of Trypanosoma brucei
Infected Dogs. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Science, 48(2):23-32. Published by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Edfina, Egypt. Available online at http://www.alexjvs.com
18. Ajibola E.S., Oyewale J.O & Oke B.O (2016): Electrocardiographic and Some Serum Electrolytes Changes in Acute Experimental Trypanosoma brucei Infection of Adult Dogs. Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 53(1):26-33. Published by the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Philippine, Laguna, Philippine. Available online at https://cvm.uplb.edu.ph (Listed in Scimago and Scopus)
19. Ajibola E.S., Oyewale J.O & Oke B.O (2016): Arterial Blood Pressure Changes in Acute
Trypanosoma brucei Infection of Dogs. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 63(4):73-78. Published by the Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources, Nairobi Kenya. Available online at http://www.au-ibar.org/bulletin
20. Thomas, F.C., Aduloju, O.S., Okediran, B.S., Ajibola, E.S & Maduagwu, E.N (2016): Presence of Nitrites, Nitrates, Nitrosamines in the Eggs of Intensively Raised Layers in Abeokuta. Nigerian Veterinary Journal, (37): 123-125. Published by the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association. http://www.ajol.info/index.php/nvj
21. Fasanmi, O.G., Okuneye, O.J., Ajibola E.S., Oladele-Bukola, M.O., Olona, J.F., Ajayi, J.O Balogun, F.A (2015): Productive and Physiological Responses of Heat-Stressed Dominant Black Hens to Artificial Ventilation and Modified Layers Mash in Nigeria. International Journal of Poultry Science, 14(8): 471-47. Published by the Asian Network for Scientific Information. Available online at https://www.researchgate.net. (Listed in Scimago)
22. Thomas, F.C., Haining, H., Stevenson, M.L., Thompson, H., Ajibola E.S & Eckersall, P.D (2016): Immunohistochemical Localization of Haptoglobin in the Bovine Mammary Gland. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 50 (1):65-69. Published by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Edfina, Egypt. Available at DOI: 10.5455/ajvs.218223
23. Okediran, B.S., Biobaku, K.T., Ajibola, E.S., Omotainse, S.O., Thomas, F.S., Adah, S.A (2015): Effects of Prolonged Administration of Graded Doses of Lead on Some Electrolytes of Albino Rats. Sahel Journal of Veterinary Science, 14(2): 81-96. Published by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri
24. Ajibola, E.S & Oyewale, J.O (2014): Relationship between Some Plasma Electrolyte and Electrocardiographic Indices of Trypanosoma brucei Infected Dogs. Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Science, 12 (1): 36-45. Published by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sokoto, Sokoto. Available online at http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/sokjvs.vl6i2,7
25. Ajibola, E.S., Rahman, S.A., Biobaku, K.T., Okwelum, N., Oyewusi, J.A., Opeyemi, B Oloruntuga, O. (2014) Observations on Some Renal Function Indices in Dogs Under Ketamine-Xylazine Anesthesia. Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Science, 12 (2): 47-51. Published by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sokoto, Sokoto. Available online at http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/sokjvs.vl6i2,7
26. Ajibola, E.S., Oyewale, J.O., Oke, B.O., Rahman, S.A. (2014): Effects of Trypanosoma brucei on Some Electrocardiographic Repolarisation Indices of Dogs. Global Journal of Medical Research, 14(1):19-24. Published by Global Journal Incoporated, Massachuset, U.S.A
27. Biobaku, K.T., Yusuf, A.A., Mshelbwala, F.M., Ajibola, E.S., Okediran, B.S Akinloye, O.A (2014): Sub-chronic Toxicity Study of Khaya Senegalensis Aqueous Extract in Rats. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 41(1):235-243. Published by the Nigerian Society of Animal Production. Available online at http://doi.org/10.51791/njapv6i2.13
28. Olukunle, J.O., Ajibola, E.S., Biobaku, K, T & Akinkuotu, O.A (2012): Effects of Lippia multiflora Leaf Extract on Semen of Wistar Rats. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 39: 172-178. Published by the Nigerian Society of Animal Production. Available online at http://doi.org/10.51791/njapv 6i2.13
29. Ajibola, E.S., Rahman, S.A., Adebayo, A.O., Thomas F. C & Biobaku, K.T (2011): Normal Electrocardiogram of the Nigerian Local Dogs: QT, PQ, RR Intervals and Heart Rate Relationship. Folia Veterinaria, 55 (4):115-119. Published by the University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Kosice, the Slovak Republic. Available on line at http://www.uvlf.sk
30. Okediran, B.S., Rahman, S.A., Ajibola, E.S., Biobaku, K.T & Thomas, F.C (2011): Biochemical Parameters of Liver and Kidney Functions in Rats Experimentally Exposed to Lead. Folia Veterinaria, 55 (1):50-52. Published by the University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Kosice, the Slovak Republic. Available online at https://www.uvlf.sk/en/folia-veterinaria
31. Okediran, B.S., Ajibola, E.S., Olaniyi, M.O., Oladele, G.M., Thomas, F.C., Rahman, S.A & Adekunle, M.A. (2010): Haematological and Biochemical Changes following Lead Toxicity in Male Wistar Rats. Folia Veterinaria, 54 (3); 126−129. Published by the University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Kosice, the Slovak Republic. Available online at http://www.uvlf.sk/en/folia-veterinaria
32. Ajibola, E.S., Rahman, S.A., Adebayo, A.O., Thomas, F.C., Biobaku, K.T & Gbadebo, A.M (2010): Evaluation of the Pro-arrhythmic Potential of Parenterally Administered Diminazene Aceturate in the Nigerian Local Dogs. Folia Veterinaria, 54 (4):201-207. Published by the University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Kosice, the Slovak Republic. Available on line at http://www.uvlf.sk/en/folia-veterinaria
33. Ajibola E.S, Adeleye O.E, Okediran, B.S & Rahman, S.A. (2010): Effects of Intragastric Administration of the Crude Aqueous Leaf Extract of Anarcardium occidentale in Rats. Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences, 25(1):59-62. Published by the Physiological Society of Nigeria. Available online at http://www.njps.com.org (Listed PubMed, Scimago)
34. Okediran, B.S, Ajibola, E.S., Biobaku, K,T.,Thomas, F.C.,Rahman, S.A & Anise, E.O (2010): In Vivo Effects of Lead on Haemogram and Hepatic Enzymes. Folia Veterinaria, 54 (4)214−217 Published by the University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Kosice, the Slovak Republic. Available online at http://www.uvlf.sk/en/folia-veterinaria
35. Ajadi R.A, Olusa T.A, Smith O.F, Ajibola E.S, Adeleye E.O, Adenubi O.T & Makinde F.A (2009): Tramadol Improved the Efficacy of Ketamine-Xylazine Anaesthesia in Young Pigs. Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia, 36 (6); 562-566. Published by the Association of Veterinary Anaesthetist, England, United Kingdom. Available online http:// www.onlinelibrary.wiley.com.journal. (Listed in Scopus)
36. Ajibola E.S, Adebayo A.O, Thomas F.C, Rahman S.A, Gbadebo A.M & Odubanku T.A (2009): Hexamethonium Produces both Twitch and Titanic Depression without Fade in the Common African Toad (Bufo regularis). Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences, 24 (2); 107-110 Published by the Physiological Society of Nigeria. Available online at http://www.njps.com. (Listed in PubMed and Scimago)
37. Ajibola E.S, Oyewusi I. K, Okediran B.S, Thomas F.C & Rahman S.A. (2009): Effects of Administration of Crude Aqueous Leaf Extract of Anacardium occidentale on the Isolated Rabbit Intestine. Journal of Agricultural Science and Environment 9, (1); 88-92. Published by the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. Available online at http://oaptin.org/index.phb/JOAEN/article/view/48/32
38. Biobaku, K.T., Ajagbonna, O.P., Omotainse, S.O., Ajibola, E.S & Oyewusi, I.K (2009): Effects of Wheat Bran and Diminazene Aceturate on the Pathogencity of Trypanosoma brucei in Rats. Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, 30(2):125-130. Published by the Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria. Available online http://www.ajol.info//index.php/njpar/article/view/144967. (Listed in Scopus)
39. Biobaku, K.T., Abodunrin, C.O., Ajibola, E.S., Adenubi, O.T., Olukunle, O.J & Thomas, F.C. (2009): Trypanocidal Effects of Aqueous Extracts of Khaya Senegalensis and Allium Sativium with Natural Magnesium Supplements in Rats. Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, 30 (2):90-95 Published by the Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria. Available online http://www.ajol.info//index.php/njpar/article/view/144967. (Listed in Scopus)
40. Fasanmi O.G, Ajibola E.S, Biobaku K.T, Ajayi O.L, Okediran B.S, Olurode S.A, Thomas F.C & Adebayo A.O. (2009): Effect of Administering a Combination of Vitamin A and E on both Fertility and Hatchability of Anak Breeders. Journal of Agricultural Science and Environment 9 (2):64-69. Published by the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. Available online at http://oaptin.org/index.php/JOAEN/article/view/48/32
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