Dr Akintunde Olukayode had his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and MSc in Biochemistry degrees from University of Ibadan and Ph.D Biochemistry at Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. He has good knowledge of Poultry production due to his exposure while working in foremost poultry industries in Nigeria, like Avian Specialist and CHI LTD Ajanla farms both in Ibadan. He joined the service of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta as a Veterinary Officer in Veterinary Teaching Hospital on January 2, 2008. He performed excellently well in the Poultry Unit. He was employed as a Lecturer in the Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, teaching Veterinary Biochemistry. Dr Akintunde research focus is using medicinal plants to ameliorate environmental toxicological effects of drugs and chemicals in animals, with nutritional biochemistry knowledge to improve the public health in man and animals. He specializes on use of immunohistochemistry technique for his evaluation studies. He learn this technique as a visiting scholar in the Department of Pathology, University of Georgia, Atlanta USA. He has 22 journal articles published in both local and international peer reviewed journals. He was promoted to the post of Senior Lecturer in 2023. He was on sabbatical leave in Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, from December 2024 to November 2025.
a. Postgraduate College of Veterinary Medicine Surgeons Abuja, Nigeria FCVSN
b. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ph.D
c. University of Ibadan, Ibadan, M.Sc.
d. University of Ibadan, Ibadan, D.V.M
e. Ogun State Polytechnics, Abeokuta. WASC ADVANCED LEVEL
f. Agunbiade Victory High School, Magbon Abeokuta ORDINARYLEVEL
Research in Progress
i. Reproductive effect of Citrullus lanatus on paracetamol-induced hepatotoxic on male Wistar rats.
b). Research completed
i. Effects of dietary supplementation of poultry feed with Talinum triangulare in commercial laying birds. (M.Sc. Project) May 2008.
ii. Effects of Gossypol –Trypanosoma brucei gambiense interaction on some plasma enzymes and proteins in male Wistar rats. (D.V.M. Project). May 1997.
Award of 2020 NEEDS Assessment Intervention Fund by Federal Government of Nigeria through Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
for bench work in University of Georgia, Atlanta USA 2021- 2022.
i. College of Veterinary Medicine representative to College of Animal Science.
ii. Course coordinator Veterinary Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Medicine
iii. Staff adviser, College of Veterinary Medicine
iv. Member of Induction Committee in COLVET, FUNAAB
v. Member of Student Supervisory committee of COLVET Students on Industrial Training, (SIWES)
a Member of Nigerian Veterinary Biochemists’ Association (NVBA)
b Member of Forum of Nigerian Toxicologists (FONTOX).
c. Member of Society of Medicinal plants and Economic Developments (SOMPED)
d Member of American Chemical Society (Membership No30745941)
e Member of Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN NO: M 2818)
f Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association:
Akintunde, O. G., Adesuyi, I. E., Tamas, N. and Thomas F. C. (2026). Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory activities of Citrullus lanatus Rind in Paracetamol-induced Hepatotoxic Male Wistar Rat. FONTOX 2026-GT-1-027. Pg 27. ORAL Presentation Session – Summary 10 February, 2026; 14:00 – 16:00 General Toxicolgy.
i. Akintunde, O.G., Ajibola, E.S., and Thomas, F.C. (2022). Oxidative changes in liver and kidney of paracetamol-induced hepatotoxic Wistar rats treated with and without Citrullus lanatus rind. Forum of Nigerian Toxicologists (FONTOX). Theme: “Current Research and Challenges in Toxicology”. 27 – 28 April, 2022. Web Conference 2022 (FONTOX-WEB 2022). FXT-2022-18. Published by FONTOX.
ii. Akintunde, O.G., Abakpa, S.A.V., Thomas, F.C. and Akeju, O.W. (2019). Ameliorative effects of aqueous extract of Citrullus lanatus fruit on phenylhydrazine- induced anemic male wistar rats. Proceedings of 4th International Conference of Society of Medicinal plants and Economic Developments (SOMPED). Book of Abstract, page 41. Published by SOMPED.
b Akintunde, O.G., Abakpa, S.A.V., Thomas, F.C. and Akeju, O.W. (2019). Ameliorative effects of aqueous extract of Citrullus lanatus fruit on phenylhydrazine- induced anemic male wistar rats. Proceedings of 4th International Conference of Society of Medicinal plants and Economic Developments (SOMPED). Book of Abstract, page 41. Published by SOMPED.
Recent Major Conferences Attended With Dates
i. Maiden Academic Staff Retreat organized by College of Veterinary Medicine FUNAAB titled “Reconnect, Reflect and Refresh Maximizing the Potentials of Academic Staff” on Thursday 12th February 2026 at COLVET Auditorium.
ii. Repositioning the Veterinary profession for National and Global impact, 58th Annual National Conference organized by Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association at University of Ibadan. 2022.
iii. Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) Continuing education programme:
Virtual meeting. Theme: Beyond boundaries: Fishing in the ocean of Multilateral organizations. 2022.
iv. Inaugural toxicology Conference organized by Forum of Nigerian Toxicologists at University of Ibadan. 2020.
v. 4th International Conference of Society for Medicinal Plants and Economic Development (SOMPED) held at National Open University of Nigeria Abuja, Nigeria. 2019.
i.Akintunde, O.G., Korede, C.O., Rahman, S.A., Oyagbemi, A.A and Ameen, S.A. (2025).
Hepato and nephroprotective effects of aqueous extract of Citrullus lanatus (Linn.) juice in gentamicin-overdosed commercial broiler chickens. Cluj Veterinary Journal. 30 (3). Published by University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Calea Manastur 3-5, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania Accepted on 1st December, 2025.
ii.Akintunde, O. G., Oyekan, K.U., Oladipo, T.M., Oyewusi, J.A and Ajayi, A.L. (2025).
Hepatoprotective effects of ethanolic extract of Tridax Procumbens Linn. against
paracetamol-induced hepatotoxic rats by inhibiting inflammatory response.
Journal of Natural Science, Engineering and Technology. 24: 1-13. Published by
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.
*iii. Akintunde, O.G., Lairbe,O.C., Abakpa, S.A.V., Thomas, F.C., Akinloye,O.A and Ajibola, E.S. (2023). Bioactive components in ethanol extract of Citrullus lanatus rind using Gas chromatography-Mass spectroscopy. Nigerian Journal of Chemical Research, 28(1):59-73. Published by Department of Chemical Sciences, Bingham University Karu Nigeria. Available online at https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njcr.v28:1.6.
*iv. Akintunde, O.G., Abakpa, S.A.V., Ajibola, E.S., Egunleti, F.P and Thomas, F.C. (2023). Comparison of biochemical, haematological and pathological effects in Citrulllus lanatus rind fractions in Liver of male Wistar rats. Journal of Sustainable Veterinary & Allied Science, 4 (2):112-120. Published by Umudike University, Makurdi Benue state Nigeria.Available online at https://JoSVAS 2023 P-ISSN-2695-2661 e-ISSN:2811-1346.
v.Abakpa, S.A.V., Adeosun K.E., Akintunde, O.G., Egbetade, A.O., Olasoju, M.I., Alamu,
A.O., Idowu K.R., and Talabi, A.O. (2023). Effects of oxpeckers’ interactions on wounds
healing process in calves at Federal University of Agriculture cattle production farm,
Abeokuta, Southwest Nigeria. Journal of sustainable Veterinary and Allied Sciences,
4(2): 96-100. Published by Umudike University, Makurdi Benue state Nigeria. Available
online at https://JoSVAS 2023 P-ISSN-2695-2661 e-ISSN:2811-1346.
vi.Abakpa, S.A.V., Mustapha, E.I., Mshelbwala, F.M., Idowu, K.R., Olasoju, M.I., Akintunde,
O.G., Okpe, E.F., Fambegbe, T.J., and Awoyomi,O.J. (2023). Prevalence and role of
anemia in mortalities of dogs infected with babesiosis. World’s Veterinary Journal,
13(3): 373-378. Published by Scienceline Publication. Available online at DOI:
https://dx.doi.org/10.54203/scil.2023.wvj41. Listed in Scopus.
vii.Abakpa, S.A.V., Ebite, W.O.N., Akintunde, O.G., Olasoju, M.I., Idowu, K.R., Fambegbe,
T.J., Okpe, E.F. And Makinde, A.F.(2023). Prevalence and clinical manifesations of
gastrointestinal parasites infection in dogs in Abeokuta. Savannah Veterinary
Journal 6(2):1-6. Published by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ilorin,
Ilorin Nigeria. Available online at https//:doi.10.36759/svj.2023.196.
viii. Alaka, O. O., Olaniyi, M. O., Mshelbwala, F. M., Oni, O. O., Adebowale, O. O.,
Akintunde, O. G., Faramade, I. A., Mustapha, O. A., Adeleye, O. E., Akinloye, A. K.,
and Talabi, O. A. (2022).Pathological, biochemical and hormonal changes associated
with prolonged administration of methanol extract of Garcinia Kola seed in adult male
Wistar rats. Nigerian Veterinary Journal 43(4): 36 – 49. Published by Nigerian
Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA). Available online at
https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/nvj.43i44.
ix. Akintunde, O.G, Thomas, F.C. and Egunleti, F.P. (2021). Phytochemical, antioxidant and
proximate analyses of Citrullus lanatus rind extracts. Nigerian Journal of Chemical
Research, 26(2): 103-116. Published by Department of Chemical Sciences,
Bingham University Karu Nigeria. Available online at
https://www.ajol.info/index.php/njcr/issue/view/20400DOI: 10.4314/njcr.v26i2.6
x. Akintunde, O.G. and Thomas, F.C. (2021). Review of studies published on the medicinal importance of different parts of Citrullus lanatus in the last ten years. Journal of Biological Research & Biotechnology, 19(2):1372-1387.Published by University of Nigeria Nsukka. Available online at ISSN (print):1596-7409; eISSN (online): 2705-3822.
xi. Abakpa, S.A.V., Ajayi, O.L., Mshelbwaila, F.M., Olaniyi, M.O., Akintunde, O.G., Adebiyi, A.A., Popoola, D., Makinde, A.F., Adeleye, A.I., and Idowu, K.R. (2021). Concurrent Hepatozoonosis and Transmissible Veneral Tumour in a 10-Year Old German Sherpherd Dog in Abeokuta. Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, 42(1) 63-67. Published by Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria. Available online at
https://www.ajol.info/index.php/njpar/issue/view/19598doi:10.4314/njpar.v42i1.9
xii. Akintunde, J.K, Akintola, T.E., Adenuga, G.O., Odugbemi, Z.A., Adetoye R.O. and Akintunde, O.G. (2020). Narigin attenuates Bisphenol-A mediated neurotoxicity in hypertensive rats by abrogation of cerebral nucleotide depletion, oxidative damage and neuro-inflammation. Neurotoxicology, 81:18-33. Available online at Science Direct. Journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/neurotoxicology. Listed in Scopus.
xiii. Thomas, F.C., Okeowo, K.O., Andre, M.S., Ajibola, E. S., Okediran B.S., Akintunde, O. G., Egunleti, F.P. and Rahman, S.A. (2020). Haptoglobin as an indicator of on-going acute inflammation in pre-slaughter cattle in an abattoir in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Tropical Veterinarian, 38(1): 36-46. Published by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
*xiv. Akintunde, O. G., Abakpa, S.A.V., Thomas, F. C., Akeju, O. W., and Aremu, K. A. (2020): Ameliorative effects of aqueous extract of Citrullus lanatus fruit on Phenylhydrazine induced anemia in male Wistar rats. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 64 (1): 97-103. Published by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt. Available online at http://www. alexjvs.com. ISSN : 1110-2047. DOI:10.5455/ajvs.39300.
xv. Abakpa, S.A.V., Talabi, A.O., Oyekunle, M.A., Ajibola, E.S., Adebiyi, A.A., Mshelbwala, F.M., Akintunde, .O.G, Daramola, O.O., Adeleye, O.E. and Okandeji, M.E. (2020). Elevation of serum cardiac troponin I concentraion in dogs experimentally infected with Trypanosoma congolense. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 64 (1): 123-128. Published by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University Egypt. Available online at http://www. alexjvs.com. DOI: 10.5455/ajvs.19984.
*xvi. Akintunde, O.G., Oloye, A.A., Adetomiwa, A.S., Subuloye, W.O and Olaiya. C.O. (2017). Effects of ethanol extract of Tridax procumbens on spermiogram and reproductive hormones in Wistar rat. Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 15(3): 25 – 31. Published by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Usman Dan fodiyo University, Sokoto. Nigeria. Available online at http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/sokjvs.v15i3.4.
*xvii. Akintunde, O. G., Ajibola, E. S., Abakpa, S. A. V., Oluwo, B. H. and Olukunle, J.O. (2017). Cardioprotective effects of Citrullus lanatus rinds in male wistar rats. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 44 (1).123-129. Published by Nigerian Society of Animal Production. Available online at
https://www.ajol.info/index.php/njap/issue/view/18774.
DOI: 10.51791/njap.v44i1.448
xviii. Abakpa, S.A.V., Fambegbe, T.J., Takeet, M.I., Daramola, O.O., Akintunde, O.G., Okandeji, M.E. and Okpara, E.O. (2017). Prevalence of trypanosomiasis and associated haematological changes among hunting dogs in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 44 (3):31-37. Published by Nigerian Society of Animal Production. Available online at
https://www.ajol.info/index.php/njap/issue/view/18765.
DOI: 10.51791/njap.v44i3.589.
xix. Bello, S.A., Akintunde, O. G., Sonibare, A. O. and Otesile, E. B. (2016). Effect of sex, age and time of the day on vital parameters of apparently healthy west african dwarf goats in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 49(2):18-23. Published by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University Egypt. Available online at http:// www.alexjvs.com DOI:10.5455/ajvs.209718.
xx. Ajadi, R.A., Ojeblenu, F. E., Makinde, A. F. M., Adebayo, O.O. and Akintunde, O.G.
(2012). Fixation of antero-dorsal coxofemoral luxation using intra-articular kirschner
wire pinning in a cruciate fashion and joint capsulorhaphy: Review of three cases.
Nigerian Veterinary Journal, 33(2) 455-461. Published by Nigerian Veterinary
Medical Association (NVMA). Available online at
https://www.ajol.info/index.php/nvj/article/view/85741.
xxi.Abakpa, S.A.V., Akintunde, O.G., Adeleye, O.E. and Talabi, A.O. (2012). Congenital
spaylegs in piglets in Abeokuta. A case report of cogenital spaylegs in a piglet.
Tropical Veterinarian, 30 (2): 89-92. Published by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Nigeria. Available online at
https://www.ajol.info/index.php/tv/issue/view/10310.
xxii.Ajadi, R.A., Kasali, O.B., Makinde, A.F.M., Adeleye, A.I., Oyewusi, J.A. and Akintunde,
O.G. (2009) Effects of midazolam on the anaesthetic properties and safety of
ketamine and xylazine combination in guinea fowls (Numida meleagris galaeta).
Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery, 23(3):199-204.Published by Association
of Avian Veterinarians. Available on line
https://www.jstor.org/stable/i27753667. Listed in Scopus
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