P.hD. 2009
M. Agric. 2000
B. Agric. 1994

Completed Research Projects
I. Improvement of milk production in Nigerian goat breeds (1996 – 2017)
i. Factors affecting milk yield in West African Dwarf goats.
ii. Relationship between teat dimensions and milkability of West African Dwarf and Red Sokoto goats.
iii. Effect of exogenous growth hormone on milk yield, composition and lactation persistency in West African Dwarf goats
iv. Effect of exogenous growth hormone on mammary gland histomorphology and involution in West African Dwarf goats
v. Effect of exogenous growth hormone on physiological parameters in lactating West African Dwarf goats.
vi. Evaluation of udder traits, milk yield and composition of Kalahari Red goats.
vii. Effects of oxytocin administration on milk yield and composition of West African Dwarf goats.
xi. Effects of milking interval on milk yield and composition of West African Dwarf goats.

II. Development of Small Holder Dairy Goat production Systems for South-Western Nigeria (1995-2000)
i. Evaluation of udder traits of West African Dwarf, Red Sokoto and Sahel goats.
ii. Determination of factors affecting changes in udder dimensions in the three breeds during pregnancy and lactation.
iii. Establishment of relationship between udder traits during pregnancy and lactation and with milk yields in the three breeds.
iv. Evaluation of milk production of the three breeds.
vi. Development of equations for modeling and predicting udder growth and regression during pregnancy and lactation respectively in the three breeds.

III. Utilization of Unconventional Feed Stuff in Poultry Nutrition (1992-1995)
This project was aimed at substituting unconventional feedstuff like cassava root meal and shrimp waste meal for maize and soybean meal respectively in poultry ration as alternative measure for feed cost reduction without altering the performance of the birds.

1.Best Academic Performance at 300 Level (1990/1991 Session), College of Animal Science and Livestock Production. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.

2.Best Academic Performance at 400 Level (1991/1992 Session), College of Animal Science and Livestock Production. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.

3.Best Graduating Student, (1993/94 Session), College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.

4.Best Academic Staff Award, year 2008, Department of Animal Physiology.

I. Students representative, University Ceremonials Committee (1992).
II. Member, College Board of Animal Science and Livestock Production (2001-till date).
II. Academic Supervisor, Teaching Farms Management Committee (2002- 2013)
III. Academic Supervisor, Community Based Farming Scheme (2010 – 2013).
IV. Chairman, Time Table and Examinations Committee (March, 2012 – March, 2014).
V. Member, Academic Planning and Curriculum Committee (2012 – March 2014)
VI. Member, Post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination Committee (2012 – 2014)
VII. Member, University Senate (Ag. Head, Department of Animal Physiology) (2013 – 2015)
VIII. Member, Senate ad-hoc Committee on Development of Policy on the Physically Challenged Students 2014 – 2015).
IX. Church Secretary/Deacon, Assemblies of God, Ibara, Abeokuta District (2001-till date).
X. Member, Surulere Community Development Assoc., Camp, Abeokuta (2010-till date).
XI. Senate representative in Academic Planning and Curriculum Committee of the University (2019 – 2021).

I. Member, Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP).
II. Member, Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN).
III. Member, Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS)
IV. Registered Animal Scientist (RAS).
V. Member, International Goat Association (IGA)

I. 27th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP) held at the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, March 17 – 21, 2002. Presented paper titled “Changes in udder dimensions in udder traits of West African Dwarf, Red Sokoto and Sahel goats during pregnancy and their relationship with partial daily milk yield”.

II. 7th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN), held at the University of Agriculture, abeokuta, Nigeria, 16th – 19th September 2002. Presented paper titled “Changes in Udder dimensions of West African Dwarf, Red Sokoto and Sahel goats during lactation and their phenotypic relationship with partial daily milk yield”.

III. 30th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP) held at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria, March 20th – 21st, 2005. Presented paper titled “Factors affecting milk yield in West African Dwarf goats”.

IV. 31st Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP) held at the Bayero University Kano, Kano, Nigeria, March 12th – 15th, 2006. Presented paper titled “Relationship between teat dimensions and milkability of West African Dwarf goats”.

V. 32nd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP) held at the University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria, March 18th – 21st, 2007. Presented paper titled “Evaluation of udder traits of West African Dwarf sheep in Southwestern Nigeria”.

VI. 33rd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP) held at the College of Agricultural Sciences, OlabisiOnabanjo University, Yewa Campus, Ayetoro, Ogun State, Nigeria, March, 2008. Presented paper titled “Evaluation of udder traits of West African Dwarf goats in Southwestern Nigeria”.

VII. 13th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN), held at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. 15th – 19th September 2008. Presented paper titled “Udder morphology, teat placement and milking characteristics in West African Dwarf goats”.

XXIV.34th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP) held at the Faculty of Agriculture Town Campus (Annex), University of Uyo, Uyo, AkwaIbom State, Nigeria, March 15th – 18th, 2009. Presented paper titled “Effects of bovine somatotropin on milk yield and liveweightof West African Dwarf goats”.

IX. 14th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN), held at the LagokeAkintola, University, Ogbomoso, Nigeria, 14th – 17th September 2009. Presented paper titled “Effects of bovine somatotropin on changes in udder circumference after cessation of milking in West African Dwarf goats”.

X. 14th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN), held at the LagokeAkintola, University, Ogbomoso, Nigeria, 14th – 17th September 2009. Presented paper titled “Correlation between milk yield and change in udder circumference before and after milking in West African Dwarf goats”.

XI. 35th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP) held at the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, March 14th – 17th, 2010.Presented paper titled “Effects of bovine somatotropin on changes in udder circumference and milk yield of West African Dwarf goats”.

XII. 35th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP) held at the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, March 14th – 17th, 2010. Presented paper titled “Effect of time of milking on milk yield in West African Dwarf goats”.

XIII. 15th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN), held at the University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria, 13th – 16th September 2010.

XIV. 3rd Annual General Meeting and Induction Ceremony of Nigerian Institute of Animal Scienceheld at the Moot Court, Faculty of Law, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu State, Nigeria, August 7th – 10th 2011.

XV. 4th Annual General Meeting and Induction Ceremony of Nigerian Institute of Animal Scienceheld at A – Class Events Centre, Abuja, Nigeria, September9th – 13th 2012.

XVI. 17th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN), held at A – Class Events Centre, Abuja, Nigeria, September 9th – 13th 2012.

Thesis, Dissertation and Projects
i.James, I. J. (1994). Cassava (Manihot esculenta) as an energy source in diets for cockerels.B. Agric. Research Project.Department of Animal Production and Health, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.77Pg.

ii.James, I. J. (2000). Changes in the udder traits of West African Dwarf, Red Sokoto and Sahel goats during pregnancy and lactation and their effects on partial daily milk yield. M. Agric. Dissertation. Department of Animal Production andHealth, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.102 Pg.

iii.James, I. J. (2009). Effects of bovine somatotropin on milk yield and mammary gland histology in West African Dwarf goats. Ph.D Thesis. Department of Animal Physiology, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.136Pg.

Journal Articles in Print
1. Eruvbetine, D., Oguntona, E.B., James, I.J., Osikoya, O.V. and Ayodele, S.O. (1996). Cassava (Manihotesculenta) as an energy source in diets for cockerels. International Journal of Animal Sciences. 11:99-101. Published by Sonipat, Nitasha Publications, India. ISSN: 0970-2857. Available on-line at:
www.cababstractsplus.org/abstracts/Abstract.aspx?AcNo=19961404935

2. James, I.J. and Osinowo, O.A. (2004). Changes in udder size and liveweightof West African Dwarf, Red Sokoto and Sahel goats during lactation and their phenotypic relationship with partial daily milk yield. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 31(1): 119-129. Published by The Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Nigeria. Available on-line at:https://www.ajol.info/index.php/njap/article/view/125645

3. James, I.J. and Osinowo, O.A. (2004). Relationship between udder measurements during pregnancy and partial daily milk yield in goats.Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 31(1): 252-262. Published by The Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Nigeria. Available on-line at:https://www.ajol.info/index.php/njap/article/view/125701

4. James, I.J., Osinowo, O.A. and Ogunsola, H.A. (2006). Estimation of liveweight from chest girth and wither Height measurements in West African Dwarf sheep. ASSET Series A, An International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Science, Environment and Technology, 6(2):83-89. Published by University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.

5. James, I.J., Osinowo, O.A. and Amoo, T.O. (2007). Estimation of liveweight from chest girth and wither Height measurements in West African Dwarf goats. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production,34(2): 181-187. Published by The Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Nigeria.

6. James, I.J., Osinowo, O.A., Ozoje, M.O. and Fanimo, O.A. (2008). Modeling the pattern of udder growth during pregnancy and lactation in three Nigerian goat breeds.ASSET Series A, An International Journalof Agricultural Sciences, Science, Environment and Technology, 8(2):169-179. Published by University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.

7. James, I.J., Osinowo, O.A. and Adegbasa, O.I. (2009). Evaluation of udder traits of West African Dwarf (WAD) goats and sheep in Ogun State, Nigeria.Journalof Agricultural Science and Environment 9(1): 75-87. Published by University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. Available on-line at: journal.unaab.edu.ng/index.php/JAgSE/article/view/105

8. James, I.J.,Osinowo, O.A., Smith, O.F., Bemji, M.N. and Rekwot, P.I. (2009). Effects of bovine somatotropin on changes in udder dimensions after cessation of milking in West African Dwarf goats.Journalof Agricultural Science and Environment, 9(2): 70-78. Published by University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.Available on-line at: journal.unaab.edu.ng/index.php/JAgSE/article/view/1101

9. James, I.J.,Osinowo, O.A., Smith, O.F., Bemji, M.N. and Rekwot, P.I. (2010). Effects of bovine somatotropin on the pattern of milk yield within and between injection intervals in West African Dwarf goats. Journal of Agricultural Science and Environment, 10(1): 86-97. Published by University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.Available on-line at: journal.unaab.edu.ng/index.php/JAgSE/article/view/1089

10. James, I.J.,Osinowo, O.A., Smith, O.F., Bemji, M.N. and Rekwot, P.I. (2010). Estimation of optimal dose of bovine somatotropin needed for maximum milk yield response in West African Dwarf goats. Journal of Agricultural Science and Environment, 10(2): 1-14. Published by University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.Available on-line at: journal.unaab.edu.ng/index.php/JAgSE/article/view/1089

11. Abiona, J. A., Osinowo, O. A., Eruvbetine, D., Abioja, M. O., Smith, O. F., Daramola, J. O., Ladokun, A. O., James, I. J., Abe, O. S., and Onagbesan, O. M. 2012. Accessory reproductive organs dimension of two species of giant African land snails Archachatinamarginata and Achatinaachatina at three liveweight ranges. Journal of Agricultural Science4(2):179-. ISSN1916-9752. DOI:10.5539/jas.v4n2p179. Published by Canadian Center of Science and Education, Canada.Available online at: http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jas.v4n2p179

12. Adewumi, O.O., Chineke, C.A., Alokan, J.A. James, I.J. and Akinola, O.A. 2011. The effects of genotype and week of lactation on milk yield, udder dimensions and linear body measurements of non-dairy ewes. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production,38 (2): 9-17.Published by The Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Nigeria.Available on-line at: https://www.ajol.info/index.php/njap/article/view/117015

13. Williams, T.J., Osinowo, O.A., Smith O.F., James, I.J.,Ikeobi, C.O.N., Onagbesan, O.M., Shittu, O.O. and Solola, F.T. 2012. Effects of milking frequency on milk yield, dry matter intake and efficiency of feed utilization in West African Dwarf goats.Archivos de Zootecnia.Published by Universidad de Córdoba, Spain.61 (235): 457-465.Available on-line at: http://www.uco.es/organiza/servicios/publica/az/php/img/web/01_20_10_14-2411EffectsWilliams.pdf

14. Williams, T.J., James, I.J., Abdulateef, R.M., Onabegun, L.O., Jinadu, S.O., Falade, Y.O., Solola, F.T., Adewumi, O.O. and Oke, O.E. (2012). Composition and specific gravity of milk of West African Dwarf sheep as affected by stage of lactation and parity.Nigerian Journal of Animal Production,39 (II): 49-56. Published by The Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Nigeria.Available on-line at:https://www.ajol.info/index.php/njap/article/view/117075

15. Ogundiyi, A.I.,Bemji, M.N.,Adebambo, O.A., Dipeolu, M.A., Onagbesan, O.M., James, I.J. and Osinowo, O.A. 2012. Prevalence of mange among West African Dwarf sheep and goats and associated haematological and biochemical parameters. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 44:1263-1269. DOI 10.1007/s 11250-011-0067-z. Published by Springer.United Kingdom. Available on-line at:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22246540

16. Bemji, M.N., Ogundiyi, A.I., Adebambo, O.A., Dipeolu, M.A., Onagbesan, O.M., James, I.J. and Osinowo, O.A. 2012. Prevalence of coat colour phenotypes and its influence on mange infestation of West African Dwarf goat. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production for Africa. 60(4): 431-441.Kenya.Available on-line at:https://www.ajol.info/index.php/bahpa/article/view/91842.

17. Fasae, O.A., Oyebade, A.O., Adewumi, O.O and James, I.J.2012. Factors affecting birth and weaning weights in lambs of Yankasa, West African Dwarf Breeds and their Crosses.Journal of Agricultural Science and Environment, 12(2): 89-95.Published by University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.Available on-line at:http://journal.unaab.edu.ng/index.php/JAgSE/article/view/1397

18. Bemji, M.N., E.O. Awotunde, O. Olowofeso, I.J. James, B.O. Oduguwa, N. Okwelum and O.A. Osinowo. 2014. Maintenance of mtDNA diversity in Kalahari Red goat of South Africa imported to Nigeria. Animal Genetic Resources.55:39-46.Published by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Italy. Available on-line at: http://dx.doi.org/doi:10.1017/S2078633614000393

19. Williams, T.J., James, I.J., Adekoya, D.A., Abdulateef, M.R., Onabegun, L.O., Jinadu, S.O., Falade, Y.O.,Adewumi, O.O., Abioja, O.O. and Osinowo, O.A. 2014. Milk yield of West African Dwarf sheep as affected by udder stimulation, stage of lactation and parity.Nigerian Journal of Animal Production,41(2): 71-80.Published by The Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Nigeria.

20. Esther O. Awotunde, Martha N. Bemji, OlajideOlowofeso, Ikechukwu J. James, O.O. Ajayi&Ayotunde O. Adebambo. 2015. Mitochondrial DNA sequence analysis and phylogenetic relationships among two Nigerian goat breeds and South African Kalahari Red. Animal Biotechnology. 26:180-187. Published by Taylor and Francis, United kingdom. Available on-line at:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10495398.2014.977907

21. Daramola, J.O., Adekunle, E.O., Oke, O.E., Onagbesan, O.M., Iyasere, O.S., Williams, T.J., James, I.J., Oyewusi, I.K. and Oyewusi, J.K. 2015. Effects of pyridoxine supplementation or in combination with otherantioxidants on motility, in vitro capacitation and acrosome reactionof goat buck spermatozoa during cryopreservation Small Ruminant Research. 131: 113-117.Published by Elsevier for International Goat Association, Netherlands. Available on-line at:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/09214488/131#

22. Williams, T.J., James, I.J., Adewumi, O.O., Ozoje, M.O., Ajibola, A.T. and Ohayi, M.O. 2015. Milk yield and rectal temperature in West African Dwarf goats as affected by wattle and litter size.Nigerian Journal of Animal Production,42(2): 37-42.Published by The Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Nigeria.Available on-line at: http://www.ajol.info/index.php/njap/article/view/134182

23. Abioja, M.O.,Abiona, J.A., Williams, T.J., Smith, O.F., James, I.J.,Oke, O.E., Daramola, J.O. and Osinowo, O.A. 2015.Egg fertility and hatchability in Avians broiler-breeder hens under humid tropical conditions.Nigerian Journal of Animal Production42:21-27. Published by Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP). Available online: http://www.ajol.info/index.php/njap; http://www.inasp.info/ajol. ISBN0331-2064(Nigeria)

24. Abioja, M.O.,Abiona, J.A., Sodipe, O.G., Adeleye, O.O., Akibo, T.E., Daramola, J.O., Oke, O.E., Williams, T.J., Oguntuase, O.M., Oladapo, O.I., Okanlawon, O.R., Mudasiru, A.O., Siyanbola, A.Y., Ogunduyi, B.O., Soyiga, B.M., James, I.J. and Osinowo, O.A. 2015. Effect of coconut water on rectal temperature and blood glucose in broilers subjected to acute heat and transportation stress. Nigerian Journal of Animal Science 17(2): 141-147. Published by Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN). Available online: http://www.ajol. info/index.php/njas ISSN 1119-4308(Nigeria)

25. Umejesi, S.I., Bemji, M.N., Ozoje, M.O. and James, .I.J. 2016. Milk offtake and yield of West African Dwarf and Kalahari Red goats reared in South-West Nigeria.Nigerian Journal of Genetics, 30: 101-113. Published by Genetics Society of Nigeria.

26. Abioja, M.O., Iyanda, O. A., Akinjute, O. F., James, I.J., Williams, T.J. and Daramola, J.O. 2016. Comparison of infrared, electronic digital and mercury-inglassthermometers: 2. Red Sokoto goats. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production for Africa, 64(3): 299-306. Kenya.

27. Abiona, J. A., Ojo, O., Daramola, J. O., Ladokun, A. O., Abioja, M. O., James, I. J.,Osinowo, O. A., and Onagbesan, O. M. 2016. Effect of Mucunapruriens on the reproductive tract of giant African land snail (Archachatinamarginata).Nigerian Journal of Animal Science, 18 (1&2): 315-321. Published by Animal Science Association of Nigeria, Nigeria.

28. Daramola, J.O., Adekunle, E.O., Oke, O.E., Onagbesan, O.M., Williams, T.J., Iyasere, O.S., James, I. J., Oyewusi, I.K.and Oyewusi, J.A. 2017. Effects of pyridoxine in combination with different antioxidants on viability and oxidative stress parameters of cryopreserved goat buck semen. Archivos de Zootecnia.66 (253): 15-21. Published by Universidad de Córdoba, Spain. Available on-line: https://www.uco.es/ucopress/az/index.php/az/article/download/2120/1464

29. Adewumi, O.O., Okwelum, N., Williams, T.J., James, I. J.,Sowande, O.S. Akikinlabi, E.T., Osunlaja, Adeleye, Omololu, B.A. Mufutau, S.O. and Jinad, R.O. 2017. Effect of protein dietary protein levels on milk yield component, udder parameters, blood and physiological indices of West African Dwarf goat.Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 44(2): 161-172. Published by The Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Nigeria.

30. James, I.J.,Osinowo, O.A., Smith, O.F., Bemji, M.N., Williams, T.J., Ajayi, O.L., Oluwole, O. and Olaniyi, M.O. 2017. Effects of bovine somatotropin on milk yield, mammary gland weight and histology in West African Dwarf goats. Archivos de Zootecnia,67 (254): 173-179. Published by Universidad de Córdoba, Spain. Available on-line at: https://www.uco.es/ucopress/az/index.php/az/article/download/2319/1532

31. Odusanya, L.Q., Fasae, O.A., Adewumi, O.O. and James, I.J. 2017. Effect of cassava leaf meal concentrate diets on the performance, haematology and carcass characteristics of West African Dwarf lambs.Archivos de Zootecnia, 66 (256): 603-609. Published by Universidad de Córdoba, Spain. Available on-line at:https://www.uco.es/ucopress/az/index.php/az/

32. Abioja,M.O., Akinjute, O.F., Iyanda, O.A., Williams, T.J., James, I.J. and Daramola, J.O. 2017.Comparisonofinfrared,electronicdigitalandmercury-in-glassthermometers: 2. West African Dwarf goats. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 65(4):657-663. Published by African Union-Inter african Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR). Available online:https://www.ajol.info/index.php/bahpa/article/view/167678. (Kenya).

33. Iyasere, O.S., James, I.J., Akinsanya, O.O., Williams, T.J. and Daramola, J.O. 2017. Suckling behaviour of West African dwarf goat kids. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 44(3):378-383. Published by the Nigerian Society of Animal Production (NSAP),(Nigeria)

34. Iyasere, O.S.,James, I.J., Williams, T.J., Daramola, J.O.,Lawal, K.O., Oke, O.E. and Iyasere, E. 2018. Behavioural and physiological responses of West African Dwarf goat dams and kids subjected to short-term separation. Agricultura Tropica Et Subtropica, 51(1):1–10. Published by Mendel Faculty of Regional Development and International Studies, University in Brno, Czech Republic. DOI:10.1515/ats‑2018‑0001.

35. Falade, Y.O., James, I.J.,Adelabu, A.O. and Adeoye, S.O. 2019. Effects of Vitamin E administration on some milk constituents and physicochemical parameters of lactating West African Dwarf (WAD) goats. African Journal of Agricultural Research (Accepted paper, November 21, 2019 in press).

36. Nwosu, E.U., James, I.J.,Olowofeso, E., Williams, T.J. and Bemji, M.N. 2019. Effects of oxytocin administration on milk yield and milk composition of West African Dwarf does. Small Ruminant Research, 181:45-50.Published by Elsevier for International Goat Association, Netherlands.

37. Briggs, I.P., Bemji, M.N., Wheto, M. and James, I.J. 2020. Sequencing, polymorphism and phylogenetic characterization of KISS-1 gene in two Nigerian indigenous goat breeds. Biotechnology in Animal Husbandry, 36(3):283-295.

38. Omotosho, B.O., Bemji, M.N., Bamisile, K., Ozoje, M.O., Wheto, M., Lawal, A.M., Oluwatosin, B.O., Sowande, O.S., James, I.J. and Osinowo, O.A. 2020. Comparative study of growth patterns of Kalahari Red goats and West African Dwarf goats reared in Southwest Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 47(5):213-226. Published by the Nigerian Society of Animal Production (NSAP), (Nigeria).

39. Daramola, J.O., Abioja, M.O., Iyasere, O.S., Oke, O.E., Majekodunmi, B.C., Logunleko, M.O., Adekunle, E.O., Nwosu, E.U., Smith, O.F., James, I.J., Williams, T.J. and Abiona, J.A. (2021). The resilience of Dwarf goats to environmental stress: A review. Small Ruminant Research, Published by Elsevier, United Kingdom.

40. Majekodunmi, B.C., Logunleko, M.O., Adekunle, E.O., Abioja, M.O., Alaba, M.O., Adeleke, A.J., James, I.J. and Daramola, J.O. 2022. Blood profile and physiological response of broiler chickens to sweet orange peel supplemented water in a hot humid environment. Slovak Journal of Animal Science, 55 (1–4): 37–46. DOI: https://doi.org/10.36547/sjas.774

41. Williams, T.J., Yusuf, O.I., James, I.J., Isah, O.A., Okwelum, N., Oke, O.E. and Daramola, J.O. 2022. Potentials of Exogenous Melatonin Administration on Growth and Performance of West African Dwarf Bucks. Bulletin of the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Animal Science and Biotechnologies, 79: 46-55. Published by Universitatea de Științe Agricole și Medicină Veterinară. ROMANIA

42. Nwosu, E.U., I.J. James, Olowofeso, O., Williams, T.J. and Bemji, M.N. 2022. Lactation curve parameters and characteristics of West African Dwarf goats. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 49 (1): 77-88. Published by the Nigerian Society of Animal Production (NSAP), (Nigeria)

43. Essien, K.F., James, I.J., Ojo, A.E., Nwosu, E.U., Smith, O.F., Ononuga, O.L., Ameh, P.F. and Akinyemi, O.M. 2022. Effects of storage methods and storage durations on physicochemical and total bacterial count of bulked milk from West African Dwarf (WAD) goats. ACTA Scientific Veterinary Sciences. 4 (Issue 4):2582-3183.

44. Abioja, M.O., Logunleko, M.O. Majekodunmi, B.C., Adekunle, E.O., Shittu, O.O., Odeyemi, A.J., Nwosu, E.O., Oke, O.E., Iyasere, O.S., Abiona, J.A., Williams, T.J., James, I.J., Smith, .O.F., Daramola, J.O. 2023. Roles of candidate genes in the adaptation of goats to heat stress: A review. Small Ruminant Research, Published by Elsevier, United Kingdom. 218: 106878. Published by Elsevier for International Goat Association, Netherlands. Available on-line at:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/09214488/131#

45. Muritala, I., Bemji, M.N., Ozoje, M.O., Ajayi, O.L., Oluwayinka, E.B., Sonibare, A.O., James, I.J. and Ibeagha-Awemu, E.M. 2023. Comparative study of HA and HNB staining RT-LAMP assays for peste des petits ruminants virus detection in West African Dwarf goats. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 55 (Issue 6):356, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s 11250-023-03747-5. Published by Springer. United Kingdom. Available on-line at: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11250-023-03747-5

46. Briggs, B.P., Durojaiye, O.O., Alarape, O.L., Bemji, M.N., Wheto, M. and James, I.J. 2023. Effect of Age, Parity, Breed and their Interactions on Litter Size in Nigerian Indigenous Goat Breeds. Agriculturae Conspectus Scientificus. 88 (Issue 4): 337-341. Published by Agronomski fakultet Zagreb. Croatia. Available on-line at: https://hrcak.srce.hr/file/450449

Journal Articles Accepted for Publication
One (Paper in serial number 35)

Edited Conference Proceedings
47. James, I.J. and Osinowo, O.A. 2002. Changes in udder dimensions in udder traits of West African Dwarf, Red Sokoto and Sahel goats during pregnancy and their relationship with partial daily milk yield. Proceeding of the 27th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society ForAnimal Production (NSAP).V.A. Aletor and G.E. Onibi (Eds.) 39 – 42. Published by the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Nigeria.

48. James, I.J., Osinowo, O.A., Ozoje, M.O., Biobaku, W.O. and Fanimo, A.O. 2002. Changes in Udder dimensions of West African Dwarf, Red Sokoto and Sahel goats during lactation and their phenotypic relationship with partial daily milk yield. Proceeding of the 7th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN).A. O. Fanimo and J.A. Olanite (Eds.) 33 – 37. Published by the Animal Science Association of Nigeria, Nigeria.

49. James, I.J., Osinowo, O.A. and Ajeigbile, L.T. 2005. Factors affecting milk yield in West African Dwarf goats. Proceeding of the 30th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society ForAnimal Production (NSAP). D.N. Onah, A.O. Ani, S.O.C. Ugwu, R.C. Ezeokonkwo, J.I. Ihedioha and K.F. Chah (eds.). 19 – 21. Published by the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Nigeria.

50. James, I.J., Osinowo, O.A. and Oni, O.A. 2006. Relationship between teat dimensions and milkability of West African Dwarf goats.Proceeding of the 31sth Annual Conference of Nigerian Society ForAnimal Production (NSAP). I.R. Muhammad, B.F. Muhammad, F. Bibi-Farouk and Y. Shehu (Eds.) 1 – 4. Published by the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Nigeria.

51. James, I.J., Osinowo, O.A. and Adegbasa, O.I. 2007. Evaluation of udder traits of West African Dwarf sheep in Southwestern Nigeria.Proceeding of the 32nd Annual Conference of Nigerian Society ForAnimal Production (NSAP). E.A. Agiang, L.N. Agwunobi and O.O. Olawoyin (Eds.) 95 – 98. Published by the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Nigeria.

52. James, I.J., Osinowo, O.A. and Adegbasa, O.I. 2008. Evaluation of udder traits of West African Dwarf goats in Southwestern Nigeria.Proceeding of the 33th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society ForAnimal Production (NSAP).O.A. Adeyemi, A.M. Ogungbesan, A.O. Dada, O.O. Eniolorunda, H.A. Awojobi, D.B. Oke and J.A. Agunbiade. (Eds.) 122 – 125. Published by the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Nigeria.

53. Bemji, M.N., Adepoju, I.O., De CAMPOS, J.S. and James, I.J., 2008. Udder morphology, teat placement and milking characteristics in West African Dwarf goats.Proceeding of the 13th Annual Conference of Animal Science association of Nigeria (ASAN).G.S. Bawa, G.N. Akpa, G.E. Jokthan, M. Kabir and S.B. Abdu (Eds.) 5 – 7. Published by the Animal Science Association of Nigeria, Nigeria.

54. James, I.J.,Osinowo, O.A., Smith, O.F., Bemji, M.N. and Rekwot, P.I. 2009. Effects of bovine somatotropin on milk yield and liveweight of West African Dwarf goats.Proceeding of the 34th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society ForAnimal Production (NSAP).B.I. Umoh, A.B.I. Udedibia, I.P. Solomon, O.L. Obasi, B.I. Okon and E.J. Udoh. (Eds.) 56 – 59. Published by the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Nigeria.

55. James, I.J., Osinowo, O.A., Smith, O.F., Bemji, M.N. Williams, T.J. and Rekwot, P.I. 2009. Effects of bovine somatotropin on changes in udder circumference after cessation of milking in West African Dwarf goats.Proceeding of the 14th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN). J.A. Akinlade, T.B. Olayeni, T.A. Rafiu, A.O. Akinwunmi, O.A. Aderinola, O.O. Ojebiyi and A.A. Odunsi (Eds.) 291 – 293. Published by the Animal Science Association of Nigeria, Nigeria.

56. Williams, T.J., Osinowo, O.A., Onadeko, S.A., Smith, O.F., James, I.J., Ikeobi, C.O.N. and Onagbesan, O.M. 2009. Correlation between milk yield and change in udder circumference before and after milking in West African Dwarf goats. Proceeding of the 14th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN). J.A. Akinlade, T.B. Olayeni, T.A. Rafiu, A.O. Akinwunmi, O.A. Aderinola, O.O. Ojebiyi and A.A. Odunsi (Eds.) 72 – 74. Published by the Animal Science Association of Nigeria, Nigeria.

57. James, I.J., Osinowo, O.A., Smith, O.F., Bemji, M.N. Williams, T.J. and Rekwot, P.I. 2010. Effects of bovine somatotropin on changes in udder circumference and milk yield of West African Dwarf goats. Proceeding of the 35th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society ForAnimal Production (NSAP). O.J. Babayemi, O.A. Abu and E.O. Ewuola (Eds.) 151 – 154. Published by the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Nigeria.

58. Williams, T.J., Osinowo, O.A., Onadeko, S.A., Smith, O.F., James, I.J., Ikeobi, C.O.N. and Onagbesan, O.M. 2010. Effect of time of milking on milk yield in West African Dwarf goats. Proceeding of the 35th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society ForAnimal Production (NSAP). O.J. Babayemi, O.A. Abu and E.O. Ewuola (Eds.) 540 – 542. Published by the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Nigeria.

59. Williams, T.J., James, I.J., Abdulateef, M.R., Onabegun, L.O., Jinadu, S.O. and Falade, Y.O. 2012. Effects of stage of lactation and parity on specific gravity of milk of West African Dwarf sheep. Proceeding of the 37th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society ForAnimal Production (NSAP).I.I. Bitto,F.G. Kaankukaand S. Attah (Eds.) 124 – 126. Published by the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Nigeria.

60. James, I.J., Osinowo, O.A., Smith, O.F., Bemji, M.N., Ajayi, O.L., Oluwole, O, and Olaniyi, M.O. 2013. Effects of Bovine Somatotropin on Milk Yield, Mammary Gland Weight and Its Histomorphological Features in West African Dwarf Goats. Proceedings of International Conference on Animal Science and Dairy Sciences (109th OMICS Group of Conference). Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology, vol.4, issue 4. Published by Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology, USA. Available online at: http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2157-7579.si.002

61. Daramola, J.O., Adekunle, E.O., Oke, O.E., Williams, T.J.,Iyasere, O.S., James, I.J., Oyewusi, I.K. and Oyewusi, J.A. 2015. Effects of pyridoxine on motility, in vitro capacitation and in vitro acrosome reaction of goat buck spermatozoa during cryopreservation. Proceeding of the 40th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society ForAnimal Production (NSAP).I.A.Adeyinka,M. Kabir, S.B. Abdu, G.I. Erakpotobor, M.R. Hassan and A.O. Iyiola-Tunji (Eds.) 92 – 94. Published bythe Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Nigeria.

62. Iyasere, O.S., James, I.J., Lawal, K.O., Williams, T.J., Oke, O.E. and Iyasere, E. 2015.Physiological changes associated with a short-term isolation of West African Dwarf does from kids. Proceeding of the 20th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN).O.A. Adebiyi, O.A. Ogunwole and E.A. Iyayi (Eds.) 92 – 94. Published by the Animal Science Association of Nigeria, Nigeria.