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Being an anatomic Pathologist, my research was focused on the areas of pathology, pathogenesis and diagnosis of diseases in different species of animal. Pathology of congenital diseases, infectious diseases, toxicological and those due to therapeutics have been documented. The pathogenesis of prion diseases, with particular focus on avian salmonellosis has been studied using immunohistochemical procedure. Diagnosis of congenital, infectious, noninfectious and neoplastic diseases were done based on gross postmortem findings, histopathology, immunohistochemical technics, serotyping and polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
Pathology of cryptorchidism and testicular hypoplasia, both congenital diseases and testicular atrophy in Nigerian Sahel bucks/goats, has been documented. The morphological pathology of chronic kidney failure in dogs has been studied in exotic breeds. Haematological and morphological pathology of internal organs of dogs, particularly the heart in trypanosomosis has also been documented. Pathology of foreign body induced hepatic and splenic abscesses have been studied in a horse. The pathology of rumen impaction in small ruminants has been documented and I have studied the pulmonary pathology of bovine tuberculosis. Also, pathology of fish diseases, including bacterial and neoplastic diseases in collaboration with other researchers has been documented. In snails, the pathology of the reproductive organs in period of aestivation has been studied in collaboration with other researchers.
Toxicological study describing the histopathological changes in the liver and kidney due to administration ofethanolic leaf extract of Allium cepa Linn bulb extract in the heart and haematological and serum biochemical parameters in laboratory animals have been studied in collaboration with other researchers.
Therapeutic study of the effect of Sildenafil citrate on the histology and sperm cell count during wound healing process in diabetic rats and that of Annonamuricata Linn in ameriorating reproductive complications in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats have been studied in collaboration with other researchers.
The pathogenesis of infectious diseases has been studied with particular interest in that of avian salmonellosis, which has been documented.
Diagnoses of congenital testicular abnormalities were done using physical examination of the testes, postmortem findings, morphometric studies and histopathology. Diagnosis of canine trypanosomosis using microscopic examination of thin blood and postmortem findings has been documented and that of Salmonella species using polymerase chain reaction and identifying the serotypes using the Kauffman-White Scheme has also been documented. Other diseases including avian coccidiosis have been diagnosed using microscopic examination of the oocytes.
The main area of focus was in the pathology, pathogenesis and diagnosis of avian salmonellosis (PhD) which comprised of field study, laboratory investigation, and experimental study. The field study described the prevalence and gross pathology of visceral organs of chickens in natural outbreaks of salmonellosis in poultry farms in Lagos, Ogun and Oyo States. The laboratory investigation described the histopathological changes in visceral organs of chickens and immunohistochemical study of the pathology. It also covers the aspect of microbiological study in which the Salmonella organisms were isolated and their serotypes determined using the Kauffman-White Scheme, and the use of these serotypes for the production of vaccine against avian salmonellosis was recommended. While the experimental study described the clinical signs, gross and histopathological changes and the pathogenesis of Salmonella Zega, one of the most predominant serotypes identified from the natural outbreaks was carried out using immunohistochemical technique.
My research work has contributed in the field of Anatomic Pathology, especially in the areas where pathological lesions consistent with specific diseases have been described, which clinicians, researchers in various field and pathologists can use in the diagnosis and understanding of the pathogenesis of diseases and for teaching of students.
The identification of the Salmonella serotypes in the study area has provided opportunity for the development of a more effective vaccine against avian salmonellosis in Nigeria, since most of the available vaccines in use are developed outside the country, which may not protect effectively against Nigerian strains of Salmonella.
a.Doctor of Philosophy (Veterinary Pathology) 2017
b. Master of Veterinary Science (Veterinary Pathology) 2010
c. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2002
d. West African School Certificate 1992
(a) Clinical signs, pathological and immunohistochemical changes in visceral organs of chickens experimentally infected with SalmonellaZega
(b) Organ-specific distribution of Salmonella pathogen in chickens experimentally infected with SalmonellaZega
(c) Questionaire survey on the Farmer’s awareness of poultry diseases on commercialpoultry farms in Lagos, Ogun and Oyo States, Nigeria
(d) Questionaire survey on routine farm practices on commercial poultry farms in Lagos,Ogunand Oyo States, Nigeria
(e) Prevalence of poultry diseases diagnosed at postmortem in the Department of Veterinary Pathology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
(f) Outbreaks of Mareks Disease (MD) in commercial poultry farms in Abeokuta, Zaria and Kano, Nigeria
(g) Population characteristics of Sahel goat slaughtered in Maiduguri Metropolitant Abattoir
TETFund-Institution Based Research Grant 2019
(i) Member, American Association of Avian Pathologists (AAAP)
(ii) Member, Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (N.V.M.A)
(iii) Registered with the Veterinary Council of Nigeria
1. Mshelbwala, F.M. (2021) Oral and poster presentation: American Association of Avian Pathologists (AAAP) Virtual Annual Conference.
2. Mshelbwala, FM., Adebiyi, A.A., Ajayi, O.L., Olaniyi, M.O., (2019). Cholangiocarcinoma in exotic breeds of dog in Abeokuta and Lagos. 56th Annual National Congress of Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association (N.V.M.A.) held at Reverton Hotels, Lokoja, Kogi State. Between 7th and 11th October, 2019.
3. Mshelbwala, F.M. (2017). Veterinary services as tools for advancing economic growth, food and national security. 54th Annual National Congress of Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association (N.V.M.A.) held at Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano, kano State. Between 6th and 10th November, 2017.
4. Mshelbwala, F.M. (2014). The Veterinarian in National Development. 51ST Annual National Congress of Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association (N.V.M.A.) held at Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Indoor Sport Center, Murtala Square, Kaduna, Kaduna State. Between 23rd and 28th November, 2014
5. Jacobs, E.B., Akinkuotu, O.A., Mshelbwala, F.M. and Ogunyinka, O.G. (2014). Aberrant migration of AscarisGalli into the gall bladder and peritoneum of chickens. 51ST Annual National Congress of Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association (N.V.M.A.) held at Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Indoor Sport Center, Murtala Square, Kaduna, Kaduna State. Between 23rd and 28th November, 2014.
i. Thesis
Mshelbwala F.M. (2017). Pathological and immunohistochemical changes in visceral organs of chickens with natural and experimentally induced salmonella infection in Lagos, Ogun and Oyo States, Nigeria
ii. Dissertation
Mshelbwala F.M. (2010). Prevalence and pathological changes associated with retained (cryptorchid) and descended testes in Nigerian Sahel Bucks
iii. Project
Mshelbwala F.M. (2002). Effect of Magnesium sulphate supplementation on the pathogenicity of Trypanosomabruceibrucei infection in albino rats
iv. Journal Articles in Print
1. *fKamani, J., Kadir, R.A., Mshelbwala, F.M., Olubade, T., Shekaro, A., Balami, P.U. & Gonzalez-Miguel, J. (2021). Molecular and Biological characterization of HaemaphysalisLeachi (Acari: Ixodidae) in Nieria, West Africa. Folia Veterinarian, 65 (3): 60-68. Published by University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Kosice, Slovakia.
2. *fSogebi, E.A.O., Makinde, O.A., Cliff, A.I., Koleoso, S., Mshelbwala,F.M. &Olukunle, J.O. (2021). Multimodal approach to surgical pain management in weaner pigs: A clinical trial. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 70 (1): 151-157. Published by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt. Available online at: https://www.alexjvs.com
3. *fAbiono, J.A., Abioja, M.O., Ayo-ajasa, O.Y., Oyesanwen, M.T., Ihongbe, R.A., Mshelbwala, F.M.,Oke, O.E. &Onagbesan, O.M. (2021). Effect of common salt (NaCl) on reproductive tract dimension, haemolymphhaemocyte count and biochemical parameters of Giant African Land Snail (A. marginata) during dry season. Aquaculture Reports, 20: 1-8. Published by Elsevier. Available online at:
http://www.sciencedirect.com (Listed in scopus)
4. *Abakpa, S.A.V., Ajayi, O.L., Mshelbwala, F.M.,Olaniyi, M.O., Akintunde, O.G., Adebiyi, A.A., Popoola, D., Makinde, A.F., Adeleye, A.I. &Idowu, K.R. (2021). Concurrent hepatozoonosis and transmissible veneraltumour in a 10-year old German Shephard dog in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, 42 (1): 63-67. Published by Nigerian Society for Parasitology and Public Health. Available online at: https://www.ajol.info (Listed in scopus)
5. *fAbakpa, S.A.V., Talabi, O.A., 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 traponin 1 concentration in dogs experimentally infected with Trypanosomacongolense. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Science, 64 (1): 123-128. Published by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt. Available online at: https://www.bibliomed.org
6. *fMshelbwala, FM., Ibrahim NDG., Saidu, SNA.,Babatunde, EG., Kadiri, AKF., Thomas, FC., Kwanashie, CN. &Agbaje, M. (2020). Quantitave Distribution and interaction of Salmonella Zega with host cells in visceral organs of chickens infected orally, intraperitoneally and per cloaca. Heliyon, 6: 1- 7. Published by Elsevier. Available online at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (Listed in scopus)
7. *Adeleye, O.E., Aboajah, N.A., Adeleye, A.I., Sogebi, E.A.O., Mshelbwala, F.M., Adetomiwa, A.S. &Olukunle, J.O. (2019). AnnonaMuricata Linn. Ethanolic leaf extract ameliorates reproductive complications in streptozotocin-induced diabetic Wistar rats. Journal of Natural Science, Engineering and Technology, 18 (1&2): 166-175. Published by Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. Available online at: https://journal.unaab.edu.ng
8. *fOyewusi, A.J., Oridupa, O.A., Saba, A.B., Oyewusi, I.K. &Mshelbwala, F.M. (2019). Effect of methanol extract of the red Cultivar Aliumcepa L. on the serum biochemistry and electrolytes of rats following subchronic oral administration. Journal of Basic and Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology, 31 (2): 1-14. Published by Walter de GruyterGmbH. Available online at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31800393: DOI: 10.1515/JBCPP-2018-0175 (Listed in SCImago and scorpus)
9. *fMshelbwala, F.M., Ibrahim, N.D.G., Saidu, S.N.A., Kadiri, A.K.F. &Kwanashie, C.N. (2019). Comparison of the clinical signs, pathological and immunohistochemical changes in visceral organs of chickens experimentally infected with Salmonella Zega through three routes. ActaTropica, 200: 105-123. Published by Elsevier, Available online at: https://www.scirp.org (Listed in scorpus)
10. *fOghenochuko, O.M., Olukunle, J.O., Adenubi, O.T., Ajayi, O.L., Mshelbwala, F.M.,Abdulraheem, I., Apantaku, J.T., Takeet, ViO.V.A., Omoniyi, T.I. &Ezeri, G.N. (2019). Lethal dose and histopathological changes in liver and kidney of healthy clariasgariepinus, sub-adult exposed to Red Allium cepa Linn. Bulb. Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science, 42 (3): 1081-1096. Published by University of Putra, Malaysia Available online at: http://www.pertanika.upm.edu (Listed in scorpus and SCImago)
11. *fKamani, J., Gonzalez-miguel, J., Mshelbwala, F.M.,Shekaro, A. &Apanaskevich, D.A. (2019). Ticks (Acari:Ixodidae) infecting dogs in Nigeria: epidemiological and public health implication. Experimental and Aplied Acarology, 78 (1): 231-246. Published by Springer Available online at: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10493-019-00384-2 (Listed in scorpus)
12. *Ajayi, O.L., Idowu, A.A., Mshelbwala, F.M.,Adebiyi, A.A., Olaniyi, M.O. &Oluwabi, T.M. (2019). Outbreak of cutaneous papilloma in cultured African catfish (clariasgaripenious) (Burchell 1822) in Nigeria. Tropical Veterinarian, 36 (4): 249-260. Available online at: https://www.ajol.info
13. *Marhe, M.B., Ngulde, S.I., Umar, B., Mshelbwala, F.M., Yahi D., Waziri, A., Goni, A.T. &Wampana, B. (2018). Effect of Sildenafil Citrate on testicular histology and sperm count during wound healing process in diabetic rats. Borno Medical Journal, 16 (1): 1-11. Published by Nigeria Medical Association, Borno State Chapter. Available online at: www.bornomedicaljournal.com
14. fMshelbwala, F.M., Ibrahim, N.D.G., Saidu, S.N.A., Azeez, A.A., Kwanashie, C.N., Anise, E.O., Akinleye, O.S., Kadiri, A.K.F., Adebiyi, A.A., Ajayi, O.L. &Olaniyi, M.O. (2018). Clinical signs, pathomophological and immunohistochemical findings in visceral organs of chickens naturally infected with motile Salmonella serotypes in Lagos, Ogun and Oyo States, Nigeria. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 66: 181-191. Published by African Union International Bureau of Animal Resources, Nairobi, Kenya. Available online at: http://www.ajol.info/index.php/bahpa/article/view/
15. fAjayi, O.L., Antia, R.E., Ojo., O.E., Olaniyi, M.O., Awoyomi, O.J.,Mshelbwala, F.M., Adebiyi, A.A., Oluwabi, T.M. &Kehinde, O.O. (2018). Preliminary studies on pathogenic Leptospira spp. in slaughtered pigs in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 66: 23-33. Published by African Union International Bureau of Animal Resources, Nairobi, Kenya. Available online at: http://www.ajol.info/index.php/bahpa/article/view/
16. fThomas, F.C., Geraghty, T., Simoes, P.B.A., Mshelbwala, F.M.,Haining, H. &Eckersall, P.D. (2018). A pilot study of acute phase proteins as indicators of bovine mastitis caused by different pathogens. Research in Veterinary Science, 119: 176-181. Published by Elsevier, United Kingdom.
http://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2018.06.015 (Listed in Scimago and scopus)
17. Mshelbwala, FM.,Azeez, A.A., Kadiri, A.K.F., Ibrahim, N.D.G., Saidu, S.N.A., Oluwayinka, E.B., Awoyomi, O.J. &Kwanashie, C.N. (2017). Prevalence of salmonellosis among chickens in commercial poultry farms in Lagos, Ogun and Oyo States, Nigeria. Nigerian Poultry Science Journal, 13 (1): 9-18. Published by The World Poultry Science Association, Nigeria Branch.
18. *Abiono, J.A., Eshorun, A.C. &Mshelbwala, F.M. (2017). Effect of Aestivation duration on reproductive tract dimension and spermatozoa production of Giant African land snail (Archachatinamarginata) during dry season. Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Natural Science, Environment and Technology, 17 (2): 106-115. Published by Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. Available online at: https://journal.unaab.edu.ng
19. Oyewusi, J.A., Oridupa, O.A., Saba, A.B., Oni, I.K., Oyewusi, I.K. &Mshelbwala, F.M. (2017). Assessments of cardiotoxic potential of methanol extract of red cultivar Allium cepa. Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 15 (3): 69-77. Published by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UsmanDanfodio University, Sokoto, Nigeria. Available online at: https://www.ajol.info
20. Mshelbwala, F.M.,Adebiyi, A.A., Ajayi, O.L., Olaniyi, M.O., Oloye, A.A., Adebayo, O.O., Sanni, I.O., Kadiri, A.K.F. &Abakpa, S.A.V. (2017). Rumen impaction: Retrospective study on the prevalence, clinical findings, gross pathology and causes in sheep and goats reared in the tropical rain forest of Nigeria.Nigerian Journal of Animal Production,44 (4): 61-70. Published by Nigerian Society for Animal Production. Available online at: https:njap.org.ng
21. Mshelbwala, F.M., Oladotun, O.O., Kadiri, A.K.F., Abakpa, S.A.V. &Nyillah, E.L. (2017). Prevalence and pathology of bovine tuberculosis among cattle population slaughtered in Abeokuta Abattoir. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 44 (4): 61-70. Published by Nigerian Society for Animal Production. Available online at: https:njap.org.ng
22. fMshelbwala, F.M., Ibrahim, N.D.G., Saidu, S.N.A., Azeez, A.A., Akinduti, P.A., Kwanashie, C.N., Kadiri, A.K.F., Muhammed, M., Fagbamila, I.O. & Luka, P.D. (2017). Motile Salmonella serotypes causing high mortality in poultry farms in three Southwestern States of Nigeria. Veterinary Record Open, 4: e000247.doi:10.1136/vetreco-2017-000247. Published by British Veterinary Association,now John Wiley group and company. Available online at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (Listed in scopus, Pubmed& Web of Science)
23. Ademolu, K.O., Onadeko, D.E., Akinnusi, F.A.O., Mshelbwala, F.M., Oropo, A. (2017). Nutritional value of the visceral mass of three giant African land snail species (Archachatinamarginata, Achatinaachatina, and Achatinafulica). Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 44 (4): 133-138. Published by Nigerian Society for Animal Production. Available online at: https:njap.org.ng
24. Mshelbwala, F.M.,Ajayi, O.L., Adebiyi, A.A., Olaniyi, M.O., Omatainse, S.O., Omotainse, O.S., Oluwabi, M.T., Ojebiyi, O.E., Akpavie, S.O. &Kadidiri, A.K.F. (2016). Retrospective studies on the prevalence, morphological pathology, and aetiology of renal failure of dog in Lagos and Abeokuta, Nigeria. Nigerian Veterinary Journal, 37 (4): 206-216. Published by Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association. Available online at: https://www.ajol.info
25. Mshelbwala, F.M.,Omotainse, S.O, Ajayi, O.L., Olaniyi, M.O., Adebiyi, A.A., Takeet, M.I., Adebayo, O.O., &Kasali, O.B. (2015). Canine Trypanosomosis: Clinical Observations and Morphological Pathology Associated with Canine Trypanosomosis in Naturally Infected Exotic Breeds of Dogs in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, 36 (2): 85-90. Published by Nigerian Society for Parasitology and Public Health. Available online at: https://www.ajol.info (Listed in scopus)
26. Mshelbwala, F.M., Adebiyi, A.A., Olaniyi, M.O., Ajayi, O.L. &Omotainse, S.O. (2013). Foreign body induced hepatic and splenic abscess in adult female Dangola horse. Tropical Veterinarian, 31(3): 128-134. Published by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan. www.ajol.info
27. Ajayi, O.L., Oni, O.O., Olaniyi, M.O., Mshelbwala, F.M., &Oluwabi, M.T. (2013). Sperm Cell Granuloma in a Gobbler (Meleagrisgallopavo). Tropical Veterinarian, 31 (1): 42-46, Published by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan.
Available online at www.ajol.info
28. fIgbokwe, I.O, Iko A.E., Germa, H., Mshelbwala, F.M&Igbokwe N.A. (2011). Bilateral Testicular Hypoplasia in Nigerian Sahel bucks. Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 35 (2): 111-115. Published by Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey. Available online at www.journals.tubitak.gov.tr
(Listed in scopus and SCImago)
29. Mshelbwala, F.M., Igbokwe, I.O. & Hassan S.U (2010). Retrospective Study of Avian Coccidiosis Diagnosed at the Department of Veterinary Pathology, University of Maiduguri Sahel Journal of Veterinary Science, 9 (2): 1-4 Published by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Maiduguri. Available online at: https://saheljvs.org
30. Mshelbwala, F.M.,&Igbokwe, I.O. (2009). Severe bilateral testicular atrophy among Nigerian Sahel Bucks. Sahel Journal of Veterinary Science. 9 (1):17-20, Published by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri. Available online at: https://www.ajol.info
31. fIgbokwe, I.O, Grema, H., Mshelbwala, F.M.&Ikpo, A.E. (2009). Unilateral Cryptorchidism in Nigerian Sahel Goat. International Journal of Morphology, 27 (3): 805-810, Published by Chile Anatomical Society; Anatomical Society of Argentina and an American Anatomical Society. Available online at: https://www..researchgate.net (Listed in scopus and SCImago)
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