Osifade Olawale Akindele is a Lecturer and Veterinary Pathologist with academic and professional interests in Veterinary Clinical Pathology. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Veterinary Pathology from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, a Master of Veterinary Science (MVSc) from the University of Ibadan, and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the University of Ibadan. His academic and professional training has provided a strong foundation in Veterinary Medicine, Disease investigation, Pathology, parasitology, and animal health management.
Dr. Osifade has professional experience as a Veterinary Officer in government veterinary services and private livestock and poultry establishments. His research activities have focused on the detection and epidemiology of haemoparasites, gastrointestinal and ectoparasites, and pathological conditions affecting livestock and other animals.
i.) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Veterinary Pathology from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (2018–2025)
ii.) Master of Veterinary Science (MVSc) from the University of Ibadan (2013–2016)
iii.) Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the University of Ibadan (2005–2011).
Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary Hematology, Veterinary Cytology, Immunohistochemistry, Diagnostic Veterinary Medicine, Haemoparasitic Diseases.
Ogun State Scholarship Award in 2008 and the Best Scientific Presentation Award from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, in 2017.
Member, Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association (VCN: 6301)
1.) Rahman S.A., Sulaimon L.A., Arogundade O.L., Osifade O.A., Akinloye O.A. (2026). Therapeutic efficacy of Annona muricata in counteracting nephrolithiasis-induced electrolyte imbalance and antioxidant disruption in ethylene glycol-treated rats. Science Report (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-3535-0
2.) Akande, F.A., Olaniyan, K.O., Osifade, O.A. Takeet, M.I. (2024). Survey of Gastro¬intestinal and Ectoparasites of Games in Ogun State, Nigeria. Nigerian journal of parasitology 45 (2):390-400. Published by the African journal on line, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Available online at https://www.ajol.info/index.php/njpar/article/view/278869
3.) Oladipo, T.M., Adebiyi, A.A., Ajayi1, O.L., Olaniyi M.O., Mshelbawala F.M., Takeet, M.I., Osifade, O, A., (2023). Prevalence and Pathology of Sub-clinical Abomasal Coccidiosis (Eimeria gilruthi) in adult West African Dwarf goats from three localities in Oyo and Ogun States, Nigeria. Nigerian Veterinary Journal Vol 44 (4): 35-52. Published by the African journal on line, Available online at https://www.ajol.info/index.php/nvj/article/view/272711
4.) Happi, A.N., Osifade, O.A., Oluniyi, P.E. Ogunro B.N. (2020). Comparison of Light Microscopy and Polymerase Chain Reaction for the Detection of Haemoparasites in Cattle in Nigeria. Acta Parasitologica. 65, 44–56. Published by Springer Nature Link Berlin, Germany Available online at https://doi.org/10.2478/s11686-019-00123-y
5.) Happi, A.N., Osifade, O.A., Oluniyi, P.E. Ogunro B.N. (2019). Comparison of conventional and IT molecular methods of detection of haemoparasites from Nigeria cattle. Conference. American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene 101, 180-180. Published by America society tropical medicne and hygiene, Virgina, United State of America.
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