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SMITH Olusiji Frederick 

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SMITH, Olusiji Frederick is a Professor of Animal Endocrinology in the Department of Animal Physiology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. He holds a Ph.D. from Central Luzon State University, Munoz, Philippines (1990). He was substantive HOD (2018) and Deputy Director (2015). His current research is on hormones of reproduction in farm animals. He has successfully supervised 11 Ph.Ds. and 34 Masters. He was appointed a full professor in 2014. He has taught full-time for 24 years. His email address is smithof@funaab.edu.ng His telephone number is 08034592474.

Yaba Model School, Yaba, Lagos 1967 – 1973
Igbobi College, Yaba, Lagos 1974 – 1979
B.Sc., Central Philippine University, Philippines 1982 – 1986
M.Sc., Central Luzon State University, Philippines 1986 – 1988
Ph.D., Central Luzon State University, Philippines 1988 – 1990

1. Smith, O.F. 1986. The influence of fresh azolla on the growth performance of broilers. B.Sc. Thesis, Central Philippine University, Jaro, Iloilo City, Philippines. 28pp.
2. Smith, O.F. 1988. Determination and comparison of the effects of different levels of sun-dried and oven-dried layer waste on growth, feed consumption, feed efficiency, mortality and carcass yield of broilers. M.Sc. Dissertation, Central Luzon State University, Munoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines 3120. 80pp.
3. Smith, O.F. 1990. Ovarian structures and follicular population in water buffaloes. Ph.D. Thesis. Central Luzon State University, Munoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines 3120. 229pp.

1. Graduate Student Assistantship, Institute of Graduate Studies. Department of Animal Science, Central Luzon State University, Munoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, 1988-1990. Under the Project Philippine Carabao Research and Development Centre now Philippine Carabao Centre, Central Luzon State University, Philippines (FAO/UNDP/PHI/86/005)
2. Best Paper Award, Animal Science Students’ Category “The influence of fresh azolla on the growth performance of broilers”. 7th Annual Regional Agricultural Research Symposium held at Central Philippine University, Jaro, Iloilo City, Philippines, March 13-14, 1986.
3. Best Paper Award, Large Ruminant Category “Ovarian responses and pregnancy rate of Carabao treated with PGF2 alpha followed by GnRH and AI at one pre determined time”. 25th Annual Scientific Convention of the Philippine Society of Animal Science. Held at South-East Asian Regional Council for Agriculture (SEARCA), Philippines.
4. 2010 Research Project Award from Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria to a tune of N356,475 on the project, “Non-surgical embryo transfer in Muturu cows” for a year.
5. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Award to the Department of Animal Physiology. As Acting Head of Department of Animal Physiology in 2010 and collectively with other members of staff of the Department clinched the FIRST position in a University WEBOMETRIC Ranking Competition among other 40 Departments of the University.
6. 2010 Innovators of Tomorrow Grant by Science and Technology Education. Post-Basic Project (STEP-B) under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Education, Abuja and World Bank for my postgraduate student Mr. Ogunsola, A. A. (M.Agric). This is to a tune of N500,000. This is on the study: In vitro maturation of bovine granulosa cells using IGFII and gonadotropins for steroid hormone production.
7. 2012 research grant award from Grant Management Office, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta awarded to Dr. O.F. Smith, Prof. O.A. Osinowo, Prof. Oladele Gazal, Mr. A.A. Philip and Mr. A. Asoro with tag sum of N1.42Million for the research titled: Determination of endocrine correlates of coat colour-induced effects on reproduction and their responsiveness to different doses of gonadotropin releasing hormone in West African Dwarf (WAD) goats – FUNAAB Directorate of Grant Management Award – 01-2012.
8.Provincial Pastor’s Competition of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Ogun Province 6. Placed 5th in the Senior Pastors Table Tennis event. 26th June, 2013 at Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Sports Pavillion
9. Reviewer Excellence Award: In recognition of his significant and outstanding contribution as reviewer of Indian Journal of Animal Research and Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research. Presented by Agricultural Research Communication Centre, India on 15 November 2016. www.arccjournals.com
10. Reviewer Excellence Award as reviewer of Agricultural Science Digest. Presented by Agricultural Research Communication Centre, India on 3rd September 2019. www.arccjournals.com
11. Reviewer Excellence Award: In recogniton of significant and outstanding contribution to the Journal and reviewing the article titled: Studies on Biochemical Parameters, Antioxidant Status and Metallothionein (Mt-2)
Expression, in Lead, Nickel and Cadmium Exposed Buffaloes. Presented by Indian Journal of Animal Research of the Agricultural Research Communication Centre, India on 20th July 2020. www.arccjournals.com
12. Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the quality of the Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International August 2020. Certificate No: SDI/HQ/PR/Cert/60459/OLU
13. Reviewer Excellence Award: In recognition of significant and outstanding
contribution to the Journal and reviewing the article titled: Molecular targets of phyto-bioactive compounds on female reproductive system in mammals.
Presented by Indian Journal of Animal Research of the Agricultural Research
Communication Centre, India on 01st October 2020. www.arccjournals.com

1. Life member, Philippine Society of Animal Science, University of the Philippines at
Banos, Department of Animal Science, Philippines
2. Registered Animal Scientist (NIAS/RAS/00448), Nigerian Institute of Animal Science
3. Life member, Science Association of Nigeria
4. Member, National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines
5. Member, Nigerian Society of Animal Production
6. Member, West African Society for Animal Production
7. Member, Nigerian Field Society
8. Member, Animal Science Association of Nigeria
9. Society for Animal Reproduction and Improvement (SARI), Nigeria

1. L T Egbeyale, O O Adeleye, O D Olabisi, O Y Ayo-Ajasa, O F Smith, O G Sodipe, M Julius, D Gazal and O S Sowande. 2018. Replacement of soybean meal with Nannochloropsis spp: its effect on growth performance of weaner rabbit. Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science. Advances in Animal Biosciences. Innovation
to Compete in the Global Livestock Industry. Vol 9(1): 28
2. Imade, O.V., Erinfolami, W.A., Rahman, S.A., Abioja, M.O., Ajadi, R.A., Smith, O.F. and Gazal, O.S. 2017. Effects of dietary inclusion of Lepidium sativum seed on gonadotropin secretion in ovarietomized, estradiol-implanted rabbits. 15th Annual Conference of the Neuroscience Society of Nigeria held at Baze University, Abuja, Plot Coo, Kuchigoro along Jabi Airport Ring Road. July 11-14, 2017. Pp10-11
3. Ochefu, J., Ladokun, A. O., Smith, O. F., Iposu, S. O., Okwelum, N. and Omire, O. 2017. Effect of location and breed on serum parameters of cattle in Benue and Ogun States of Nigeria. ABUJA 2017. 6th ASAN-NIAS Joint Annual Meeting of the Animal Science Association of Nigeria & Nigerian Institute of Animal Science. September 10 – 14, 2017. THEME: Sustainable Livestock Production for National Development Held at NAF Conference Centre, PLOT 496, Ahmadu Bello Way, Kado, Abuja Edited by Ososanya, T. O., Bawa, G. S., Yashim , S. M. and Owosibo, A. O.
4. Ogunfuye, B.A., Ikeobi, C.O.N., Smith, O.F., Adeleke, M.A., Adebambo, A.O., Wheto, M., Ogunlakin, D.O., Mohammed, A.A., Decampos, J.S. and Adenaike, A.S. 2016. Evaluation of serum protein polymorphism in WAD and Red Sokoto goats. Proceedings of the 41st Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Animal Production. Held at Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, March 20-24, 2016 pp818-820
5. Falana, O.I., Smith, O.F., Gazal, O.S., Olowofeso, O., Okwelum, N., Sodipe, O.G. and Ochefu, J. 2012. Effect of bitter cola (Garcinia cola) extract on luteinizing hormone testosterone levels in West African Dwarf bucks. Proceedings of 17th Annual Meeting of Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria; Abuja 2012 1st Joint Annual Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN) and Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS). Theme: Agricultural Transformation: Strategies and Policies for Livestock
Development in Nigeria at Merit House, Abuja. G.N. Akpa, F.A.S. Dairo, G.S. Bawa, I.P.
Solomon, K.U. Amaefuele, A.A. Odunsi and A.O. Ladokun (eds.). 9th – 13th
September, 2012. pp184 – 187. Published by Animal Science Association of Nigeria
(ASAN).
6.Smith, O.F. and Gazal, O.S. 2012. Single injection protocol for estrus synchronization in sheep. Proceedings of 37th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production held at College of Animal Science, University of Agriculture, Makurdi, 143. Nigeria. I. I. Bitto, F.G. Kaankuka and S. Attah (eds.). 18th – 21st March, 2012. pp142- Published by Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP).
7.Oyeleye, D. O., Smith, O. F. and Jayeoba, W. A. 2012. The growth response of snails (Archachatina marginata) reared on different soil types. Procee
International Conference on Giant African Land Snails held at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State. S. I. Ola, G. A. Dedeke and A. O. Fafiolu (Eds.). 12th – 15th February, 2012. pp89-91. Published by the Institute for Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.
8. Abioja, M. O., Williams, T. J., Osinowo, O. A., Smith., O. F. and Eruvbetine, D. 2011. Seasonal variations in egg fertility and hatchability in flocks of broiler breeder hens in Sapele, Nigeria . Proceedings of 1st Africa International Poultry Summit (AIPS) held at University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. Theme: Climate Change: Implications for Poultry Production in Africa. Editors: S.I. Ola, A.V. Jegede and A.O. Fafiolu on
February 22-24, 2011 pp72-76
9. Abioja, M.O., Osinowo, O. A., Smith, O. F., Eruvbetine, D. and Abioja, J. A. 2010. Effects of cold water and vitamin C on rectal temperature and respiratory rate of broiler chickens during hot-dry season in the southwestern Nigeria. Proceedings of the 15th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN) held at University
of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria. O.J. Ufot, U.A. Inyang, I.P. Akpan and I.E. Ebeso (Eds). 13th – 16th September, 2010. pp194–196. Published by ASAN
10. Okwelum, N., Iposu, S. O., Sowande, O. S., Smith, O. F., Takeet, M. I., Olugboji, E. I. and Rahman, S. A. 2011. Prevalence of trypanosome infection in trade cattle slaughter in Lafenwa abattoir, Abeokuta, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 5th Pan Commonwealth Veterinary Conference. Organized by Commonwealth Veterinary Association and Ghana Veterinary Medical Association held at Accra, Ghana. Dr. S. Abdul Rahman (Ed.).
Theme: The Role of Veterinarians and Livestock Farmers in Food Security and Poverty Alleviation. 21-25 March, 2011. pp 239-241
11. Shittu, O. O., Smith, O. F. and Osinowo, O. A. 2010. The ratio of roughage to concentrate on milk secretion rate in goats. Proceedings of the 15th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASANUYO 2010), University of Uyo, O.J. Ufot, U.A. Inyang, I.P. Akpan and I.E. Ebeso (Eds). 13th – 16th September, 2010. pp583 – 586. Published by ASAN
12. 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. Proceedings of the 35th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP) Univ. Ibadan, Ibadan. O. J. Babayemi, O. A. Abu and E. O. Ewuola (Eds.) 14th March to 17th March 2010. pp540-542. Published by NSAP.
13. 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 during lactation. Proceedings of the 35th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP) Univ. Ibadan, Ibadan. O. J. Babayemi, O. A. Abu and E. O. Ewuola (Eds.) 14th March to 17th March 2010. pp151-154. Published by NSAP.
14. Ajadi, R.A., Smith, O.F., Ajibola, A.O., Adeleye, O.E., Adenubi, A.O., Olusa, T.A.O. and
Makinde, A.F.M. 2009. Premedication with tramadol improved the efficacy of
ketamin/xylazine anaesthesia in young pigs. A Poster Paper Presented at the
Proceedings of the 10th World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia. University of Glasgow and University of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. Eddie Clutton, Derek Flaherty, Karen Blissitt, Sheilah Robertson, Patricia Pawson, Adam Auckburally, Juliet Mansel and Ian Self (Eds.). 31st August to 04th September 2009. p.155. Published by World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia.
15. Williams, T.J., Osinowo, O.A., Onadeko, S.A., Smith, O.F., James, I.J., C.O.N. Ikeobi and O.M. Onagbesan. 2009. Correlation between milk yield and udder circumference before and after milking in West African Dwarf goats. Proceedings of the 14th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN), LAUTECH, Ogbomosho, J. A. Akinlade, T. B. Olayemi, T. A. Rafiu, A. O. Akinwunmi, O. A. Aderinola, O.O Ojebiyi, A. A. Odunsi (Eds.). September 14-17, pp72-74. Published by ASAN.
16. 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 in West African Dwarf goats. Proceedings of the 34th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP). B. I. Umoh, A. B. I. Udedibie, I. P. Solomon, O. L. Obasi, B. I. Okon and E. J.Udoh (Eds.). March 15-18th 2008, Faculty of Agriculture Town Campus (Annex),University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. pp56-59. Published by NSAP.
17. 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. Proceedings of the 14th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN). J. A. Akinlade, T. B. Olayemi, T. A. Rafiu, A. O. Akinwunmi, O. A. Aderinola, O. O. Ojebiyi, A. A. Odunsi (Eds.). September 14-17, 2009. Lagoke Akintola University, Ogbomosho, Nigeria. pp291-293. Published by ASAN.
18. Smith, O.F. and Cruz, L.C. 2005. Response of the Philippine buffalo to two types of gonadotrophin. Proceedings of the 10th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria. Odua Auditorium, University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. 12th to 15th September 2005, pp86-89. Published by ASAN.
19. Inah, E.I., Smith, O.F. and Alle, A.O. 2002. Effects of feed on the growth and reproduction rate of African giant land snail. Proceedings of the 7th Annual conference of the Animal Science Association of Nigeria. University of Agriculture,Alabata Road, Abeokuta. A. O. Fanimo and J. A. Olanite (Eds.) 16th to 19th Septembe 2002, pp272-274. Published by ASAN
20. Aquino, E.J., Smith, O.F., Duran, P.G., Venturina, H.V., Rellin, F.T. and Cruz, L.C. 1990. Effect of time of GnRH administration on ovulation response and on corpus luteumfunction in post-partum buffalo cows treated with PGF2 alpha for synchronization of estrus. Phil. J. Vet. and Animal Science 16 (1 and 2): 75.

1. Smith, O.F., Cruz, L.C. and Aquino, E.J. 2002. Synchronization of oestrus and time
of induction in post partum buffalo cows. ASSET Series A 1(1): 71-76. Published by
University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.
www.agnet.org/library/tb/153/

2. Smith, O.F. and Cruz, L.C. 2002. Development of per vaginal route of serial observations of ovarian activities in buffalo using a simple fiberscope. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 29 (1): 132-137. Published by Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Nigeria.
www.webdb.stii.dost.gov.ph/scidetails.jsp?sci_id=000578

3. Smith, O.F. 2002. Characterization of ovarian follicles in Philippine water buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis). ASSET Series A 2(1): 125-138 Published by University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.
www.unaab.edu.ng/asset/authorList.php?author=Smith&initials

4. Smith, O.F. 2003. Quantification of the ovarian follicles of water buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis). Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 30 (1):133-138. Published by Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Nigeria. www.ajol.info/index.php/njap/article/view/3324

5. Smith, O.F. 2004. Luteolytic effects of two types of prostaglandin (Lutalyse and Fenprostalene) for synchronization of oestrus in postpartum buffalo cows. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 31(2): 263-268. Published by Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Nigeria. www.ibic.lib.ku.ac.th/e-Bulletin/2004-2.pdf

6. Smith, O.F., Cruz, L.C., Duran, P.G., Venturina, H.V. and Adriano, F. 2004. Successful transfer of Murrah buffalo embryo into Philippine swamp buffalo recipients by non-surgical technique. ASSET Series A 4 (1): 55-60. Published by University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.
www.unaab.edu.ng/asset/article.php?id=214

7. Inah, E.I., Orimoyegun, S.O. and Smith, O.F. 2004. Herbaceous cover and soil properties in wildlife habitats in Nigeria. Journal of League of Researchers in Nigeria 5 (1): 1-9. Published by League of Researchers in Nigeria.

8. Smith, O.F. 2005. Growth and replacement of the ovarian follicles during the
estrous cycle in Philippine buffaloes. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 32 (2): 308-314. Published by Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Nigeria.
www.agnet.org/library/tb/153/

9. Inah, E.I., Smith, O.F. and T. Swande. 2006. Poverty reduction and assessment of traditional beekeeping in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. ASSET Series A 6(2):15-25. Published by University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.

10. Smith, O.F., Inah, E.I., Oussoumane, A. and Akintunde, O.A. 2006. Human elephant relationships and assessment of crop damage in Babanrafi Forest. ASSET Series C 1 (1): 55-63. Published by University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.
www.unaab.edu.ng/asset/article.php?id=6

11. Inah, E.I., Smith, O.F., Moctar, I.S. and Oyatogun, M.O. 2006. The benefits of conservation of Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) in Koure-Boboye Forest Area of Niger Republic. ASSET Series A 6(2): 103-113. Published by University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria .
12. Inah, E.I. and Smith, O.F. 2006. Incidence of damage to crops and livestock by wild fauna species in Bauchi and Gombe States, Nigeria. ASSET Series A 6(2): 91-102. Published by University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.

13. Inah, E. I., Smith, O. F., Onadeko, S. A. and Akinola, O. O. 2007. The effects of bird
species on farming activities with Osun grove, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment 5(2): 247-250. Published by WFL Publisher Science and Technology, Helsinki, Finland
www.world-food.net

14. Ajadi, R.A., Smith, O.F., Makinde, A.F.M. and Adeleye, O.E. 2008. Increasing
ketamin dose enhances the anaesthetic properties of ketamin- xylazine-midazolam combinations in growing pigs. Journal of South African Veterinary Association 79 (4): 205-207. Published by South African Veterinary Association. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19496321

15. Ajadi, R.A., Olusa, T.A., Smith, O.F., Ajibola, E.S., Adeleye, O.E., Adenubi, O.T., Makinde, A.F. 2009. Tramadol improved the efficacy of ketamin-xylazine anaesthesia in young pigs. Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia (formerly Journal Veterinary Anaesthesia. Published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists, USA) 36: 562-566.
www.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1467-2995.2009.00496.x/full

16. 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. Journal of Agricultural Science and Environment formerly ASSET Series A, An International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Sciences, Environment and Technology 9(2):70-78. Published by Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.
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17. Abdussamad, M.A., Osinowo, O.A., Smith, O.F. and Onadeko, S.A. 2010. Some Haemolymph Biophysical Parameters in the Giant African Land Snail Archachatina marginata During a Six-Week Aestivation Period. Global Veterinaria 4(4):400-408. Published by Idosi Publications, an online foreign journal. Pakistan
www.idosi.org/gv/gv4(4)10.htm.

18. Abdussamad, M.A., Osinowo, O.A., Smith, O.F. and Onadeko, S.A. 2010.
Liveweight Changes and Mortality Rate in the Giant African Land Snail Archachatina marginata During a Six-Week Aestivation Period. World Journal of Zoology 5(2): 75-81. Pakistan. Published by Idosi Publications, an online foreign journal, Pakistan.
www.idosi.org/wjz/wjz5(2).htm.

19. 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 formerly ASSET Series (A). An International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Sciences, Environment and Technology 10(2):1-14. Published by Federal University Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.
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20. 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 formerly ASSET Series (A). An International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Sciences, Environment and Technology 10(1):86-97. Published by Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.

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21. Smith, O. F., Ogunsola, A. A., Ladokun, A. O. and Ajadi, T. A. 2011. In vitro maturation of bovine granulosa cells for steroid hormone production. Archivos de Zootecnia 60(232): 1331-1334. Published by Universidad de Cordoba, Spain. http:\\www.uco.es/organiza/servicios/publica/az/az.htm

22. Abioja, M. O., Osinowo, O. A., Smith, O. F., Eruvbetine, D. and Abiona, J. A. 2011. Evaluation of cold water and vitamin C on broiler growth during hot-dry season in SW Nigeria. Archivos Zootecnia 60(232): 1095-1103. Published by Universidad de Cordoba, Spain.
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23. Smith, O. F., Ogunsola, A. A., Ladokun, A. O., Ajadi, T. A. and Onagbesan, O.M. 2012. Synergistic effects of insulin-like growth factor (IGFII) and FSH on bovine granulosa cells. Archivos de Zootecnia 61(234):305-308. Published by Universidad de Cordoba, Spain.
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24. Smith, O. F., Ogunsola, A. A., Ladokun, A. O. and Ajadi, R. A. 2011. Synergistic effects of insulin-like growth factor ii (IGF-II) and leutenizing hormone (LH) on steroid hormone secretion by cultured bovine granulose cells. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences 81(11): 1116-1120. Published by Directorate of Information and Publications of Agriculture, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, India.
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25. Abolude, A.T., Olowofeso, O., Peters, S.O., Ozoje, M.O., Smith, O.F. and Adenaike, S.A. 2011. Phylogenetics of Elongation Factor – G Mitochondrial Protein Gene (GFMI) in Ten Selected Species. Journal of Agricultural Science and Environment formerly ASSET: An International Journal (Series A): 11(1): 99-103. Published by Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. PMB 2240 Abeokuta, Nigeria.

26. Shittu, O. O., Smith, O. F. and Osinowo, O. A. 2011. The ratio of roughage to concentrate on milk secretion rate in goats fed Stylosanthes hamata hay. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 38 (2): 18-24. Published by Nigerian Society for Animal Production. Abstracted in (I) CABS (ii) African Journal Online (ajol) http:\\www.inasp.info/ajol

27. Inah, E. I., Smith, O. F., Ityavyar, J.,. Osunsina, I. O. O. and Akosim, C. 2012. Assessment of Captive Management of Nile Crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus in Three Towns of Benue State, Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Ecology 5 (1):104-116. Published by Universal Academic Services, China.
http:\\www.universalacademicservices.org

28. Abiona, J. A., Osinowo, O. A., Erubetine, D., Abioja, M. O., Smith, O. F., Daramola, J. O., Ladokun, A. O., James, I. J., Abe, O. S., Onagbesan, O. M. 2012. Accessory reproductive organs dimensions of two species of giant African land snails Archachatina marginata and Achatina achatina at three liveweight ranges. Journal of Agricultural Science 4(2): 179-186 Published by the Canadian Centre of Science and Education, Canada.
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29. Abioja, M.O., Osinowo, O.A., Smith, O.F., Eruvbetine, D. and Williams, T.J. 2012. Effects of month of lay on egg fertility in layer-breeder flocks in Jos, Nigeria. Nigeria Poultry Science Journal 8:70-76. Published by International Journal of the World’s Poultry Science Association – Nigeria Branch.

30. 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 61(235):457-465. Published by Universidad de Cordoba, Spain.
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31. Okwelum, N., Iposu, S. O., Andabai, G. H., Sanwo, K., Smith, O. F., Takeet, O. V. A., Oduguwa, B. O., Amole, T. A., Rahman, S. A., Olugbogi, E. I. and Famakinde, S. A. 2012. Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in Nigerian Muturu cattle in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Science 46:51-55. Published by The Science Association of Nigeria.

32. Falana, O.I., Smith, O.F., Gazal, O.S., Olowofeso, O., Okwelum, N., Sodipe, O.G., Ochefu, J. and Sorongbe, T.A. 2013. Effects of bitter cola (Garcinia cola) extract on steroid hormones and selected electrolytes in West African Dwarf bucks. Indian Journal of Animal Research 47(4):273-282. Published by Agricultural Research Communication Centre, Haryana, India.
www.arccjournals.com / www.Indianjournals.com

33. Decampos, J.S., Ikeobi, C.O.N., Olowofeso, O., Smith, O.F., Adeleke, M.A., Sanni M.M., Ogunfuye, B.A., Lawal, R.A., Adenaike, A.S. and Amusan, S.A. 2013. Effects of coat colour genes on body measurements, heat tolerance traits and haematological parameters in West African Dwarf sheep. Open Journal of Genetics 3:280-284. Published online by Scientific Research Publishing of Open Access Journals. USA. http://www..scrip.org/journal/ojgen/

34. Abioja, M. O., Osinowo, O. A., Smith, O. F. and Eruvbetine, D. 2013. Physiological and
haematological responses of broiler chickens offered honey in cold water and
vitamin C during hot-dry season. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 40(1):24-26.
Published by the Nigerian Society for Animal Production. Abstracted in (i) CABS, (ii) African Journal Online (ajol). www.insap.info/ajol

35. DeCampos, J.S., Ikeobi, C.O.N., Olowofeso, O. and Smith, O.F. 2014. Multivariate principal components analysis of the morphostructural traits of West African Dwarf sheep. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 41(2):34-43. Published by the Nigerian Society for Animal Production. Abstracted in (i) CABS, (ii) African Journal Online (ajol).
www.insap.info/ajol

36. Okwelum, N., Iposu, S. O., Sowande, O. S., Smith, O. F. and Takeet, M. I. 2014. Epidemiological survey of haemoparasitic infection in trade cattle at slaughter in Lafenwa abattoir, Ogun State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 41(2):187-195. Published by the Nigerian Society for Animal Production. Abstracted in (i) CABS, (ii) African Journal Online (ajol). www.insap.info/ajol

37. Okwelum, N., Iposu, S. O., Sanwo, K., Shoyombo, S. I., Smith, O. F. and Takeet, M. I. 2014. Survey of disease status of chickens in some poultry farms in south-west Nigeria. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa 62(3):279-284. Published by Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources, P.O.Box 30786, Nairobi, Kenya. www.ajol.info/index.php

38. Okwelum, N., Iposu, S.O., Sowande, O. S. and Smith, O. F. 2014. Leukocyte profile of different breeds of the Nigerian cattle in haemoparasitic infection. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa 62(3):285-290. Published by Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources, P.O.Box 30786, Nairobi, Kenya. www.ajol.info/index.php

39. Yisau, M.A., Onadeko, S.A., Jayeola, O.A., Smith, O.F. and Osunsina, I.O.O. 2014. Assessment of population density and disparity of village weaverbirds (Ploceus cucullatus) along three selected road axis in Ogun State, Nigeria. Journal of Applied Science and Environment Science 18)3):397-401. Published by University of Port Harcourt

40. Ajadi, Adetola., Ajadi, Temitope., Iriangbonse, Eweka and Smith, Frederick. 2015. Sonographic changes during gestation in primiparous chinchilla rabbit does. Clinical Theriogenology 7(2):103-108. Published by Society for Theriogenology P.O. Box 3007, Mongomery, AL 36109, USA.
http://st.omnibooksonline.com

41. James O. Daramola, John A. Abiona, Olusiji F. Smith, Olubukola A. Isah, Olusiji S. Sowande, Moshood O. Olaniyi and Jimoh A. Olanite. 2015. Effect of Mucuna (Mucuna pruriens) on spermiograms of West African Dwarf bucks. Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems 18(2):145-150. Published by Universidad Autonoma De Yucatan, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia. Mexico. www.veterinaria.uady.mx/ojs/index.php/TSA/index

42. Ajadi, T. A., Bello, A. A., Ekunleye, E. D., Ekwelum, N. and Smith, O. F. 2015. Changes in blood glucose and plasma lipids during gestation in Chinchilla rabbits synchronized with pregnant mare serum gonadotropins. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa 63(1):27-32. Published by Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources, P.O.Box 30786, Nairobi, Kenya.
www.ajol.info/index.php

43. 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 avian broiler-breeder hens under humid tropical condition. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 42(2): 21-27. Published by the Nigerian Society for Animal Production. Abstracted in (i) CABS, (ii) African Journal Online (ajol). www.insap.info/ajol

44. Shittu, O.O., Okwelum, N., Odeyemi, A.J., Toviesi, D.P., Ojo, V.O.A., Oluwatosin, B.O. and Smith, O.F. 2016. Haematological and serum biochemical parameters of West African Dwarf and Kalahari Red goats in the humid tropics. Nigerian Journal of Animal Science 18(2):305-314. Published by Animal Science Association of Nigeria.
www.animalscienceassociation.org.ng

45. Shittu, O.O., Smith, O.F. and Osinowo, O.A. 2016. Roughage to Concentrate Ratio on Milk Secretion Rate in Goats. International Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics 5(4):001-006. Published by International Scholars Journal, USA (On-line) www.internationalscholarsjournals.org/ijabg

46. Shittu, O.O., Amole, T.A., Odeyemi, A.J., Toviesi, D.P., Gazal, O., Oluwatosin, B.O., Smith, O.F. and Osinowo, O.A. 2016. Cortisol and triiodothyronine levels in Kalahari Red and West African Dwarf goats as affected by rainy season. Journal of Tropical Agriculture 94(3): 260-266. Published by The University of West Indies, Saint Augustine Campus (Formerly Imperial College of Tropical Agriculture) Trinidad and Tobago. www.tropical.agri@sta.uwi.edu

47. Akintunde, O.A., Adesina, S.A., Shotuyo, A.L.A., Smith, O.F. and Ademuwagun, A.A. 2016. Effect of Moringa oleifera, Leucaena leucocephala and Telfaria occidentalis on carcass quality and organoleptic features of grasscutter (Tryonomys swinderianus, Temminck). African Journal of Agriculture, Technology and Environment 5(1):29-40. Published by Faculty of Agriculture, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

48. Temitope A. Ajadi, Monsuru O. Abioja, Mercy Ndehedehe, Olusiji F. Smith. 2017.
Hormonal, biochemical and hematological changes during gestation in rabbit does
synchronized with prostaglandin F2 alpha. Clinical Theriogenology 9(1):25-35. Published by Society for Theriogenology P.O. Box 3007, Mongomery, AL 36109, USA. http://st.omnibooksonline.com

49. 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 Cordoba, Spain.
http:\\www.uco.es/organiza/servicios/publica/az/az.htm

50. Agbalaya, K K., Adenaike, A S., Wheto, M., Olurode, S A., Smith, O F., Talabi, A O and
Ikeobi C O N. 2018. Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in two TLR Genes and their
effects on trypanosomosis traits in Muturu and White Fulani cattle challenged with
Trypanosoma vivax in Nigeria. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa
66(1):111-118. Published by Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources, P.O.Box
30786, Nairobi, Kenya.
www.ajol.info/index.php

51. Imade, O.V., Erinfolami, W.A., Ajadi, R. A., Abioja, M.O., Rahman, S.A., Smith, O.F. and
Gazal, O.S. 2018. Effects of Lepidium sativum supplementation on growth and
gonadotropins secretion in ovariectomized estrogen-implanted rabbits. Asian Pacific
Journal of Reproduction 7(4):155-160. Published by Hainan Medical University,
China
www.apjr.net

52. Imade, O.V., Smith, O.F. and Gazal, O.S. 2018. Effects of dietary inclusion of Lepidium
sativum (garden cress) seed on plasma luteinizing hormone and reproductive
performance in female rabbits. Journal of African Association of Physiological
Sciences 6(1):79-84. Official Publication of the African Physiological Sciences,
Department of Physiology, College of Medical Sciences, University of Benin, Benin
City, Nigeria
www.jaaps.aapsnet.org

53. Imade Oluwatosin Victoria, Smith Olusiji Frederick, Gazal Oladele, Adekunle Ezekiel
Oluwafemi and Beshel Justin Atiang. 2020. Effects of Lepidium sativum seed on
reproductive characteristics in rabbit bucks. The Journal of Phytopharmacology
(Pharmacognosy and Phytomedicine Research) 9(2):89-95. Official Publication of the Society of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
www.phytopharmajournal.com

54. Ochefu, J., Ladokun, A. O., Smith, O. F., Iposu, S. O., Okwelum, N. and Omire, O. 2020.
Breed and gender effects on blood profile of Muturu and Bunaji cattle in Benue and
Ogun State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Animal Science 22 (2): 32-39. Official
Publication of Animal Science Association of Nigeria.
www.animalscienceassociation.org.ng

55. Oke, O. E., Oni, A. I., Adebambo, P. O., Oso, O. M., Adeoye, M. M., Lawal, T. G.,
Afolayan, T. R., Ogunbajo, O. E., Ojelade, D. I., Bakre, O. A., Daramola, J. O. and
Smith, O. F. 2020. Evaluation of light colour manipulation on physiological response
and growth performance of broiler chickens. Journal of Tropical Animal Health and
Production 53(1) Article 6: 1-9. Official Publication of Springer Nature, Switzerland.
Available onlineat:https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11250-020-02432.1

56. Oyegunle Emmanuel Oke, Janet O. Akande, Ibukunoluwa D. Sodipo, Deji A.
Ekunseitan, Samson A. Rahman, Olusiji F. Smith and Okanlawon M. Onagbesan. 2021.
Evaluation of access to different legume pastures on performance and welfare of broiler
chickens during dry season under tropical environment. Veterinary Medicine and
Science 7(4):1359-1368. https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.461. Published by John Wiley
and Sons.
www.wileyonlinelibrary.com/journal/vms3

57. J.O. Daramola, M. O. Abioja, O. S. Iyasere, O.E. Oke, B. C. Majekodunmi, M. O.
Logunleko, E. O. Adekunle, E. U. Nwosu, O. F. Smith, I. J. James, T. J. Williams and
J. A. Abiona. 2021. The resilience of Dwarf goat to environmental stress: A review.
Small Ruminant Research Volume 205. Published by Science Direct
http://doi.org//10.1016/j.smallrumres.2021.106534

58. O.I. Ajayi, O.F. Smith, A.O. Oso and O.E. Oke. 2022. Evaluation of in ovo feeding of
low or high mixtures of cysteine and lysine on performance, intestinal morphology and
physiological responses of thermal-challenged broiler embryos. Frontiers in
Physiology (Avian Physiology) 13:972041 doi:10.3389/fphys.2022.97041. Published
by Nature Publishing Group, Lausanne, Switzerland
www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2022.972041/full

59. Abioja, M.O., O.M. Logunleko, B.C. Majekodunmi, E.O. Adekunle, O.O. Shittu, A.J.
Odeyemi, E.U. Nwosu, O.E. Oke, O.S. Iyasere, J.A. Abiona, T.J. Williams, I.J. James,
O.F. Smith and J.O. Daramola. 2023. Roles of candidate genes in the adaptation of
goats to heat stress: A Review. Small Ruminant Research 218:1-8. Published by
Elsevier. www.elsevier.com/locate/smallrumres

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