1. Sikiru A.B. (2009). Laying performance, egg quality and yolk lipids content of laying hen fed garlic oil and cholestyramine. Bachelor of Technology (Honours) degree research project report. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria.
2. Sikiru A.B. (2015). Influence of cassava bran – fish processing waste supplement on growth performance characteristics of sheep fed cassava peel. Master of Science (MSc.) degree research project report. University of Ilorin, Nigeria.
3. Sikiru A.B. (2020). Influence of Chlorella vulgaris diets supplemented diets on oxidative stress and reproduction performances of New Zealand White rabbits. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) thesis. Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria.
1. Sikiru, A.B., Makinde, O.J., Koura, B.I., Egena, S.S.A., Alabi, J.O.; Shipandeni, M.N.T.; Akinsola, O.M. (2024). Bibliometric Mapping of Academic Research Focusing on Animal Production and Climate Change in Association with Methane Emissions and Animal Productivity. Ruminants, 4, 152-164.
2. Sikiru, A.B. ., Arangasamy, A. ., Alemede, I.C. ., Egena, S.S.A., Bhatta, R. ., & Rao, S.B.N. (2024). In vitro evaluation of antioxidant properties of Chlorella vulgaris and its derivatives for use as antioxidant supplements in animal production. The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 94(1), 88–91.
3. John, M. O., David, O. O., Mary, E. L., Joab, K. D., Olayinka, A. V., John, A. O., Solomon, A., & Sikiru, A.B. ... (2024). Nutritive evaluation of dried cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) waste meal as feed for grower-finisher pigs. Research in Veterinary Science, 105151.
4. Makinde, O.J., Maidala, A., Bagudu, I.A., Sikiru, A.B., Adewale, O.S., Adetutu, E.A., Okunade, S.A., Eniwaiye, A.A., Opoola E., Ajide, S.O., & Ajibade, A.J. (2024). Doum palm (Hyphaene thebaica) seed meal as a novel feedstuff for broiler chickens: effect on growth response. Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems, 27(1).
5. Sikiru, A.B., Otu, B.O., Makinde, O.J., Saheed, S., Egena, S.S.A., & Muhammad, I.R. (2024). Comparative analysis of cattle production systems in Nigeria grassland agroecology. Circular Agricultural Systems 4:e001 doi: 10.48130/cas-0023-0012.
6. Cecilia H Deng, Sushma Naithani, Sunita Kumari, Irene Cobo-Simón, Elsa H Quezada-Rodríguez, Maria Skrabisova, Nick Gladman, Melanie J Correll, Akeem Babatunde Sikiru, Olusola O Afuwape, Annarita Marrano, Ines Rebollo, Wentao Zhang, Sook Jung, On behalf of the Genotype-Phenotype Working Group, AgBioData, Genotype and phenotype data standardization, utilization and integration in the big data era for agricultural sciences, Database, Volume 2023, 2023, baad088, https://doi.org/10.1093/database/baad0882023
7. Sikiru, A.B., Adeniran, M.A., Akinola, K., Himanshu, B., Kalaignazhal , G., & Egena, S.S.A. (2023). Unraveling the complexity of the molecular pathways associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and identifying molecular targets for therapeutic development: a review of literature. Middle East Fertility Society Journal. 28, 16. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43043-023-00142-w
8. Abdulsalam, W., Egena, S.S.A., Otu, B. O., Alemede, I. C., Sikiru, A.B. (2023). Location and season interaction on reproductive phenotypic traits and blood biochemical profile of White Fulani breeding bulls under smallholder production system. Nigerian Journal of Animal Science. 2023, 25 (2): 41-48.
9. Oleforuh-Okoleh, V.U., Sikiru A.B., Kakulu, I.I., Fakae B.B., Obianwuna, U.E., Shoyombo, A.J., Adeolu, A.I., Ollor, O.A. & Emeka, O.C. (2023). Improving hydrocarbon toxicity tolerance in poultry: role of genes and antioxidants. Frontier Genetics. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2023.1060138
10. Makinde, O.J., Olaiya, O.D., Kalla, D.J., Adelowo, V.O., Sikiru, A.B., Bossima, I.K. (2023). Dried cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) waste meal decreases blood cholesterol but does not alter growth performance, and physiological indices of weaned pigs. Veterinary and Animal Science. 22 (2023) 100320.
11. Makinde, O.J., Ayo, A., Alabi, O.J., Jiya, E.Z., Sikiru, A.B., Opoola, E., & Okunade, S.A. (2023). Growth performance and haemato-biochemical indices of growing rabbits fed African Star Apple (Chrysophyllum albidum) kernel meal. Archivos de Zootecnia. 72 (279): 194-201.
12. Sikiru, A.B., John, M.O., Ambali, M.I., Muhammad, I.R., Egena, S.S.A. & Olatunbosun, R.B. (2023). Draught animal power for climate-smart farming in semi-arid and arid Nigeria: Challenges and opportunities. Annals of Arid Zone 62(3): 197-210. https://doi.org/10.59512/aaz.2023.62.3.2
13. Egena, A., Alabi, O., Ocheme, O., Sikiru, A., Adegbola, M., & Oche, O. (2023). Administering Aqueous Pepper Extract Influence the Growth Performance, Nutrient Utilization and Selected Haematological and Serum Characteristics of Three Breeds of Broiler Chickens . Genetics & Biodiversity Journal, 7(2), 39–50.
14. Okolo, G.P., Egena, S.S.A., Otu, B.O., & Sikiru, A.B., (2023). Expression of major histocompatibility complex class II gene in commercial strains of broiler chickens administered varying levels of aqueous ginger extract. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production. 49(5):147–155. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v49i5.3620
15. Naidu, S. J., Arunachalam, A., Sikiru, A.B., Sellappan, S., Sekar, B., Reddy, I., & Bhatta, R. (2023). Molecular insights on skewing of sex ratio in rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) supplemented with dietary calcium and magnesium. Veterinary Research Forum. 2023; 14 (8). DOI: https://doi.org/10.30466/vrf.2022.551122.3428
16. Sikiru, A.B., Arangasamy, A., Alemede, I.C., Selvaraju, S., Egena, S.S.A., Binsila, K.B., Reddy, I.J., Bhatta, R. (2022). Dietary Chlorella vulgaris supplementation improves reproductive index of female rabbits and protect their progeny against oxidative stress. Free Radicals and Antioxidants; 12(2):55-62.
17. Sikiru, A. B., Otu, B. O., Makinde, O. J., Saheed, S., & Egena, S. S. A. (2022). Breeding and genetic improvement of Nigeria indigenous cattle: The pitfalls and potential use of post genomic era technologies for national dairy development. Outlook on Agriculture, 51(4), 404–413.
18. Sikiru, A.B., Arangasamy A., Makinde O.J., Sa’aci Z.A., Opoola E., Kubrah, S.A. & Bhatta R (2022). Comparative assessment of brain and circulating oxidative stress biomarkers in weaned New Zealand White rabbits supplemented with microalga Chlorella vulgaris biomass. Nigerian Journal of Animal Science. 24 (1): 9-18.
19. Richard, R., Lami, J., Galadima, O., John, M. O., David, S., Sikiru, A. B., ... & Sunday, A. (2022). Haemato-biochemical indices of broiler chickens fed molasses treated cassava peel meal-based diet. International Journal of Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences Archive, 3(2), 060-066.
20. Sikiru, A.B., Makinde, O.J., Opoola, E., Omotugba S.K., & Musa A.R. (2021). Computational analyses of amino acid molecules of heat shock protein-70 for elucidating its evolutionary diversity and protein interactions in selected farm animals. Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology. 82, 57.
21. Sikiru, A.B., Arangasamy, A., Egena, S.S.A. Sejian V., Ippala, J.R., & Bhatta, R. (2021). Elucidation of the liver proteome in response to an antioxidant intake in rabbits. Egyptian Liver Journal. 11, 51.
22. Venkata K.M., Arangasamy A., Sikiru A.B., Naidu S.J., Selvaraju S., Binsila B.K., Rajendra U.S., Reddy I.J., & Bhatta R. (2021). Trace minerals for improved performance: a review of Zn and Cu supplementation effects on male reproduction in goats. Tropical Animal Health and Production 53, 491.
23. Kolo, A. R., Egbewande, O. O., Ibrahim, H. G., & Sikiru, A. B. (2021). Effect of slaughter house wastes as a nonconventional protein replacement for fish meal on growth and carcass traits of broiler chickens. International Journal of Livestock Research, 11(11), 11-19
24. Makinde, O.J., Ajibade, A.J., Opoola E., Sikiru, A.B., & Okunade S.A. (2021). Potential of Entada africana Guill. & Perr. seed meal as feed ingredient in the diet of broiler chickens. Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems, 24(2).
25. Sikiru A.B., Arangasamy A., Alemede, I.C., Egena, S.S.A., Ippala, J.R, & Bhatta, R. (2021). Effects of dietary supplementation of Chlorella vulgaris on oxidative stress attenuation and serum biochemical profile of pregnant New Zealand White rabbits. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 90 (9): 1292–1295.
26. Sikiru, A. B., Arunachalam, A., Egena, S. S. A., Veerasamy, S., Reddy, I. J., & Bhatta, R. (2020). Chlorella vulgaris biomass supplementation increased the abundance of hepatic antioxidant proteins in relation to oxidative stress reduction in rabbits. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-67743/v1
27. Sikiru, A.B, Alemede, I.C., Arangasamy, A., Egena S.S.A., & Ijaiya, A.T, (2020). Temperature elevation effects on livestock production - a study and forecast of Bengaluru climate data. Ecologia, 10 (1): 1-8, 2020.
28. Sikiru A.B., Alemede, I.C., Arangasamy A., Egena, S.S.A., Ijaiya A.T., & Makinde O.J. (2020). Rabbit: an animal at the nexus of food production and bioscience research for sustainable development in developing countries. Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems 23 (2020) #93.
29. Sikiru, A.B. (2020). Livestock Production at the nexus of resources competition and ethnoreligious cynicism in Nigeria – implicative analysis on food security. Journal of Rangeland Science, 10(3), 267-281.
30. Sikiru A.B., Arangasamy A., Alemede, I.C., Guvvala, P.R., Egena, S.S.A., Ippala, J.R, & Bhatta, R. (2019). Chlorella vulgaris supplementation effects on performances, oxidative stress and antioxidant genes expression in liver and ovaries of New Zealand White rabbits. Heliyon. 5. e02470.
31. Sikiru A.B., Arangasamy A., Alemede I.C., Egena S.S.A. & Bhatta R. (2019). Dietary supplementation effects of Chlorella vulgaris on performances, oxidative stress status and antioxidant enzymes activities of prepubertal New Zealand White rabbits. Bull Natl Res Cent 43, 162. doi:10.1186/s42269-019-0213-8.
32. Sikiru, A.B, Arangasamy, A., Ijaiya, A.T, Ippala, R., & Bhatta, R. (2019). Effects of Chlorella vulgaris Supplementation on performances of lactating nulliparous New Zealand White Rabbits does and their kits. International Journal of Livestock Research, 9 (9), 37 – 45.
33. Sikiru, A.B, Egena, S.S.A, Akinsola, O.M, Alemede, I.C, Makinde, J.O. & Lawal, S.O. (2019). In-silico amplification of randomly selected male - specific region – Y (MSY) genes as candidate genes for the selection of fertile indigenous bulls for artificial insemination. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production. Nig. J. Anim. Prod. 46(5):81 – 87.
34. Sikiru, A.B., Makinde, O. J., Opoola, E., & Uyanga, V. A. (2018). Evaluation of Tamarindus indica as novel feed resource in tropical animal production and management. Nigerian Journal of Animal Science, 20(3), 251-256.
35. Sikiru A.B., Egena S.S.A., Alemede I.C., & Makinde O.J. (2018). Environmental source of stress in livestock productivity – a study of Minna climate data. Biotechnology in Animal Husbandry. 34 (2), p 159-170, 2018.
36. Sikiru A.B., Alemede, I.C., Egena, S.S.A & Ijaiya, A.T. (2018). Oxidative stress and reproductive inefficiencies: the science, evidences, and solutions. Agricultural Extension Journal. 2(1):17-26.
37. Sikiru A.B., Yousuf M.B. & Ademola S.G. (2018). Cassava bran – fish processing waste as dry season feed resources for sheep in Nigeria Southern Guinea Savannah. Journal of Rangeland Science. 2018, Vol. 8, No. 1. Pp. 11 – 22.
38. Sikiru A.B., & Makinde O. J. (2018). Effect of low-cost supplemental feeding practices on pre-weaning weight gain of goat kids in Tafa LGA Nigeria. International Journal of Agricultural Research, Sustainability, and Food Sufficiency (IJARSFS). Vol. 5(1) 16 February, 2018, Pp. 237-247.
39. Sikiru A.B., Alemede, I.C., Egena, S.S.A & Ijaiya, A.T. (2017). Fetal programming: potential tool for improving reproductive performance of rabbits – a review. Wayamba Journal of Animal Science. P1610 – P1615.
40. Sikiru A.B. & Makinde O. J. (2017). Parasitic infestation and reproductive wastages in goats at Sabon-Wuse Nigeria. International Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry. 4 (5) 2017. 29 – 33.
41. Makinde, O. J, Sikiru A.B, Ajibade, A.J, Opoola E., Ibe, E. A. & Ibikunle K. Y. (2017). Effects of different agro industrial by-products on the growth performance, carcass characteristics and blood profiles of growing rabbits. International Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry. 4(7):1-8.
42. Sikiru A.B. (2016). Assessment of feed resources utilization for livestock production by Agro-pastoralists in Tafa Local Government Area of Nigeria. Journal of Rangeland Science, 2016, Vol. 6, 43-52.
43. Sikiru A. B. (2016). A review of zinc nutrition on extensive rangeland. Journal of Animal Science Advances, 6 (9), 1737-1743.
44. Sikiru A.B., Yousuf M.B. & Ademola S.G. (2015). Growth performance, carcass characteristics and hematological parameters of West African Dwarf lambs fed cassava bran plus fish processing waste. Journal of Agroalimentary Processes and Technologies 2015, 21(2), 156-161.
45. Ademola S.G., Sikiru A.B., O. Akinwumi, O.F. Olaniyi & O.O Egbewande (2011). Performance, yolk lipids, egg organoleptic properties and heamatological parameters of laying hens fed cholestyramine and garlic oil. Global Veterinaria, 6 (6): 542 – 546.
46. Sikiru A.B. & Makinde O.J. (2021). A Preliminary outcomes of data mining exploration on genetic and functional basis of Lassa virus neutralizing antibodies production in multimammate rats. 2nd Conference of the Nigerian Bioinformatics and Genomics Network, Omu-Aran, Nigeria. Pp. 28.
47. Sikiru A.B., Arangasamy A., Egena S.S.A., Alemede I.C., Makinde O.J., & Abubakar M.B. (2021). Functional enrichment of antioxidant proteins upregulated in rabbits fed Chlorella vulgaris diets revealed biological targets of antioxidant activity. Proceedings of 26th Annual Conference of ASAN-NIAS, Uyo, Nigeria. 958-961.
48. Makinde O.J., Onautshu O.D., Mukinzi, I.J.C., Amaza, I.B, Aminu, M., Musa, R., Opoola E., Sikiru A.B., & Ajide S.O. (2021). Comparative analysis of crude protein and amino acid compositions of fish meal and two species of caterpillar (Bunaeopsis aurantiaca) and (Imbrasia truncata). Proceedings of 26th Annual Conference of ASAN-NIAS, Uyo, Nigeria. 9-11.
49. Sikiru A.B., Egena S.S.A, Alabi O.J., & Alemede I.C. (2020). Application of big-data for understanding the toxicogenomics of Aflatoxin-B1 in animals and humans for the promotion of food security in developing countries. 2nd African Symposium on Big Data, Analytics, and Machine Intelligence; 6th Thematic TYAN International Workshop, 3-4, December 2020.
50. Sikiru A.B., Arangasamy A., Alemede I.C., Egena S.S.A., Makinde O.J. & Akinsola O. (2020). Antioxidant supplementation effects in animals: findings from prepubertal, pregnant, lactating and non-breeding rabbits. Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP) 45th Annual Conference - Bauchi 2020 Book of Proceedings. 393 – 397.
51. Makinde O.J., Maidala, A., Sikiru, A.B., Adejumo, I.O., Badmus, K.A, Mohammed I. C., Dunya, A. M. & Abdullahi, A. M. (2020). performance and cost-benefit analysis of broiler chickens fed Doum Palm (Hyphaene Thebaica) seed meal based diet. ASN 52nd Annual Conference Proceedings. Abuja, Nigeria. 13 – 16.
52. Makinde O.J., Aremu, A., Alabi O.J., Jiya E.Z., Omotugba, S.K., Sikiru, A.B., Opoola E. & Ibikunle K.Y. (2020). Haemato-biochemical response of growing rabbits fed boiled African Star Apple (Chrysophyllum albidum) kernel meal as replacement for maize in the diet. Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP) 45th Annual Conference - Bauchi 2020 Book of Proceedings. 1265 – 1269.
53. Sikiru A.B., Arangasamy A., Alemede I.C., Egena S.S.A, & Ijaiya A.T (2019). Feta programming for oxidative stress protection: impacts of Chlorella vulgaris supplementation on birth attributes and prepubertal growth rates of rabbit progenies. XXXV Annual Convention of ISSAR and International Symposium, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India. 29 – 30.
54. Sikiru A.B., Arangasamy A., Alemede I.C., Egena S.S.A, Raghavendra B., & Ijaiya A.T (2019). Biochemical and molecular effects of Chlorella vulgaris antioxidants in rabbit model: a green-red biotechnology for promotion of food security and human well-being. DBT – TWAS Conclave, Chennai, India.
55. Sikiru A.B., Arangasamy A., Egena S.S.A., Alemede I.C., Makinde J.O, and Lawal S.O. (2019). Male-specific region (MSY) genes - potential fertility markers for selection of indigenous bulls for artificial insemination. Proceedings of 44th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, March 17th -21st 2019, UNIABUJA, ABUJA. Pp 70-72.
56. Makinde, O.J., Aremu, A., Alabi, O.J., Jiya, E.Z., Aminu, M., & Sikiru, A.B. (2019). Effect of fermented African star apple (Chrysophyllum albidum) Kernel Meal on performances of growing rabbits. Proceedings of 44th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, March 17th -21st 2019, UNIABUJA, ABUJA. Pp 27-29.
60. Sikiru A.B., Arangasamy A., Alemede I.C., Selvaraju S., and Bhatta R. (2019). Molecular Assessment of Carotenoids Crossing of Brain - Blood Barrier: Looking into Antioxidant Protection of Brain for Improving Animal Fertility. Proceedings of 7th Pan Commonwealth Veterinary Conference 2019 held at ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bangalore, India. Pp 178.
61. Sikiru A.B., Arangasamy A., Selvaraju S., and Bhatta R. (2018). Chlorella vulgaris and its derivatives are potential antioxidant supplements for improving livestock reproductive performance. XXXIV Annual Convention of ISSAR and International Symposium, Anand, Gujarat, India. 132 – 133.
62. Makinde, O.J., Maidala, A., Sikiru, A.B., and Ajibade, A.J. (2018). Converting agro industrial wastes into feed ingredient for growing rabbits (Oryctolagus cunniculus) in Northern Nigeria. International Conference on Agricultural and Food Engineering (CAFEi2018). Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia. eISBN: 978-967-960-443-6.
63. Ishaya, D.B., Makinde, O.J., Oyediran, B.O., Maidala, A., Sikiru, A.B., Mohammed, A.A., & Mohammed, I.C. (2018). Factors Influencing the Efficiency of Cattle Production among Farmers in Bade Local Government Area, Yobe State, Nigeria. Proceedings of 43rd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Owerri 2018. 1144 – 1147.
65. Sikiru A.B., Alemede I.C., Egena S.S.A. and Ijaiya A.T. (2018). Overview of Rabbit Production as an Option for Fighting Malnutrition in Nigeria. Proceedings of 43rd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Owerri 2018. 1424 – 1425.
66. Sikiru A.B., Alemede I.C., and Egena S.S.A. (2017). Algae as Functional Food/Feed – Exploring Functional Potential of Chlorella vulgaris against oxidative stress for Improved Reproductive Performance. Book of Abstract, International Conference of Alexandra Von Humboldt Foundation, Akure Kolleg 2017.
67. Sikiru A.B., Yousuf M.B and Yusuf G. (2016). Rethinking livestock production and management in Nigeria drylands. Proceedings of 41st Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Animal Production (NSAP), Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria.
68. Sikiru A.B. (2015): Insects as sustainable feed ingredient for animal production – a contribution to food security. Proceedings of International Conference of Alexandra Von Humboldt Foundation, Ogbomoso Kolleg 2015.
69. Annongu A.A., Sikiru A.B., and Aremu J.O (2014). Effect of graded levels of dietary Moringa Oleifera Seed Meal (MOSM) on Biochemical and Heamatological Indices of Broilers. Proceedings of 49th Annual Conference of Science Association of Nigeria, UNILORIN 2014.
70. Adeyemo Y.A., Labode Popoola, Bello W.B and Sikiru A.B. (2013). Problem and prospect of land grab in Africa – An overview. Proceedings of 4th Annual Conference Centre for Sustainable Development, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
71. Makinde, O. J., Okunade, S. A., Opoola, E., Sikiru, A. B., Ajide, S. O., & Elaigwu, S. (2019). Exploration of Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) By-Products as Valuable Potential Resources in Livestock Feeds and Feeding Systems. In Theobroma Cacao - Science for Sustainability of Global Cocoa Economy. IntechOpen.
72. Yousuf M.B., Okukpe K.M., Adeyemi K.D., Amin A.B., Kolo U.M., Sikiru A.B., and Maigado A.I (2014): Animal Nutrition Basics. Olad Publishers, Ilorin, Nigeria. ISBN 978-978-943-291-2.
73. Yousuf M.B., Sola-Ojo F.E., Amin A.B., Kolo U.M., and Sikiru A.B. (2014): Basic Terms and Concepts in Animal Production. Olad Publishers, Ilorin, Nigeria. ISBN 978-978-941-858-9.
74. Sikiru A.B. (2016). Nutritional Manipulation for improved sheep growth performance. OmniScriptum GmbH & Co. KG. ISBN 978-3-639-81691-4.