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Dr. Okhale , Omhenkeghan Endurance Praise

Profile

Dr. Okhale is a passionate lecturer, Animal Scientist and consultant bias in Animal Physiology and Reproduction with research focus on production physiology, Artificial Insemination and microclimatic manipulation of snails, guinea fowl, tortoise and pigs.

Publications

  1. Kperegbeyi J.I., Nwadiolu, R., Ewododhe, A.C.A., Meye, J.A., Onwumere-Idolor O.S. and Okhale, O.E (2026) Influence of Parity on Clutch Traits of Breeding Tortoises in a Humid Tropical Environment of South-South, Nigeria, International Journal of Modern Scientific Discoveries 26 – 30 , 2(1), 26 – 30

  2. Kperegbeyi J.I., Nwadiolu R., Ewododhe A.C.A., Onwumere-Idolor O. S. and Okhale O. E. (2026) Analysis of egg quality traits of Fulani ecotype indigenous Chickens crossbred with Plymouth rock cocks reared in the humid tropics of Nigeria, Journal of Science, Technology and Environmental Studies, , 2(1) , 206-220

  3. Imonikebe, U.G., Okhale, O.E. Onwumere-Idolor, O.S. and Kperegbeyi J.I (2026) Intestinal Histomorphometry of Broiler Chickens fed Bambusa vulgaris and Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal, FUDMA Journal of Animal Production and Environmental Science , 2(1), 50 – 55

  4. Kperegbeyi J.I., Nwadiolu R., Ewododhe A.C.A., Onwumere-Idolor O. S. and Okhale O. E. (2026) Analysis of egg quality traits of Fulani ecotype indigenous Chickens crossbred with Plymouth rock cocks reared in the humid tropics of Nigeria, Journal of Science, Technology and Environmental Studies,, https://www.sdujostes.org, 2(1), 206-220

  5. Imonikebe, U.G., Okhale, O.E. Onwumere-Idolor, O.S. and Kperegbeyi J.I. (2026) Intestinal Histomorphometry of Broiler Chickens fed Bambusa vulgaris and Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal, FUDMA Journal of Animal Production and Environmental Science , 2(1), 50 – 55

  6. Kperegbeyi J.I., Akaine, F., Onwumere-Idolor O.S. and Okhale O.E. (2026) Estimate of Body weight and Morphometric traits in Pancake Tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri) using factor Scores Analysis, Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology , 6(1B), 348 – 353

  7. Kperegbeyi, J.I. Onwumere-Idolor, O.S. and Okhale, O.E. (2026) Haermatological and Immune-Modulatory Response of West African Black Mud Tortoise (Pelusios niger) to Probiotic Supplementation (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), FUDMA Journal of Animal Production and Environmental Science, 2(2), 89-93

  8. Kperegbeyi J.I., Okhale O.E., Onwumere-Idolor O.S., Osunu, P.T. Ezekiel U. and Nwose, E.U. (2025) Changes in food-derived minerals and molecules during different growth phases of freshwater tortoise (Geochelone nigra) under intensive management system: implication for public health , International Journal of Scientific Reports, http://www.sci-rep.com , 11(7), 238-243

  9. Kperegbeyi J.I., Meye, J.A., Nwadiolu, R. Awododhe, A.C.A., Onwumere-Idolor O.S. and Okhale O.E. (2025) Genetic and Non Genetic Factors Affecting Prevalence of Leeches on Freshwater Tortoises from different Ecological Zones, International Journal of Bioscience and Agrological Research , 8(1), 107-123

  10. Kperegbeyi J.I., Ewododhe, A.C.A., Nwadiolu, R., Meye, J.A., Onwumere-Idolor O.S. and Okhale O.E. (2025) Comparative Analysis of Feeding Frequencies on Growth Traits of Four Species of Tortoises, International Journal of Agriculture and Ecological Research. , 9(1), 41-53

  11. Kperegbeyi, J. I., Nwadiolu, R., Ewododhe, A.C.A., Meye, J.A., Onwumere-Idolor, O.S. and Okhale, O.E. (2025) Comparative Evaluation of Clutch Frequencies on Egg Properties of Four Species of Tortoises in Ecological Zones, Nigeria, International Journal of Agricultural and Veterinary Science, 9(1), 15-24

  12. Kperegbeyi, J. I., Onwumere-Idolor, O.S. and Okhale, O.E (2025) Prediction of Body Weight on the Basis of Morphometric Traits in Juvenile Tortoise (Pelusios Castaneus) Breeds in Rainforest Ecological Zone, Nigeria, Journal of African Innovation and Advanced Studies, , 9(2), 22-30

  13. Kperegbeyi, J. I., Onwumere-Idolor, S.O. and Okhale, O.E. (2025) Repeatability Estimate of Egg Weight, Egg Number and Body Weight of Tortoise (Pelusios casteneus) Breeds in Lowland Ecological Zone, Nigeria., Journal of Science Innovation and Technology Research, , 9(9), 18-26

  14. Kperegbeyi J.I., Onwumere-Idolor O.S. Okhale O.E., Nwadiolu, R. and Ewoddodhe, A.C.A. (2025) Variation in Growth Performance of Local Black and Exotic White Broad Breasted Meat type Turkey, Nigerian Journal of Animal Production., 53(3) , 35 – 43

  15. Bekederemo, B.O., Akpogheneoyibo-Owigho, O., Onwumere-Idolor O.S. and Okhale, O.E. (2025) Socioeconomic Determinants of Knowledge of Forest Products Utilization among Rural Dwellers in Delta State , Confluence Journal of Environmental Studies, 19(2), 1-9

  16. Kperegbeyi J.I., Meye, J.A., Nwadiolu, R. Ewododhe, A.C., Akpotu, .O.I., Onwumere-Idolor O.S. and Okhale O.E. (2025) The influence of Gene Recombination on Fertility and Hatchability of four species of Tortoise, Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology , 5(3B), 348 – 353

  17. Nuntah, J.N., Abere, O. Okhale, O.E. Omoregbee-Efosa, O.D. (2025) Effects of Brine Concentrations on the Microbial Load of Smoke and Oven Dried Clarias gariepinus (African Catfish) Fish Roe stored at Ambient Temperature, FUDMA Journal of Animal Production and Environmental Science, 1(4), 210 - 220

  18. Bekederemo, B.O., Okhale, O.E. Onwumere-Idolor O.S. and Mukoro J.E. (2024) An Abattoir Survey of Cysticercosis Prevalence in Slaughtered Pigs in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria, Confluence Journal of Environmental Studies, 18(3), 1-7

  19. Ichekor, C., Okhale, O.E., Usieta, O.H. AND Obinyan, F. (2024) Effect of In-Feed Inclusion of Biochar from Mixture of Wood and Empty Palm Fruit Bunch on the Performance of Broiler Chickens, Nigeria Journal of Animal Science and Technology , 7(4), 1-7

  20. Onwumere-Idolor, O.S. Okhale, O.E. Owigho, O. and Mukoro, J.E. (2024) Assessment of Economic Impact of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus on Pork Production in Delta South Senatorial District, Nigeria, Nigerian Journal of Agriculture , 4(3), 174 – 182

  21. Onwumere-Idolor, O.S. Kperegbeyi, J. Owigho, O., Okhale, O.E. and Ewierhurhoma, F.E. (2024) The role of Women in Animal Production and its Impact on Climate Mitigation: A Review of Contemporary Perspectives and Practices, Journal of Gender and Contemporary Issues , 1(1), 198-210

  22. Bolaji O., Okhale, O.E. and Bello-Onaghise G. (2019) Effects of Water Blends of Three Nigerian herbs on Performance and Some Blood Parameters of Broiler Starter Chickens, Journal of Soil Science and Plant Physiology , http//www.pubtexto.com, 1(1), 101=106

  23. Asagba, E.C. Omoyakhi, J.M. and Okhale, O.E. (2019) Survival and Biophysical Changes of three Common Species of Land Snails in Edo and Delta States During a 12-weeks Aestivation , Nigeria Journal of Animal Production , 46 (2), 91-95

  24. Okhale, O.E., Omoyakhi, J.M., Edo-Taiwo, O. and Aremu, O.T. (2018) Hormonal Concentration of controlled and naturally induced Aestivated Snails (Archachatina marginata) at different Reproductive Phases, Journal of Applied Life Sciences International , 16(1), 1-9.

  25. Oyedeji, A.O., Omoyakhi, J.M. and Okhale, O.E. (2018) Gastrointestinal Microbial Assays of Archachatina marginata Under varied Starvation Length, Tropical Animal Production and Investigation , 21 (1), 90 – 96

  26. Omoyakhi, J.M., Oyedeji, A.O. and Okhale, O.E. (2018) Morpho-Anatomical Changes, Calcium and Glycolipid Deposition in the Gut of Archachatina marginata During Starvation, Tropical Animal Production and Investigation , 21 (2), 23 – 29

  27. Omoyakhi, J.M., Edo-Taiwo, O., Aremu, O.T. and Okhale, O.E. (2017) Liveweight changes and reproductive performance of snails (Archachatina marginata) under controlled and naturally induced aestivation, IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS) , 10(6): , 51-55

  28. Omoyakhi, J.M. and Okhale, O.E. (2015) Histological Changes of the Male and Hermaphroditic Reproductive Organs of Giant African Land Snails (Archachatina marginata) in Aestivation Lengths., Journal of Agriculture Food and Environment. , 11(1) , 84-89

  29. Omoyakhi, J.M. and Okhale, O.E. (2015) Histological and Histochemical Changes of the Female Reproductive Organs of Giant African Land Snails (Archachatina marginata) with lengths of Aestivation , Nigerian Journal of Agriculture Food and Environment , 11(1), 90-94

  30. Akinwale, W.E. Omoyakhi, J.M. and Okhale, O.E. (2015) Serum Metabolite Dynamics of Giant African Land Snail (Archachatina marginata) under Aestivation and Arousal, Journal of Forestry, Environment and Sustainable Development. , 1(1), 27-32

  31. Okhale, O.E., Omoyakhi, J.M. and Akinwale, W.E. (2015) Dynamics of Some Primary Reproductive Hormones through Aestivation and Arousal of Giant African Land Snails (Archachatina marginata). , Journal of Forestry, Environment and Sustainable Development. , 1(1), 114-118

  32. Omoyakhi, J.M. and Okhale, O.E. (2015) Post Aestivation Dynamics of the Male and Hermaphroditic Reproductive Organs of Giant African Land Snails (Archachatina marginata): Histological and Histochemical Perspective, Nigerian Journal of Life Science, 5(1), 188-194

  33. Omoyakhi, J.M. and Okhale, O.E (2015) Post Aestivation Dynamics of the Female Reproductive Organs of Giant African Land Snails (Archachatina marginata): Histological and Histochemical Perspective, Nigerian Journal of Life Science , 5(1), 196-202