Dr. Maxwell Nwachukwu Opara
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Dr. Maxwell Nwachukwu Opara

Lecturer
University of Abuja, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Veterinary Parasitology from University of Ibadan, Nigeria

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Biography

Maxwell N. Opara is an Associate Professor of Veterinary Parasitology in the Department of Veterinary Parasitology, University of Abuja, Nigeria. He holds the degrees of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), MSc(Cellular Parasitology) and PhD (Veterinary Parasitology. Maxwell has widely published in all areas of parasitology and Animal health in general. He has attended a training on Veterinary Public Health in 2005, which was organised by MASHAV/CINADCO in Israel, 12 weeks training in Molecular techniques and bioinformatics, organised by CIRAD in Guadeloupe (2011), 2 weeks training in Geomatics (2013) organised by UNU/INRA in Yaounde Cameroon. I received the STVM/CIRAD award in Mexico (2007) and the African Foundation scholarship of the WAAVP in Perth, Australia (2013).

Area of Interest:

Animal and Veterinary Sciences
100%
Veterinary Parasitology
62%
Animal Health
90%
Animal Production
75%
Animal Research
55%

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Selected Publications

  1. Opara, M.N., F.C. Oguobi, E.E. Adiele and O.C. Jegede, 2016. Survey of Haemoparasites and Haematology of Scavenging Ducks (Anas Platyhyncha) in Owerri Southeastern Nigeria. J. Vet. Adv., 6: 1325-1331.
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  2. Opara, M.N., E.R. Okereke, O.D. Olayemi and O.C. Jegede, 2016. Haemoparasitism of Local and Exotic Chickens reared in the Tropical Rainforest zone of Owerri Nigeria. Alexandria J. Vet. Sci., 51: 84-89.
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  3. Opara, M.N., A. Santali, B.R. Mohammed and O.C. Jegede, 2016. Prevalence of Haemoparasites of Small Ruminants in Lafia Nassarawa State: A Guinea Savannah zone of Nigeria. J. Vet. Adv., 6: 1251-1257.
  4. Ichikawa-Seki, M., M. Tokashiki, M.N. Opara, G. Iroh, K. Hayashi, U.M. Kumar and T. Itagaki, 2016. Molecular characterization and phylogenetic analysis of Fasciola gigantica from Nigeria. Parasitology Int., 66: 893-897.
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  5. Cafiso, A., C. Bazzocchi, L.D. Marco, M.N. Opara, D. Sassera and O. Plantard, 2016. Molecular screening for Midichloria in hard and soft ticks reveals variable prevalence levels and bacterial loads in different tick specie. Ticks Tick borne Dis., 7: 1186-1192.
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  6. Jegede, O.C., I.A. Asadu, M.N. Opara, S.S. Obeta and D.O. Olayemi, 2015. Gastrointestinal parasitism in local and exotic breeds of chickens reared in Gwagwalada Guinea Savannah zone of Nigeria. Sokoto J. Vet. Sci., 13: 25-30.
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  7. Jegede, O.C., E. Onoja, S.S. Obeta, M.N. Opara and O.D. Olayemi, 2015. Haemoparasitism in Small Ruminants in Gwagwalada Metropolis, Federal Capital Territor, Abuja, North Central Nigeria. IJAVMS, 9: 186-191.
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  8. Opara, M.N., D.K. Osowa and A.J. Maxwell, 2014. Blood and Gastrointestinal Parasites of Chickens and Turkeys reared in the Tropical Rainforest zone of southeastern Nigeria. Open J. Vet. Med., 4: 308-313.
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  9. Opara, M.N., 2014. Some Edible Spices of Southeastern Nigeria with Antiparasitic Properties: A Review. Am. J. Ethnomed., 1: 384-392.
  10. Okoli, I.C., C.M. Nwogu, I.F. Etuk, A.A. Omede and I.P. Ogbuewu et al., 2014. Plantain ash enhances dietary mineral elements absorption in pullets. Iran. J. Applied Anim. Sci., 4: 351-360.
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  11. Etuk, I.F., I.P. Ogbuewu, I.C. Okoli, E.B. Etuk and T.C. Iwuji et al., 2014. Quality Of Different Water Sources Used In Poultry And Piggery Farms In Southeastern Nigeria. Int. J. Agric. Rural Dev., 17: 1847-1852.
  12. Iwu, A.N., C.S. Ebere, I.P. Ogbuewu, I.F. Etuk and M.N. Opara et al., 2013. Coconut shell ash as a mild agonist of reproductive organ development and sex hormone release in growing rabbits. J. Med Sci., 13: 563-570.
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  13. Ejiogu, G., I. Okoli, G. Anyanwu, M. Opara, C. Okoro and V.M. Okoro, 2013. Growth and Carcass characteristics of the indigenous and exotic cockerel released on free range as influenced by age, strain and location of farmers in South Eastern Nigeria. Albanian J. Agric. Sci., 12: 309-313.
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  14. Egenuka, F.C., M.N. Opara, I.C. Okoli and N.J. Okeudo, 2013. Effect of different dietary levels of palm kernel cake on growth, percentage organ weights, haematological profile and serum biochemistry of pullets. J. Agric. Technol., 9: 1-10.
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  15. Opara, M.N., T.C. Iwuji, I.N. Igwe, I.F. Etuk and J.A. Maxwell, 2012. Haematological and biochemical responses of Adult Rabbits to aqueous extract of Ocimum gratissimum leaves. J. Phys. Pharm. Adv., 2: 301-306.
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  16. Opara, M.N., T.C. Iwuji, G.U. Mbah, I.F. Etuk, I.P. Ogbuewu, A.K. Olaifa and I.C. Okoli, 2012. Haematological and biochemical responses of rabbits to aqueousextracts of Gmelina arborea leaves. Rabbit Genet., 2: 5-9.
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  17. Opara, M.N., I.P. Ogbuewu, C.T. Iwuji, L. Njoku, E.K. Ihesie and I.F. Etuk, 2012. Blood characteristics, microbial and gastrointestinal parasites of street pigeons (Columba livia) in Owerri Imo State, Nigeria. Scient. J. Anim. Sci., 1: 14-21.
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  18. Opara, M.N., F.T. Sanyigha, I.P. Ogbuewu and I.C. Okoli, 2012. Studies on the production trend and quality characteristics of palm grubs in the tropical rainforest zone of Nigeria. J. Agric. Technol., 8: 851-860.
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  19. Ogbuewu, I. P., C. Enumaibe, O.E. Kadurumba, T.C. Iwuji and U.E. Ogundu et al., 2012. Effects of dietary addition of toasted soybean seed meal on libido, semen quality and testicular histology of rabbit bucks. Sci. J. Med. Sci., 1: 7-12.
  20. Obikaonu, H.O., I.C. Okoli, M.N. Opara, V.M.O. Okoro, I.P. Ogbuewu, E.B. Etuk and A.B.I. Udedibie, 2012. Haematological and Serum biochemical indices of starter Broilers fed Neem (Azadirachtaindica) leaf meal. J. Agric. Technol., 8: 71-79.
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  21. Etuk, E.B., M.N. Opara, N.J. Okeudo, B.O. Esonu and A.B.I. Udedibie, 2012. Haematological and serum biochemical parameters of local turkey poults fed diets containing two varieties of sorghum. J. World Poult. Res., 2: 81-89.
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  22. Chima, I.U., I.C. Unamba-Opara, C. Ugwu, A.C. Udebuani and C.G. Okoli et al., 2012. Biosecurity and disinfection controls of poultry microbial pathogen infections in Nigeria. J. World's Poult. Res., 2: 5-17.
  23. Uchegbu, M.C., I.C. Okoli, J.I. Abiakalam, M.N. Opara, U.E. Ogundu and B.U. Ekenyem, 2011. The Diet of the Wild Grasscutters in Imo State, Nigeria in relation to compositions of gastro - intestinal tract contents. Asia Pac. J. Rural Dev., 21: 139-144.
  24. Opara, M.N., C.N. Nwaeze, A.K. Olaifa, J.A. Maxwell and I.C. Okoli, 2011. Prevalence of Bovine Tuberculosis (BTB) in Imo State Southeastern Nigeria. J. Trop. Med. Parasitol., 35: 14-21.
  25. Opara, M.N. and N.O. Ezeh, 2011. Ixodid ticks of cattle in Borno and Yobe States of Northeastern Nigeria: Breed and Coat colour preference. Anim. Res. Int., 8: 1359-1365.
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  26. Opara, M.N. and C.C. Nwokedi, 2011. Occurrence of Haemoparasites among Small Ruminants reared under Traditional husbandry system in Owerri, Southeast Nigeria. Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afr., 59: 393-398.
  27. Olaifa, A.K. and M.N. Opara, 2011. Haematological and biochemical parameters of West African Dwarf (WAD) bucks castrated by the Burdizzo method. Veterinarski Arhiv, 81: 743-750.
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  28. Ogbuokiri, U.D.E., C.M.A. Enwerem, E.O. Ahaotu, M.C. Edih, I.C. Okoli, M.N. Opara and V.N. Acholonu, 2011. Comparative resistance of three line crosses of broiler chickens to three species of Eimeria. Anim. Prod. Res. Adv., 7: 42-46.
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  29. Ogbuewu, I.P., V.U. Odoemenam, H.U. Obikaonu, M.N. Opara and O.O. Emenalom et al., 2011. The Growing importance of Neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) in Agriculture, Industry, Medicine and Environment: A Review. Res. J. Med. Plant, 5: 230-245.
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  30. Uchegbu, M.C., C.C. Ezuma, I.P. Ogbuewu and M.N. Opara, 2010. Physiological responses of finisher broilers to yam peel meal: Haematology and serum biochemistry. Electr. J. Environ. Agric. Food Chem., 9: 1657-1664.
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  31. Opara, M.N., N. Udevi and I.C. Okoli, 2010. Haematological parameters and blood chemistry of apparently-healthy West African Dwarf (WAD) goats in Owerri, South Eastern Nigeria. NY. Sci. J., 3: 68-72.
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  32. Opara, M.N., C.T. Osuji and J.A. Opara, 2010. Gastrointestinal parasitism in captive animals at the zoological garden, Nekede Owerri, Southeast Nigeria. Opin. Rep., 2: 21-28.
  33. Opara, M.N., 2010. The Grasscutter: The Haematology and Major Parasites. Res. J. Parasitol., 5: 214-223.
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  34. Opara, M.N., 2010. The Grasscutter 1: A Livestock of Tomorrow. Res. J. For., 4: 119-135.
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  35. Opara, M.N. and B.O. Fagbemi, 2010. Patho - physiological Effects of Experimental Trypanosoma congolense and Trypanosoma vivax Infections in the Grasscutter (Thryonomys swinderianus, Temminck). Nat. Sci., 8: 88-101.
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  36. Opara, M. and B.O. Fagbemi, 2010. Therapeutic Effect of Berenil R in Experimental Murine Trypanosomiasis using Stocks Isolated from Apparently Healthy Captive - Reared Grasscutters (Thryonomys swinderianus). Nat. Sci., 8: 106-110.
  37. Ogbuewu, I.P., U.E. Ogundu, M.N. Opara, I.C. Okoli, D.O. Umesiobi, U. Herbert and M.U. Iloeje, 2010. Spermatozoa manipulation techniques: A current assisted reproductive technology tool kit in reproductive physiology. J. Med. Sci., 10: 110-123.
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  38. Ogbuewu, I.P., N.O. Aladi, I.F. Etuk, M.N. Opara, M.C. Uchegbu, I.C. Okoli and M.U. Iloeje, 2010. Relevance of oxygen free radicals and antioxidants in sperm production and function. Res. J. Vet. Sci., 3: 138-164.
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  39. Chukwuka, O.K., I.C. Okoli, N.J. Okeudo, M.N. Opara, U. Herbert, I.P. Ogbuewu and B.U. Ekenyem, 2010. Reproductive potentials of west african dwarf sheep and goat: A review. Res. J. Vet. Sci., 3: 86-100.
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  40. Chukwuka, O.K., I.C. Okoli, M.N. Opara, A.A. Omede, I.P. Ogbuewu and O.O.M. Iheshiulor, 2010. The growing problems of mycotoxins in animal feed industry in west Africa: A review. Asian J. Poult. Sci., 4: 122-134.
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  41. Okoli, I.C., U.C. Ezetoha, M.N. Opara, C.T. Ezeokeke and F.C. Iheukwumere, 2009. Overview of the Physiology of Aromatase Enzyme Actions and Substances that inhibit its activities. Adv. Sci. Technol., 3: 30-39.
  42. Okoli, I.C., O.R. Alaoma, M.N. Opara, M.C. Uchegbu and C.T. Ezeokeke et al., 2009. Socio-cultural characteristics of educated small holder pig farms and the effects of their feeding practice on performance of pigs in Imo State, Nigeria. Rep. Opin., 1: 59-65.
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  43. Njoku Tony, R.F., B.E.B. Nwoke, J.C. Anosike, C.N. Ukaga and M.N. Opara, 2009. Prevalence of Fascioliasis among slaughtered goats in selected abattoirs in Imo State, Nigeria. Anim. Prod. Res. Adv., 5: 34-37.
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  44. Ucheghu, M.C., I.C. Okoli, A.A. Omede, M.N. Opara and C.T. Ezeokeke, 2008. Biochemical, physical and performance evaluations of some commercial growers and layers ration manufactured in Nigeria. Asian J. Poultry Sci., 2: 1-9.
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  45. Uchegbu, M., R. Dikeocha, E.B. Etuk and M.N. Opara, 2008. Replacement value of cassava root meal and maize/sorghum growers` dry grain for maize in broiler finisher diet. J. Sust. Trop. Agric. Res., 9: 89-91.
  46. Opara, M.N. and N.C. Anukam, 2008. Observations on Enzymes and Blood Minerals of Indigenous Pigs Naturally infested with Mange in a University Farm. Int. J. Agric. Rural Dev., 10: 130-133.
  47. Opara, M.N. and B.O. Fagbemi, 2008. Occurrence and Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Helminths of the Wild Grasscutter (Thryonomys swinderianus, Temminck) from Southeast Nigeria. Life Sci. J., 5: 50-56.
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  48. Opara, M.N. and B.O. Fagbemi, 2008. Observations on the Gastrointestinal Helminth parasites of the wild Grasscutter (Thryonomys swinderianus, Temminck) in Imo State, Nigeria. Int. J. Trop. Agric. Food Syst., 2: 105-110.
  49. Opara, M.N. and B.O. Fagbemi, 2008. Haematological and Plasma Biochemistry of Adult Wild African Grasscutter (Thryonomys swinderianus): A Zoonosis Factor in the Tropical Humid Rainforest of Southeast Nigeria. Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci., 1149: 394-397.
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  50. Omede, A.A., M.N. Opara and I.C. Okoli, 2008. The significance of phytohormones in animal production. Int. J. Trop. Agric. Food Syst., 2: 89-104.
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  51. Uchegbu, M.C., I.P. Ogbuewu, J.U. Abakporo, C.S. Durunna and M.N. Opara, 2007. Performance of Weaner Pigs fed diets containing fermented Maize milling waste. Ani. Prod. Res. Adv., 3: 23-26.
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  52. Opara, M.N., N.C. Anukam and I.C. Okoli, 2007. Prevalence and Haematological indices of Pigs naturally infested with Mange in a Nigerian University farm. Int. J. Agric. Food Syst., 1: 37-40.
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  53. Okoli, I.C., P.I. Ogbuewu, M.C. Uchegbu, M.N. Opara, J.O. Okorie, A.A. Omede, G.C. Okoli and V.I. Ibekwe, 2007. Assessment of the mycoflora of poultry feed raw materials in a humid tropical environment. J. Am. Sci., 3: 5-9.
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  54. Opara, M.N., U.M. Ukpong, I.C. Okoli and J.C. Anosike, 2006. Cysticercosis of slaughter cattle in Southeastern Nigeria. Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci., 1081: 339-346.
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  55. Opara, M.N., N. Ibekwe and J.C. Azubuike, 2006. Occurrence of parasitic of helminths among free - range pigs in five local government areas of Owerri zone, Imo state Nigeria. Int. J. Nat. Appl. Sci., 2: 72-77.
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  56. Opara, M.N., K.A. Ike and I.C. Okoli, 2006. Haematology and Plasma Biochemistry of the Wild Adult African Grasscutter (Thryonomys swinderianus, Temminck). J. Am. Sci., 2: 17-22.
  57. Opara, M.N., I.C. Okoli, U. Herbert and O.O. Adeyemo, 2006. Ovarian morphology and estradiol-17B concentrations of serum and follicular fluid of zebu cows slaughtered in Ibadan,Nigeria. Veterinarski arhiv., 76: 403-411.
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  58. Opara, M.N., E.C. Nwachukwu, O. Ajala and I.C. Okoli, 2006. Effects of Breed and Weight on the Reproductive status of Zebu Cows slaughtered in Imo state Nigeria. Life Sci. J., 3: 77-81.
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  59. Onweremadu, E.U., I.C. Okoli, O.O. Emenalom, M.N. Opara and E.T. Eshett, 2006. Soil quality evaluation in rangeland soils in relation to heavy metals pollution. Estud. Biol., 28: 37-50.
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  60. Okoli, I.C., M.N. Opara, J.C. Anosike, J.O. Uko and B.M. Agaie et al., 2006. The Epizootiology of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Prior to the anticipated pandemic of the early twenty first century. Anim. Prod. Res. Adv., 2: 50-65.
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  61. Okoli, I.C., M.N. Opara, F.C. Iheukwumere and U. Herbert, 2006. Analysis of Abattoir Records for Imo State, Nigeria from 1995-1999 IV: Incidence of Mastitis among Cattle, Sheep and Goats. J. Agric. Social Res., 6: 66-72.
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  62. Okoli, I.C., C.U. Nweke, C.G. Okoli and M.N. Opara, 2006. Assessment of the mycoflora of commercial poultry feeds sold in the humid tropical environment of Imo state, Nigeria. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol., 3: 9-14.
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  63. Okoli, I.C., C.G. Okoli and M.N. Opara, 2006. Environmental and Multi-host parasitism of the brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sangineus in Owerri, Southeast Nigeria. Veterinarski arhiv., 76: 93-100.
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  64. Okoli, C.G, I.C. Okoli, U.V. Okorondu and M.N. Opara, 2006. Environmental and Public Health Issues of Animal Food Delivery.System in Imo State, Nigeria. Online J. Health Allied Sci., 5: 1-11.
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  65. Esonu, B.O. and I.C. Okoli, N.M. Opara, H.O. Obikaonu, C. Udedibie and O.O.M. Iheshiulor, 2006. Physiological response of laying birds to neem (Azadirachta indica) leaf meal-based diets: Body weight organ characteristics and haematology. Online J. Health Allied Sci., Vol. 5. .
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  66. Opara, M.N., Y. Abdu and I.C. Okoli, 2005. Survey of ticks of veterinary importance and tick-borne protozoa of cattle grazed in very hot months in Sokoto Municipality, Nigeria. Int. J. Agric. Rural Dev., 6: 168-174.
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  67. Opara, M.N., U.M. Ukpong and M.C. Uchegbu, 2005. A study of some diseases affecting the livers of cattle slaughtered in AkwaIbom State Nigeria. Anim. Prod. Res. Adv., 1: 59-63.
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  68. Opara, M.N., U.M. Ukpong and I.C. Okoli, 2005. Quantitative analysis of abattoir slaughtering of animals in Akwa Ibom State, Nigerian. J. Agric. Social Res., 5: 118-125.
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  69. Opara, M.N., J.K. Nwaobasi and I.C. Okoli, 2005. Occurrence of parasitic helminths among ruminants reared under traditional husbandry system in Owerri, south east Nigeria. Bull. Anim. Health Prod. Afr., 53: 226-233.
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  70. Opara, M.N., E.C. Nwachukwu and I.C. Okoli, 2005. Ovarian activities of cows of different ages slaughtered in Imo State Nigeria. Asian J. Inf. Technol., 4: 640-643.
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  71. Opara, M.N., 2005. Pathological conditions of condemned bovine lungs from abattoirs in AkwaIbom State Nigeria. Anim. Res. Int., 2: 314-318.
  72. Okoli, I.C., N.O. Aladi, E.B. Etuk, M.N. Opara, G.A. Anyanwu and N.J. Okeudo, 2005. Current facts about animal food products safety situation in Nigeria. Ecol. Food Nutr., 44: 359-373.
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  73. Okoli, I.C., C.N. Anyaegbunam, E.B. Etuk, M.N. Opara and A.B.I. Udedibie, 2005. Entrepreneurial characteristics and constraints of poultry enterprises in Imo state, Nigeria. J. Agric. Social Res., 5: 25-32.
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  74. Azubuike, J.C., U.E. Ogundu, E.C. Akanno, M.N. Opara and I.N. Nwakalor, 2005. Comparative study of factors affecting birth weight of Muturu, N`dama and Boran cattle in Southeastern Nigeria. Anim. Prod. Res. Adv., 1: 7-12.
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  75. Anosike, J.C., M.N. Opara, C.G. Okoli and I.C. Okoli, 2005. Prevalence of parasitic helminthes among ruminants in Etiti area of Imo State Nigeria. Anim. Prod. Res. Adv., 1: 13-19.
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  76. Opara, M.N., U.M. Ukpong, E.C. Akanno and I.C. Okoli, 2004. Survey of Abattoir data in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria (1999-2002): An assessment of the influence of species and seasons on slaughter volume. Trop. Anim. Prod. Invest., 7: 147-154.
  77. Okoli, I.C., D.A. Alaehie, E.C. Akanno, C.G. Okoli and M.N. Opara et al., 2004. Concentrations of aerial pollutant gases in selected poultry pens in Imo state, Nigeria. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 3: 427-431.
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  78. Obikaonu, H.O., I.C. Okoli, M.N. Opara and A.B.I. Udedibie, 2004. Observations on the patho-physiological responses of pigs raised under integrated broiler/Pig Production system. Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afr., 52: 111-118.
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  79. Anosike, J.C., Opara, M.N., C.G. Okoli, A. Kyakya and I.C. Okoli, 2003. Bovine trypanosomosis in sedentary cattle at previously assumed trypanosome free Jos Plateau, Nigeria. Nig. Vet. J., 24: 33-36.
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  80. Opara, M.N., 2002. Observations on Serum IgG subclass response to Plasmodium falciparum circumsporozoite (R32tet32) recombinant antigen of Malaria-positive children in Ibadan, Nigeria. Int. J. Environ. Health Hum. Dev., 3: 36-40.
  81. Opara, M.N. and M. Nwagwu, 2002. Circumsporozoite protein (CSP) diversity of Plasmodium falciparum malaria: A review. Int. J. Envir. Health Hum. Dev., 3: 66-70.