Professor Izuchukwu Shedrack Ochiogu

NAME:
Surname: Ochiogu
Other Names: Izuchukwu Shedrack
Title: Professor
Sex: Male
Marital Status: Married
Designation: Professor
Department: Veterinary Obstetrics and Reproductive Diseases
Faculty: Veterinary Medicine

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Degrees (dates and awarding bodies)
D.V.M. (Nig.) 1994
M. Sc. (Nig.) 2006
Ph.D. (Nig.) 2013

CAREER WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA
(Beginning with initial appointment to present position and date)

POST DATE
Asst. Lecturer January 2002 – September 2003
Lecturer II October 2003 – September 2006
Lecturer I October 2006 – September 2009
Senior Lecturer October 2009 – September 2016
Professor October 2016 – Date

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

Areas of specialization include Theriogenology (Veterinary Obstetrics, Veterinary Gynaecology, Andrology and Artificial Insemination). The main area of research activity has been reprotoxicity of some living agents like trypanosome parasite, and non-living agents like inorganic fertilizer, used engine oil, crude oil and monosodium l-glutamate.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Head, Department of Veterinary Obstetrics and Reproductive Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (August 2014 to 2016).
2. Chairman, Senate Examinations Committee of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2011 to date).
3. Chairman, Time-table Committee of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2008 to 2012).
4. Member, Editorial Board of Journal of Veterinary and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2008 to date).
5. Member, Postgraduate Committee of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2013 to date).
6. Member, Scholarship Committee of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2012 to date).
7. Member, Ceremonials Committee of Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2004 to 2012).
8. Member, Committee for Monitoring Teaching and Examination, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2016 to Date).
9. Staff Adviser, Anglican Students’ Fellowship (ASF), University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2006 to date).
10. Secretary, Christ Church Chapel Council, Christ Church Chapel, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2017 to date).

PUBLICATIONS

A. MSc DISSERTATION:
Ochiogu, I.S. (2006). Experimental study of the effect of Trypanosoma brucei infection on the reproductive performance of female albino rats.

B. PhD THESIS:
Ochiogu, I.S. (2013). Repro-toxicity of monosodium l-glutamate in West African Dwarf bucks and male albino rats.

C. JOURNAL PAPERS:
1. Ochiogu, I.S., Uchendu, C.N. and Ihedioha, J.I. (2006). A new and simple method of confirmatory detection of mating in albino rats (Rattus norvegicus). Animal Research International. 3(3): 527-530.
2. Ihedioha, J.I., Ochiogu, I.S. and Ihedioha, T.E. (2007). Co-administration of Na-EDTA and diminazene aceturate (DA) to mice infected with DA-resistant Trypanosoma brucei. Journal of Comperative Pathology. 136, 206-211. (2014 Thomson Reuters Impact Factor: 1.142)
3. Ochiogu, I.S., Uchendu, C.N., Ihedioha, J.I. and Shoyinka, S.V.O. (2008). Experimental Trypanosoma brucei infection in rats (Rattus norvogicus): effects on different stages of gestation and the neonatal period. Animal Reproduction. 5 (1/2): 39-49. (2014 Thomson Reuters Impact Factor: 0.784)
4. Ochiogu, I.S., Ihedioha, J.I. and Okafor, N.S. (2008). Contamination of drinking water with organic fertilizer: effects on reproductive performance. Proceedings of 33rd Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Animal Production,Olabisi Onabanjo University, Yewa Campus, Ayetoro, Ogun State. Pp. 63-66.
5. Ochiogu, I.S., Oguejiofor, C.F. and Nwagbo, A.N. (2009). Males’ non-enhancement of Bruce and Whitten effects in female albino mice (Mus msuculus). Animal Research International. 6(3): 1077-1081.
6. Ochiogu, I.S., Ihedioha, J.I., Anya, K.O. and Nwoye, J.C.S. (2009). The reproductive performance of albino rats given drinking water contaminated with varied low percentages of used engine lubricating oil. Proceedings of 34th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Animal Production,University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Pp. 167-171.
7. Anya, K.O., Aka, L.O., Obidike, R.I., Igbokwe, C.O., Ochiogu, I.S., and Nweze, E.C. (2009). Diurnal effects on circulating testosterone and spermiogram of the West African Dwarf sheep during the early rainy season in Nsukka area of Enugu State, Nigeria. Proceedings of 34th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Animal Production,University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Pp. 64-67.
8. Uchendu, C.N., Obidike, I.R.., Ochiogu, I.S., Aka, L.O. and Anyaoha. C.O. (2010). Sex variations in haematological profile of Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix) reared in a hot humid climate. Nig. J. Exp. Appl. Biol. 11 (2), 219-226.
9. Ebeledike, E.U., Nwokedi, G.I.C., Ndu, O.O., Okoye, F.B.C. and Ochiogu, I.S. (2010). Calcium and phosphorus contents of body parts of some domestic animals used as meat source in Nigeria. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine. 3 (5): 395-398. (2013 Thomson Reuters Impact Factor: 0.926)
10. Ochiogu, I.S., Uchendu, C.N. and Ihedioha, J.I. (2010). Experimental Trypanosoma brucei infection at immediate post partum period: effects on dam and the offspring. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine. 3 (7): 531-534. (2013 Thomson Reuters Impact Factor: 0.926)
11. Oguejiofor, C.F., Ochiogu, I.S. and Umeoduagu, C.J. (2010). Increasing doses of diminazene aceturate: adverse reproductive effects in female Wistar rats. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine. 3 (11): 887-889. (2013 Thomson Reuters Impact Factor: 0.926)
12. Igwebuike, U.M., Nwankwo, I.A. and Ochiogu, I.S. (2010). Effects of oral administration of monosodium glutamate (MSG) on serum testosterone levels and muscle mass development in male rats. Animal Research International. 7 (2): 1212-1217.
13. Ndu, O.O., Nworu, C.S., Ehiemere, C.O., Ndukwe, N.C and Ochiogu, I.S. (2011). Herb–drug interaction between the extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. and hydrochlorothiazide in experimental animals. Journal of Medicinal Food. 14(6): 640-644. (2014 Thomson Reuters Impact Factor: 1.626)
14. Igwebuike, U.M., Ochiogu, I.S., Ihedinihu, B.C., Ikokide, J.E. and Idika, I.K. (2011). The effects of oral administration of monosodium glutamate (MSG) on the testicular morphology and cauda epididymal sperm reserves of young and adult male rats. Veterinarski Arhiv. 81 (4): 525-534. (2014 Thomson Reuters Impact Factor: 0.362)
15. Ochiogu, I.S., Oguejiofor, C.F. and Okafor, C.C. (2012). The effects of increasing number of strange male mice on Bruce effects. Veterinarski Arhiv. 82 (1): 103-114. (2014 Thomson Reuters Impact Factor: 0.362)
16. Oguejiofor, C.F., Ochiogu, I.S. and Uchendu, C.N. (2013). Changes in peripheral hormone levels after mid-gestation termination of pregnancy with aglepristone in rats. Veterinarski Arhiv. 83 (1):81-91. (2014 Thomson Reuters Impact Factor: 0.362)
17. Oguejiofor, C.F., and Ochiogu, I.S.. (2013). Prolonged interval before conception following aglepristone-induced abortion in albino rats. Animal Reproduction. 10 (1):41-44. (2014 Thomson Reuters Impact Factor: 0.784)
18. Ochiogu, I.S., Uchendu, C.N., Ihedioha, J.I.,Shoyinka, S.V.O., Oguejiofor, C.F., Ike, C.K. and Onuoha, E.O. (2013). The effects of Trypanosoma brucei infection on post-partum uterine involution. Veterinarski Arhiv. 83 (1): 93-104. (2014 Thomson Reuters Impact Factor: 0.362)
19. Mbegbu, E.C., Ochiogu, I.S., Odirichukwu, E.O., Onyia, C.E., Nweze, E.C., Agbonu, O.A. and Uchendu, C.N. (2014). In vitro uterotonic effects of ethanolinic fruit extract of Picralima nitida (Stapf) on isolated uterine smooth muscles of rats. IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science. 7 (3): 37-43.
20. Ochiogu, I.S., Ogwu, D., Uchendu, C.N., Okoye, C.N., Ihedioha, J.I. and Agina, O.A. (2014). Effects of administration of monosodium l-glutamate on the serum activities of some liver enzymes, serum total proteins and liver histomorphology of male West African Dwarf goats. Journal of Veterinary and Applied Sciences. 4 (1): 17-24.
21. Ikegwu, T.M., Okafor, G.I. and Ochiogu, I.S. (2014). Effect of preservation methods of oil palm sap (Elaeis guineensis) on the reproductive indices of male Wistar rats. Journal of Medicinal Food. 17 (12): 1368-1374. (2014 Thomson Reuters Impact Factor: 1.626)
22. Ochiogu, I.S., Ogwu, D., Uchendu, C.N., Okoye, C.N., Ihedioha, J.I. and Mbegbu, E.C. (2015). Effects of monosodium l-glutamate administration on serum levels of reproductive hormones and cholesterol, epididymal sperm reserves and testicular histomorphology of male albino rats. Acta Veterinaria Hungarica. 63(1): 125-139. (2014 Thomson Reuters Impact Factor: 0.646)
23. Ochiogu, I.S., Ogwu, D., Uchendu, C.N., Okoye, C.N., Ihedioha, J.I. and Mbegbu, E.C. (2015). Serum luteinising hormone, testosterone and total cholesterol levels, libido and testicular histomorphology of male West African Dwarf goats orally or subcutaneously treated with monosodium l-glutamate. Veterinarni Medicina. 60(5): 253-260. (2014 Thomson Reuters Impact Factor: 0.639)
24. Okoye, C.N., Ogwu, D., Ihedioha, J.I., Ochiogu, I.S., Abiaezute, C.N. and Mbegbu, E.C. (2015). Effects of methanolic leaf extract of Telfairia occidentalis (hook f.) On the reproductive indices of female albino rats. Scientific Journal of Veterinary Advances. 4(4): 25-31.
25. Ikegwu, T.M., Okafor, G.I. and Ochiogu, I.S. (2015). Effect of preservation methods of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) sap on health status of male Wistar rats. American Journal of Food Science and Technology. 3 (5): 137-144.
26. Okoye, C.N., Ochiogu, I.S. Onah, C.E. (2016). The effects of monosodium l-glutamate administration on the reproduction and serum biochemistry of adult male rabbits. Veterinarni Medicina. 61(3): 141-147. (2014 Thomson Reuters Impact Factor: 0.639)
27. Ochiogu, I.S., Ogwu, D., Uchendu, C.N., Okoye, C.N., Ihedioha, J.I. and Mbegbu, E.C. (2016). Exposure of male rats to monosodium l-glutamate from pre-natal life to adulthood: effects on serum testosterone, cholesterol and proteins, serum enzymes, epididymal sperm reserves and testes. Veterinarski Arhiv. 86 (3): 421-436. (2014 Thomson Reuters Impact Factor: 0.362)
28. Okoye, C.N., Ochiogu, I.S. Ogwu, D. and Ihedioha, J.I. (2016). Effects of methanolic leaf extract of Telfairia occidentalis (Hook f.) on vaginal cytology, serum hormonal levels and ovarian histomorphology of female (Sprague-Dawley) albino rats. Comparative Clinical Pathology.
29. Ezike, A.C., Orji, C.H., Ochiogu, I.S., Ndu, O.O., Mbaoji, F.N. and Akah, P.A. (2016). Effects of sub-chronic oral intake of Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx extract on some reproductive indices in adult male rats. African Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development. 8(1): 64-70.
30. Okoye, C.N., Ogwu, D., Ihedioha, J.I. Ochiogu, I.S., Udoumoh, A.F. and Mbegbu, E.C. (2016). Effects of Telfairia occidentalis (Hook F.) methanol leaf extract on the haematological indices and histomorphology of the endometrium and liver of female albino rats. Notule Scientia Biologica. 8(3): 272-276.
31. Eze, C.N., Ogbonna, J.C., Ndu, O.O., Ochiogu, I.S. and Nwuche, C.O. (2017). Evaluation of some biological activities of Euglena gracilis biomass produced by a fed-batch culture with some crop fertilizers. African Journal of Biotecnology. 16(8): 337-345.
32. Okoye, C.N., Ochiogu, I.S., Agina, O.A., Eze, U.U., Nwachukwu N.O., Udeani, I.J. Eke, I.G. and Dan-Jumbo, S.O. (2017). Effect of Methanolic Fruit Extract of Piper guineense on Serum Biochemical Parameters and Histomorphology of the Liver and kidney of male albino rats (Rattus norvegicus). Notulae Scientia Biologicae. 9(1): 48-53.
33. Ndu, O.O., Akah, P.A., Ochiogu, I.S., Mbaoji, F.N., Udeogu, C.C. and Timothy, M.C. (2017). Effects of ethanolic root and leaf extracts of Cessampelos mucronata on the expected onset of parturition in albino rats. African Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development. 9(1): 75-79.
34. Ochiogu, I.S., Igwebuike, U.M., Mbegbu, E.C., Ezeh, I.O. and Nnamani, P.F. (2017). Effects of vitamin E supplementation in the male rats affected by crude oil-induced reproductive toxicity. Notule Scientia Biologica. 9(3): 332-337.
35. Mbegbu, E.C., Uchendu, C.N. and Ochiogu, I.S. (2017). Effects of ethanolic fruit extract of Picralima nitida (Stapf) on conception and estrogenicity in female albino rat. Notule Scientia Biologica. 9(4): 487-493.
36. Oguejiofor, C.F., Ochiogu, I.S., Okoro, O.L. and Ogbu, V.U. (2018). Consequences of unilateral cryptorchidism on semen and sperm characteristics in West African Dwarf Goats. Asian Pacific Journal of Reproduction. 7 (4):172-177.
37. Oguejiofor, C.F., Ochiogu, I.S., Ogbu, V.U. and Okoro, O.L. (2018). Influence of unilateral cryptorchidism on libido, haematology and serum reproductive hormones, total protein, lipid profile and oxidative stress in West African Dwarf Goats. Open Journal of Veterinary Medicine. 8:187-197.

D: CONFERECE ABSTRACTS
1. Ihedioha, J.I., Ochiogu, I.S. and Ihedioha, T.E. (2006). Co-administration of Na-EDTA with diminazene aceturate (DA) significantly improved the parasitaemic profile and resistance of mice infected with DA-resistant Trypanosoma brucei. Book of Abstracts of 39th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Parasitology. Jos Platean State. Pp.21.
2. Ochiogu, I.S., Uchendu, C.N. and Ihedioha, J.I. (2007). Immediate post-partum Trypanosoma brucei infection: effects on the mother and litter of albino rats (Rattus norvegicus). Book of Abstracts of 44th Annual Congress The of Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association. Warri, Delta State.Pp. 8.
3. Ndu, O.O., Akah, P.A., Ochiogu, I.S., Ezike, A.C. and Mbaoji, F.N. (2008). Effects of ethanolic root and leaf extracts of Cissampelos mucronata on length of gestation. 7th Joint Meeting of AFERP, ASP, GA, PSE and SIF – Athenaun Intercontinental, Athens, Greece. August 3-8, 2008.
4. Oguejiofor, C.F., Ochiogu, I.S. and Umeoduagu, C.J. (2010). Increasing doses of diminazene aceturate: adverse reproductive effects in female Wistar rats. Book of Abstracts of 47th Annual Congress of the Nigerian Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association. Makurdi, Benue State. Pp.19.
5. Ochiogu, I.S., Uchendu, C.N., Ihedioha, J.I. and Shoyinka, S.V.O. (2010). Reproductive performance and placental histopathology of rats infected with Trypanosoma brucei during pre-mating period. Book of Abstracts of International Federation of Placenta Associations Meeting 2010. October 19-22, 2010. Santiago, Chile.
6. Okoye, C.N., Ochiogu, I.S., Nwachukwu, N.O., Eze, U.U., Agina, A.O. and George, S.O. (2015). Effect of sub-chronic administration of methanolic seed extract of Piper guineense on some reproductive indices of male albino rats. Book of Abstracts of 5nd Annual Congress of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association. Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. Pp. 160.

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES

Member, Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association.