Papers by Oluseyi Adebowale
There is strong relationship between food security and the reproductive health of women which inf... more There is strong relationship between food security and the reproductive health of women which informs the current research interest in this area. Women account for more than half of labour force needed to produce food to be consumed in Africa and their health is a factor that must be considered in order to ensure and sustain food security. The four dimensions of food security-food availability food utiliztion food accessibility and stability-were discussed. This reproductive health issues are a very central concerns to African women throughout their entire lives. The conceptual framework in fig.1 points to the various variables that will improve the quality of life of women for good healthy living and consequently sustain household food security. The layout of the paper will make for adequate comprehension and guide future research interest.
Environmental pollution arising from industrial activities causes economic hardship especially fo... more Environmental pollution arising from industrial activities causes economic hardship especially for rural dwellers whose livelihood and livelihood activities are sometimes completely destroyed. This study investigates the effect of industrial water pollution on the livelihood of rural dwellers in Yewa area. Multistage sampling technique was used to select 182 respondents for the study. Purposive sampling method was used to select two L.G.As:Ado odo ota (where industrial effluents are released rivers) and Yewa south. 90 and 92 respondents were selected from Ado odo ota (downstream) and Yewa south(upstream) respectively.Response rate was 95%. However the study shows that only a small proportion of respondents in Ado Odo Ota L.G.A are involved in non agricultural income generating activities. There is a significant relationship between perceived effect of industrial water pollution and the livelihood activities of rural dwellers in the study area. (r= -0.253, p<0.05). There is a relationship between perceived effect of industrial water pollution and respondents income (-196,p>0.05). The impact of industrial water pollution is highest in Ado Odo Ota where effluent from industries had damaged their water resources and affected their livelihood a great deal. However, measures must be taken to stem or eradicate the problems posed by these industries located near them. Members of the community should community watch dog directly monitoring the activities of these industries in their locality and report to the appropriate law enforcement agents.
This study was conducted to assess the different methods of waste disposal at the Lafenwa abattoi... more This study was conducted to assess the different methods of waste disposal at the Lafenwa abattoir and the environmental and public health implication. In addition, the microbial status of the effluent and its receiving surface water were investigated to determine total viable and coliform counts using surface plating and multiple tube test techniques, respectively. Bacterial and fungal contaminants were isolated and identified by standard microbiological procedures. Waste disposal in the abattoir was by open dumping of solid wastes while effluent was discharged into the nearby Ogun River, which is also used by butchers for meat processing. The mean Total Bacteria Count (TBC) and Total Coliform Count (TCC) for waste water during and after slaughtering were 5.2×107, 4.9×107 and 4.26×107, 3.06×107 cfu/ml respectively while the receiving surface water had mean TBC and TCC of 4.15×107, 3.83×107, and 3.89×107, 2.87×107 cfu/ml respectively. Bacterial organisms isolated from the effluent include Enterobacter aerogens, Hafnia alvei, Erwinia mallotivora, Edwardsiella ictaluri, Enterobacter amnigenus and Escherichia coli O157strains while Proteus miriabilis, Staphylococcus spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacter intermedius, Yersinia aleksiciae, Serratia odorifera, Enterobacter cloacae, Enterobacter aerogens and Eschericia coli O157 strains were isolated from the surface water. The fungal species isolated were Trichoderma spp., Trichophyton spp., Aspergillus spp., Scedosporium spp. and Coccidiodes spp.
Retrospective data from 1997 – 2007 on reported cases of rabies in human and animals as well as a... more Retrospective data from 1997 – 2007 on reported cases of rabies in human and animals as well as antirabies vaccination were collected from medical records and epidemiological sections of the various veterinary and human hospitals in the four socio-cultural zones of Ogun State. Suspected cases of rabies were reported in animals with 8 (88.90%) in dogs and 1(11.10%) in goat. The study revealed that most cases occurred in the rainy season with August having the highest number of cases (38.3%). Similarly, 12 cases were reported in humans with 8(66.7%) males and 4(33.3%) in females. Children between the ages 0-12 years accounted for 75% of all reported human rabies cases while 25% occurred in Adults. Dogs were the only species implicated in these cases resulting into 100% mortality. Routine antirabies vaccinations were conducted for 4,781 dogs and highest exposure was recorded for Egba Zone (62.85%) and lowest for the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Abeokuta (1.05%). In conclusion, accurate record keeping on rabies cases in Animals and Humans as well as vaccination exposure are hereby recommend in order to give the true picture of rabies in Nigeria. Also mass vaccinations, control of stray dogs, public education on rabies and government subsidies on cost of vaccination are also recommended.
Poultry production contributes largely to the Nigerian economy. However,
antibiotics misuse by po... more Poultry production contributes largely to the Nigerian economy. However,
antibiotics misuse by poultry farmers has resulted in multidrug resistance and
impeded efficiency of antibiotic treatments in the industry. The study was carried
out to assess antibiotic usage in commercial poultry farms. A survey using
a structured farm-manager questionnaire was conducted to obtain information
on socioeconomic characteristics of the farm owners or managers, the types of
antibiotics used, their frequency and purpose of use, the awareness of antibiotics
usage and associated consequences, and farmers’ preferred channels of information
on prudent antibiotic usage. The respondents’ level of education was
university or equivalent (70.9%), high school (12.6%), or no formal education
(13.6%). Antibiotics were primarily used for prophylaxis (> 60%) and therapeutics
(< 15%). Gentamicin (76.7%) was the most used, followed by tetracycline
(64.1%), enrofloxacin and ciprofloxacin (57.3%), furazolidone (49.5%), streptomycin
(46.6%), furaltadone (43.7%), chloramphenicol (41.7%), penicillin
(25.2%), erythromycin (24.3%), and nalidixic acid (11.7%). About half of the
farms used banned furazolidone and chloramphenicol. In total 82 (79.6%) farmers
were aware that the use of random antibiotics in the treatment of improperly
diagnosed diseases can lead to antibiotic resistance. However 73 (70.9%) were
less aware that antibiotics misuse in animals poses a serious threat to human
health. Antibiotics were not prudently used by poultry producers, whose lack
of awareness may contribute to the issue. It is anticipated that the results of this
survey will assist in developing relevant policies toward controlling antibiotic
use in poultry farms in Nigeria.
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Papers by Oluseyi Adebowale
antibiotics misuse by poultry farmers has resulted in multidrug resistance and
impeded efficiency of antibiotic treatments in the industry. The study was carried
out to assess antibiotic usage in commercial poultry farms. A survey using
a structured farm-manager questionnaire was conducted to obtain information
on socioeconomic characteristics of the farm owners or managers, the types of
antibiotics used, their frequency and purpose of use, the awareness of antibiotics
usage and associated consequences, and farmers’ preferred channels of information
on prudent antibiotic usage. The respondents’ level of education was
university or equivalent (70.9%), high school (12.6%), or no formal education
(13.6%). Antibiotics were primarily used for prophylaxis (> 60%) and therapeutics
(< 15%). Gentamicin (76.7%) was the most used, followed by tetracycline
(64.1%), enrofloxacin and ciprofloxacin (57.3%), furazolidone (49.5%), streptomycin
(46.6%), furaltadone (43.7%), chloramphenicol (41.7%), penicillin
(25.2%), erythromycin (24.3%), and nalidixic acid (11.7%). About half of the
farms used banned furazolidone and chloramphenicol. In total 82 (79.6%) farmers
were aware that the use of random antibiotics in the treatment of improperly
diagnosed diseases can lead to antibiotic resistance. However 73 (70.9%) were
less aware that antibiotics misuse in animals poses a serious threat to human
health. Antibiotics were not prudently used by poultry producers, whose lack
of awareness may contribute to the issue. It is anticipated that the results of this
survey will assist in developing relevant policies toward controlling antibiotic
use in poultry farms in Nigeria.
antibiotics misuse by poultry farmers has resulted in multidrug resistance and
impeded efficiency of antibiotic treatments in the industry. The study was carried
out to assess antibiotic usage in commercial poultry farms. A survey using
a structured farm-manager questionnaire was conducted to obtain information
on socioeconomic characteristics of the farm owners or managers, the types of
antibiotics used, their frequency and purpose of use, the awareness of antibiotics
usage and associated consequences, and farmers’ preferred channels of information
on prudent antibiotic usage. The respondents’ level of education was
university or equivalent (70.9%), high school (12.6%), or no formal education
(13.6%). Antibiotics were primarily used for prophylaxis (> 60%) and therapeutics
(< 15%). Gentamicin (76.7%) was the most used, followed by tetracycline
(64.1%), enrofloxacin and ciprofloxacin (57.3%), furazolidone (49.5%), streptomycin
(46.6%), furaltadone (43.7%), chloramphenicol (41.7%), penicillin
(25.2%), erythromycin (24.3%), and nalidixic acid (11.7%). About half of the
farms used banned furazolidone and chloramphenicol. In total 82 (79.6%) farmers
were aware that the use of random antibiotics in the treatment of improperly
diagnosed diseases can lead to antibiotic resistance. However 73 (70.9%) were
less aware that antibiotics misuse in animals poses a serious threat to human
health. Antibiotics were not prudently used by poultry producers, whose lack
of awareness may contribute to the issue. It is anticipated that the results of this
survey will assist in developing relevant policies toward controlling antibiotic
use in poultry farms in Nigeria.