Frederick Y. Obese [BSc. (Agric), MSc (Kumasi), PhD (Melbourne)]
Frederick Yeboah Obese (PhD) is a Professor of Animal Science with teaching, research and extension interest in Reproductive endocrinology and physiology in livestock, development of feed packages for ruminant livestock, smallholder dairy production, and climate change and livestock production. He had his postdoctoral fellowship at the Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Alabama, USA and was a Visiting Professor at the School of Animal Biology of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, the University of Western Australia, and also Visiting Scholar at the Department of Animal, Aquaculture and Range Sciences, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania. He has research experience working with partners from Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and other African countries, including Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania and Uganda. Prof. Frederick Yeboah Obese has served as reviewer for a number of international journals of repute. He has participated in international conferences and presented papers, as well as, authored or co-authored a number of articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
1. PhD (Animal Science), The University of Melbourne, Australia. 2004.
2. MSc (Animal Science), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology,
Kumasi, Ghana. 1996.
3. BSc (Hons) Agriculture, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology,
Kumasi, Ghana. 1990
RESEARCH INTERESTS
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Reproductive endocrinology and physiology in ruminant and non-ruminant
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Treatment and management of post-partum anoestrus in cattle
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Role of hormones and blood metabolites in energy balance and reproductive performance in ruminant livestock.
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Beef and dairy cattle production
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Sheep and goat production.
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Poultry and Pig Production
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Use of agro-industrial by-products and crop residues in feeding livestock.
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Animal Biotechnology
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Climate Change and Animal Production (Heat stress and mitigation strategies
PUBLICATIONS
Refereed Journal Articles
1. Obese, F.Y., Osei-Amponsah, R., Otsyina, H.R. and Bekoe. E. (2022). Mitigating the
impact of COVID-19 on Ghana’s Livestock Industry: The role of stakeholders. European
Journal of Agriculture and Food Science 4(3):77-80.
2. Obese, F.Y., Osei-Amponsah, R., Timpong-Jones, E. and Bekoe, E. (2021).
Impact of COVID-19 on animal production in Ghana. Animal Frontiers
11(1): 43-46.
3. Adjorlolo, L., Ampong, E., Mensah-Bonsu, A and Obese, F.Y. (2020). Influence of
pelleted browse-based supplements fed with a basal diet of Andropogon gayanus hay on
intake, digestibility, growth and haemato-biochemical indices in West African Dwarf goat.
Online Journal of Animal and Feed Research 10 (5):231-239.
4. Osei-Amponsah, R., Asem, E.K. and Obese, F.Y. (2020). Cattle crossbreeding for
sustainable milk production in the tropics. International Journal of Livestock Production
11 (4):108-113.
5. Adjorlolo, L., Nsoh, M., Mensah-Bonsu, A and Obese, F.Y. (2020). Effect of pelleted
browse- based feed with a basal diet of Andropogon gayanus for sheep on intake, nutrient
digestibility and some haematological and blood biochemical parameters. Online Journal
of Animal and Feed Research 10 (3):76-84.
6. Adjorlolo, L.K., Obese, F.Y. and Tecku, P.M. (2019). Blood metabolite concentration, milk yield, resumption of ovarian activity and conception in grazing dual purpose cows supplemented with concentrate during the postpartum period. Veterinary Medicine and Science 5:103-111. Doi:10.1002/vms3.148
7. Ampong, E., Obese, F.Y. and Ayizanga, R.A. (2019). Growth and reproductive performance of West African Dwarf Sheep (Djallonke) at the Livestock and Poultry Research Centre of
the University of Ghana. Livestock Research for Rural Development 31(1), Article
#8. Retrieved January 2, 2019, from http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd31/1/fyobe31008.html
8. Obese, F.Y and Tecku, P. (2019). Impact of body condition, milk yield and blood
metabolite concentrations on resumption of ovarian activity in cattle. Online Journal of
Animal and Feed Research 9 (1): 13-19.
9. Ali, S.Z., Obese, F.Y., Naazie, A and Abdul-Rahman, I.I. (2019). Effect of age and sex
on haematological parameters in helmeted Guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) in the three
Northern Regions of Ghana. Journal of Animal Husbandry and Dairy Science 3(1): 14-19.
10. Ayizanga, R.A., Tecku, P. and Obese, F.Y. (2018). Growth and reproductive
performance of West African Dwarf Goats at the Animal Research Institute, Katamanso
Station. Ghana Journal of Agricultural Science, 52: 43-53.
11. Obese, F.Y., Adjorlolo, L.K. and Dwumah, K. (2018). Productive responses of
grazing cows to feed supplementation in the Coastal Savannah Zone of Ghana.
Online Journal of Animal and Feed Research 8:105-111.
12. Abdul-Rahman, I.I., Jeffcoate, I.A. and Obese, F.Y. (2018). Age-related changes in the
gross anatomy of the reproductive organs, and associated steroid hormone profiles in
male and female guinea fowls (Numida meleagris). Veterinary and Animal Science 6: 41-
49.
13. Abdul-Rahman, I.I., Obese, F.Y. and Jeffcoate, I.A. (2018). Testis size and asymmetry
in the guinea fowl (Numida meleagris): a test of the compensation hypothesis". Avian
Biology Research 11(2):123-131.
14. Obese, F.Y., Dwumah, K., Adjorlolo, L.K. and Ayizanga, R. A. (2018). Effects of feed
supplementation on growth, blood parameters and reproductive performance in Sanga and
Friesian-Sanga cows grazing natural pasture. Tropical Animal Health and Production
50(8): 1739-1746.
15. Obese, F.Y., Rabiee, A. Humphrys, S. Macmillan, K. L. and Egan, A. (2018). Blood
metabolites profile in Holstein-Friesian cows fed diets varying in dry matter and
metabolizable energy density during early lactation. Comparative Clinical Pathology,
27 (5):1191-1197.
16. Obese, F.Y. Ali, S.Z., Naazie, A. and Ayizanga, R.A. (2018). Effect of age, breed and
sex on haematological and blood biochemical parameters in helmeted Guinea fowl
(Numida meleagris). Comparative Clinical Pathology 27(4): 901-909.
17. Abdul-Rahman, I.I., Obese, F.Y. and Jeffcoate, I.A. (2017). Developmental changes in
the histological structure of the testes, and testosterone profiles in male guinea fowls
(Numida meleagris). Theriogenology 101:114-122.
18. Abdul-Rahman, I.I., Obese, F.Y. and Robinson, J.E. (2017). Spermatogenesis and
cellular associations in seminiferous epithelium of Guinea cock (Numida meleagris).
Canadian Journal of Animal Science 97 (2): 241-249.
19. Abdul-Rahman, I.I., Obese, F.Y., Robinson, J.E., Awumbila, B. and Jeffcoates, I.A.
(2016). Effects of season on the reproductive organs and steroid hormone profiles in
guinea hens (Numida meleagris). British Poultry Science 57 (2): 280-286.
20. Abdul-Rahman, I.I., Robinson, J.E., Obese, F.Y., Jeffcoate, I.A. and Awumbila, B.
(2015). Effects of season on the reproductive organ and plasma testosterone
concentrations in guinea cocks (Numida meleagris). Poultry Science first published
online November 2, 2015 doi:10.3382/ps/pev342
21. Obese, F.Y., MacCarthy, C., Osei-Amponsah, R., Ayizanga, R.A and Damptey, J.K.
(2015). Blood metabolite profiles in cycling and non-cycling Friesian-Sanga crossbred
cows grazing natural pasture during the postpartum period. Reproduction in Domestic
Animals 50:304-311.
22. Obese, F.Y., Martin, G.B., Blackberry, M.A., Ayim-Akonnor. M and Gomda, Y. (2015).
Upgrading local cattle in tropical west Africa: Metabolic Hormone concentrations during
the postpartum period in Sanga and Friesian-Sanga crossbred cows. Livestock Science
171: 84-92.
23. Abdul-Rahman, I.I., Awumbila, B., Jeffcoates, I.A., Robinson, J.E. and Obese, F.Y.
(2015). Sexing in Guinea fowls (Numida meleagris). Poultry Science 94 (2): 311-318.
24. Damptey, J.K., Obese, F.Y., Aboagye, G.S., Ayim- Akonor, M and Ayizanga, R.A.
(2014). Blood metabolite concentrations and postpartum resumption of ovarian cyclicity
in Sanga cows. South African Journal of Animal Science 44:10-17.
25. Obese, F.Y., Acheampong, D.A. and Darfour-Oduro, K.A. (2013). Growth and
reproductive traits of Friesian x Sanga crossbred cattle in the Accra Plains of Ghana. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development 13: 7357-7371.
26. Otsyina, H.R., Arthur, C.T, Ayim-Akunnor, M and Obese, F.Y. (2013). Sero-prevalence
of pestes des petits ruminants (PPR) in sheep, goats and cattle in Ghana. Bulletin of
Animal Health and Production for Africa. 61(3): 473-479.
27. Damptey, J. K., Obese, F.Y., Aboagye, G.S. and Ayizanga, R.A. (2013).
Correlationsamong concentrations of some metabolic hormones and nutritionally-related
metabolites in beef cows. Online Journal of Animal and Feed Research 3:176-180.
28. Obese, F.Y., Damptey, J.K., Aboagye,G. S., Ayizanga, R.A. Owusu-Ntumy, D. (2012).
Relationships between body condition score, milk yield, insulin-like growth factor-I
concentration and resumption of ovarian activity in beef cows. Bulletin of Animal Health
and Production in Africa 60(4): 445-452.
29. Aikins-Wilson, S., Barnes, A.R., Obese, F.Y. and Agyei-Henaku, K.A. (2012). Effect of
age on blood biochemical profiles of the African Black Ostrich in Ghana. Bulletin of
Animal Health and Production in Africa 60 (2): 213-218.
30. Aikins-Wilson, S., Barnes, A.R., Obese, F.Y.and Agyei-Henaku, K.A. (2012). Effect of
age on haematological studies in ostrich (Struthio camelus). Journal of Livestock Science
3:67-71.
31. Obese, F.Y., Macmillan, K. L., Egan, A. R. and Humphrys, S. (2011). Effect of
nutritional status on milk concentrations of insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) in
Holstein-Friesian cows. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa 59(4):449-
457.
32. Obese, F.Y., Stirling, T.E. Stockdale, R.C., Macmillan, K.L., Egan, A.R. and Humphrys,
S. 2011. Effect of concentrate supplementation during early lactation on plasma IGF-I
concentrations and reproductive performance of dairy cows. South African Journal of
Animal Science 41: 360-367.
33. Obese, F.Y., Whitlock, B.K., Steele, B., Elsasser, T. H. and Sartin, J. L. 2011. Effect of
insulin on fever in endotoxic sheep. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in
Africa 59(4):435-439.
34. Baiden, R.Y. and Obese, F.Y. 2010. Performance of West African Dwarf Sheep (the
Djallonke) fed fattening diets containing agro-industrial by-products in Ghana.
Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science 5:60-65.
35. Obese, F.Y., Darfour-Oduro, K.A. Bekoe, E., Hagan, B.A. and Gomda, Y. (2008).
Reproductive status following artificial insemination in Sanga cows in the Accra plains
of Ghana. Livestock Research for Rural Development Vol. 20, Article # 191.
36. Obese, F.Y., Rabiee, A.R., Macmillan, K.L., Egan, A.R., Humphrys, S. and Anderson,
G.A. (2008). Variation in plasma concentrations of insulin-like growth factor-I in pasture-
fed Holstein cows. Journal of Dairy Science 91(5): 1814-1821.
37. Obese, F.Y., Humphrys, S., Macmillan, K.L. and Egan, A.R. (2008). Measuring
concentrations of insulin-like growth factor-I with an enzyme-linked immunosorbent
antibody assay in plasma samples from Holstein cows. Journal of Dairy Science 91(1):
160-168.
38. Obese, F.Y., Whitlock, B.K., Steele, B.P., Buonomo, F.C. and Sartin, J.L. (2007). Long-
term food intake regulation in sheep is mediated by opioid receptors. Journal of Animal
Science 85: 111-117.
39. Obese, F.Y., Moyes, T.E., Macmillan, K. L. and Egan, A.R. (2007). The IGF system:
concentrations, regulation and role of IGF-I in ovarian follicular development and
function in dairy cow. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science 2&3:1-17.
40. Sartin, J.L.,Wagner, C.G., Marks, D.L., Daniel, J.A., McMahon, C.D. Obese, F.Y. and
Partridge, C. (2005). Melanocortin-4 receptor in sheep: A potential site for therapeutic
intervention in disease models. Domestic Animal Endocrinology 29: 446-455.
41. Okantah, S.A. Obese, F.Y. Oddoye, E.O.K. Karikari, P.K., Gyawu, P. and Bryant, M.J.
(2005). The effect of farm (herd) and season of calving on the reproductive performance
of Sanga cows in smallholder peri-urban dairy farms in the Accra Plains. Ghana Journal
of Agricultural Science (National Agricultural Research System Special Edition) 1: 37-
42.
42. Obese, F.Y., Osafo, E.L.K. and Okai, D.B. (2001). Evaluation of the feeding value of
Palm Pressed fibre using in vitro digestibility techniques. Tropical Animal Health and
Production 33: 165-172.
43. Obese, F.Y., Okantah, S.A., Oddoye, E.O.K. and Gyawu, P. (1999). Postpartum
reproductive performance of Sanga cattle in smallholder peri-urban dairy herds in the Accra Plains of Ghana. Tropical Animal Health and Production 31: 181-190.
44. Tuah, A.K., Obese, F.Y., Osei, S.A., Okai, D.B., Adomako, D., Boye-Frempong, E.,
Amaning, K.O. and Said, A.N. (1999). Effects of levels of cocoa pod husk and NaOH-treated corn cob on the reproductive performance of Djallonke Sheep. Tropical Agriculture (Trinidad) 76 (2): 131-135.
45. Okantah, S.A., Obese, F.Y., Oddoye, E.O.K. Gyawu, P. and Asante, Y. (1999). A survey
on the livestock and milk production characteristics of peri-urban agro-pastoral dairying
in Ghana. Ghana Journal of Agricultural Science 32: 39-46.
46. Oddoye, E.O.K., Okantah, S.A., Obese, F.Y. and P. Gyawu (1999). Growth
performance, body condition score and milk yield of Sanga cattle in smallholder
peri-urban dairy herds in the Accra plains of Ghana. Bulletin of Animal Health
and Production in Africa. 143-148.
47. Okantah, S.A., Obese, F.Y., Oddoye, E.O.K., Gyawu, P. and Asante, Y. (1999). A
survey of the processing and marketing characteristics of peri-urban agropastoral
dairying in Ghana. Ghana Journal of Agricultural Science. 32: 53-58.
48. Okantah, S.A., Oddoye, E.O.K., Obese, F.Y., Gyawu, P. and Asante, Y. (1998).
Characterisation of peri-urban dairy production system in Ghana: 2. Health and other
constraints in the production system. Ghana Journal of Agricultural Science 31: 197-201.
49. Okantah, S. A., Oddoye, E.O.K., Obese, F.Y., Gyawu, P. and Asante, Y. (1997).
Characterisation of peri-urban dairy production system in Ghana: 1. Social attributes and
characteristics of the production system in Ghana. Ghana Journal of Agricultural Science
30: 87-94.
50. Tuah, A.K., Okai, D.B., Ørskov, E.R., Kyle, D., Shand, W., Greenhalgh, J.F.D., Obese,
F.Y. and Karikari, P.K. (1996). In sacco dry matter degradability and in vitro gas
production of some Ghanaian Feeds. Livestock Research for Rural Development. 8 (1):
Article # 3
51. Tuah, A.K., Obese, F.Y., Ørskov, E.R., Okai, D.B., Adomako, D., Amaning, K.O., Said,
A.N. and Greenhalgh, J.F.D. (1995). The performance of Djallonke sheep fed diets containing various proportions of cocoa pod husk and 5% NaOH-treated maize cobs. Animal Feed Science and Technology. 51:269-279.
52. Oddoye, E.O.K. Okantah, S.A. and Obese, F.Y. (1995). Supplementation of grazing
cattle: The use of Chopped Guinea grass (Panicum maximum) straw and dried poultry
litter. Journal of Animal Production Research 15 &16: 9-19.
53. Obese, F.Y., Tuah, A.K., Okai, D.B., Adomako, D., Frempong, E.B. and Said, A.N.
(1994). Effect of diet and stages of pregnancy on blood chemistry and haematology of
Djallonke sheep fed diets containing various levels of cocoa pod husk. Ghana Journal of
Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Molecular Biology. 2: 44- 51.
Book Chapters
1. Obese, F.Y. 2014. Progress of research in the Animal Physiology Unit of the Department
of Animal Science. In: Readings on some key issues in Animal Science in Ghana.
Department of Animal Science, University of Ghana Readers (Eds. G.S. Aboagye, B. K.
Ahunu, R. Osei-Amponsah and R.A.Ayizanga). Digibooks Ghana Ltd, Tema, Ghana. pp
89-94.
2. Obese, F.Y. 2014. Strategies for reducing prolonged anoestrus periods in indigenous beef
cattle in Ghana. Department of Animal Science, University of Ghana Readers (Eds. G.S.
Aboagye, B. K. Ahunu, R. Osei-Amponsah and R.A.Ayizanga). Digibooks Ghana Ltd,
Tema. Ghana. pp 95-108.
3. Obese, F. Y., Dafour-Oduro K. A., Gomda, Y. and Bekoe, E. 2010. Reproductive
performance following Artificial Insemination in Sanga and crossbred (Friesian x Sanga)
cows in the Accra Plains of Ghana. In: Sustainable Improvement of Animal Production
and Health (Eds N.E.Odongo, M.Garcia and G.J.Viljoen). Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations, Rome. pp 201-203.
4. Obese, F.Y., Macmillan, K.L. and Egan, A.R. (2009). Effects of dry matter and energy
intake on the concentrations of blood metabolites in dairy cows receiving fresh-cut grass.
XI International Symposium on Ruminant Physiology, Clermont-Ferrand, France, 6 - 9
September, 2009. (Eds. Y. Chilliard, F. Glasser, Y. Faulconnier, F. Bocquier, I .Veissier
and M. Doreau). pp 622-623.
Refereed Conference Papers
1. Sustaining livestock production in Africa during COVID-19 pandemic and future-role of
the Animal scientist. Proceedings, 1st Joint Ghana Society of Animal Production/Ghana
Animal Science Association Conference University for Development Studies-
International Conference Centre, Tamale 24th – 27th August, 2021. pp 936-940.
2. Obese, F.Y., Tecku, P. M. and Adjorlolo, L.K. (2021). Blood metabolite status and
reproductive performance in grazing Sanga and Friesian-Sanga cows supplemented with
concentrate during the postpartum period. Proceedings International Symposium on
Sustainable Animal Production and Health: Current status and way forward, 28 June – 2
July, 2021, FAO/IAEA, Vienna, Austria. pp 349-351
3. Abdul-Rahman, I.I., Obese, F.Y. and Robinson, J.E. (2019). Developmental changes in
the gross anatomy of the reproductive organs, and associated steroid hormone levels in
guinea hens (Numida meleagris). 7th All Africa Conference in Animal Agriculture on “
Innovations to harness the potential of African Animal Agriculture in a Globalizing
world” International Conference Centre, Accra, Ghana. 29th to 2nd August 2019
4. Abdul-Rahman, I.I., Jeffcoate, I.A. and Obese, F.Y. (2019). Age-related changes in the
gross-anatomy of reproductive organs, and the associated testosterone levels in male
guinea fowls (Numida meleagris). 7th All Africa Conference in Animal Agriculture on
“Innovations to harness the potential of African Animal Agriculture in a Globalizing
world” International Conference Centre, Accra, Ghana. 29th to 2nd August 2019.
5. Gibril, M.M. and Obese, F.Y. (2019). Effect of Climate change on livestock production-
A review. 7th All Africa Conference in Animal Agriculture on “Innovations to harness the
potential of African Animal Agriculture in a Globalizing world” International Conference
Centre, Accra, Ghana. 29th to 2nd August 2019.
6. Ampong, E. and Obese, F.Y. (2018). Growth and reproductive performance of West
African Dwarf Sheep (Djallonke) at the Livestock and Poultry Research Centre, Legon.
Science for Development Platform: Ghana asks, Legon Answers. College of Basic and
Applied Sciences Annual Science and Development Platform. 25th to 27th April, 2018.
Centre for Wetlands Auditorium University of Ghana. Legon.
7. Abdul-Rahman, I.I. and Obese, F.Y. (2017). Testicular Asymmetry in the Guinea cock
(Numida meleagris). 20th Biennial conference of the Ghana Society of Animal
Production, 1st to 5th August, 2017, Sasakawa Centre, University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
8. Obese, F.Y., Martin, G.B., Blackberry, M.A., Damptey, J. K. and Vuvor, C. (2016).
Postpartum blood metabolite concentrations in grazing Sanga and Friesian-Sanga cows.
Presented at the 1st International Conference on “Sustainable Livestock Production”,
12th to 15th January, 2016. Bristol Science Centre, UK.
9. Abdul –Rahman, I.I., Obese, F.Y., Robinson, J.E. Awumbila, B., Jeffcoate, I.A. (2016).
Spermatogenesis in the Guinea cock (Numida Meleagris). Science for Development
Platform Ghana asks, Legon Answers. College of Basic and Applied Sciences Annual
Science and Development Platform. 17th to 19th February, 2016. Centre for Wetlands
Auditorium University of Ghana. Legon.
10. Abdul-Rahman, I.I., Obese, F.Y., Awumbila, B. Jeffcoate, I.A and Robinson J.E. (2015).
Age related changes in external anatomy of local Guinea fowl (Numida meleagris). 19th
Biennial conference of the Ghana Society of Animal Production, 5th to 8th August 2015.
Department of Animal Science, School of Agriculture, University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
(Eds. F.N.A. Odoi, J. Hagan, I. Adam, L.K. Ayorinde, K.S. Awuma, M. Teye, A.A.
Annan-Prah). pp165-176.
11. Damptey, J.K., Obese, F.Y., Aboagye, G.S and Ayizanga, R.A. (2013). Plasma urea and
creatinine concentrations in early lactation are associated with resumption of ovarian
function in Sanga cows. 18th Biennial Conference of the Ghana Society of Animal
Production. 24th to 27th July, 2013, Department of Animal Science, College of
Agriculture and Consumer Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana.
12. Ayim-Akonor M., Otsyina H. R., Obese F.Y., Ahiagbe M., Arthur C., Owusu-Ntumy D
and Bayer K (2011). Molecular based diagnosis of Peste des Petits Ruminant Virus
(PPRV) in Small Ruminants in the Accra plains of Ghana. Proceedings of the 27th
Biennial Conference of the Ghana Science Association, Kwame Nkrumah University of
Science and Technology, Kumasi Ghana. 10th -15th July 2011.
13. Obese, F.Y., Stirling, T.E., Stockdale, C.R., Macmillan, K. L., Egan, A.R. and
Humphrys, S. (2009). Effects of BCS and level of concentrate feeding during early
lactation on plasma concentrations of blood metabolites in pasture–fed dairy cows.
Proceedings of the ADSA-CSAS-ADSA joint meeting, 12-16th July, 2009, Montreal,
Canada. Journal of Animal Science 87: E-supplement 2: 79 (Abstract).
14. Obese, F.Y., Egan, A.R., Macmillan, K.L and Humphrys, S. (2004).
Effect of diet on plasma concentrations of insulin-like growth factor-I
(IGF-I), glucose, non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA), β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) and urea
in pasture-fed Holstein-Friesian cows. Proceedings 2nd International GH-IGF-I
Symposium / Growth hormone and IGF Research 14: 148
15. Obese, F.Y., Macmillan, K.L., Humphrys, S. Egan, A.R. and Anderson, G.A. (2003).
Individual animal variation and effect of diet on plasma concentration of insulin-like
growth factor-I (IGF-I) in lactating pasture-fed Holstein-Friesian cows. Proceedings 15th
conference of Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics,
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 6th to 11th July 2003 (Ed.L. Hygate) pp 232-236.
16. Obese, F.Y., Moyes, T.E., Pino, C.S., Stockdale, C.R., Macmillan, K.L., Egan, A.R.and
Humphrys, S. (2003). Plasma concentrations of insulin-like growth factor-(IGF-I)
and resumption of cyclicity in pasture-fed dairy cows. Abstracts for the 34th Annual
Conference of the Society for Reproductive Biology/Reproduction, Fertility and
Development 15 (Supplement): 21.
17. Moyes, T.M., Obese, F.Y., Stockdale, C.R., Humphrys, S. and Macmillan, K.L. (2003).
Repeatability of concentrations of plasma IGF-I in two consecutive lactations in pasture-
fed Holstein-Friesian cows. Proceedings 15th conference of Association for the
Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 6th t11th
July 2003 (Ed. L. Hygate) pp 237-240.
18. Obese, F.Y., Macmillan, K.L., Humphrys, S., Egan, A.R and Rabiee, A. (2002). Plasma
and milk insulin-like growth factor –I (IGF-I) concentrations in pasture-fed lactating
Holstein- Friesian cows during the postpartum period. Proceedings Dairy Research
Conference, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia, 3rd to 4th April, 2002 (Ed. J. Manners).
pp 158-161.
19. Obese, F.Y., Rabiee, A., Macmillan., K.L., Humphrys, S. and Egan, A.R. (2002). Plasma
insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) levels in the pasture-fed lactating Holstein-Friesian
cows during the post-partum period. Proceedings 24th Biennial conference Australian
Society of Animal Production. 7th to 12th July, 2002. The Festival Centre, Adelaide,
Australia pp 140.
20. Obese, F.Y. (1996). The National Livestock Services Project in Ghana. Proc. 8th
International course on "Technical Management of Artificial Insemination Programmes".
2nd September to 25th October, 1996 Uppsala, Sweden. (Ed.K.Ostensson) pp 13-21.
21. Tuah, A.K., Ørskov, E.R., Obese, F.Y., Okai, D.B. and Greenhalgh, J.F.D. (1994).
The effect of supplementation of cassava peel diets with graded levels of palm
kernel cake on the performance of growing Djallonke sheep. Proc. 2nd Biennial
Conference of the Africa Small Ruminant Research Network, AICC, Arusha,
Tanzania, 7th to 11th December, 1992. ILCA/CTA Publication (Eds. S.H.B. Lebbie,
B. Rey and E.K. Irungu). pp 163-167.
22. Tuah, A.K. Buadu, M.K., Obese, F.Y. and Brew, K. (1992). The performance,
potentials and limitations of the West African dwarf goat for meat production in
the forest belt of Ghana. Proc. 1st Biennial Conference of the African small
Ruminant Research Network, ILRAD, Nairobi, Kenya, 10th to 14th December,1990.
ILCA Publication (Eds. B.Rey, S.H.B. Lebbie and L.Reynolds). pp 435-443.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
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University Teachers Association of Ghana
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Canadian Society of Animal Science
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Ghana Science Association
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Ghana Society of Animal Production
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Ghana Animal Science Association
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All Africa Society for Animal Production