Shaibu Mohammed Atabo

Dr. Atabo earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) Nigeria in 2012. He worked briefly as a veterinary consultant to a poultry farm in Zamfara State. Later, he joined the College of Agriculture and Animal Sciences in Bakura, in the same state, as lecturer where he was primarily in charge of the teaching of veterinary gross anatomy, histology, embryology, laboratory dissection of animals, and supervision of undergraduate research in anatomy. He served in these capacities for six years during which he also acquired his Master’s degree in Veterinary Anatomy from his Almer Mata and consequently rose to the rank of a senior lecturer in the college.

In 2021, Dr. Atabo joined Bayero University Kano (BUK), Nigeria, as a lecturer and a pioneer staff of the Department of Veterinary Anatomy, School of Veterinary Medicine, until his appointment with St. Matthew’s University, Cayman Islands, in January 2023 as Professor of Veterinary Anatomy. During his service at BUK, he played a key role in the development of the Veterinary Anatomy curriculum for the DVM students. He was also appointed by the University’s Vice Chancellor as the pioneer faculty examinations officer of the school and also a member of the Appointments and Promotions Committee of the School of Veterinary Medicine. In addition to teaching Veterinary Anatomy, supervision of master’s research in Veterinary Anatomy at BUK, he also served as a clinician in the University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital. 

Dr. Atabo completed his PhD degree at UDUS, where he investigated the development of the Ovine skull from embryological to adult stage and successfully discovered the existence of a bone in the ovine species that developed at birth and fused at one year of age, which he named the “anterior fontanelle bone of Atabo.” This finding was published in the International Journal of Morphology, volume 41, (2023) issue 3, pp 971-974.

He has also conducted several researches in the areas of anatomy ranging from osteology, brain, myology, and several visceral organs in dogs, ruminants, camels, birds, exotics, etc. Dr. Atabo has to his credit several peer review journal publications. He has also presented several scientific papers at national and international conferences and served as a peer reviewer for several national and international journals such as Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Science (SJVS) and Walailak Journal of Science and Technology (WJST).

• Gross Anatomy
• Neuroanatomy

• Atabo, S.M., Umar, A.A., Shehu, S.A., and Abubakar A.A. (2023). The discovery of a bone in the anterior fontanelle of the skull of the sheep (Ovis aries). International Journal of Morphology, 41(3): 971 – 974

• Atabo, S.M., Umar, A.A., Shehu, S.A., and Abubakar A.A. (2022). Prenatal and postnatal development and comparative anatomy of the mandible of three breeds of sheep: A gross study. Archives of Veterinary Science, 27(2): 125 – 136 

• Atabo, S.M., Umar, A.A., Shehu, S.A., Abubakar, A.A., Danmaigoro A. and Muazu, T.A. (2022). Prenatal skull radiography and calvaria histogenesis in Uda and Yankasa breeds of sheep. Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Science, 20(5): 28 – 36 

• Atabo S.M., Umar A.A., Shehu S.A., Abubakar A.A., Bello A., Oyelowo F.O and Bodinga H.A. Pre- and Early Post-Natal Development of the Skull in Nigerian Breeds of Sheep: A Gross Anatomical Study. Journal of Sustainable Veterinary and Allied Sciences 2(1): 1 – 7 

• Atabo, S.M., Umar, A.A., Shehu, S.A. and Abubakar A.A. (2022). Comparative neurocranial morphology of Nigerian breeds of sheep. Archives of Veterinary Science, 27(1): 149 – 165 

• Atabo, S.M., Umar, A.A., Shehu, S.A. and Abubakar A.A. (2021). Development of the sutures, infraorbital, and supraorbital foramina of the skull in Nigerian Balami, Uda, and Yankasa breeds of sheep. Acta Veterinaria Eurasia, 47(2): 98-107 

• Atabo, S.M., Umar, A.A., Shehu, S.A. and Abubakar A.A. (2021). Stereographic Studies on the Development and Comparative Anatomy of the Mandible in Nigerian Breeds of Sheep. SciMedicine Journal, 3(1): 16-22 

• Atabo, S.M., Umar, A.A., Shehu, S.A. and Abubakar A.A. (2020). Comparative ossification of the skull in three Nigerian breeds of sheep: An Alizarin Technique. Exploratory Animal and Medical Research, 10(2): 195-203 

• Atabo, S.M., Hena, S.A, Jaji, A.Z. and Bodinga A.H. (2019). Bovine Skeleton Preparation Using Hot Water Technique for Anatomical Studies. Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences, 4(3): 1-7
• Atabo, S.M., Umar, A.A., Shehu, S.A. and Yakubu, A.S. (2018). Epiphyseal Plate Closure of radio-ulna bone in Red Sokoto goat ecotype. Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 16(1): 71-78 DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/sokjvs.v16i1.10 
• Atabo, S.M., Umar, A.A., Shehu, S.A., Abdullahi, J. Y.A. Yabo (2018). The efficacy of peanut oil and palm oil in preserving chicken eggs in the tropics. Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 16(2): 106 – 111. 
• Atabo, S.M., Mahmud, M.A., Ahmad, U.S., Bodinga, A.H and Abubakar, N. (2018). Radiographic Studies of the Olecranon, Interosseous Space, and Radial Medullary and Cortical Thicknesses of the Radio-Ulna Bone in Red Sokoto goat. Vom Journal of Veterinary Science, 13(2): 26-33 
• Atabo, S.M., Umar, A.A., Shehu, S.A., Yakubu, A.S., Hena, S.A. and Bello, A. (2017). Radiographic Morphometry of Radio-ulna Bone in Red Sokoto Goat. International Journal of Innovative Research & Development, 6(8): 107-155. DOI: 10.24940/ijird/2017/v6/i8/AUG17061
• Atabo, S.M., Umar, A.A., Shehu, S.A., Abubakar A.A., Bodinga, H.A. and Jaji, A.Z (2021). A rare case of occipital processes in a Nigerian sheep. Published in a Book of proceedings of the 56th Annual Conference of the Nigerian society for animal production (NSAP) in collaboration with Federal University Dutsin-Ma. 14th – 18th March (2021). THEME: Animal Agriculture: A panacea for Nigeria’s economic growth in the post pandemic era. Federal University Dutsin-Ma p1146 
• Atabo S.M., Ahmed S.U., Yuguda M.A., Sanda M.I., Muazu T.A. and Usman M.D. (2022). Complete bilateral ankyloblepharon, corneal dermoid and persistent iridopupilary membrane in twin Uda lamb in Kano state, Nigeria. The 56th Annual Conference of the Nigerian society for Animal Production (NSAP) in collaboration with University Jos and Federal College of Forestry Jos. THEME: Securing Animal Agriculture Amidst Global Challenges. Venue: Dome Theatre, Federal College of Forestry, Jos Pp. 274 – 278 
• Atabo, S.M., Umar, A.A., Shehu, S.A., Abubakar A.A., Abubakar and Jaji, A.Z. (2022). Cornual Process (Processus Cornualis) Osteometry in Three Nigerian Breeds of Sheep. The 35th Annual Convention of Indian Association of Veterinary Anatomist & International Symposium on ‘‘Modern Concepts in Anatomy New Era Tools in Health and Disease’’ held from 10 – 12 March 2022 at Department of Veterinary Anatomy, College of Veterinary Sciences, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar-125 004 (Haryana) p108 
• Baso. A., Sulaiman, M.H., Gosomji, J.I., Omirinde, J.O., Muazu, T.A., Zubairu, M., Atabo, S.M. (2022). Photoperiodic-dependent morpho-biometric changes in the excurrent duct system of sexually-matured helmeted guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) Sahel Journal of Veterinary Sciences. Accepted 14/09/2022 
• Oyelowo, F.O, Sonfada, M.L., Umar, A.A., Abubakar, M.S., Danmaigoro, A., Atabo, S.M., Bello, A., Usende, I., Bello, T.K. and Oyelowo, B.B. (2022). Pre-natal Morphology of Male Reproductive Organs of Camelus dromedaries. Journal of Advanced Veterinary Research, 12(5): 480 – 484 
• Jaji, A.Z., Gambo, B., Atabo, S.M., Girgiri, I.A., Saidu, A.S., Da’u, F. and Yahaya, A. (2022). Morphometric Study on the Developing Kidneys of the Prenatal Dromedary (Camelus dromedarius). Journal of Advanced Veterinary Research, 12(5): 471-474.
• Jaji, A.Z., Onwuama, K.T., Atabo, S.M., Kigir, E.S., Raji, L.O., Sulaiman, K.Y. and Salami, O. (2022). Morphometric studies on the developing female reproductive system of the dromedary (Camelus dromedarius). Acta Veterinaria Eurasia, 48(1): 18-21 DOI: 10.5152/actavet.2021.21055 
• Zubairu, M., Ali, M. N., Umosen, A. D., Muazu, T. A., Baso, A., Atabo, S. M. and Usman, M. D. (2021). Effects of Photoperiodism on the Histomorphometry of the Thyroid Gland of the African Giant Rat (Cricetomys gambianus). Sahel Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 18(4): 7-13 
• Bodinga, H.A., Nura, A., Ahmad, S.U. and Atabo, S.M. (2021). Ventral abdominal hernia in 2 years old Balami ewe. Published in a Book of proceedings of the 56th Annual Conference of the Nigerian society for animal production (NSAP) in collaboration with Federal University Dutsin-Ma 14th – 18th March (2021). THEME: Animal Agriculture: A panacea for Nigeria’s economic growth in the post pandemic era. Federal University Dutsin-Ma p1183
• Bodinga, H.A., Nura, A., Bande, F., Abubakar, A.A., Yakubu, A.S., Salisu, B., Abdullahi, N. and Atabo, S.M. (2020). Congenital malformations in ruminants and its surgical management: a retrospective study of Sokoto veterinary clinic, Nigeria. International Journal of Scientific Reports 6(7): 248-252, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-2156.IntJSciRep20202639 
• Danmaigoro A, Faruk A.K., Atabo S.M., Bello A., Mahmud M.A., Abubakar K., Mailafiya M.M. (2020). Prenatal Osteogenesis of the Long Bones of the Hind limb in Sokoto Red Goat: Gross Osteomorphometry, Radiography and Histology. Mathews Journal of Veterinary Science, (4)1:1-6, DOI: https://doi.org/10.30654/MJVS.10010 
• Umar, A.A., Bashir, N. and Atabo, S.M. (2020). Comparative skin histology of Fulani ecotype and broiler chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) in Sokoto State, Nigeria International Journal of Agriculture and Policy Research. 8(1): 11-25 DOI: https://doi.org/10.15739/IJAPR.20.002 
• Umar A.A and Atabo S.M. (2020a). Pregnancy detection in Red Sokoto goat. International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Bioresearch, 5(1): 99-107 DOI: https://doi.org/10.35410/IJAEB.2020.5463 
• Umar A.A. and Atabo S.M. (2020b). Gross and microscopic skin thickness of Red Sokoto goat ecotypes. IJRDO Journal of Applied Science, 6(2): 1-10 
• Umar, A. A. and Atabo, S. M. (2020c). Primary and secondary hair follicles in red Sokoto goat ecotypes. Direct Research Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Vol. 5(1): 1-7 DOI: https://doi.org/10.26765/DRJVMS69378355 
• Umar, A.A. and Atabo, S.M. (2020d). Gross and Microscopic Assessment of Pre-Parturient Heart and Lungs of the Red Sokoto Goat. Journal of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, 5(1): 21-25 
• Umar, A.A., Jibril, M., Atabo, S.M., Ekeolu, O.K. and Danmaigoro, A. (2020). Gross and histological studies of muscles of flight in some avian species. Archives of Animal and Poultry Sciences, 1(4): 52-56 DOI: https://doi.org/10.31248/JASVM2020.186 
• Umar, A.A. and Atabo, S.M. (2019a). A Review of Imaging Techniques in Scientific Research/Clinical Diagnosis. MOJ Anatomy and Physiology, 6(5): 175‒183. DOI: 10.15406/mojap.2019.06.00269
• Umar, A.A. and Atabo, S.M. (2019b). Gross Morphology and Morphometric studies of Digestive Tract of Barn Owl (Tyto alba). Animal Review, 6(1): 1-4 DOI: 10.18488/journal.ar.2019.61.1.4 
• Shehu, S.A., Bello, A., Danmaigoro, A., Abdulrasheed, H.A., Atabo, S.M. and Mahmud, M.A. (2019). Osteometrical Study on Age Related Changes of the Skull of Yankasa Ram. Journal of Human Anatomy, 3(1): 1-8 DOI: 10.23880/jhua-16000136 
• Jaji, A.Z., Akano, J.J., Atabo, S.M., Onwuama, K.T., Kigir, E.S., Ishiaku, A., Afolabi, A.A. and Salami, S.O. (2019). Morphometry and Histology of the Gastrointestinal Organs of the African White-Breasted Hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris). Journal of Veterinary Anatomy, 12(2): 1-14 
• Umar, A.A., Atabo, S.M., Danmaigoro, A. and Hena, S.A. (2018). Comparative Study of the Live Weight and Linear Body Measurement in Red Sokoto Goat Ecotypes. Journal of Human Anatomy, 2(1): 000121 
• Umar, A.A., Atabo, S.M. and Sonfada, M.L. (2017). Rostral Dental Eruption Pattern in Red Sokoto Goat Ecotypes. Vom Journal of Veterinary Science, Vol. 13: 15-20 
• Hena, S.A., Umar, A., Sonfada, M.L., Bello, A. and Atabo, S.M. (2017). Developmental Anatomic Studies on the Triceps brachii and Biceps brachii Muscles in Red Sokoto Goat (Capra hircus). Annual Research & Review in Biology, 16(4): 1-11 
• Bello, A., Onu, J.E., Onyeanusi, B.I., Umaru, M.A., Suleiman, M.H., Nzalak, J.O. and Atabo, S.M. (2017). Fetal Differentiation of the Lower Respiratory Tract of the One Humped Camel (Camelus Dromedarius): Gross Observation. Journal of Human Anatomy, 1(3): 000118. 
• Bello, A., Dabai, D.I., Umaru, M.A., Shehu, S.A. and Atabo, S.M. (2016). Prenatal development of red Sokoto goat (Capra hircus domestica) kidney: A gross morphological study. Sky Journal of Agricultural Research, 5(2): 015-021 
• Mahmud, M.A., Onu, M.J., Shehu, S.A., Umaru, A., Danmaigoro, A. and Atabo, M.S. (2015). Morphological Studies on Epididymis and Vas Deferens of One-Humped Camel Bull (Camelus dromedarius), Uda Ram and Red Sokoto Buck. American Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering, 3(5): 65-71 DOI: 10.11648/j.bio.20150305.17
• Sonfada, M.L., Shaibu, M.A., Hena, S.A. and Danmaigoro, A. (2015). Morphologic and Morphometric Studies of Long Bones of One Humped Camel Foetuses. Sudan Journal of Science and Technology, 16(Suppl.): 21-28 DOI: https://jst.sustech.edu/
• Umar, A.A., Bello, A.M., Atabo, S.M. and Kacha, G.M. (2018). Comparative Morphometric Studies of the Foetal and Day-Old Cerebrum and Cerebellum of Sheep and Goats. In a Book of Proceedings. The 55th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA). 22nd – 27th September (2018) THEME: ‘‘Veterinary Profession & Emerging Global Challenges’’ Auditorium, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto p143 
• Umar, A.A., Sonfada, M.L., Shehu, S.A., Wiam, I.M., Oyelowo, F.O., Abdulrahman, B., Abdullahi A.U., Danmaigoro, A., Hena, S.A. and Atabo, S.M. (2017). Microscopic Studies of Skin Glands in Adult Red Sokoto Goat Ecotypes. Published in a Book of Proceedings. The 54th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA). THEME: ‘‘Veterinary Services as Tools for Advancing Economic Growth, Food and National Security’’ Coronation Hall, Government House Kano, Kano State P183-190 
• Umar, A.A., Shehu, S.A., Sadiq, I.V., Lawal, A. and Atabo, S.M. (2017). Comparative Histomorphometry of the Olfactory Bulb of Nigerian Dogs and Red Sokoto Goats. Published in a Book of Proceedings. The 54th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA). THEME: ‘‘Veterinary Services as Tools for Advancing Economic Growth, Food, and National Security’’. Coronation Hall, Government House Kano, Kano State P176-182
• Usman M.D., Wakawa A.M., Musa A., Talba A.M., Ahmad K.H., Muazu T.A., Musa A.Z.. and Atabo, S.M. (2022). Occurrence of haemolytic Escherichia coli, antimicrobials residue in cultured Clarias gariepinus and assessment of antimicrobial use among catfish farmers in Kano metropolis, Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Veterinary & Allied Sciences 2(2): 105 – 113

• Applications of Anatomy in Nanomedicine

• Atabo, S.M., Umar, A.A., Shehu, S.A., Abubakar, A.A., Jaji, A.Z., Oyelowo, F.O.O., Muazu, T.A. and Baso, A. (2022). Post-natal neurocraniometry of Balami, Uda and Yankasa breeds. AL FARABI 4th International Congress on Applied Sciences. August 19-20, 2022 / Erzurum, Turkey, p180 – 181
• Atabo, S.M., Jaji, A.Z., Hassan, U.L., Muazu, T.A. and Baso, A. (2021). Gross and comparative viscerocranial morphology of Nigerian breeds of sheep. In a Book of Abstract of the 14th Annual Conference of Zoological Society of Nigeria Conference. THEME: The role of ZOOLOGY in the economic development of Nigeria in the 21st century. Venue: Ebitimi-Banigo Auditorium, University of Port Harcourt. 8th – 12th November, 2021, p56 
• Atabo, S.M., Umar, A.A., Shehu, S.A., Abubakar, A.A., Jaji, A.Z. & Hassan, U.L. (2021). Morphological divergence of the fetal skull in Uda and Yankasa breeds of sheep. Maiden International Conference on Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences. Organized by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nigeria Nsukka. Venue: Princess Alexandra Auditorium, University of Nigeria Nsukka. 9th – 11th March, 2021. THEME: Exploring Innovations in AGRO-VETERINARY AND BIOMEDICAL research for sustainable development p65 
• Atabo, S.M, Umar, A.A., Shehu, S.A., and Abubakar A.A. (2021). Skull craniometry of Balami, Uda, and Yankasa breeds of sheep. In Abstract Proceedings. International Congress on Veterinary Anatomical Sciences. 3rd – 4th March 2021, Faculty of veterinary Medicine University of Tehran, Iran p186 
• Muazu T.A, Sulaiman M.H., Baso A., Zubairu M., Atabo S.M., Usman M.D. and Ajeigbe S.O. (2021). Comparative anatomy of wild adult African catfish (Clarias Gariepinus) ovary during rainy and dry periods in Zaria, Nigeria. In a Book of Abstract of the 57th Annual National Congress of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA). THEME: The Veterinarian and Global Health Security. Date: 25th – 29th October, 2021. Venue: Horatio Marque, Okada Avenue, Benin city, Edo State, p125
• Umar, A.A. and Atabo, S.M. (2019). Some Skin Appendages of Red Sokoto Goat Ecotypes. In a Book of Abstract. The 56th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA). 7th – 11th October (2019) THEME: Veterinary Enterprise and Leadership Development. Reverton Hotels, Kunama Crescent G.R.A. Lokoja, Kogi State p9
• Umar, A.A. and Atabo, S.M. (2019). Ear Length and Orientation of Red Sokoto Goat Ecotypes. In a Book of Abstract. The 56th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA). 7th – 11th October (2019) THEME: Veterinary Enterprise and Leadership Development. Reverton Hotels, Kunama Crescent G.R.A. Lokoja, Kogi State p8
• Umar, A.A., Ahmad U.S. and Atabo S.M. (2018). Staple Length and Diameter of the Red Sokoto Goat Ecotypes. In a Book of Abstract. The 55th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA). 22nd – 27th September (2018) THEME: ‘‘Veterinary Profession & Emerging Global Challenges’’. Auditorium, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto p8
• Mahmud, M.A., Shehu, S.A., Umar A.A., Atabo, S.M., Bello, A., Danmaigoro A., Aliyu, M.A. and Shehu, S. Histomorphology of Accessory Sex Glands in One-Humped Camel Bull (Camelus dromedarius), Uda Ram and Red Sokoto Buck. In a Book of Abstract. The 55th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA). 22nd – 27th September (2018). THEME: ‘‘Veterinary Profession & Emerging Global Challenges’’. Auditorium, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto p6
• Umar, A.A., Fisayo, A.J., Kachamai, W.A. and Atabo, S.M. (2018). Age estimation in the Wistar rat (Rattus norvegicus) using anatomical indices. In a Book of Abstract. The 15th Annual Scientific Conference of Anatomical Society of Nigeria (ASN). 10th – 14th September (2018). THEME: Redesigning Anatomy Education in Africa: Prospects and Challenges. Venue: Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto p30