Department of Livestock Production
Established as one of the three pioneering departments in the faculty, the department of livestock production has been the focal point of producing graduates with profound knowledge, skills and experiences in the field of livestock production, catering the demands at local and international level. Covering a variety of subject areas within the discipline, the department is responsible for teaching all aspects of livestock production including production technology, post-harvest processing, quality assurance and management, waste handling and ecologically sound livestock production in both terrestrial and aquatic production systems.
Aided by a blend of both experienced and novel teachers expertized in all relevant fields, the department is geared to disseminate modern and traditional knowledge in the arena of livestock production to the undergraduates, graduates, industry and to the public, serving the needs of industry’s sustainability. Well-equipped laboratories in dairy science, meat science, food microbiology, food science and technology, animal reproduction technology, and molecular biology help undergraduates and graduates to pursue their thrust for research in relevant disciplines under the watchful eyes of eminent researchers in the department.
On-field exposure of undergraduates are enriched by animal rearing units in the faculty farm, including poultry, cattle, swine, goat, micro livestock and aquaria, wherein students are entrusted with the production of many livestock species. Pasture and fodder units in the faculty farm further extend achieving the said objective. Via Livestock Extension and Research Centre, resources of the department are effectively shared with school teachers, students and farmers to educate and train them in various disciplines in livestock production, hence, contributing to national development of the sector.
Staff members and ALUMNUS of the department are actively engaged in research, development, policy making and implementation of numerous livestock related development activities both national and international arena, enabling to keep a strong footprint of the department in the sector.
Our Mission
We strive to produce future leaders and innovators who can bear major responsibilities and perform roles for the enhancement of the livestock sector.We are also conducting workshops, seminars and on-farm consultation services to benefit the society. These events are conducted in collaboration with eminent scientists of international calibre.
Curriculum
Code | Subject | No.Credit |
LP 11013 | Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals | 03 |
LP 11022 | Genetics | 02 |
LP 11032 | Introduction to Aquatic Biology and Aquaculture | 02 |
Year I Semester II
Code | Subject | No. Credit |
LP 12012 | Fundamentals of Biochemistry | 02 |
LP 12023 | Principles of Food Science and Technology | 03 |
Year II Semester I
Code | Subject | No.Credit |
LP 21012 | Animal Health and Hygiene | 02 |
LP 21022 | Management of Non Ruminants | 02 |
LP 21032 | Principles of Animal Nutrition | 02 |
Year II Semester II
Code | Subject | No. Credit |
LP 22012 | Agrostology | 02 |
LP 22023 | Farm Practice | 03 |
LP 22032 | Management of Ruminants | 02 |
Module 01: Animal Bio resource Technology and Management
Year III Semester I
Code | Subject | No. Credit |
LP31012 | Dairy Production | 02 |
LP31023 | Equine Management and Microlivestock Production | 03 |
LP31032 | Food Microbiology | 02 |
LP31042 | Food and Nutrition | 02 |
LP31053 | Poultry Production | 03 |
LP31063 | Quality Management of Food Processing and Handling | 03 |
LP31072 | Swine Production | 02 |
Year III Semester II
Code | Subject | No. Credit |
LP 32022 | Animal Breeding | 02 |
LP32042 | Applied Animal Nutrition | 02 |
LP 32052 | Aquatic Bio-resource Production | 02 |
LP 32064 | Dairy Science and Technology | 04 |
LP 32073 | Meat Science and Technology | 03 |
LP 32012 | Animal Biotechnology | 02 |
LP 32032 | Applications of Aquatic Bio-resource Management | 02 |
LP 32082 | Risk assessment and Food Safety Management in Fishery Products | 02 |
LP 32092 | Zoonoses and Public Health | 02 |
Year IV Semester I
Code | Subject | No. Credit |
LP41012 | Animal Behavior and Welfare | 02 |
LP41023 | Animal Reproduction and Assisted Reproductive Technologies | 03 |
LP41032 | Biodiversity Management | 02 |
LP41042 | Cereal Science and Technology | 02 |
LP41052 | Cleaner Production | 02 |
LP41062 | Extractive and Sustainable Aquaculture | 02 |
LP41082 | Health Management of Livestock Species and Fish | 02 |
LP41093 | Laboratory Techniques in Livestock Production | 03 |
LP41103 | Ornamental Fish culture | 03 |
LP41113 | Processing and Utilization of Animal Byproducts | 03 |
LP41122 | Proposal Formulation and Scientific Writing | 02 |
LP41132 | Recent Advances in Animal Bio-resource Production | 02 |
Year IV Semester II
Code | Subject | No. credit |
LP42012 | Industrial Training | 02 |
LP42026 | Research Project | 06 |
Module 02: Aquatic Bio-resource Technology and Management
Year III Semester I
Code | Subject | No.Credit |
LP31032 | Food Microbiology | 02 |
LP31063 | Quality Management of Food Processing and Handling | 03 |
LP31083 | Applied Fish Nutrition and Live Feed Technology | 03 |
LP31093 | Biology of Aquatic Organisms | 03 |
LP31103 | Fish Diseases and Health Management | 03 |
LP31113 | Principles of Aquatic Bio-resource Management | 03 |
Year III Semester II
Code | Subject | No. Credit |
LP32032 | Applications of Aquatic Bio-resource Management | 02 |
LP32082 | Risk assessment and Food Safety Management in Fishery products | 02 |
LP32103 | Fishery Product Technology | 02 |
LP32113 | Recent Advances in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology in Aquaculture | 04 |
LP32123 | Technology of Fish Species Production | 03 |
LP32012 | Animal Biotechnology | 02 |
LP32022 | Animal Breeding | 02 |
LP32042 | Applied Animal Nutrition | 02 |
LP32092 | Zoonoses and Public Health | 02 |
Year IV Semester I
Code | Subject | No. Credits |
LP41012 | Animal Behavior and Welfare | 02 |
LP41032 | Biodiversity Management | 02 |
LP41042 | Cereal Science and Technology | 02 |
LP41052 | Cleaner Production | 02 |
LP41062 | Extractive and Sustainable Aquaculture | 02 |
LP41072 | Fish Breeding and Larviculture | 02 |
LP41093 | Laboratory Techniques in Livestock Production | 03 |
LP41103 | Ornamental Fish Culture | 03 |
LP41113 | Processing and Utilization of Animal Byproducts | 03 |
LP41122 | Proposal Formulation and Scientific Writing | 02 |
LP41132 | Recent advances in Animal Bio-resource Production | 02 |
Year IV Semester II
Code | Subject | No. Credits |
LP 42012 | Industrial Training | 02 |
LP 42026 | Research Project | 06 |
Code | Subject | No. Credits |
LP 1101 | Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals | 03 |
LP 1202 | Genetics | 02 |
Year I Semester II
Code | Subject | No. Credits |
LP 1201 | Principles of Food Science and Technology | 02 |
LP 1203 | Biochemistry | 02 |
Year II Semester I
Code | Subject | No. Credits |
LP 2101 | Management of Non Ruminants | 02 |
LP 2102 | Applied Animal Nutrition and Agrostology | 03 |
Year II Semester II
Code | Subject | No. Credits |
LP 2201 | Animal Health and Hygiene | 02 |
LP 2202 | Management of Ruminants | 02 |
LP 2203 | Farm Practice | 02 |
Year III Semester I
Code | Subject | No. Credits |
LP 3101 | Aquaculture | 03 |
LP 3102 | Food & Nutrition | 02 |
LP 3103 | Poultry Production | 03 |
LP 3104 | Quality Management of Food Processing and Handling | 03 |
LP 3106 | Swine Production | 02 |
LP 3105 | Ruminant Production | 04 |
Year III Semester II
Code | Subject | No. Credits |
LP 3201 | Advanced Animal Nutrition | 02 |
LP 3202 | Animal Breeding | 02 |
LP 3203 | Dairy Technology | 02 |
LP 3204 | Food Microbiology | 02 |
LP 3205 | Health Management of Livestock Animal and Fish | 02 |
LP 3206 | Marine & Inland Fisheries | 02 |
LP 3207 | Meat Science & Technology | 04 |
LP 3208 | Micro Livestock Production | 02 |
Year IV Semester I
Code | Subject | No. Credits |
LP4101 | Animal Reproduction & Assisted Reproductive Technologies | 03 |
LP4102 | Proposal Formulation and Seminar | 02 |
LP4103 | Animal Welfare & Ethics | 02 |
LP4104 | Laboratory Techniques in Livestock Production | 03 |
LP4105 | Ornamental Fish Culture | 03 |
LP4106 | Processing of Animal by Products | 02 |
LP4107 | Wild Life Conservation | 02 |
Year IV Semester II
Code | Subject | No. Credits |
LP 4201 | Industrial Training | 03 |
LP 4202 | Research | 05 |
Facilities
Laboratories under the Department of Livestock Production
Livestock Production Laboratory
Livestock production laboratory is situated in the faculty premises and is the place for most of the student practicals under the Biochemistry, Food Science, Microbiology and Animal Nutrition disciplines. It is equipped with lot of sophisticated instruments
and laboratory chemicals which will facilitate the student practicals as well as theundergraduate research under the Department of Livestock Production. It also possessesthe preserved animal samples including animal skeletons to facilitate the students to
study the anatomy and physiology of farm animals. In addition, the laboratory also facilitates the hatchery operation practicals under Poultry production. The laboratoryis under good management and has a well-organized setting with Standard Operating Procedures and Safety Concerns. Over all, the Livestock Production Laboratory utilizes the availableresources efficiently to provide a good learning environment for the undergraduates.
Diary Technology Laboratory
This laboratory is situated in the Mungasthanna premises of Faculty of Agricultural Sciences.It is equipped with almost all the equipment necessary for the manufacturing of dairy productssuch as Yoghurt, Curd, Ice-Cream, Butter and Cheese. Students get a very good hands-on experienceand confidence in the product manufacturing through this laboratory where they are involved inpracticals as well as the commercial level production of dairy products. There are a lot of productbased researches carried out in this laboratory, which facilitate the innovative and creative ideasof the students.
Meat Science Laboratory
This laboratory is also found in Mungasthanna premises and is the house for all the meat science based practicals and research. The facilities available there could be used to produce and store Sausages,Surimi and Meat Balls under hygienic conditions. It is also equipped with vacuum packing machine tofacilitate the hygienic packaging of the products. Students can get a good practical exposure to asmall scale meat product processing line under this laboratory.
Histology Laboratory
The histology laboratory provides opportunity for undergraduate practicals and both graduate and undergraduate research experiments related to histological aspects. It is equipped with novel tissue sectioning system (Microtome) and tissue embedding system for processing of animal tissues used for histological analysis. There are also facilities for Hematoxylin and Eosine staining of animal tissues in this laboratory. This laboratory is situated in the Mungasthannapremises of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences.
Reproductive Biology and Animal Biotechnology Laboratory
This laboratory has sophisticated equipment and chemicals to facilitate isolation, counting and in-vitro culture and growth of animal cells and is found in the Mungasthanna premises. It is operated under a standard setting and provides room for hands-on experience and innovative research ideas in reproductive biology of animals. It also facilitates thestudent practicals related to assisted reproductive techniques such as Artificial Insemination, in-vitro fertilization etc.
Aquaculture Laboratory (Aquarium)
The Aquaculture Laboratory is situated in the faculty premises and is a very pleasant and intimating place to visit. It facilitates the student practicals and research related to management and breeding of a wide variety of ornamentalfish species. It also gives hands on experience for students on the live feed production in aquaculture. It is highlyequipped with accessories necessary for catching, rearing, breeding and disease management of various fish species.It is currently under the development for the production of fish larvae for sale in future.The new aquaculture unit in mungastenna premises is in under constructions and it would be facilitated for breeding and rearing of number of exoticand indegenous food and ornamental fish species in the near future.
Staff
Mrs. D G Yasawathi Technical Officer Grade I |
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Mrs. H R Geetha Malani Management Assistant Grade I |
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Management Assistant Grade III |
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Mrs. B R S K Balasooriya Lab Attendant |
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Mr. K M Athula Ruwanthissa Lab Attendant |
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Mr. U Indike Lakmal Karunaratne Lab Attendant |
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Miss. H V N L Jayarathne Lab Attendant |
Research and Knowledge Dissemination
The Livestock Extension and Research Center (LERC) domain to the Department of Livestock Production, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka organize training programs, seminars, and workshops for the school children, teachers, and farmers to disseminate the knowledge related to agriculture and Bio-system technology. The center has been doing a great service and for the community during past years conducting more than 100 programs within the university as well as outside the university.
Date |
Name of the School/Institute Participated |
2016.06.02 |
R/Karawita Madya Vidyalaya R/Sivali Cental College, Ratnapura R/Sumana Balika Vidyalaya R/Kalawana National School, Kalawana |
2016.06.16 |
R/Jailana Central College, Balangoda R/Udagama Maha Vidyalaya R/Gankanda Madya Vidyalaya R/Balangoda Ananda Mathreeya Madya Maha Vidyalaya R/Kiriella Madya Maha Vidyalaya K/De/Ranjan Wijeratne Maha Vidyalaya K/De/Pannala Maha Vidyalaya K/De/Thunbage Maha Vidyalaya K/De/Waharaka Vidyalaya |
2016.06.24 | K/De/Sirisaman National School |
2016.07.01 |
R/Kolonna National School R/Em/Wijeriya Sumana Maha Vidyalaya R/Ehaliyagoda National School |
2016.07.26 | R/Ratmalavinna Maha Vidyalaya |
2018.05.17 |
Ke/Galigamuwa Madya Maha Vidyalaya,Kegalle Ke/Wara/Dharmasirisenanayake Maha Vidyalaya Ke/St.Maries College Kegalle Balika Vidyalaya Ke/Gatiyamulla Maha Vidyalaya Ke/Swarna Jayanthi Maha Vidyalaya |
2017.06.18 | B/St Josheps National School |
2018.05.24 | R/Eheliyagoda National College |
2018.06.14 | R/Eheliyagoda National College |
2018.06.14 |
R/Sumana Balika Vidyalaya R/Ni/Elapatha Maha Vidyalaya R/Ferguson High School R/St. Aloysius National School |
2018.07.05 |
R/Udagama Maha Vidyalaya R/Jeilani National School, Balangoda R/Seevali Central College |
Seminars Conducted outside the University
2011.05.08 R/St Aloysius College, Ratnapura
2011.07.18 – Ke/St Josheps Balika Vidyalaya, Kegalle
Achievements
Prof. DMA Gunaratne
- President's award for scientific publications (2011, 2013, 2016), National Research Council, Sri Lanka
- NRC merit award for scientific publications (2010, 2015), National Research Council, Sri Lanka
- Endeavour Research Fellowship (2018) RMIT University, Australia
- Visiting Scholar (2018). SJTU University, Shanghai China.
- SUSRED, award (2018), NSF, Sri Lanka
- Commonwealth academic fellowship (2014), Glyndwr University, UK
- Outsanding researcher (2013), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka in recongnition of the research exellence in the field of Food Science and Technology
- University award (2013) for the patent research work carried out for the innovative finding of Walligama coconut wilt disease, Sri Lanka.
- University award for the highest number of citation counted for year 2013 in the feild of Food Science and Technology
Dr. HAD Ruwandeepika
- NRC Merit Award for Scientific Publication (for international publications) -2015, awarded in 2017, based on the National Research Council’s scheme of ranking scientific publications
- Presidential Award for scientific research (2014), evaluated by peers and published in international scientific journals cited in the science citation index
- NRC Merit Award for Scientific Publication (for international publications) -2012, awarded in 2014, based on the National Research Council’s scheme of ranking scientific publications
- Travel Grant for participation to an international conference (Larvi 2013- Fish and Shellfish Larviculture symposium) - by Gent University, Belgium
- Merit Awards for best presenter at research session of Young Scientists forum. 2013
- Visiting research scientist: Centre for Science Education & Research, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Nitte University, Mangalore, India
- Visiting research scientist: UNESCO Centre for Marine Biotechnology, College of Fisheries, Mangalore, India
Dr. RM Amila S Bandra
- Ph.D. (Animal Biosciences-Animal Welfare) - Department of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph, Canada 2019
- Best presenter award, Annual research symposium- 2017, Campbell Center for the study of Animal Welfare, University of Guelph, Canada.
- Research Assistant- University of Guelph, Canada (2015 - 2019)
- Teaching Assistant - Animal Physiology, Department of Animal Biosciences - University of Guelph, Canada (2018)
- Visiting Scientist-Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine, Iowa State University, USA ( 2017)
- Working as a scientific manuscripts reviewer in the journal of Animals, Switzerland (Since 2018)
- Certificate course in Teaching Development Program (TDP) -University of Guelph, Canada (2017)
- Certificate of recognition in professional and academic skills development-University of Guelph, Canada
- M.Phil - Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2013
Prof. MMP Sumith
- Indian Science Research Fellow- National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, Hyderabad, India 2016/17
- Endeavour Research Fellow- ANZAC Clinical and Medical Research Institute, Concord General Hospital, University of Sydney, Australia 2017
- Fulbright Academic and Research Fellow- University of Nebraska Lincoln, USA, 2013/14
Dr. CN Walpita
- VLIR (Flemish Interuniversity council, Belgium) scholarship to follow “International Training Program on “Food safety management, quality assurance systems and risk analysis”
- Outstanding oral presentation award for “Egg laying ability of zebrafish is thyroid hormone dependent” in the 16th International Conference on Biotechnology in Animal Production, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
Ms. HMGP Herath
- Scholarship for PhD, School of Veterinary Sciences, Massey University, New Zealand
- Scholarship Award, 15th Asian Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies, Animal Science Congress
- Robert Munasinghe Memorial Gold Medal, Department of Livestock Production, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
Mr PPSK Patabandi
- VLIR-UOS Masters Scholarships 2013 - Belgium
Industrial and Academic collaborations
Industrial Training and Research Program
During this program, each student will address a problem identified in an industry related to livestock and aquaculture sectors. They will make an oral presentation as well as a written report at the completion of the program. Students specializing in livestock production acquire an opportunity to work in both private and government institutions, including
Government Institutions
- National Livestock Development Board – NLDB
- National Aquaculture Development Authority – NAQDA
- Department of Animal Production and Health – DAPH
- National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency – NARA
- Milco Private Limited etc…..
Private institutions
- Pussellawa Meat Producers (PVT) Ltd
- Maxies and Company (PVT) Ltd
- Cargills Ceylon PLC
- Keells Food Products PLC
- Lanka Milk Foods (CWE) PLC
- Ceylon Grain Elevators – PRIMA
- Ceylon Agro Industries (Pvt) Ltd
- Pelwatte Dairy Industries Ltd
- King Aqua Services (PVT) Ltd
- Happy Cook Lanka Food (Pvt) Ltd
- Srimic Exports (Pvt) Ltd etc…..
Career Prospects
The graduates of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka carries great weight in the jobs market as employers value their academic knowledge, skills, and attitudes with having self-motivation. The agriculture graduates specialized from the Department of Livestock Production remain some of the most highly sought after amongst employers in the field of Agriculture. The students benefit from a stimulating study environment, research-led teaching, and interaction with academics who are working at the frontiers of knowledge in their field. This all serves to encourage critical thinking and encourages both self-reliance and teamwork.
Currently, the Department of Livestock Production offers two-degree programs titled,
- Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Sciences and Management) Special Degree in Animal Bio-resource Technology and management
- Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Sciences and Management) Special Degree in Aquatic Bio-resource Technology and Management
On completion of the above degree programs, the graduates will be able to access various job opportunities in the agriculture field including academics, research scientists/officers, production executives Quality Assurance Manager/Executives, Farm Managers, Aquaculturist, etc.
Alumini Profiles
Mr. AR Mudalige
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Mr. CN Jayasooriya Mr. Jayasooriya an alumnus of 1999/2000 batch and currently serving as a senior lecturer in the Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. |
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Mr. PPC Jayanath Mr. Jayanath an alumnus of 2003/2004 batch and currently serving as a Manager at National Savings Bank, Ratnapura. He has also been a Justice of the Peace for all Islands. |
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Mr. MGM Zoysa Mr. Zoysa an alumnus of 2003/2004 batch and currently serving as the Production manager at Pussella Meat Producers (Pvt) Ltd, Kosgama. |
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Dr. N.M.N. Nambapana Dr. Nambapana an alumnus of 2002/2003 batch and currently serving as a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture, Department of Animal Science, Uwa Wellassa University. |
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Mr. SN Herath
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Events
Livestock Day – 2019
The Department of Livestock Production, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka had organized “Livestock Day-2019” on 21st June 2019, under the theme of “Present Challenges on Livestock Production in Sri Lanka”, at the faculty premises. The main objectives of this event were to make an ideal platform for undergraduates to dialogs with eminent and expertise of the livestock industry in Sri Lanka. In addition, it also provided an opportunity for former graduates who employed in the Livestock sector to share their knowledge and skills in various disciplines with present undergraduates of the Department of Livestock Production for enhancing their attitudes on the working culture. In line with is program a training session was also arranged for O/L and A/L school students in the discipline of Agricultural Science and Biosystems Technology.
Final Year Undergraduate Research Presentation- Department of Livestock Production 2019
The Department of Livestock Production, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, organized the final year undergraduate research presentation of the industrial training and research program 2019, on 31st July 2019 at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. As one of the vital components of the curriculum, undergraduates were exposed to the livestock industry at the last semester of the degree program to conduct research under various disciplines under the supervision of the academic members of the Department of Livestock Production and industry expertise.
Contact Us
Dr. T.S.P Jayaweera
Head
Department of Livestock Production
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
P.O. Box 02, Belihuloya. Sri Lanka.
Phone+94(0)45 - 2280074
Email livestock@agri.sab.ac.k