Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science

Prof.Indira D. Silva

Senior Professor

Office Address :

Department of Veterinary Clinical Science,

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science,

University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya 20400, Sri Lanka
Email : indiradush@gmail.com
Phone :  (official and mobile): 077 860 3471, 071 804 7700, 0815638016
Education :
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), University of California, Davis, USA, in Comparative Pathology, 1988. Specialized in Veterinary Hematology, Immunology and General Pathology. Dissertation - “Comparative studies on phagocytic and nitroblue tetrazolium (NBT) reductive activities of bovine neutrophils for mammary pathogens”
  • Bachelor of Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc.), Second Class Honors with distinctions in Microbiology and Parasitology, 1978 from University of Sri Lanka, Peradeniya Campus (Renamed University of Peradeniya)

Researchgate

  1. Founder Fellow of the Sri Lanka College of Veterinary Surgeons (SLCVS) 2015
  2. Hector C Perera Memorial Award* in 2011 for the outstanding clinical communication presented at the 63rd scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association titled “Diagnosis and Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure due to Dilated Cardiomyopathy in dogs – Three case studies”. ID Silva, HKDIA Ratnayake, SJ Wijesinghe, WPTT Weerasinghe, WADCH Wickramasinghe, INA Wickramasinghe, DDN de Silva, TS Wanniarachchi and A Dangolla (2011).
  3. President’s Research Bonus Award** for 2006 for the publication Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii antibodies in captive elephants (Elephas maximus maximus) in Sri Lanka. Dangolla A, Ekanayake DK, Rajapakse RPVJ, Dubey JP and Silva ID. (2006). Veterinary Parasitology 137:172-174.
  4. Hector C Perera Memorial Award* for the outstanding clinical communication presented at the 60th scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association titled “Successful treatment of a war casualty injured from a grenade explosion”. Weerasinghe WPTT, Wijesinghe SJ, Wickramasinghe WADCH, Thalagala KS, de Silva DDN, Dangolla A and Silva ID (2008).
  5. Best Presentation in Wildlife session at the 57th scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association for 2005 titled “Correction of vision in an elephant with corneal opacity” - Wijesinghe SJ, Dangolla A, and Silva I (2005).
  6. Hector C Perera Memorial Award* for the outstanding clinical communication presented at the 57th scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association titled “An infection of Dioctophyma renale (Giant Kidney worm) - Rabel RAC, Indrajith E, Amararatne KRJK, Arulkanthan !, Dangolla A, and Silva ID, in a Labrador-retriever” (2005)
  7. President’s Research Bonus Award** for 2000 for the publication “Seroepidemiology of Brucella abortus infection in bovids in Sri Lanka. Preventive Veterinary Medicine 46(2000):51-59.
  8. President’s Research Bonus Award** for 1999 for the publication “Seroepidemiology of Rinderpest in bovids in Sri Lanka using the Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay. Preventive Veterinary Medicine 37(1998):69-75. (Awarded by Hon. President of Sri Lanka) .
  9. Perumal Pillai Award* for the outstanding publication for 1998 in the Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal titled, “The California Mastitis Test for milk of Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) in Sri Lanka” 45(2):7-11.
  10. Perumal Pillai Award* for the outstanding publication for 1995 in the Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal titled, “Detection of mastitis in the Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) using the electrical conductivity, pH, chloride and acidity percentages of milk” 42(1):7-13.
  11. Perumal Pillai Award* for the outstanding publication for 1993 in the Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal titled, “Comparison of phagocytic efficiency of Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) blood and milk neutrophils” 40(1):7-14.
  12. Hector C Perera Memorial Award* for the outstanding clinical communication presented at the 44th scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association for 1991 titled “Indications, collection and transfusion of whole blood as a therapeutic measure in canines”.
  13. Hector C Perera Memorial Award* for the outstanding clinical communication presented at the 43rd scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association for 1990 titled “Surgical correction of blindness due to a cataract in as Asian Elephant”.
  14. Commendable presentation at the Annual Research Sessions of the University of Peradeniya 2003, titled “Neuroleptanalgesia of wild elephants (elephas maximus maximus) for extended periods with combination of etorphine hydrochloride with acepromazine maleate” .
  15. Commendable presentation at the Annual Research Sessions of the University of Peradeniya 2003, titled “Height estimation of elephants in Sri Lanka (elephas maximus maximus) from a distance” .
  16. Austin Eugene Lyons Fellowship for graduate studies at University of California at Davis, USA 1986/87. 17. Fulbright Scholarship for graduate studies in the USA, 1982-84.
  17. Commonwealth Veterinary Association Fellowship for a study visit to India, 1982.

* Presented by the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association **Awarded by Hon. President of Sri Lanka
 

Undergraduate teaching at University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka,

  1. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science
  2. Faculty of Science, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology 2006 & 2003 .
  3. Faculty of Agriculture from 1991-1995.
  4. Faculty of Arts – Law students 2016-2017
  5. Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 1996.
Postgraduate teaching at University of Peradeniya,
  1. MVSc course, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science - M.Phil supervision, 1996.
  2. M.Sc. course in Parasitology, Postgraduate Institute of Science

  • Clinical medicine in companion animals
  • Hematology of domestic, zoo and wild animal
  • Clinical Immunology, Immunohematology and Immunodiagnostics
  • Wild animal medicine (elephants in particular)
  • Leukemia and Myeloproliferative diseases of animals
  • Animal welfare and human rights.

    • Position Current Completed
    Project leader 2 1

    Completed projects
  • Project Title:Establishment of an in vitro assay for phagocytosis of bacteria by canine neutrophils
  • Date Range: 2013-2018
  • Funding Body: None
  • Position: Project leader

  • Project Title: Clinico-epidemiology and the management of snake envenoming in dogs in Sri Lanka
  • Date Range: 2013-2018
  • Funding Body: None
  • Position: Co-Supervisor

    • Active research grants:
  • Project Title: Risk factors, prognostic indicators and variance of Canine Parvo Virus involved in causing Parvo viral enteritis among immunized pups and causes of vaccination failure.
  • Date Range: 2016-2018
  • Funding Body: URG 2016/70V
  • Position: Principal Investigator

  • Project Title:Species variations, concurrent hemoparasitism and individual risk factors associated with the prognosis of Canine Babesiosis.
  • Date Range: 2017-2019
  • Funding Body: None
  • Position: Co- Investigator

  • Project Title:Investigations of the relationship between MCV and the diameters of erythrocytes indogs which are positive for Ehrlichia canis or Babesia gibsoni.
  • Date Range: 2014-2019
  • Funding Body: None
  • Position: Principal Investigator

    • Position MPhil. / PhD. current completed
    supervisor MPhil 3 2
    supervisor MVSc - 1
    Completed supervisions:
  • A.M.R. Bandara - Master of Philosophy Clinico-epidemiology and the management of snake envenoming in dogs in Sri Lanka
  • A.P. Liyanage - Master of Philosophy Establishment of an in vitro assay for phagocytosis of bacteria by canine neutrophils.
  • K. Kulachelvy - Master of Philosophy Sero epidemiological study on Bovine Brucellosis in Sri Lanka using Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) Technique.ka

    • Journals

    • Liyanage A.P., Mallawa M.R.C.K., Silva I.D. (2018) In-Vitro Assay for phagocytic activity by canine Neutrophils for Escherichia coli. Submiited for publication in the S.L.Vet.J.
    • Indira Silva, K. Thananjayan, DRA Dissanayake, WCR Fernando and M. Murugananthan (2017). Relationships of mean corpuscular volume with diameter and surface area of canine erythrocytes. S.L.Vet.J. 2017, 64(2): 13-16.
    • Atapattu U, Dissanayake DRA, Silva ID, Bulumulla DGSS, Neelawala NGDAK, Wijekoon T. (2017). Acute Hepatozoonosis caused by Hepatozoon canis in dogs in Sri Lanka. S.L.Vet.J., 64:1 (A): 9-12. http://doi.org/10.4038/slvj.v64i1A.19.
    • Indira Silva. (2017) Challenging clinical presentations of tick borne hemoparasitic diseases for the diagnostician, In: An update on diagnosis and control of parasitic diseases, Ed: K.J. Ananda, Published by GRS Digital World, Shimoga, India. Pp 294-308.
    • Indira Silva. (2017). Complex clinical presentations of tick-borne diseases in dogs in Sri Lanka, S.L.Vet.J., 63:2(A): 1-9. http://doi.org/10.4038/slvj.v63i2.9. .
    • D. R. A. Dissanayake, I. D. Silva, Sashikala Gamage, Dinuka Sonnadhara, M. R. B. N. Bandara, S. S. Alokabandara, V.P. Priyanka Jayapani, Waruni Jayaweera. (2017) Feline panleukopenia virus infection in a captive-bred Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) and a Leopard (Panthera Pardus) S.L.Vet.J., 63:2(A): 23-26. http://doi.org/10.4038/slvj.v63i2.12.
    • Silva I. (2016) Guidelines for vaccination of dogs in Sri lanka. S.L.Vet.J., 63(1) (B): 33-39 .
    • Dissanayake DRA, Silva ID, Senapathi de Silva YU, de Silva DDN, Mallikarachchi, Gunathilaka WGDA, Kumara WRB, Rajapaksha E, and Fernando WCR. (2016). The diagnosis and treatment of Acquired Myasthenia Gravis in two adult dogs using oral Neostigmine Bromide. S.L.Vet.J., 63(1) (A): 27-31. 9
    • ID Silva, HKDIA Ratnayake, SJ Wijesinghe, WPTT Weerasinghe, WADCH Wickramasinghe, INA Wickramasinghe, DDN De Silva, TS Wanniarachchi and A Dangolla. (2009-10). Diagnosis and treatment of congestive heart failure (CHF) due to dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs – three case studies. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal: 56&57A:25-31,
    • Indira D. Silva. The Role of the Veterinarian in Disaster / Emergency Management. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal 56&57A:43-48, 2009-10I.D.
    • I.D. Silva. (2008). Vector Borne Zoonotic Diseases: Veterinarians’ Perspectives. Proceedings of the Synposium on Zoonotic and emerging zoonotic diseases and their prevention in the SAARC region, July-August 2008. Pg 5-9.
    • Wijesekera PNK, Bandara KAPA, Dangolla A, Silva ID and Edirisinghe JS. (2007). Incidence of Acanthamoebae spp. In the eyes of captive Asian elephants in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Elephant Conservation & Research Symposium, Orlando, Florida, USA, Nov 3-4, 2007, Pg 46-50.
    • Chandima AL, Dangolla A, Wijewantha P, andSilva ID (2006). Some information on ornamental birds in Colombo and Kandy districts. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal 53(1): 7-8.
    • Dangolla A, Ekanayake DK, Rajapakse RPVJ, Dubey JP and Silva ID. (2006). Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii antibodies in captive elephants (Elephas maximus maximus) in Sri Lanka. Veterinary Parasitology 137:172-174. (President’s Research Bonus Award 2008).
    • Dangolla A and Silva ID. (2006). Information on elephant keepers in Sri Lanka. Gajah 24:51-53 (Short Communication)..
    • Dangolla A, AG Malitha and I Silva. (2004). Mineral status in blood serum of domesticated elephants (Elephas maximus maximus) and certain plants of Sri Lanka. Zoos’ print Journal 19(7):1549-1550.
    • Dangolla A, I Silva and VY Kuruwita. (2004). Neuroleptanalgesia in wild asian elephants (Elephas maximus maximus). Vet. Anaesthesia and Analgesia. 31, 1-4.
    • Silva Indira and Dangolla A. (2002). Blood levels and triglycerides in wild and domesticated Asian elephants (Elephas maximus maximus) in Sri Lanka. Gajah 21:53-55.
    • Boyagoda EP, Silva, Indira, Dangolla A. (2001). Ornamental fish rearing in Sri Lanka. 1. Basic information on ornamental fish keeping for the practicing local veterinarian. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal 48(1A): 13-15.
    • Silva, Indira, Dangolla A., Kulachelvy K. (2000). Seroepidemiology of Brucella abortus infection in bovids in Sri Lanka. Preventive Veterinary Medicine 46(2000):51-59. (President’s Research Bonus Award 2000).
    • Dangolla A., Silva, Indira, Amararatne KRJH and Mallawa MRCK. (2000). Observations on blood parameters of Landrace, Large white and their crosses in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal 47(2A): 21-22.
    • Silva, Indira. (2000). Canine Leukemia: 3-Chronic Granulocytic leukemia. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal 47(1A): 7-9.
    • Silva, Indira. (1999). Canine Leukemia: 2-Lymphocytic leukemia. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal 46(2A): 5-19.
    • Silva, Indira. (1999). Canine Leukemia: 1. Promyelocytic leukemia. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal 46(1): 15-19.
    • Silva, Indira, Dangolla A., Allen J. (1998). Seroepidemiology of Rinderpest in bovids in Sri Lanka using the enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technique. Preventive Veterinary Medicine 37(1998):69-75. (President’s researchl Bonus Award 1999) .
    • Silva, Indira and Dassanayake DMWGRP. (1998). Haemabartonellosis in a cat. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal 45(1): 17-19.
    • Silva, Indira, Wijesinghe G. and de Silva, A. (1998). Treating a wounded cobra. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal 45(1): 15-16.
    • Silva, Indira, Dangolla A., and Silva KFST. (1998). The California Mastitis Test for milk of buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal 45(2): 7-11. (Perumal Pillai Award).
    • Navaratnam, M. and Silva, Indira. (1997). A case of diabetes in a dog. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal 44:9-10.
    • Silva, Indira and Kariyawasam S. (1996). Postphagocytic bactericidal activity of buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) neutrophils for mastitis causing bacteris. Journal of the National Science Council 24(2): 71-80.
    • Silva Indira D. and Thattil RO (1995). Preferential phagocytosis of bacteria in mixed cultures by buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) neutrophils. Journal of the National Science Council 23(1):9-15 .
    • Silva, Indira, Ambagala, APN., and Silva, KFST. (1995) Detection of mastitis in buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) using the electrical conductivity, pH, chloride and acidity percentages of milk. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal 42(1):7-13.(Perumal Pillai Award) .
    • Silva, Indira and Silva, KFST. (1995) Relationship between cytological and physicochemical characteristics of goat milk and the California Mastitis Test scores. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal 42(2): 9-14.
    • Silva, I.D. and Silva, KFST. (1994). Total and differential cell counts in buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) milk. Buffalo Journal 2:133-137.
    • Silva, Indira D. and Kuruwita, VY. (1994). The osmotic fragility of erythrocytes of the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus ceylonicus). Gajah 13:25-29.
    • Silva, Indira D., Kuruwita, VY., Kodikara, DS., and Withanage GSK. (1993). Blood parameters and blood cell morphology of elephants in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal 40(2):13-25.
    • Silva, Indira D. and Kuruwita, VY. (1993). Hematology, plasma, and serum biochemistry values in domesticated elephants (Elephas maximus ceylonicus) in Sri Lanka. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 24(4):440-444.
    • Silva, Indira D. and Kuruwita, VY. (1993). Hematology, plasma, and serum biochemistry values in free-ranging elephants (Elephas maximus ceylonicus) in Sri Lanka. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 24(4):434-439.
    • Silva, Indira D. (1993). A comparison of the phagocytic efficiency of buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) blood and milk neutrophils. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal 40 (1): 7-14. (Perumal Pillai Award.
    • Silva, I.D. (1993). Phagocytic efficiency of Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) blood neutrophils for common mammary pathogens. Buffalo Journal. 9 (2):181-185.
    • Silva, I.D., Kuruwita, VY., De Silva, LNA., Dangolla, A., and Amararatne, KRJK. (1991). Reference values for haematological parameters for Thoroughbred Geldings in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal 38:19-22.
    • Kuruwita, VY., De Silva, DDN., Silva, ID.De Silva, LNA., Dangolla, A., and Abeygunawardene, H. (1991). Surgical correction of blindness due to mature cataract in an Asian elephant. 43rd Annual Convention. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal 38:25. (Hector C. Perera Memorial Award)
    • Silva, Indira D. and Jain, Nemi C. (1989). Effects of glycolytic and cytoskeletal inhibitors on phagocytic and nitro blue tetrazolium reductive activities of bovine neutrophils. American Journal of Veterinary Research vol.50, No. 7:778.
    • Silva, Indira D., Jain, Nemi C. and George, Lisle W. (1989). Phagocytic and nitro blue tetrazolium reductive properties of mature and immature neutrophils and eosinophils from blood and bone marrow from cows. American Journal of Veterinary Research vol 50. No. 5:1175.
    • Silva, Indira D. and Jain, NC. (1988). Phagocytic and nitro blue tetrazolium reductive properties of bovine neutrophils for mammary pathogens. Journal of Dairy Science 71:1625-1631.
    • Silva, Indira D., Jain, NC, Farver TB and Zinkl JG. (1988). Phagocytic and postphagocytic activities of bovine neutrophils for pure and mixed bacterial cultures. Journal of Dairy Science 71: 2513-2519.
    Books
    1. A Monograph on Clinical Hematology and Veterinary Diagnostic Techniques (2010) Indira Silva and MRCK Mallawa.
      2. Chapters in Books -
    2. Veterinary Problems in Sri Lanka – Indira Silva and Ashoka Dangolla. In: Biology, Medicine & Surgery of Elephants, Eds. Murray Fowler and Susan K Mikota, Blackwell Publishing, Iowa, USA, (2006).
    3. Mastitis, Brucellosis and Rinderpest in buffaloes in Sri Lanka: a comparison with cattle. Silva ID, Dangolla A and Kulachelvy K. In: Changing role of the buffalo in the new millennium in Asia. (eds) Siriwardene JADeS, Subasinghe DHA, Horadagoda NU & Abeygunawardene H. National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka. ISBN 955-8485-00-4. (2000).
    4. Chapter 2.3- Mastitis (under Bacterial Diseases). Silva ID. In: Water buffalo in Asia :IV Diseases of the Buffalo. (eds) De Alwis MCL, Subasinghe DHA & Horadagoda NU. National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka. ISBN 955-590-026-4. (1999).
    5. In: The Role of the Buffalo in Rural Development in Asia. (eds) Perera BMOA, Siriwardene JADeS, Horadagoda NU & Ibrahim MNM. NARESA Press, Sri Lanka. ISBN 955-590-007-8. (1996).
    6. Preliminary analytical observations on persistence of milk yield in buffalo in Sri Lanka. Section on Production Systems and Uses. Silva ID, Dangolla a and Silva KFST.
    7. Markers of inflammation in buffalo milk. Section on Health and Diseases.Silva ID.
    8. Functional efficiency of buffalo neutrophils. Section on Health and Diseases. Silva ID.
    Abstracts
    • Silva I.D., Mallawa M.R.C.K. (2017). Comparison of two Romanovsky stains in identification of hemoparasites in canines. Proceedings of the Scientific Sessions of the College of Medical Laboratory Science, Sri Lanka. Pg 9.
    • Gamage s, Dissanayake DRA, ID Silva, VP Priyanka Jayapani. (2017). Molecular characterization of canine parvo virus in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of Peradeniya University Research Sessions, Sri Lanka. 24 November 2017. Vol 21:313.
    • Silva Indira. (2016). Diagnosis and clinical implications of tick-borne hemoparasites in dogs and cats. (Guest Speech). 2nd Merial Southeast Asia (SEA) and Indian Subcontinent (ISC) Parasitology Symposium held in Singapore on 11 September 2016.
    • Adhikari AMRB, Silva ID, de Silva DDN, Jayasinghe MGCM, Wickramaratne AMSM, Dangolla A, Piyadasa TMSK, and Gawarammana I. Epidemiological Study on Snake Bites in Dogs Presented to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. (2016). Proceedings of the 9th International research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka. Pp 170.
    • Silva Indira D. An update on vaccinations of the dog and cat. (Guest Speech) (2016) Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal (Supplement 63), Pg 28-30.
    • D. R. A .Dissanayake, I. D. Silva, Y.U. de Silva Senapathi, K. K. Sumanasekara, W.B.R Kumar, P. M. Dunukearachchi, W.C.R. Fernando, A. S. Lenagala and S. De Silva (2016) The prognostic significance of blood leukocyte counts at the onset of hemorrhagic diarrhoea in parvo viral enteritis among immunized pups. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal (Supplement 63), Pg 35 .
    • A.M.R. B. Adhikari, D.D.N. de Silva, M.G.C.M. Jayasinghe, A.M.S.M. Wickramarathne, A. Dangolla, I.D. Silva, E. Rajapaksha, M.R.C.K. Mallawa and I. Gawarammana. (2016) Effect of early surgical intervention on the recovery of snake envenomed dogs. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal (Supplement 63), Pg 31 . 2014
    • M.G.C.M. Jayasinghe, H.M.H.S. Ariyarathna, K.K. Sumanasekera, T.M.S.K. Piyadasa, K.W.K.I Kamathewtta, T.P.M.S.D Bandar, R.C. Rajapaksha, J. Pushpakumara, D.D.Dassanayake, D. Sonnadara, D.M. Nambuge, I.D. Silva. (2016) An episode of acute enteritis in a captive population of guanaco (lama guanicoe). Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal (Supplement 63).
    • Adhikari RB, Wickramarathne AMSM, Jayasinghe MC, Dangolla A, Gawarammana IB, de Silva DDN, and Silva ID. (2015) Clinical manifestations and management of dogs with extensive tissue injuries due to Hump-nosed viper (Hypnale hypnale) bite envenomation. Proceedings of the International conference in Tropical Medicine (Poster), 10th & 11th December 2015.
    • Silva Indira (2015). Innate and Humoral Immunity. Proceedings of the 2nd Scientific Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for Laboratory Animal Science (SLALAS), January 16th to 17th, Pg 33.
    • Pathirana IUKS, Samarasinghe K, Vidanarachchi JK, Munasinghe DMS, & Silva ID. (2014) Effect of Economas E® (EcoE) as a Vitamin E replacer on performance, Nutrient utilization & Immunity in Broiler Chicken. Proceedings of the Faculty of Agriculture Undergraduate Research Symposium, Pg 25, 23 Dec 2014. .
    • K.A.N. Wijayawardhane, D.D.N.de Silva and I.D. Silva. (2014). Utilization of Portfolios in Veterinary Education at University of Perideniya, Sri Lanka. Melbourne Academy of Veterinary Learning and Teaching (MAVLT) symposium- Innovative Learning and Teaching: The Why and The How. Dec 3-4, 2014, Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, University of Melbourne.
    • Ariyarathna HMHS, Mallawa MRCK, Karawita AC, Bandara TPMSD, Jayaweera WR, Bandara AMR, Silva ID, Arulkanthan A, and Gunawardene GSPdeS. (2013). Routine dog urinalysis with dipsticks designed for humans: Uses and limitations. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA), Pg 1.
    • Bandara AMR, Liyanage MPU, Abeygunawardena HE, Karunarathne AMDS, Wickramarathne AMSM, Silva ID, Dangolla A, Gawarammana IB, and de Silva DDN. (2013). Management of hump-nosed viper (Hypnale Spp.) envenomation in dogs in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA), Pg 2.
    • Bandara AMR, Silva ID, Gawarammana IB, de Silva DDN and Dangolla A. (2012). Development of a protocol for management of snake bites in dogs in Sri Lanka: preliminary report. Proceedings of the Conference on Herpetological Conservation and Biology, Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of PEradeniya. Nov 28-29, Pg 55.
    • Liyanage MPU, Edirimanne ERKV, de Silva DDN & Silva ID. (2011). Management of pleural effusions due to congestive heart failure in dogs: A case series. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University Research Sessions, 16, Pg 116, 24 November 2011 .
      • Silva ID, Ratnayake HKDIA, Wijesinghe SJ, Weerasinghe WPTT, Wickramasinghe WADCH, Wickramasinghe INA, de Silva DDN, Wanniarachchi TS and Dangolla A. (2011). Diagnosis and Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure due to Dilated Cardiomyopathy in dogs – Three case studies. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA). 07 April, Pg 21. (Hector C. Perera Memorial Award 2011).
    • Gobikrushanth M, Abeygunawardena HE, Bandara AMR & Silva ID. (2011). Retrospective study on clinical features, therapy and epidemiology of snake envenomation in dogs admitted to Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA). 07 April, Pg. 22 .
    • Wijayawardhane KAN, De S Gunawardena GSP, de Silva DDN, Silva ID and Arulkanthan A. (2011). Aberrant migration of Spirocerca lupi in the spinal cord of a dog. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA). 07 April, Pg 23.
    • Silva I.D., Prasadini M.E. and Saranga V. (2010). A pain assessment scale for dogs during medical and surgical interventions. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA). 07 May, Pg 22.
    • Kularatne KDCP, Silva ID, Wanigasekera A & Gunawardene DAC (2010). Qualitative analysis of plasma proteins in healthy and sick dogs. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA). 07 May, Pg 21.
    • Weerasinghe WPTT, Wijesinghe SJ, Wickramasinghe WADCH, Thalagala KS, de Silva DDN, Dangolla A and Silva ID. (2008) Successful treatment of a war casualty injured from a grenade explosion. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA). 29-30 May, Pg 13 (Hector C. Perera Memorial Award 2008).
    • Wijesinghe SJ, Weerasinghe WPTT and Silva ID (2007). Intoxication of a Police working dog following ingestion of explosives (TNT, C-4 and plastic explosives). Proceedings of Peradeniya University research Sessions, 12(1):175-176 .
    • Silva ID (2007). Benefits and risks in the use of non—steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in small animal practice. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA). 25 – 26 May, Pg. 11
    • Jayasinghe MGCM, Dangolla A, Wijesinghe SJ, Kularatna MN, Kumara WRB, Weerasinghe WPTT, de Silva DDN, Wijetunga DSS, Amarasinghe AAAWK and Silva ID (2007). Summary of wild animal cases presented to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital during three months. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA). 25 – 26 May, Pg. 9.
    • Bandara, KAPA, Dangolla A, Silva ID and Samarasinghe S (2006). Semen collection and analysis from a captive male elephant (Elephas maximus maximums). Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA). 26-27 May, Pg.22.
    • Sakalsooriya, SML, Kumudinie, DLN, Dangolla, A and Silva ID (2006). Possible role of external ear lobe in thermoregulation in captive elephant. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA). 26-27 May, Pg.21 .
    • Wijesinghe SJ, Kumara WRB, Sarjoon MACM, de Silva DDN, and Silva ID (2006). Chronic/recurrent cystitis in three male dogs presented to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH). Proceedings of the Peradeniya University Research Sessions, vol. 11.
    • Wijesinghe SJ, Wickramasinghe INA, Amaratunga EAPD, de Silva DDN and Silva ID. (2006). Co-existence of an ovarian fibroma and a carcinoma of the omentum in a German shepherd. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA). 26-27 May, Pg.9.
    • Rabel RAC, Indrajith E, Amararatne KRJK, Arulkanthan A, Dangolla A, and Silva ID. (2005). An infection of Dioctophyma renale (Giant Kidney worm) in a Labrador-retriever. Proceedings of the Annual scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA), 13-14 May, Pg 6. (Hector C. Perera Memorial Award 2005) .
    • Wijesinghe SJ, Dangolla A, Wettasinghe KA, Amaratunge EAPD and Silva ID. (2005). Mandibular-maxillary osteodystrophy due to chronic renal failure in a Dalmatian. Proceedings of the Annual scientific sessions of the SLVA, 13-14 May, Pg 5.
    • Wijesinghe SJ, Lasantha M and Silva ID. (2005). A case of metastatic transmissible venereal tumour (TVT) in a dog. Proceedings of the Annual scientific sessions of the SLVA, 13-14 May, Pg 2.
    • Dangolla A, Rathnatunga N, Sosai CPS and Silva I (2005). Some histological features of the tapetal fundus of the eye of elephant. Proceedings of the Annual scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association, 13-14 May, Pg 36.
    • Wijesinghe SJ, Dangolla A, and Silva I (2005). Correction of vision in an elephant with corneal opacity. Proceedings of the Annual scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association, 13-14 May, Pg 35. (Selected as the best presentation on wildlife health and management – see section 6).
    • Dangolla A, Edirisinghe JS and I Silva (2005). Association of Acanthamoeba with a corneal ulcer in a captive elephant. Proceedings of the Annual scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association, 13-14 May, Pg 33.
    • Wijesinghe SJ, Dangolla A, Jinadasa HRN, Jayasena NUA, Silva ID and Kapurusinghe KADTJ (2005). Correction of a transverse fracture of the right humerus in an Olive Ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea). Proceedings of the Peradeniya University Research Sessions, vol. 10.
    • Wijesinghe SJ, Dangolla A, Rupasinghe M, Binduhewa CJH, Silva ID and Dikkumbura AW (2005). A possible answer to the emerging monkey menance in Kandy. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University Research Sessions, vol. 10.
    • Binduhewa CJH, I Silva and Dangolla A (2005). Comparative study on the behaviour patterns of the captive and free ranging monkeys of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association, 13-14 May, Pg 40.
    • Sugantha A, Weerasinghe WMSP and Silva ID. (2004). A report on lead poisoning in pups. Proceedings of the Annual scientific sessions of the SLVA, 14-15 May, Pg 2.
    • Indrajith RADE, Rabel RAC and Silva ID. (2004). Two cases of intraoperative autotransfusion performed in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Proceedings of the Annual scientific sessions of the SLVA, 14-15 May, Pg 4.
    • Rabel RAC and Silva ID. (2004). ‘Acute-on-chronic’ renal failure in three dogs. Proceedings of the Annual scientific sessions of the SLVA, 14-15 May, Pg 6.
    • Wickramasinghe YAMS, Jinadasa HRN and Silva ID. (2004). Treating a complicated case of Transmissible Venereal tumour. Proceedings of the Annual scientific sessions of the SLVA, 14-15 May, Pg 7.
    • Kumudinie DLN, Dangolla A and Silva ID. (2004). Sedatives for minor surgical procedures in domesticated elephants (Elephas maximux maximus). Proceedings of the Annual scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association, 14-15 May, Pg 9.
    • Perera GIS, Dangolla A and Silva ID. (2004). Effectiveness of indigenous and western medical combinations for wound dressing in domesticated elephants (Elephas maximux maximus). Proceedings of the Annual scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association, 14-15 May, Pg 10.
    • Jayaweera MPSR, Dangolla A and Silva ID. (2004). Can Diclofenac Sodium be used on domesticated elephants (Elephas maximux maximus). Proceedings of the Annual scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association, 14-15 May, Pg 11.
    • Bandara KAPA, Goonasekera Dangolla A, Silva ID and Lokugalappaththi LGS. (2004). Perusal of court cases in the year 2001 pertaining to wild elephants (Elephas maximux maximus). Proceedings of the Annual scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association, 14-15 May, Pg 21.
    • Pathmasiri PL, Dangolla A and Silva ID. (2004). Sleeping patterns of domesticated elephants participating in festivals. Proceedings of the Annual scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association, 14-15 May, Pg 22.
    • Weerasiri AMN, Dangolla A and Silva ID. (2004). Some data on elephant keepers in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association, 14-15 May, Pg 36 (Poster Presentation).
    • Wijayawardene KAN, Silva ID, De Silva DDN, and Indrajith RADE. (2003). Thoracocentesis to relieve hydrothorax: The first report at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University Research Sessions, vol. 8. 50.
    • Rabel RAC and Silva ID. (2003). A case of decompensated chronic renal failure/acuteon-chronic renal failure in a Caucasian Shepherd. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University Research Sessions, vol. 8.
    • Perera NL, Dangolla A, Watawana L, Udagama JC and Silva ID. (2003). Thyroid hormone levels of domesticated elephants in Sri Lanka (Elephas maximus maximus). Proceedings of the Peradeniya University Research Sessions, vol. 8.
    • Dissanayake DMWGCB, Wickramanayake A, Dangolla A and Silva ID(2003). Height estimation of elephants in Sri Lanka (Elephas maximus maximus) from a distance. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University Research Sessions, vol. 8.
    • Dangolla A, Silva, Indira and Kuruwita V. (2002). Tranquilization of ten wild elephants (Elephas maximus maximus) using a combination of etorphile hydrochloride and acepromazine maleate. Proceedings of the 54th Annual Convention and Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association, 3-4 May.
    • Dangolla A, Silva, Indira, Thevanesan V, Siribaddane A, Ranatunga N, Perera J and Fernandopulle S. (2002). Preliminary information on tuberculosis in an elephant (Elephas maximus maximus). Proceedings of the 54th Annual Convention and Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association, 3-4 May.
    • Samarakoon U, Amerasinghe PH and Silva ID. (2002). A preliminary study on Ehrlichia sp., Moshkovski 1945, (Rickettsiales: Rickettsiaceae) of dogs: Light microscopic studies of the parasite. Proceedings of the 58th Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science: 460 D, Pg 187.
    • Indira Silva (2002). Phagocytic efficiency of neutrophils of bovids for pure and mixed cultures, Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Congress of the Sri Lanka College of Haematologists, Pg 15-16.
    • Silva I. and Dangolla A. (2002). Blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in wild and domesticated Asian elephants (Elephas maximus maximus) in Sri Lanka. Gajah 21:53-55.
    • Silva, Indira,(2000). Haematology of the Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus maximus). Second Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri lanka College of Haematologists. Pg 11.
    • Dangolla, A, Silva, I.D. and Gunawardena, A. (2000). Changes in physicochemical characteristics in Saanan goat milk throughout a latation. 35 Silva, Indira, (1999). A report on canine leukemia. First Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri lanka College of Haematologists. Fp 2.
    • Dassanayake, DMWGRP and Silva, I.D. (1997). Cheyletiellosis (Cheyletiella yasguri) in dogs.
    • Hirumuthugoda NY, Dangolla A, Silva ID and Chandrasoma A. (1997). Goat farming practices currently adopted on the dry zone of the North Western Province of Sri Lanka. 49th Annual Convention. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal 44:23-24.
    • Silva ID and Dangolla A. (1996). Seroepidemiology of Rinderpest in cattle and buffaloes in Sri Lanka. 48th Annual Convention. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal 43(1&2): 2324.
    • Silva, Indira, Mallawa MRCK, Rajapakse RPVJ, Kuruwita VY and De Silva A. (1996). Preliminary observations on blood parameters of star tortoises Geochelone elegans. International conference on the biology and conservation of the south Asian amphibians and reptiles, (August 1-5).
    • Silva, I., Kulachelvy, K and Allen, JD. (1995) Sero epidemiological evidence of Brucellosis in cattle and buffaloes in the private sector herds. 47th Annual Convention. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal 42(1):24.
    • Silva ID., Silva KFST., Ambagala APN, and Cooray R. (1995). Markers of inflammation in buffalo milk. Regional Symposium on the Role of Buffalo in Rural Development in Asia, December 11-15, 1995).
    • Silva ID. (1995). Functional efficiency of buffalo neutrophils. Regional Symposium on the Role of Buffalo in Rural Development in Asia, December 11-15, 1995).
    • Silva ID., Dangolla A., and Silva KFST. (1995). Preliminary analytical observations on persistency of milk yield in buffalo in Sri Lanka. Regional Symposium on the Role of Buffalo in Rural Development in Asia, December 11-15, 1995.
    • Silva, I., Kariyawasam, S. and Deshapriya, RMC. (1995). A retrospective case study on canine critical anaemia cases treated with whole blood. 47th Annual Convention. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal 42(1)20-21.
    • Silva, Indira D. and Kuruwita, Vijitha Y. (1994) Hematology, plasma, and serum biochemistry values in domesticated elephants (Elephas maximus ceylonicus) in Sri Lanka. Gajah, Jun. v. 12, p. 47. ISSN: 1391-1996 .
    • Silva, Indira D., Spencer, T.L., Kulachelvy, K., and Amararatne, KRJK. (1993). Comparison of Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) with the Complement Fixation Test and Rose Bengal Plate Test for detection of Bovine Brucellosis. Proceedings of the Annual Research Sessions of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science, University of Peradeniya, Pp 8-9.
    • Silva, I.D., Kuruwita, VY., & Amararatne, KRJK. (1992). Observations on haematological parameters of dogs in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal 39:23-27.
    • Kariyawasam, S., Withanage, GSK., Silva, ID. & Kuruwita, VY. (1993). Clinical findings and the treatment regime adopted for snake bites in canines. 46th Annual Convention. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal 41(1): 26.
    • Kariyawasam, S., Silva, ID., De Silva, DDN., Kuruwita, VY. & Ranasinghe, GKMC. (1993). Clinical observations on canine haemo-ascites. 45th Annual Convention. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal 40(1): 34.
    • Silva, Indira D. and Silva, KFST. (1993). Are buffaloes better protected against mammary infections than cattle? 49th Annual Sessions, Pg 11.
    • Silva, Indira D. and Silva, KFST. (1993). Cytology of buffalo milk and phagocytic efficiency of milk neutrophils. 46th Annual Convention. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal 41(1): 30.
    • Kuruwita, VY,Silva, ID., Ranasinghe, GKMC., Pushpakumara, PGA, Amarasinghe, KMUN. and Amararatne, KRJK. (1992). Indications, collection and transfusion of whole blood as a therapeutic measure in canines. 44th Annual Convention. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal. 39:42. ( Hector C. Perera Memorial Award )*
    • Silva, ID., Kuruwita, VY., Ranasinghe, GKMC., De Silva, DDN. & Horadagoda, NU (1992). Management of a dog with renal failure. 45th Annual Convention. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal 39:44.
    • Silva, ID., Kuruwita, VY., Dangolla, A., and Ranasinghe, GKMC. (1991). A preliminary study on the use of Ivermectin in the treatment of canine filariasis. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal 38:25.
    • Kuruwita, VY., De Silva, DDN., Silva, ID., De Silva, LNA., and Dangolla, A. (1990). Valvular endocarditis and thrombosis in a German Shepherd. 43rd Annual Convention. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal 38:23.
    • Kuruwita, VY., De Silva, DDN., Silva, ID. De Silva, LNA., and Dangolla, A. (1990). Urolithiasis in a Dalmatian. 43rd Annual Convention. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal 38:23-24.
    • Kuruwita, VY., De Silva, DDN., Silva, ID. De Silva, LNA., and Dangolla, A. (1990). Interesting canine hepatic conditions recorded at the university veterinary teaching hospital. 43rd Annual Convention. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal 38:24-25.
    • Jain NC and Silva ID. (1989). Phagocytic and nitroblue reductive properties of mature and immature granulocytes from bovine blood and bone marrow. Veterinary Clinical Pathology 18:14 .
    • Perera, BMOA., Silva, ID., Weerasekera, DA. and Karunaratne, AM. (1986). Effects of gonadotrophin-releasing-hormone and human chorionic gonadotrophin on plasma testosterone in male buffaloes. Buffalo Journal 2:29-35.
    • Jain, NC., Handagama, PJ., Kono, CS., and Silva, I. (1983). Mechanisms of endotoxininduced leukopenia. 34th Annual meeting of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists and Clinical Pathologists, San Antonio, Texas, Nov 29-Dec 02.
    Other Publications
    1. Silva, Indira Nanayakkara (Jan 2010) The Mind and Veterinary Practice (Part 2) Journal of the Society of Practising Veterinay Surgeons (SPVS) , Pp 14-15.
    2. Silva, Indira Nanayakkara (Nov 2009) The Mind and Veterinary Practice (Part 1) Journal of the Society of Practising Veterinay Surgeons (SPVS) , Pp 14-15.
    3. Silva Indira (2006). The concept of Time and the calming of mind, Pragna (Journal of the Institute of Fundamental Studies, Kandy), XVII(3): 14-17.
    4. Silva Indira (2006). Elements of the Atom – A Buddhist Perspective, Pragna (Journal of the Institute of Fundamental Studies, Kandy, XVII (2):
    5. Silva I, Gooneratne I and Dangolla A. (2004). Awareness on basic concepts of human rights among a sample of university students. (Abstr) Proceedings of Peradeniya University Research Sessions, University of Peradeniya, 10th November
      6. Acknowledgements – Wildpro volume on “Elephant Diseases and Treatment” – www.wildlifeinformation.org, Wildlife Information Network, The Royal veterinary College, Royal College Street, London NW1 0TU, UK.

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