Palika Fernando

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Dr.Palika Fernando

BVSc (Peradeniya),MSc (Kelaniya),PhD (UK)
Senior Lecturer
Address:

Department of Farm Animal Production and Health ,
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science,
University of Peradeniya,
Peradeniya,20400

Contact:

Phone: mobile:+94718098424
Email:palikafernando@vet.pdn.ac.lk
palikas@yahoo.com

  • Award for the best scientific paper (2022) on Detection of an outbreak of inclusion body hepatitis in commercial broiler chickens in North Western and Western provinces in Sri Lanka at the XXIst Annual Session of World’s Poultry Science Association, Sri Lanka branch on 11th November 2022.
  • Award for the best Scientific Presentation (2021) for the paper entitled on Efficacy of locally developed SPA antigen and in house ELISA comparing to commercial kits for screening of Mycoplasma gallisepticum in poultry at the 18th Annual Session of the World’s Poultry Science Association, Sri Lanka branch on 30th October 2021.
  • Group Captain Dr P Erandika Gunawardena Award for Best Presentation in Wildlife and Aquatic Animal Session (2019) for the paper entitled on Detection of canine distemper virus in wild animals in Sri Lanka at the 71st Annual Scientific Session of Sri Lanka Veterinary Associations on 3rd September 2019.
  • NRC Merit Award for Scientific Publication (2017) for the paper published in Food control Vol 72, Part B, Pp 2444-248 on “Occurrence and characterization of nontyphoidal Salmonella in retail table eggs in Kandy district of Sri Lanka”.
  • NRC Merit Award for Scientific Publication (2017) for the paper published in Scientific Reports Vol 7, Art No 42516 on“WHO water quality standards Vs Synergic effect(s) of fluoride, heavy metals and hardness in drinking water on kidney tissues”.
  • NRC Merit Award for Scientific Publication (2011) for the paper published in British Poultry Science Journal Vol 52, Pp1-9 on“Effect of diets containing potato protein or soya bean meal on the incidence of spontaneously-occurring subclinical necrotic enteritis and the physiological response in broiler chickens”.
  • National best research award (1st place) in Animal production for “Isolation, formulation and lyophilization of starter organisms for small scale yoghurt manufacture in Sri Lanka” at the National Livestock awards ceremony – 2007 conducted by the Ministry of Livestock development, Sri Lanka.
  • Perumal Pillai Award for the article entitled "Formulation of a starter culture for small scale yoghurt manufacture in Sri Lanka" by T. G. Wijewardena, P. S. Fernando, C. P. Kodikara, S. A. Thalagoda and A. A. Vipulasiri published in the Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal Vol. 47 No. (2) 2000.
Undergraduate Teaching

  • Swine production & Health

  • Veterinary Microbiology
  • Dairy Microbiology
  • Zoonoses
  • Identification and Characterization of Sri Lankan Eimeria field isolates as prelude to development of an anticoccidial vaccine for Poultry. PhD study (on going)
  • Understanding the immunological response in cattle in north central province to locally produced brucella abortus S19 vaccine. MSc thesis 2020 Submitted to PGIS, University of Peradeniya (Completed)
  • Presence of sub clinical leptospirosis in dairy herd and relationship for abortion. M.Sc. thesis 2020 submitted PGIS, University of Peradeniya (Completed)
  • Evaluation of the suitability of milk platform tests and development of a rapid field test to assess the hygienic quality of raw milk. Mphil thesis in 2020, University of Peradeniya (Completed)
  • Detection and confirmed of Brucella abortus in bovine aborted foetuses by PCR in selected localities in Sri Lanka. MSc thesis in 2017, University of Kelaniya (Completed)
  • Status of Animal Brucellosis in Sri Lanka with comparison of suspected and laboratory confirmed cases of bovine and caprine brucellosis. MSc thesis submitted in 2017 to PGIS, University of Peradeniya (Completed)
  • Efficacy of locally isolated probiotic organisms to control Salmonella and E.coli infections in broilers. MVSc thesis in 2016, University of Peradeniya. (Completed)
Thesis examiner in following postgraduate studies
  • MSc thesis in Applied Epidemiology by M B Dissanayake – Postgraduate institute of Science, U of Peradeniya – 2023
  • MPhil thesis in Exposure to pathogenic leptospirosis in a selected cohort of CKDu patients and health individuals in selected CKDu affected areas of Sri Lanka by G R A Fonseka, Faculty of Medicine, U of Peradeniya – 2022
  • MPill thesis in Microbiological quality of yoghurt and curd produced by small scale producers in Kandy district with special reference to hygienic practices utilized during processing by P P Jayasekera, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science, U of Peradeniya – 2020
  • MSc thesis in Applied Epidemiology by M D N Jayaweera – Postgraduate Institute of Science, U of Peradeniya
  • PhD thesis in Chemical Science by L C P T Liyanaarachchi, Postgraduate institute of Science, U of Peradeniya – 2017
  • MVSc thesis in improving the microbiological quality of fermented milk products from a medium scale dairy processor by introducing intervention measures by P Weerathunga, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science, U of Peradeniya – 2015
  • MVSc thesis in Antimicrobial drug use in commercial poultry farms in five veterinary ranges in hill country by survey by E M N A Ekanayake, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science, U of Peradeniya – 2013
  • MVSc thesis in Occurrence and enumeration of Salmonella species in a broiler processing plant by K M S G Weerasooriya, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science, U of Peradeniya – 2013
  • Yoshiharu SUGINO, Sivagurunathan VASEEHARAN, Kasthuri Arachchige Chandrika Hemali Abeyratne KOTHALAWALA, Madalagama Appuhamilage Roshan PRIYANTHA4, Palika FERNANDO, Shyamali DE ALWIS, Renuka GOWRITHILAGAN5), Kohei MAKITA (2026) Spatial epidemiology and socio-economics of bovine brucellosis in selected districts of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. J Vet Med Sci 88(8): 1122–1133, 2026 doi: 10.1292/jvms.26-0249
  • Md. Saiful Bari, Md. Mizanur Rahman, Ylva Persson, Marjolein Derks, Md. Abu Sayeed, Delower Hossain, Shuvo Singha, Md. Ahasanul Hoque, Subaramanian Sivaraman, Palika Fernando, Ijaz Ahmad, Abdul Samad, Gerrit Koop (2022) Subclinical mastitis in dairy cows in South Asian Countries: A review of risk factors and etiology to prioritize control measures. Veterinary Research Communications. 46: 621 - 640
  • Tarindi Athapattu, Ruchika Fernando, Roshan Abayawansha, Palika Shanthi Fernando, Manohari Fuward, Nishanthi Samarakoon, Nobuo Koizumi, Chandika Gamage (2022). Carrier status of Leptospira spp. In healthy companion dogs in Sri Lanka. Vector borne and zoonotic diseases. Vol 22 No. 2 Online access: https://doi.orq/10.1089/vbz.2021.0065
  • M. A. R. Priyantha, P. S. Fernando, N. Liyanagunawardena, N. G. N. Samarakoon, D. M. S. N. D. Dissanayake, M. I. Wijemuni and P. S. de Alwis (2021) Status of Bovine Brucellosis in the submitted samples at Veterinary Research Institute from 2019 – 2021. Wayamba Journal of Animal Science 13: 888-1893
  • M. A. R. priyantha, A. B. S. Pabasara, P. S. Fernando , N. Liyanagunawardhana, P. S. de Alwis, D. M. S. N. B. Dissanayake, N. G. N. Samarakoon and M. I. Wijemuni (2021) Investigation into the quinolone resistant E coli isolated from commercial broilers.. Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences. 9 (1) : 22-27.
  • M. A. R. priyantha, P. S. de Alwis and P. S. Fernando (2021) Determination of carbapenam and extended spectrum beta lactamases in E.coli from commercial broilers, Sri Lanka. Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences. 7 (4) : 16 – 22.
  • M. A. R. priyantha, P. S. Fernando and P. S. de Alwis (2021) Emerging antimicrobial resistance in coagulase positive staphylococci and E. coli isolated from Bovine Mastitis in Sri Lanka. Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences. 7 (4) : 29 - 35.
  • G.G.T. Nisansala, D. Muthusinghe, T.D.C.P. Gunasekera, M. M. Weerasekera, S. S. N. Fernando, K. N. P. Ranasinghe, M. G. C. P. Marasinghe, P. S. Fernando, N. Koizumi & C. D. Gamage (2018) Isolation and characterization of leptospira interrogans from two patients with leptospirosis in western province, Sri Lanka. Journal of Medical Microbiology.67(9): 1249-1252
  • Weerasooriya, K.M.S.G., Fernando, P.S., Liyanagunawardena, N., Wijewardena, G., Wijemuni, M.I. and Samarakoon, S.A.T.C.(2017). Natural resistance of Sri Lankan village chicken to Salmonella gallinarum infection. British Poultry Science.58(6) 644 - 648
  • Hewa, M. S. Wasana, Gamage, D.R.K. Perera, Panuduka De S. Gunawardena, Palika S. Fernando and Jayasundara Bandara (2017) WHO water quality standards Vs synergic effects of fluoride, heavy metals and hardness in drinking water on kidney tissues. Scientific Reports. 7, 42516; doi:10:1038/srep42516 (2017)
  • Liyanagunawardena, N., Fernando, P. S.,Weerasooriya, G., Alwis, S. d. &Thalagoda, S. (2016) Hygienic Quality of Yoghurt and Curd of Medium and Small-Scale Processors: A study in relation to several provinces of Sri Lanka. International Journal of Livestock Research, 6(7): 1-6.
  • Liyanagunawardena, N., Fernando, P. S.,Weerasooriya, G., Wijewardena, G., Samarakoon, C. & Abayarathna, K. (2016) SG 9R Vaccine to Control Salmonellosis in Poultry Breeder Flocks in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Livestock Research, 6 (10): 27 - 33.
  • Nilukshi Liyanagunawardena, Palika S Fernando, MA Roshan Priyantha, KMS Gayani Weerasooriya, Geethanjalee Wijewardena, SA Chandima Samarakoon, PM Kanchana Abayarathne (2016). Control of poultry Salmonellosis - Detection of carrier status in grandparent farms in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Livestock Research, 6(8): 1- 5
  • R. Kalupahana, D I G Rajapaksa, P S Fernando & Preeni Abeynayake (2017) Occurrence and characterization of nontyphoidal salmonella in retail table eggs in Kandy district of Sri Lanka. J of Food Control. 72: 244-248
  • Perera, O.S., Liyanage, R., Weththasinghe, P, Jayawardana, B. C., Vidanaarachchi, Fernando, P. and Sivakanesan R.(2016) Modulating effects of cowpea incorporated diets on serum lipids and serum antioxidant activity in Wistar rats. J of National Science Foundation Sri Lanka 44 (1): 69-76
  • Priyantha, M.A.R., Liyanagunawardena, N. Vipulasiri, A.A., Fernando, P.S.,Radhakrishnan, S. Gunawardena, G. A. (2012). Protection efficacy of HS vaccine in cattle. Wayamba Journal of Animal Science. Www. wayambajournal.com. No 1336111559
  • Fernando, P.S., Rose, S. P., Mackenzie, A. and Silva, S. S. P. (2011). Effect of diets containing potato protein or soya bean meal on the incidence of spontaneously-occurring subclinical necrotic enteritis and the physiological response in broiler chickens. British Poultry Science. 52:1-9
  • Wijewardena, T.G., Fernando, P.S., Kodikara, C.P., Thalagoda, S.A., & Vipulasiri, A.A. (2000). Formulation of a starter culture for small scale yoghurt manufacture in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal, 47, 2A, 15 -19.
    • Peer review Full papers in conference proceedings
  • G. I. S. Perera., P. S. Fernando, W.M.P.Bandara, G.M.C.R. Karunarathne, W.M.S.K. Wijekoon & H. M.T. Dulakshi (2021). Detection of an outbreak of inclusion body hepatitis in commercial broiler chickens in North Western and Western Provinces in Sri Lanka. World’s Poultry Science. Book of abstracts. XXth Annual Scientific Sessions. October 30th at Grand Monarh Hotel, Thalawathugoda. Pp 13 - 16
  • K.M.S.G. Weerasooriya, P.S. Fernando, M.A.R. Priyantha & M.I. Wijemuni (2019). Efficacy of locally developed SPA antigen and In-House ELISA comparing to commercial kits for screening of Mycoplasma gallisepticum in poultry. Proceedings of World’s Poultry Science Association 27th September 2019
  • Silva, S.N.S., A.P.D.G. Pathirana, P. S. Fernando, N. Priyankarage, S. P. Gunaratne and S.S.P. Silva (2016). In vitro efficacy of four sodium salts of organic acids against E. coli isolation from poultry outbreak in Sri Lanka. Proceedings 15th Annual sessions of the World’s Poultry Association, Sri Lanka branch, Hotel TajSamudra, Colombo, Sri Lanka Vol15:pp 16 -18
  • A.P.D.G. Pathirana, P. S. Fernando, N. Priyankarage, S. P. Gunaratne and S.S.P. Silva (2016). Efficacies of different organic acid salts on inhibition of salmonella serovarsinvitro. Proceedings 15th Annual sessions of the World’s Poultry Association, Sri Lanka branch, Hotel TajSamudra, Colombo, Sri Lanka Vol15:pp 13- 15
  • Liyanagunawardena N., Fernando P. S.,Weerasooriya, K.M.S.G., Wijewardena G., Samarakoon, S.A.T.C., Abeyratne, K. and Gamlath, G.A.S.N.(2014). Detection of Immunity Development of live Salmonella (SG 9R) vaccine in local breeder flocks by Indirect ELISA (In) Proceedings of the 13th Annual scientific session of World’s Poultry Science Association- Sri Lankan Branch held in Colombo on 14 June 2014. Pp 16- 19.
  • Weththasinghe P., Jayawardana B.C., Liyanage R., Fernando P. S. and Vidanarachchi J.K.(2013). Hypocholesterolaemic and Hypoglycemic effect of Cowpea (Vignaunguiculata L. Walp) incorporated experimental diets in wistar rats (Rattusnorvegicus).(In) Proceedings of 23rd Annual Student Resarch Session, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture,University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka on 21 December 2013.Pp 1-2.
  • Gunasegaram S., Liyanage R., Jayawardana B.C., Fernando P. S. and Vidanarachchi J.K.(2013). Investigating in vivoHypolipidemic, Hypoglycemic and Antioxidative capacity of Banana (Musa acuminate) Blossom incorporated experimental diets in wistar rats (Rattusnorvegicus) fed with Cholesterol. (In) Proceedings of 23rd Annual Student Resarch Session, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture,University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka on 21 December 2013.Pp 41-42.
  • H. K. Janaka, P. Wickramasinghe1, Janak, K. Vidanarachchi,S. M. ChandimaHimali, Palika S. Fernando (2013). Effect of Different Packaging Materials on Quality Characteristics of Chicken Eggs during Storage at Room Temperature in Sri Lanka. 13th ASEAN Food Conference, 9-11 September 2013, Singapore Meeting Future Food Demands: Security & Sustainability
  • Liyanagunawardena N., Fernando, P.S., Priyantha, M.A.R., Wijewardena, G. & Bandara, W.M.P. (2013) Common serovars of Salmonella enterica isolated from poultry hatcheries and breeder farms in Sri Lanka. World’s Poultry Science. Book of abstracts. X11th Annual Scientific Sessions. May 18th at Hotel Ramada, Seeduwa. Pp 12 -13
  • Fernando P. S., Manchanayake, T., Priyantha, M.A.R., Liyanagunawardena, N., De Alwis, S. & Silva, S. S. P. (2013). Status of subclinical necrotic enteritis and antimicrobial susceptibility of Clostridium perfringens in commercial poultry farms in Sri Lanka. World’s Poultry Science. Book of abstracts. X11th Annual Scientific Sessions. May 18th at Hotel Ramada, Seeduwa. Pp 16 – 19
  • Madushan, J. A. R., Himali, S. M. C., Vidanarachchi, J. K., Fernando, P. S. (2013). Pasteurization of liquid whole egg on its functional properties and exclusion of Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis. World’s Poultry Science. Book of abstracts. X11th Annual Scientific Sessions. May 18th at Hotel Ramada, Seeduwa. Pp 20 – 24.
  • Fernando, P.S., Rose, S. P., Silva, S. S. P.and Mackenzie, A. (2011). Use of locally produced competitive exclusion agent to control subclinical necrotic enteritis in broiler chickens. Book of Abstracts, 11th Annual Scientific Session, World’s Poultry Science (Sri Lanka branch) Journal. PP 14-16.
  • Fernando, P.S., Rose, S. P., Silva, S. S. P.and Mackenzie, A. (2011). Dose response of competitive exclusion agent on spontaneously occurring and experimentally induced subclinical necrotic enteritis. Book of Abstracts, 11th Annual Scientific Session, World’s Poultry Science (Sri Lanka branch) Journal. PP 19-21.
  • Fernando, P.S., Rose, S. P., Mackenzie, A. and Silva, S. S. P. (2008). Relationship between different indicators of subclinical necrotic enteritis in male and female broiler chickens fed two diets. Book of Abstracts, 10th Annual Scientific Session, World’s Poultry Science (Sri Lanka branch) Journal. PP 17-19.
  • Priyantha, M. A. R.,G. A. Gunawardana., A. A. Vipulaisri., M.G.S.A. Gunarathne., P.S. Fernanado. (2008). Protection efficacy of birds vaccinated with S. entertidis and S. typhimurium bivalent killed vaccine against S. pullorum and S. gallinarum infection Book of Abstrct 10th Scientific Session of World Poultry Science Association/Sri Lanka Branch, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka.
  • Priyantha M. A. R., G. A. Deepal, Chandana, S. Puvanendran, M. I. Wijemuni, G. A. Gunawardana, G. S. Appuhamy, and P. S. Fernando. (2008). Spacial distribution of Brucellaabortus stereotyping cases in cattle during 2001-2007; A case study of using GIS in improving the recommended control strategies in Sri Lanka. Fifth National Symposium on Geo-Informatics for sustainable Development, Colombo, Pp135-148.
  • Horadagoda, A., Welagedera, D. & Fernando P.S. (2000). Evaluation of the keeeping quaity of Buffalo milk. Proceedings of 3rd Asian Buffalo Congress, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
  • Fernando, P.S., Kalyanasundaram, N., Vipulasiri, A.A. & Wijewardena, T. G. (2000). Selection of lactic starter organisms and permitted preservatives for curd. Proceedings of 3rd Asian Buffalo Congress, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
  • Dharmawardhane, M.N.M.D.S., Peris, W.I.P., Perera, B.S.S., Fernando, P.S. (2026). Evaluation of Small-Scale Poultry Layer Farm Project. Proceedings of 78th Annual Scientific Sessions of Sri Lanka Veterinary Association, 07th August 2026, Kandy, Sri Lanka./li>
  • T. P. J. Athapattu, C. D. Gamage, P. S. Fernando, R. M. Fuward, N.G.N. Samarakoon, N. Koizumi and B. R. Fernando (2020). Insight into canine leptospirosis in Kandy area, Sri Lanka: Seroepidemiology and enviromental contamination. Proceedings of 72 Annual Scientific Sessions of Sri Lanka Veterinary Association 3 – 5 July 2020./li>
  • Perera, G.I.S., Fernando, P.S., Weerasooriya, G., Wijemuni, M.I. andPriyantha, M.A.R. (2019) Comparison of suspected and laboratory confirmed cases of bovine and caprine Brucellosis and other disease distribution pattern in Sri Lanka, PGIS research Congress, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka./li>
  • Perera, G.I.S., Philibert, H., Leighton, F.A., Fernando, P.S., Nanayakkara, S., Muthugala, R., Rajapakse, R.P.V.J. and Gunawardena, G.S.P. de S. (2019) Histological identification of neurological conditions and diseases in the brain of non-rabid dogs and cats, 71st Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association, 28th June, Oak Ray Regency, Kandy, Sri Lanka, p54.
  • Perera, G.I.S., Jayawardena, B.A.D.S., Perera, B.V.P., de Silva, D., Jayasinghe, C.A., Philibert, H., Leighton, F.A., Fernando, P.S., Nanayakkara, S., Muthugala, R., Rajapakse, R.P.V.J. and Gunawardena, G.S.P. de S. (2019)Detection of canine distemper virus in wild animals in Sri Lanka, 71st Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association, 28th June, Oak Ray Regency, Kandy, Sri Lanka, p16./li>
  • Upeksha Jayarathne, Janitha Liyanage, Rasika Jinadasa and Palika Fernando (2018). Application of exoploysaccharide producing lactic acid bacteria isolated from sauekarft as functional yoghurt starter culture. Proceedings of 9th Central European Congress on Food (CEFood), 24 – 26 May 2018, Sibiu, Romania
  • N. Liyanagunawaedena, P.S. Fernando, R.S. Kalupahana, C. R. Karunaratna, N.P. French, A. Midwinter, J. Zhang & J. Benschop (2018). Motile Salmonella spp in Sri Lankan Poultry: An impending public health threat?. 4th One Health Aotearoa Symposium, 12 -13 December 2018, Nordmeyer Theatre, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand.
  • Weerasooriya,K.M.S.G.,Fernando,P.S.,Liyanagunawardena,N.,Priyantha,MAR.,Wijemuni,M.I(2018). Development of Serum Plate Agglutination (SPA) test using locally isolated Mycoplasma gallisepticum.(In) proceedings of Annual scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association 26th May 2018.Pp17. Supplement to Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal Vol.65(2)
  • Weerasooriya, K.M.S.G. , Fernando ,P. S.,Samarakoon,N., Liyanagunawardena N., Bandara,M.M.D.D.,Gamage,C.D.,Priyantha,MAR.(2018).Determining the minimum detection level of Leptospira in cattle urine samples for routine diagnosis by PCR technique. (In) proceedings of Annual scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association 26th May 2018.Pp 26. Supplement to Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal Vol.65(2)
  • Siriwardena, M.D.R.G., Muthusinghe, B.D.S., Disnaka, K.G.J.S., Nelumkumara, S. Fernando, P., Pushpakumara, P.G.A. and Gamage, C. D. (2018). Sero-epidemiology of leptospirosis among cattle reared in two selected large scale dairy farms situated in dry and wet zone of Sri Lanka. (In) proceedings of Annual scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association 26th May 2018.Pp 26. Supplement to Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal Vol.65(2)
  • Liyanagunawardena, N., Fernando, P. S., Kalupahana, R. S., Karunarathna, C. R., French, N. P., Midwinter, A., Zhang, J. and Benschop, J. (2018). Isolation and identification of Salmonella spp from Sri Lanka poultry for a molecular epidemiology study. (In) proceedings of Annual scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association 26th May 2018.Pp 26. Supplement to Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal Vol.65(2)
  • Fernando, P.S.,Weerasooriya, K.M.S.G., Liyanagunawardena, N., Jayaweera, M.D.N., Bandara, H.P.V.D.S., Thalagoda, S.A., Gunathilake, S.K., Abayaratna, P.M.K. and Dissanayaka, D.M.S.N.B. (2017) Reemerging of Haemorrhagic septicaemia in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of 69th Annual scientific session of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association held on 26th May, 2017 in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
  • Fernando, P.S.,Weerasooriya, K.M.S.G., Liyanagunawardena, N., Bandara, W.M.P.B., Munasingha, M.N.D. and Wijemuni, M.I. (2017) Isolation and identification of Brucella melitensis from a swine herd in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of 69th Annual scientific session of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association held on 26th May, 2017 in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
  • Weerasooriya, K.M.S.G., Fernando, P.S.,Liyanagunawardena, N. and Wijemuni, M. (2017) Identification of Mycoplasma gallisepticum from chronic respiratory disease (CRD) suspected poultry flocks. Proceedings of 69th Annual scientific session of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association held on 26th May, 2017 in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
  • Amarasiri, M.K.U.T., Fernando, B.R. Fernando, P.S. and Kalupahana, R.S. (2017). Assessment of suitability of indirect milk quality tests in determining the microbial load of raw milk. Proceedings of 69th Annual scientific session of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association held on 26th May, 2017 in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
  • Perera, G.I.S., Manchanayake, S.M.T.G., Fernando, P. S., Sonnadara, D. K., Nambuge, D. M., & Rathnasiri, S. K. (2017). Histopathological confirmation of Pulmonary Aspergilosis in a captive flamingo in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of 69th Annual Scientific Session of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association held on 26th May 2017.
  • K. M. S. G. Weerasooriya, P.S. Fernando, N. Lyanagunawardena & M. I. Wijemuni (2016) Assessment of laboratory diagnosis and field screening test for identifying brucellosis in herds with reproductive disorders. International Research conference, NewDelhi, India. At national Agriculture Science center, New Delhi, India on November 17 – 19, 2016.
  • Fernando, PS, Alexander, SNP, Priyantha, MAR, Bandara, WMP, Liyanagunawardena, N, Weerasooriya, SWGS, Premasiri, HP, Weerasuriya, WAAN, Vipulasiri, AA, Thalagoda, SA, Abayarathne, PMKCB, Radhakrishnan, R, Keerthikumara, P. (2015) Control of Pneumonic Pasturellosis in a pig farm using locally produced oil adjuvant vaccine – A case report. Proceedings of 67th Annual convention of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association on 19 – 20 June, 2015 held on Kandy. PP 40
  • Weerasooriya, KMSG, Fernando, PS, Liyanagunawardena, N, Perera, GIS, Wijewardena, G, Wijemuni, MI, Samarakoon SATC, Abayarathne, PMKCB. (2015) Natural resistance of indigenous village chicken to Salmonella Pullorum infection compared to commercial layer strains. Proceedings of 67th Annual convention of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association on 19 – 20 June, 2015 held on Kandy. PP 54
  • Pathirana APDG., Fernando PS., Silva SSP., Priyankarage N. and Gunaratne SP. (2014) In-Vitro efficacy of different organic acid salts against Salmonella.(In) Proceedings of 3rdAnnual Conference and Scientific Sessions of Sri Lankan Society for microbiology on 24th Octomber2014 ,Pp12.
  • O. S. Perera, R. Liyanage, P. Weththasinghe, B.C. Jayawardena, J.K. Vidanaarachchi, P. Fernando & R. Sivakanesan (2014). Lipids and serum antioxidant activity in wistar rats. Wayamba University international conference, Sri Lanka At Wayamba University Sri Lanka in August 2014.pp 217
  • Indula S., Fernando P. S.,Vidanarachchi J.K., Ranadheera C.S., Prasanna P.H.P. and Wijesinghe M.G.C.R.(2014). Effect of Probiotic bacteria Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacteriumlactis on the growth of Salmonella in milk. (In) 6 th Annual Resarch Symposium Proceedings of Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka om 02 July 2014.Pp 52.
  • Manchanayake, S.M.T.S., Fernando, P. S., Priyantha, M.A.R., De Alwis, S., Liyanagunawardena, N., Perera, S. (2013). Isolation and characterization of toxigenic Clostridium perfringens from intestines and livers of broiler chickens. Supplement to the Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal volume 60, Proceedings of 65th Annual conference of Sri Lanka Veterinary Association, Pp13.
  • Priyantha, M.A.R, Fernando, P. S., Liyanagunawardena, N., Epakanda, L., Karunaratne, C., Kumudinie, D. L. N., Abeyratne, K., De Alwis, Thalagoda, S. A., Wijewardena, G., and Dilrukshi, G. B. K. (2013). Comparison of gamma interferon and comparative PPD test for detection of Mycobacterium bovis infection in cattle. Supplement to the Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal volume 60, Proceedings of 65th Annual conference of Sri Lanka Veterinary Association, Pp16.
  • Rajapaksha, D.I.G., Thilakaratne, D. S., Abeynayaka, P., Fernando, P. S. and Kalupahana, R. S. (2013). Prevalence of Salmonella in retail raw table eggs in Kandy municipal area. Supplement to the Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal volume 60, Proceedings of 65th Annual conference of Sri Lanka Veterinary Association, Pp17.
  • Kumudinie, D.L.N., Manchanayake, S.M.T.S., Liyanagunawardena, N., De Alwis, S. and Fernando, P. S. (2013). Subclinical Mastitis: A comparision of prevalence between a mid country and a low country dairy farm. Supplement to the Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal volume 60, Proceedings of 65th Annual conference of Sri Lanka Veterinary Association, Pp12.
  • Priyantha, M.A.R, Fernando, P.S., N. Liyanagunawardena, Kumudini, D.L.N., Puvanendiran, S., Vipulasiri, A.A., Abeyratne & Thalagoda, S.A. (2013). Identification of latent carriers of HS from slaughtered cattle, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the YSF symposium held on 18th January, 2013 at Colombo.
  • N. Liyanagunawardena, Fernando, P.S., Priyantha, M.A.R., Manchanayake, S.M.T.S., Wijewardena, G., and Samarakoon, S.A.T.C. (2013) Salmonella carrier status in poultry Grand Parent farms in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the YSF symposium held on 18th January, 2013 at Colombo.
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  • Fernando, P. S., Rose, S. P., Silva, S. S. P. And Mackenzie, A. (2010). In Vivo efficacy of locally sourced competitive exclusion bacteria to control sub-clinical necrotic enteritis in broiler chickens. Proceedings of Annual Scientific Session of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association, 7 May 2010, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
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  • Priyantha M. A. R., De Alwis P.S.,Ubeyrathne J.K.H.,Bandara W.M.P.,G. A. Gunawaradana, Fernando P.S., N. Liyanagunawardana. (2010). Protective efficacy of locally prepared BQ vaccine against field isolates of recent outbreaks in Sri Lanka, 2008-2009.Proceeding of 63th scientific session of SLVA .Pp 8.
  • Priyantha M. A. R., Gunawaradana G.A.,Vipulasiri A.A., Fernando P.S., N. Liyanagunawardana. (2010). Evaluation of antibody levels of HS antigen with different adjuvants by indirect haemagglutination test in cattle. Proceeding of 63th scientific session of SLVA. Pp 31.
  • Priyantha M. A. R.,Gunawaradana, G.A.,WijemuniM.I.,Fernando P.S.,& N. Liyanagunawardana. (2010). ISA 50V2 as a potential adjuvant for Leptospira vaccine in laboratory mice. Proceeding of 63th scientific session of SLVA Pp
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  • Priyantha M. A. R., G. A. Gunawardana, A. A. Vipulasiri, P. S. Fernando. (2009). Comparison of two haemorragic seepticaemia oil adjuvant vaccine for potency in cattle. Proceedings of 62nd Annual Scientific Session of Sri Lanka Association. 27th March 2009 Pp 11.
  • Fernando, P. S., Pathirana, D. G., Gunawardana, G. A., Puvanendiran, S. & Silva, S. S. P. (2006). Evaluation of in vitro efficacy of lactic acid bacteria isolated from intestines of free range chickens to use as a probiotic organisms in poultry feed. World’s Poultry Science Journal (Supplement), 62: pp376
  • G. A. Gunawardena, Fernando, G. K. C. N., Fernando, P. S.,Puvanendiran, S. &Gunatilake, S. K. (2006) Salmonella serovars present in poultry in Sri Lanka and the pattern of antibiotic susceptibility. World’s Poultry Science Journal (Supplement), 62: pp375
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  • Saman, K. A. Gunawardena, G. A. Kalupahana, R. S. Fernando, P.S. and Puvanendiran, S. (2006). Microbiological quality of chicken sausages and meat balls collected from Kandy suburban areas. In: Proceedings of58th Annual Convention of Sri Lanka Veterinary Association, 26-27thMay, 2006, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
  • Puvanendiran, S., Gunawardena, G. A, Kodikara, C. P. and Fernando, P.S. (2006). Isolation and characterization of E. coli O157 including serotype H7 from raw beef collected from Colombo and Kandy slaughterhouses. In: Proceedings of58th Annual Convention of Sri Lanka Veterinary Association, 26-27thMay, 2006, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
  • Puvanendiran, S., Gunawardena, G. A, Kodikara, C. P. and Fernando, P.S. (2006). Determination of type of verotoxin gene possessed and presence of eaeA gene in E. coli O157 isolated from raw beef in Sri Lanka by multiplex PCR. In: Proceedings of58th Annual Convention of Sri Lanka Veterinary Association, 26-27thMay, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
  • Priyankarage, N., Silva, S.S.P., Gunaratne, S.P., Palliyaguru, M.W.C.D., Weerasinghe, W.M.P.B., Fernando,P.S., Attapattu, R.M.H., (2004) Comparison of the efficacy of commercial probiotics against antibiotic growth promoters with respect to performance, cacass yield and intestinal microflora of broilers. In: Proceedings of56th Annual Convention of Sri Lanka Veterinary Association, 14 – 15thMay, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
  • Palliyeguru, M.W.C.D., Priyankarage, N., Silva, S.S.P., Gunaratne, S.P., Weerasinghe, W.M.P.B., Fernando,P.S., Attapatu, A.H.M., (2004) Effect of different probiotics on nutrient utilization and intestinal microflora of broiler chickens. British Poultry Science 45 (suppl: 1) S 58-S 59
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  • Fernando, P.S. et al (2001). Purification and characterisation of cellulose digesting enzyme from Cryptococcus. Proceeedings of Symposium of Nippon Nogeikagaku Kaishi. Japan Society for Bioscience, Biotechnology & Agro chemistry.