Introduction: Jeju Island, on the southern coast of Korea, has recently
experienced increases in high-latitude scleractinian corals, accompanied
by shifts in hard-bottom benthic communities. However, the local
distribution ...
In this study, semi-moist pet food samples were irradiated with electron beam and X-rays at 0, 2.5, 5, and 10 kGy. Samples were stored under refrigeration, and volatile compounds were analyzed on days 0 and 60. X-ray ...
Dongbin Park; Anand Kumar, S.; Minwoo Choi; Jae-Kyung Kim, ,; Hyun Jung Lee; Cheorun Jo(Korean Society of Animal Science and Technology, 2026)
The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of electron beam
(EB) and X-ray (XR) irradiation on dry pet food during long-term
storage. The samples were irradiated with EB and XR at doses of 0, 2.5,
5, 10, ...
Thissera, W.T.L.; Sinniah, J.(University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2025)
The study was undertaken to evaluate the reproductive performance of imported Jersey
and Jersey x Holstein Friesian cattle over a period of 9 years (2015–2023) at the National
Livestock Development Board (NLDB) farm ...
Rising consumer demand for healthier, nutrient-dense dairy products
has intensified interest indeveloping low-fat, functional cheeses
enriched with plant proteins. Traditionally, mozzarellacheese is
primarily produced ...
Sameena, J.; Sansiya, T.; Piratheepan, S.(University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2025)
Mozzarella is a soft, white, un-ripened cheese belonging to the Pasta
filata family, widelyvalued in pizza production. Various types of
mozzarella are produced from buffalo, cow,and goat milk. It is derived
from the ...
Nowadays, improving Dairy farming systems faces greater challenges and
difficulties in tropical countries compare to temperate countries. In this present study
investigate the determinants of milk yield on the dairy ...
Haemoparasitic infections represent major constraints to livestock productivity and welfare in
tropical regions, causing anemia, immunosuppression, and reduced performance in affected
animals. These vector-borne pathogens, ...
Beulah, S.; Heenatigala, P.P.M.; Thatchaneshkanth, S.(The Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development (CESSD), The Open University of Sri Lanka &The Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA), Sri Lanka, 2026)
Shrimp aquaculture is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the global
aquaculture industry and contributes significantly to export earnings,
employment, and food security. However, disease
outbreaks and poor water-quality ...
Murugaspillai, A.; Dilaxsika, S.; Kajeevan, K. ; Shayanthan, A. ; Gnanavelrajah, N.; Kirushnanrajah, V.(International Conference on Environmental Health & Resilience, 2026)
Land degradation is the major threat which leads to decline in soil fertility and other
challenges to the Sri Lanka’s dry zone agriculture. The effective land use system is one of the
ways to improve and restore soil ...
Viyashar, T.; Murugesapillai, A.; Gnanavelrajah, N.(International Conference on Environmental Health & Resilience, 2026)
Though potassium (K) is a cation, it is liable to leaching loss in soils because it is a
monovalent one. Considerable leaching of K from applied muriate of potash (MOP) has been
reported in soils. Using biochar to absorb ...
Rudhra Premdharshan, M.; Vasantharuba, S.(Institute of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka, 2026)
The demand for sustainable materials has driven the use of agricultural residues to develop starch-based bioplastics as alternatives to conventional plastics. This study investigates the combined effect of polyphenol (PP) ...
Stella Mary, S.; Sinniah, J.(Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2026)
The purpose of this study was to explore the key factors affecting the reproductive
efficiency of cattle, including conception rate and breeding methods. It also seeks
to understand some basic aspects of cattle management ...
Arulamuthan, S.; Suganjan, N.; Piratheepan, S.(University of Jaffna, 2026)
This experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of different
levels of ghee residue inclusion in finisher diets on the blood serum
metabolites and haematological indices of broiler chickens at the
finisher stage. ...
Methane (CH₄) emissions from ruminant livestock contribute
significantly to global greenhouse gas accumulation and represent a
loss of dietary energy. The use of plant-based feed additives rich in
secondary metabolites ...
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a staple food for more than half of the world’s population; however, its
productivity is often limited by climatic, biotic, and abiotic stresses. Silicon (Si), a beneficial element for
Graminaceous ...
Habilashanee, M.; Raguraj, S.; Gnanavelrajah, N.(Jaffna Science Association, 2026)
A field experiment was carried out at St. Coombs Estate, Talawakele, for a period of three months to
examine the effect of different amounts of zinc sulphate applied as foliar on the yield and nutrient
composition of tea ...
Tomato cultivation represents a critical component of nutrition, economic development, and
public health, yet it is increasingly compromised by foliar diseases that diminish yield and intensify
dependency on hazardous ...
Early and accurate identification of paddy leaf diseases is crucial for timely intervention and
effective crop management. Although deep learning based approaches have demonstrated strong
performance in paddy leaf disease ...
Carcinogenic Aflatoxins producing Aspergillus flavus contaminate food crops and pose
health risks to humans and livestock. Synthetic fungicides are commonly used to control A. flavus, but
they can have negative environmental ...