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KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PERCEPTIONS TOWARDS FARM ANIMAL WELFARE AMONG THE AGRICULTURAL UNDERGRADUATES IN SRI LANKA

Gunaratne, B.K.R.; Kumari, M.A.A.P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)

Understanding stakeholders’ knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions in the animal sector is crucial for improving farm animal welfare, and agricultural undergraduates, as future industry leaders, can play a key role in ...

ROLE OF HOME GARDENING IN ENHANCING FOOD SECURITY AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCE IN WOMEN-LED FARMING COMMUNITIES: A CASE STUDY

Hana, M.S.R.; Kodithuwakku, A.N.; Ginigaddara, G.A.S. (Faculty of Agriculture,University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)

INVESTIGATING MEAT CONSUMPTION BEHAVIOR: A STUDY OF CURRENT PATTERNS AND ATTITUDES OF THE WESTERN PROVINCE, SRI LANKA

Kumari, M.K.D.; Kumari, M.A.A.P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)

Studying meat consumption behavior can provide insights into the local industry, especially for producers and policymakers. Hence, the study aimed to investigate the meat consumption behavior among consumers in Western ...

PROMOTING COMMUNITY-BASED AGRO-ECOTOURISM IN PALUGASWEWA CASCADED TANK-VILLAGE SYSTEM: A STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS

Pathirana, R.P.M.N; Karalliyadda, S.M.C.B; Jayakody, J.D.T.D. (Faculty of Agriculture,University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)

IMPACT OF WEATHER ON FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE IN CATTLE IN THE NORTH CENTRAL PROVINCE OF SRI LANKA

Mark, R.D.N.; Jayasumana, M.T.L.K.; Abeysingha, N.S.; Somasiri, S.C. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)

Rainfall, temperature and relative humidity are key weather factors influencing disease occurrences in farm animals. Foot and mouth disease (FMD) frequently affects cattle herds in the dry and intermediate zones of Sri ...

GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF GIFT TILAPIA FED WITH AZOLLA (Azolla pinnata) INCORPORATED FEED

Kumari, H.M.A.I.; Wathsala, R.H.G.R.; Wijesekara, V.A. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)

Azolla is a potential fish feed ingredient due to its high nutritional value, abundant production and low cost of production. This study investigated the replacement of protein sources with azolla in fish feed formulation, ...

POOR ADAPTATION OF PARACHUTE TECHNOLOGY AMONG FARMERS UNDER THE MINOR IRRIGATION SYSTEM IN THE ANURADHAPURA DISTRICT

Samarasena, B.A.M.A.P.; Ginigaddara, G.A.S.; Kodithuwakku, A.N. (Faculty of Agriculture,University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)

GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND MEAT QUALITY PARAMETERS OF CROSSBRED NAKED NECK MALE CHICKENS FED WITH BLACK SOLDIER FLY LARVAE-ENRICHED DIETS

Bandara, W.P.B.S.; Perera, W.L.B.; Adikari, A.M.J.B.; Jayasumana, M.T.L.K. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)

Insects and their larvae are traditional feed sources for scavenging poultry and wild birds, and their potential inclusion in commercial poultry diets has attracted worldwide interest. This study investigated the Black ...

FEASIBILITY STUDY OF CONVERTING HOME GARDENS INTO AN INCOME GENERATION MODEL IN ELAYAPATHTHUWA AREA

Wickramanayake, W.A.C.B.; Ginigaddara, G.A.S.; Kodithuwakku, A.N. (Faculty of Agriculture,University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)

EVALUATION OF CHICKEN MEAT FOR CONTAMINATION OF Salmonella AND Escherichia coli AMONG RETAIL MEAT OUTLETS IN ANURADHAPURA, SRI LANKA

Samaraweera, K.P.; Adikari, A.M.J.B.; Jinadasa, H.R.N.; Jayasumana, M.T.L.K. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)

Poultry meat has been identified as one of the major sources of food-borne bacterial infections in humans. The incidence of these bacterial infections is higher in most developing countries due to a lack of regular ...

ASSESSING THE PREVALENCE OF FOOD INSECURITY AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF RAJARATA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA

Senarath, S.E.M.N.Y.K.; Kodithuwakku, A.N.; Ginigaddara a, G.A.S; Navodya, H.A.H (Faculty of Agriculture,University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)

ETIOLOGY OF DIARRHEA IN EUROPEAN CROSSBRED CLAVES IN UPCOUNTRY SRI LANKA: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PASTEURIZED VERSUS UNPASTEURIZED MILK FEEDING

Ranasinghe, R.A.D.V.M.; Bandara, N.M.S.N.; Nayananjalie, W.A.D. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)

This study examined the etiology of diarrhea among European crossbred calves at Manikpalama NLDB farm, focusing on the effects of feeding pasteurized versus unpasteurized milk. Forty (40), newborn calves were randomly ...

ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AZOLLA (Azolla pinnata) POND AND USE OF AZOLLA AS A FEED INGREDIENT IN CALF DIETS

Danusha, M.A.S.; Devasinghe, D.A.U.D.; Bandara, S.M.C.; Somasiri, S.C. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)

There is significant potential to enhance livestock productivity by providing balanced diets formulated from locally available feed resources, such as Azolla pinnata. This study aimed to achieve two objectives: (1) to ...

EFFECTS OF ADDING FLAXSEED FLOUR (Linum usitatissimum) ON SENSORY AND NUTRITIONAL PROPERTIES IN FROZEN CRISPY CHICKEN

Sedara, M.K.S.; Chathuranga, T.G.S.; Adikari, A.M.J.B. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)

Extended storage of partially fried frozen crispy chicken coated with breadcrumbs can result in off-flavors and odors. This study examined the impact of a flaxseed flour enriched coating on improving the shelf life of ...

EFFECT OF EGG STORAGE TEMPERATURE AND DURATION ON EGG FERTILITY, HATCHABILITY AND CHICK QUALITY IN CROSSBRED NAKED NECK CHICKEN

Nimthara, D.N.; Perera, L.B.; Adikari, A.M.J.B. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)

Egg fertility and hatchability are influenced by both egg storage temperature and storage duration before incubation. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of different egg storage durations under ...

CHARACTERIZATION OF VILLAGE PIGS IN KALAMULLA, KALUTARA DISTRICT OF SRI LANKA

Mallikarachchi, M.M.; Wijayawardhana, D.; Somasiri, S.C. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)

Native pigs in Sri Lanka are called village pigs (VP) and data on their population diversity is scarce. This study investigated the phenotypic diversity of VP and the socio-economic status of VP farming. Qualitative ...

CAN Hermetia illucens (BLACK SOLDIER FLY) LARVAE INCORPORATED FEED REDUCE THE COST OF FEEDING IN SWINE AT MAHABERIYATHANNA FARM, KANDY?

Wijesinghe, R.K.D.; Kumari, M.A.A.P.; Somasiri, S.C.; Amunugama, R.W.M.K.D.N.; Palliyaguru, M.W.C.D. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)

Currently, there is a great interest in finding cost-effective feed ingredients to enhance growth performances in swine. Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) (Hermetia illucens) can be used to produce protein and fat-rich ...

AN ETHNOBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF TRADITIONAL RITUALS IN PALUGASWEWA CASCADED TANK-VILLAGE SYSTEM, A GLOBALLY IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE SITE IN SRI LANKA

Senavirathne, P.G.I.M.S.; Karalliyadda, S.M.C.B; Navodya, H.A.H.; Ekanayake, S. (Faculty of Agriculture,University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)

ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS IN RICE FARMERS' ADOPTION OF CLIMATE ADAPTATION PRACTICES IN THE ANURADHAPURA DISTRICT, SRI LANKA

Wickramasinghe, C.M.; Lankapura, A.I.Y. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)

Adapting to climate change is essential for rice cultivation, especially in climate vulnerable countries like Sri Lanka. While demographic, economic, and climate factors influencing agricultural adaptation are well-studied, ...

TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY OF PADDY FARMERS UNDER MINOR IRRIGATION SCHEME: A CASE OF KURUNEGALA DISTRICT

Madhuwanthi, P.A.N.; Rupasena, L.P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)

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