Prof. M. Pagthinathan

Surname : Prof. Mylvaganam. Pagthinathan
Designation : Professor in Animal Science

Education qualification:

• PhD in Milk Processing Technology, University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
• MPhil in Reproductive Physiology of Farm Animal at Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya
• BVSc in Veterinary Science, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya 

Professional qualification

• Fellow of Sri Lanka College of Veterinary Surgeons (FSLCVS)

Details of research projects were undertaken

• Extraction of milk clotting enzyme from kesinal plant leaves extract to produce the Cheddar cheese.
• Study on processing, preservation, keeping quality and sensory evaluation of   milk and meat products
• Animal Reproduction techniques - interrelation among environmental factors at insemination with cow parameters, hormonal profile and conception Rate in Water Buffalo and effect of cooling treatment, semen evaluation of cattle and buffalo
• Technical assistant in the Ministry of health in the plantation sector in the research of Anaemia status among the up country tea estate people and remedy of this status among them.
• Studies of the "Incidence of Sub clinical mastitis in cattle in the dry zone and mid country 

Full paper:

1. Arachchige, D.N.D.B., Pagthinathan,M.  and Ubaidullah, F.N.M. (2025). Enhanced Cheddar Cheese with Edible Seaweed (Eucheuma cottonii). Turkish Journal of Agriculture-Food Science and Technology, 13(8), pp.2029-2035.
2. Mithushan. P., Pagthinathan.M., Ravikumar. S.  and Vahaful Nisath. M.F. (2024). Effect of coating chemically derived chitosan from shrimp shell wastes on physical, microbiological and sensory characteristics of chicken sausages. Tropical Agricultural Research & Extension. 27 (3), 183-191.
3. Vijayakumar, S., De Silva, S.T.D., Atapattu, N.S.B.M., Senaratne, D. and Pagthinathan, M. (2024). Moringa and Sesbania Leaves in Layer Chicken Pens as an Edible Environmental Enrichment: Effects on Performance and, Physical and Organoleptic Properties of Eggs. Iranian Journal of Applied Animal Science. 14(3): 471-478. https://doi.org/10.71798/IJAS.2024.1185036
4. Nisath, V.M., De Silva, T.D., Vanajah, L., Pagthinathan, M. and Mithushan, P. (2024). Impact of economic crisis and socio-demographic factors on milk and milk product consumption of undergraduates: A Case Study of Eastern University, Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural Research & Extension. 27 (2).pp 113 -121.
5. De Silva, T.D., Sarada, S.A., Pagthinathan, M. and Perera, W.A. (2024). Effect of Heat Stress on Cattle: A Review. Advances in Technology.  3(2), 135-151
6. Nisath, V.M., De Silva, T.D., Vanajah, L., Pagthinathan, M. and Mithushan, P. (2024). The Effect of Socio-demographic Parameters and Economic Crisis on Meat Consumption and Purchasing Patterns among Undergraduates in Sri Lanka: A Study in Eastern University, Sri Lanka. Advances in Technology.  3(2), 62-74
7. De Silva, S.T.D., Gunawardena, O.B., Pagthinathan, M., Silva, P. and Pathirana, I., 2023. Analysis of reproductive hormones and morphometric attributes in Thamankaduwa White male cattle. Cluj Veterinary Journal, 28(3), pp.25-33.
8. Jayasinghe, D.D.S., Pagthinathan, M.. and De Silva, T.D. (2023). Effect of different coagulants on physicochemical properties of paneer made from buffalo milk. AGRIEAST: Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 17(2) ; 22-30
9. Siriwardana Tharinda Dhilshan De Silva1, , Mylvaganam Pagthinathan , Suranga Bandara and Indunil N. Pathirana (2023). Sex identification methods of birds: a review. Asian J. Med. Biol. Res.  9 (4), 134-144; https://doi.org/10.3329/ajmbr.v9i4.69414.
10. Pawan,  S., Pagthinathan, M.,  Vanajah, L. and  Thanushi. N. J.  (2023). valuation of Physicochemical and Sensory Properties of Ice Cream Incorporating Processed Amla. European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 4(3), pp.81-86.
11. Nayanangi, W.M.S., Pagthinathan, M. and Gunathilaka, S. (2022). Evaluation of Chemical, Physical, Microbial and Sensory Properties of Garlic Butter by Using Cow Milk. European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 5(1), pp.40-45.
12. Pagthinathan, M.  and. Gunasekara, A.P. A. S. (2021). Physicochemical Properties and Sensory Evaluation of Non-Meat Ingredients Chicken Sausage. European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences. 3 (1): 18-22.
13. Mylvaganam, P. (2020). Influence of Partially Purify Enzyme in Experimental Cheddar Cheese Production. European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 2(2): 1-10
14. Madushani, V.M.S. and Pagthinathan, M.  (2020). Development of set yoghurt adding three different edible oils. AGRIEAST: Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 14(1) ; 1-10

Proceeding:

1. Pagthinathan, M. and  Nafees M. S. M. (2016). Production and evaluation of low fat Cheddar cheese using buffalo milk. Proceeding – 4th Kuala Lumpur International Agriculture, Forestry and Plantation December 12 – 13, 2016. Hotel Putra, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Pp 87-97.
2. Mirnalini, T., Nafees, M.S.M., Pagthinathan, M. and Ravikumar, S. (2016). Healthier water quality parameters ensured acceptable length-weight relationship of Penaeus monodon in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. Paper presented at the Proceedings of NARA Scientific Sessions 2016, National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA), Crow Island, Colombo 15, Sri Lanka, pp. 39-41.
3. Dassina, S and Pagthinathan, M . (2015). Inter- relationship of environmental and managemental parameters on bull semen evaluation. Proceeding of the 2nd International Conference on Agriculture and Forestry, Vol. 1, pp. 146-151.
4. Dassina, S and Pagthinathan, M. (2015). Impact of bull physiological parameters on fresh semen evaluation. National Symposium on Agriculture 2015 at Eastern University Sri Lanka. pp 45-49.
5. Sumanthiran, T., Nafees, M.S.M. and Pagtinathan,M. (2015). Indigenous knowledge used in exploitation of Edible bivalves in  Thampalakamam  bay. National Symposium on Agriculture 2015 at Eastern University Sri Lanka. pp 54-55.
6. Sumanthiran, T., Nafees, M.S.M. and Pagtinathan,M. (2015). Potential of Thampalakamam  bay to develop the edible bivalve industry in Sri Lanka. NARA Scientific Sessions 2015. pp 4-6.

Abstract :

1. Mithushan.P., Pagthinathan. M. and  Mathurangani. P. (2025). Investigation of Lumpy Skin Disease in Cattle in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka, 4th International Symposium on Agriculture on 6th March 2025  at Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. pp. 64
2. Ranathunga. S.S.T.  and  Pagthinathan. M (2025). Quality Characteristics of Chicken Sausages by Combination of Kidney Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and Soybeans (Glycine max). 4th International Symposium on Agriculture on 6th March 2025  at Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. pp. 66
3. Gunawardhana. R.M.K.P and Pagthinathan. M (2025).  Quality Attributes of Clove, Honey and Green Tea Treated Chicken Meat During Storage.  4th International Symposium on Agriculture on 6th March 2025  at Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. pp. 82
4. Anujaani, K and  Pagthinathan. M. (2025). Impact of Whey Marination on Physicochemical, Shelf Life and Sensory Quality of Culled Layer Chicken Meat. 4th International Symposium on Agriculture on 6th March 2025  at Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. pp. 85
5. Vahaful Nisath, M. F., Pagthinathan, M.,  De Silva, S. T. D. and Mithushan,  P. (2024). Enhancing grilled spent-hen meat quality through the pineapple and papaya fruit extract immersion. 6th National Symposium on Agriculture on 6th March 2024  at Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. pp 28
6. Mithushan, P., Liyinthan, V.,  Vahaful Nisath, M. F.  and Pagthinathan, M. (2024). Effect on physicochemical and sensory attributes of stirred yoghurt added with jamun (Syzygium cumini) fruit pulp. 6th National Symposium on Agriculture on 6th March 2024  at Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. pp 28
7. De Silva S.T.D., Gunawardena O.B., Pragashan P., Manoharan N., Sukumar V.,
   Viveka K.A., Pagthinathan M., Silva G.L.L.P. and Pathirana I.N.(2024) Analysis of insulin-like peptide-3 and testosterone concentrations with
   selected morphometric attributes in Thamankaduwa white male cattle. Proceedings of 11th Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference
   University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. Pp.1
8. Mithushan, P.,  Ravikumar, S., Pagthinathan, M.and  Vahaful Nisath, M.F. (2024). Quality and shelf life of chicken sausages dipped in chitosan solution. International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
9. Vahaful Nisath, M.F.,Pagthinathan, M., De Silva, S.T.D.and P.Mithushan, P. (2024). Effect of ginger rhizome extract immersion on the physical and sensory parameters of the cooked culled brown leghorn hen meat. International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
10. Jayalath I.D.S and Pagthinathan. M. (2020). effect of nutritional, microbial, antioxidant activity and sensory qualities of chicken meat sausages using moringa, tea and cinnamon leaf. 3rd National Symposium on Agriculture on 15th July 2020 at Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. pp 18.
11. Heendeniya, H.P.D.C.R.  and Pagthinathan, M. (2020).  Enhancement of nutritional values of labneh by adding (Moringa oleifera) fresh leaf extract. 3rd  National Symposium on Agriculture on 15th July 2020 at Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. pp 20.
12. Hansani, G. S.  and Pagthinathan .M. (2020). Physicochemical and microbiological properties of probiotic fermented low-fat yogurt enriched with oat β-glucan during cold storage. 3rd  National Symposium on Agriculture on 15th July 2020 at. Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. pp 22.
13. Yashodha , K. and Pagthinathan. M (2020).  Incidence of subclinical mastitis in milking cows at Vantharoomulai, Kommanthurai, Mawadi-vembu and Karadiyanaru Veterinary ranges of Batticaloa district. 3rd  National Symposium on Agriculture on 15th July 2020 at Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. pp 24.

Scientific communication and /or participated in the seminar or workshop

1. Participated for the university administration and good governance for Eastern University Sri Lanka 07th –14th August 2017 GIC-AIT Center,. Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand
2. Participated and Presented research paper at 4th Kuala Lumpur International Agriculture, Forestry and Plantation (KLIAFP) Conference, in Malaysia during 12 -13th December 2016.
3. Participated in 16th International Conference on Biotechnology in Animal Reproduction. (ICBAR), August 4-5, 2011 Kandy, Sri Lanka.
4. Participated in 11th ASEAN Food Conference 2009, August 21-23, 2007, October 21-23, 2009, Brunei Darussalam.
5. Participated in 10th ASEAN Food Conference 2007, August 21-23, 2007, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
6. Participated International Training course on Molecular Biology & Biotechnology Techniques TCS- Colombo Plan 2006 – 07 at the IVRI, Izatnagar, and New Delhi from 14th October to 14th November 2006.
7. Participated Program on the World Bank Procurement Procedures for the Official of IRQUE Project, Ministry of Education, and Government of Sri Lanka. At administrative staff college of India, Bella Vista, Hyderabad.  March 2006.
8. Participated Training on data analysis using SPSS at University of Colombo,  January 2006.

Book:

1. Nafees, M. S. M. and Pagthinathan, M. (2006). Improving feeding trends and digestion of Ruminants. Published in Department of Animal Science, Eastern University Sri Lanka.
2. Subalini, T., Nafees, M. S. M. and Pagthinathan, M. (2006). Recent researches in livestock production Published in Department of Animal Science, Eastern University Sri Lanka.   

Book chapter:

1. Pagthinathan, M. (2006). Dairy products and their technology – At a glance. Appropriate postharvest management of Agriculture produce. Training Manual for short course Training. Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka in partnership with British council, Sri Lanka. Pp. 176-188.  
2. Pagthinathan, M. (2006). Whey products in yogurt. Appropriate postharvest management of Agriculture produce. Training Manual for short course Training. Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka in partnership with British council, Sri Lanka. Pp. 189-194.

• Animal reproduction and their application techniques
• Animal Husbandry and management
• Milk processing technology
• Animal health care

• Anatomy and Physiology of Farm and Aquatic Animals
• Management of Ruminants
• Practices in Livestock Production
• Reproductive Physiology
• Lactation Physiology and Digestion in Pre-ruminants
• Livestock Products Technology

Administrative Duties and National Contribution

1. Served as a Dean of the faculty of Agriculture from 27. 02. 2020 to 27.02.2023
2. Served as a Head of the Department in Animal Science, Eastern University Sri Lanka 01.03 2005 to 12.12.2006, 01.10.2013 to 02 .06 2016 and 06.03.2019 to  27.02 2020
3. Served as a coordinator for the First International Symposium on Agriculture -2017 Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka
4. Council members of the Eastern University council from February, 2017 to February 2020 
5. Member of sports advisory board Eastern University Sri Lanka
6. UNFPA Coordinator / Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University Sri Lanka 2004
7. Head of the Department in Animal Science, Eastern University Sri Lanka 2005 to 2006
8. Men’s hostel warden in Eastern University Sri Lanka, 2005 to 2006
9. Chairman of Curriculum Revising Committee at Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University Sri Lanka from September 2010 to date.
10. Secretary of Internal Quality Assurance Unit in EUSL 2011 to date
11. Director/Staff Development Centre, Eastern University Sri Lanka EUSL since September 2011