Dr. M.S. Mohamed Nafees

Mohamed Salihu Mohamed Nafees has been working as a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (EUSL) since 2012. Earlier he had served as an Assistant Lecturer at this department for one year (March 2005 to March 2006) and joined as a Lecturer in May 2006. He obtained his Bachelor of the Science of Agriculture at Eastern University, Sri Lanka in 2005 with First Class and secured a Master of Philosophy in Aquatic Bioresources Management and Aquaculture at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka in 2012. Recently he finished his Doctor of Philosophy in Aquaculture Nutrition at the Department of Aquaculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia.

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Journals

1. Nafees, M. S. M., Kamarudin, M. S., Karim, M., Hassan, M. Z., & de Cruz, C. R. (2022). Effects of dietary starch sources on growth, nutrient utilization and liver histology of juvenile tinfoil barb (Barbonymus schwanenfeldii, Bleeker 1853). Aquaculture Reports, 23, 101069. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqrep.2022.101069
2. Nafees, M. S. M., Kamarudin, M. S., Karim, M., Hassan, M. Z., & de Cruz, C. R. (2022). Effects of native and pregelatinized starches on feed physical properties, digestibility, growth, nutrient utilization and histology of liver and intestine of juvenile tinfoil barb (Barbonymus schwanenfeldii, Bleeker 1853). Aquaculture Research, 53, 5142–5158. https://doi.org/10.1111/are.15998
3. Nafees, M. S. M., Mohanthas, Y., & Pagthinathan, M. (2019). Dietary replacement of fishmeal by sprat-head meal and its effect on the growth performances of broiler chicken. International Journal of Research Publication, 34(1), 1–8. https://doi.org/10034182019665
4. Nafees, M. S. M., Kumara, W. S. M. H., & Pagthinathan, M. (2018). Effect of dietary replacement of fishmeal with rejected chicken meat on growth performances of Cyprinus carpio var. Koi (Linnaeus, 1758) juveniles. International Journal of Research Publications Effect, 10(1). https://doi.org/10010182018329
5. Pagthinathan, M., & Nafees, M. S. M. (2018). Physicochemical properties and sensory evaluation of fermented sausage using probiotic Bifidobacterium. International Journal of Research Publication, 12(1), 1–8.
6. Pagthinathan, M., Thushanthini, S., & Nafees, M. S. M. (2018). Effects of somatic cell counts in milk on physical and chemical characteristics of yoghurt. International Journal of Research Publication, 11(1), 347. https://doi.org/10011182018346
7. Nafees, M. S. M., & Pagthinathan, M. (2017). Effect of dietary supplementation of Lactobacilli and Streptococci cultures on the performance of broiler chickens. Journal of Agricultural Sciences (AGRIEAST), 11(2), 34–40. https://doi.org/10.4038/agrieast.v11i2.38
8. Pagthinathan, M., & Nafees, M. S. M. (2016). Production and evaluation of low fat cheddar cheese using buffalo milk. International Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and Plantation, 4, 97–106.
9. Sanotharan, N., Pagthinathan, M., & Nafees, M. S. M. (2016). Prevalence of bovine subclinical mastitis and its association with bacteria and risk factors in milking cows of Batticaloa district in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Technology, 3(6), 137–150.
10. Nafees, M. S. M., & Pagthinathan, M. (2015). Dietary enrichment of broiler chicken with omega-3 fatty acids and beneficial role in human cardiovascular health: A Review. Journal of Agricultural Sciences (AGRIEAST), 10, 27–35. https://doi.org/10.4038/agrieast.v10i0.26
11. Pagthinathan, M., & Nafees, M. S. M. (2015). Biochemistry of cheese ripening. Journal of Agricultural Sciences (AGRIEAST), 10, 16–26.
12. Nafees, M. S. M., Athauda, A. R. S. B., & Edirisinghe, U. (2014). Structure of a coastal fishing community and the economical implications of coastal fishers in Thampalakamam Bay. Journal of the National Aquatic Resources Research & Development Agency of Sri Lanka, 43, 37–52.
13. Nafees, M. S. M., Athauda, A. R. S. B., & Edirisinghe, U. (2009). Impacts of tsunami and security situations on marine fisheries of Kinniya, Trincomalee. Tropical Agricultural Research, 21(1), 80–88. https://doi.org/10.4038/tar.v21i1.2589

Conference Proceedings

1. Nafees, M. S. M., & Jeyamalar, R. (2005). Performance analysis of dairy cattle and socio-economic analysis of dairy cattle farmers in Trincomalee District. 5th Annual Research Session, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Chenkalady, Sri Lanka, 230–240.
2. Pagthinathan, M., Dasinaa, S., Nafees, M. S. M., & Ramees, M. L. M. (2016). Effects of environmental and animal factors on conception rate at the time of insemination of sahiwal cattle in dry zone of Sri Lanka. 6th International Symposium 2016 (IntSym 2016), Sammanthurai, Sri Lanka, 291–296.

Conference Abstracts

1. Nafees, M. S. M., Kamarudin, M. S., Karim, M., Hassan, M. Z., & de Cruz, C. R. (2021). Sources of dietary starch influence the growth, nutrient utilization, and intestinal α-amylase activity of tinfoil barb (Barbonymus schwanenfeldii, Bleeker 1853) juveniles [Congress Abstract]. 5th International Congress on Fisheries and Aquatic Research, Penang, Malaysia, 40.
2. Nafees, M. S. M., Kamarudin, M. S., Karim, M., Hassan, M. Z., & de Cruz, C. R. (2020). Length-weight relationship, relative condition factor and growth of tinfoil barb (Barbonymus schwanenfeldii, Bleeker 1853) juveniles fed with varying levels of dietary carbohydrate [Congress Abstract]. 4th International Congress on Fisheries and Aquatic Research, Tehran, Iran, 234.
3. Jothirathna, M. W. H. H., Nafees, M. S. M., & Radampola, K. (2018). Partial replacement of fishmeal by cassava leaf meal in the diet of Xiphophorus maculatus juveniles improves their growth parameters [Conference Presentation Abstract]. International Scientific Sessions of NARA 2018, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 17.
4. Kumara, W. S. M. H., Nafees, M. S. M., & Pagthinathan, M. (2017). Growth performance of ornamental koi carp (Cyprinus carpio) fed on a diet supplemented with meat meal made out of rejected chicken [Conference Abstract]. NARA Scientific Sessions 2017, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 10.
5. Mirnalini, T., Nafees, M. S. M., Pagthinathan, M., & Ravikumar, S. (2016). Healthier water quality parameters ensured acceptable length-weight relationship of Penaeus monodon in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka [Conference Abstract]. NARA Scientific Sessions 2016, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 39–41.
6. Pagthinathan, M., Kopika, K., & Nafees, M. S. M. (2016). Development and investigation of cow milk yoghurt by incorporating kitul sap [Conference Abstract]. 4th International Conference, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (ICE - 2016), Vantharumoolai, Sri Lanka, 3.
7. Sumanthiran, T., Nafees, M. S. M., & Pagthinathan, M. (2015). Indigenous knowledge used in exploitation of edible bivalves in Thampalakamam Bay [Symposium Abstract]. National Symposium on Agriculture 2015, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Chenkalady, Sri Lanka, 54–55.
8. Sumanthiran, T., Nafees, M. S. M., & Pagthinathan, M. (2015). Potential of Thampalakamam Bay to develop the edible bivalve industry in Sri Lanka [Conference Abstract]. NARA Scientific Sessions 2015, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 4–6.
9. Tharmiga, R., Pagthinathan, M., & Nafees, M. S. M. (2015). Development and investigation of garlic added yoghurt using cow milk [Conference Presentation Abstract]. International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture 2015 (ICDA 2015), University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 58.
10. Nafees, M. S. M., Athauda, A. R. S. B., & Edirisinghe, U. (2013). Socio-economic status of coastal fishers in Thampalakamam Bay of Kinniya [Conference Abstract]. NARA Scientific Sessions 2013, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 65.
11. Pagthinathan, M., & Nafees, M. S. M. (2013). Performance of sahiwal in relation to environmental parameters in the dry zone of Sri Lanka [Session Abstract]. 2nd Annual Science Research Session (ASRS) - 2013, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sammanthurai, Sri Lanka, 6.

Book

1. Premakumar, K and Nafees, M.S.M. (2006). Overview of Fish Processing Technology. In K. Premakumar (Ed.), Training Manual for Short Course Training on Appropriate Postharvest Management of Agricultural Produce (pp. 154 – 160): Faulty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka in partnership with British Council, Sri Lanka.

Book Chapters

1. Subalini, T., Nafees, M.S.M and Pagthinathan, M. (2006). Recent Researches in Livestock Production. Department of Animal Science, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. (ISBN: 978-955-1443-08-05).
2. Nafees, M.S.M and Pagthinathan, M. (2006). Improved Feeding Trends and Digestion of Ruminants. Department of Animal Science, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. (ISBN: 978-955-1443-09-02).

1. Aquaculture Nutrition
2. Livestock Production Systems

1. Anatomy and Physiology of Aquatic Animals
2. Fisheries and Aquaculture
3. Livestock Production Systems

1. Head of the Department, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, EUSL 2016 to 2019.
2. Member of the Steering Committee of Self Evaluation Report (SER) writing for EUSL in 2015.
3. Coordinator of Poultry Hatchery and Breeding Unit, Faculty of Agriculture, EUSL (2007 to 2009 and 2013 to 2014).
4. Student Counsellor (04.12.2012 to 03.12.2013).
5. Coordinator of University-Industry-Community Interaction Cell, Faculty of Agriculture, EUSL (2007 to 2009 and in 2013/2014).
6. Coordinator of Livestock Farm of the Faculty of Agriculture, EUSL (2006 to 2009).
7. Person in-charge for ‘Upgrading Farm Facilities’ of the Improving Relevance and Quality of Undergraduate Education (IRQUE) Project, Faculty of Agriculture, EUSL, Sri Lanka (2006 to 2009).
8. Research Assistant/National Science Foundation (NSF), Sri Lanka, in collecting information on Research and Development expenditure, Science and Technology manpower resources and Research and Development output of the EUSL under the National Research and Development Survey – 2004 (05.12.2005 to 05.03.2005).
9. Part Time Sub-Warden/Men’s Hostel, EUSL for the academic years 2004/2005 and 2005/2006.