Dr. M. M. Mahusoon

Name: Meerasaibu Mohamed Mahusoon
Address: Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Vantharumoolai.
Date of Birth: June 16, 1958.
Nationality: Sri Lankan
Marital Status: Married
Profession: Senior Lecturer Gr.I in Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka
Nature of Duties: Teaching for Undergraduates in Animal Nutrition and Livestock management, conducting research in livestock sector imparting knowledge and experience to the farming community.
Following Psychiatric Counselling Course in Kandy Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka.
Establishing Universal Service Centre.

1. M.M.Mahusoon,M.M., A.N.F. Perera and E.R.K. Perera (1998). Evaluation of leucaena hay as a low cost substitute for Goats grazing under coconut. Annual Research Session, 1998. University of Peradeniya.
2. M.M.Mahusoon,M.M. and P.Sivaraja (1999).  Improving goat production in the coconut triangle of Sri Lanka.AGRIEAST Vol.1.
3. Mahusoon, M.M.. (2000). Feeding value of different levels of Leuceana hay and coconut oil meal as a supplementary feeds for goats.
4. A.N.F.Perera, E.R.K.Perera and M.M.Mahusoon. (2005). In Sacco degradability of diets containing different levels leuceana hay and coconut oil meal. .

5. M.M.Mahusoon, A.N.F.Perera. (2002).  Status of macrominerals of forage and Goats under natural browsing conditions in the North Western Province of Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural Research Vol.14.

6. M.M.Mahusoon, A.N.F.Perera. (2004). Effects of Molybdenum substitution on circulating mineral levels, nematode infection and body weight gain in goats as related to season. Tropical Agricultural Research Vol.16

7. M.M.Mahusoon, A.N.F.Perera. (2006). Status of microminerals of forage, soil and crossbred Goats under natural browsing conditions in the North Western Province of Sri Lanka. Tenth Anniversary International Symposium in Subragamuwa University, Sri Lanka..
8. M.M.Mahusoon, and K.J.Nithharan (2008). Potential use of local Aquatic Moss for the replacement of soybean meal in Broiler ration. Second International Symposium Sabaragamuwa University. 8-12th July 2008.
9. K.J.Nithaharan and M.M.Mahusoon. (2008). A study on Socio-Economic Characteristics of Broiler Farmers in the Vavunia District. International Symposium. 10-12th Nov. 2008.
10. K.J.Nithaharan and M.M.Mahusoon, (2008). A Study on Profitability of Broiler production in the Vavunia district. Proceedings in National Symposium 2008. Faculty of Agroculture, University of Ruhuna. 23rd to 24th October 2008.
11. M.M.Mahusoon, K.J.Nithaharan and S.Rauf. (2008). Performance Analysis of village Chicken production in Trincomalee District.. Proceedings in National Symposium 2008. Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna. 23rd to 24th October 2008.
12. K.J.Nithaharn and M.M.Mahusoon (2008). Study on Management Characteristics of Broiler in Vavunia District  Seventh Annual Research Session. 10-11th December 2008.
13. A.M.Naffar, M.M.Mahusoon and K.J.Nithaharan (2008). Potential of Integrating farming system in the batticaloa District. Annual Research Session. 10-11th December 2008.
14. J.Jeyamalar, M.Pagthinathan and M.M.Mahusoon. (2008).Comparison of Characteristics of cattle production under Upcountry wet zone and Low country Dry Zone in Sri Lanka. AGRIEAST. Vol. 7.
15. Effect of Wet and Dry feeding on growth and Performance Broilers. AGRIEAST.
16. Sarjoon, M.A.C.M, Wijewardana, T.G. and Mahusoon,M.M. (2009). Antibacterial Activity of Kaluduru (Nigella sativa) crude oil against Strephylococci organism isolated from mastitis cows. Pandit G.P. Wickramaracchi Memorial Symposium 2008/2009. p 5.
17. Hiyas Mohamed, A.R., Lavanya, S. David, L.S. and M.M.Mahusoon. (2009). Prevalence of cattle Disease and their Preventive Measures in Selected Veterinary ranges of Ampara District. Proceedings of the 8th Annual Research Session, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
18. Mazahim,U.L.M. Lavanya, S. David, L.S. and M.M.Mahusoon. (2009). Study on suitability of selected Plant derived stabilizers for manufacturing set yourghrt. Proceedings of the 8th Annual Research Session, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.Annual Research Session, (2009). Eastern University.
19. Nawas,S.A., Mahusoon, M.M. Lavanya, S. David, L.S. and N.Jeganathan. (2009).Nutritive value of forages available around the Eastern University premises. Proceedings of the 8th Annual Research Session, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
20. N. Asoomath and M .M. Mahusoon. (2010). Analyzing the performance of Mahintha Chinthana’s Dairy villages in Batticaloa District. Research Symposium September, 16-17 2010. Uva Welassa University.
21. Subalini, E., David, L.R., Lavanya, S. And Mahusoon, M,M, (2010. Comparison of Producton Performance of different chicken genotypes. Annual Research Session Abstract. Eastern University, Sri Lanka. December 17th – 18th t, 2010. p. 65.
22. Subalini, E., David, L.R., Lavanya, S. And Mahusoon, M,M, (2010). Production and Reproduction performance of Turkey in Ampara district of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Vavunia Campus Annual Research Session. VCARS 2010.27th October 2010. p.10.
23. Subalini, E., David, L.R., Lavanya, S. And Mahusoon, M,M, (2010). Farming system and Soci-economic role of some alternative Poultry Species in Ampara District. Annual research Conference – 2010. University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
24. Nazik Ahamed, M.A.C., Mahusoon, M.M. and Asoomath, N. (2010). A study on milk production in Ampara district. Annual Research Session Abstract. Eastern University, Sri Lanka. December 17th-18th , 2010. P. 68.
25. Lavanya, S. David, L.S., Subalini, E and M .M. Mahusoon. (2010). Performance of different type of forages in the dry zone of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 66th Annual Sessions. Sri Lanka association for the Advancement of Science. 6-10 December 2010.
26. Lavanya, S. David, L.S., Subalini, E and Mahusoon, M.M.. (2010). Performance of Guinea Grass under different fertilizer application in the sandy regosol of the dry zone of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 66th Annual Sessions. Sri Lanka association for the Advancement of Science. 6-10 December 2010.
27. N. Asoomath and M .M. Mahusoon. (2011). Performance of Mahintha Chinthana’s Dairy village cattle breeds compare to local cattle breeds in Batticaloa district. 01st International Symposium, April 19th – 21st, 2011. South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
28. Mahusoon,M.M.,Asoomath,N and Maskoor,A. (2011). Broiler production in Trincomalee District. Annual Research session – 2011. Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
29. Sekaran, T, Mahusoon, M.M.andAsoomath,N (2011).role of Government and Non-Government sectors for cattle production in Chenkalady Veterinary range. Annual Research session – 2011. Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
30. Subalini, E., David, L.S. and Mahusoon,M.M.,(2011). Productive and reproductive performance of Turkey and Duck under different management system. International symposium on Agriculture and Envirnment, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
31. Subalini, E., David, L.S., Lavanya,S. And Mahusoon,M.M., (2011). Performance of selected microlivestock species under different diversification systems. Annual Research session – 2011. Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
32. Geretharan, T., Sivayoganathan and Mahusoon,M.M. (2011). A Study on cattle farmers Access and benefits of Veterinary Services in batticaloa District. 10th Annual Research session – 2011. Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
33. Geretharan, T., Sivayoganathan and Mahusoon,M.M. (2011). Involvement of Cattle farmers in Livestock related organizations in Batticaloa District. Proceedings National research Symposium on Agricultural Extension and Organizational Management. University of Peradeniya.

Books

• Tropical Goat Production (submitted for publication grant - EUSL).
• Feed analysis (submitted for publication grant – EUSL).
• Feeding of Livestock (submitted for publication grant – EUSL).
• Hand book on Inorganic chemistry for G.C.E. (A/L) competitive Examination (2010).
• Hand book on Gases and Industrial Chemistry for G.C.E. (A/L) competitive Examination (2012).

• Ruminant Nutrition.
• Small Ruminant Production.
• Grassland Science

• Agrostology
• Applied nutrition
• Ruminant production

1. Recognition of the 10 years of service 1986-1996 in 1996
2. Recognition of Distinguished Services, Loyalty and Dedication in the 25th Silver Jubilee Year – 2006
3. Awards Ceremony – Silver Jubilee Celebrations, Eastern University, Sri Lanka – 1981-2006 in 2007
4. Appreciation of Service as a senior treasurer – Muslim Majlis 2008-2010

1. Looking after the duties of Vice Chancellor’ office EUSL. – 19th to 22nd June 2011.
2. Looking after the duties Director’s of Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, EUSL. 19th to 22nd June 2011.
3. Member of Technical Evaluation committee – 2011.
4. Member of Bid Opening Committee – 2011.
5. Senate Representative to the Project Monitoring Committee of the Operational Technical Secretariat (OTS) – EUSL 2011.
6. Member of Committee of Inquiry – Examination Offences at Swami Vipulanada Institute of Aesthetic Studies. 
7. Head / Dept. of  Animal Science, Faculty of  Agriculture, EUSL ( w.e.f. April 2007- May 2012.
8. Head / Dept. of  Animal Science, Faculty of  Agriculture, EUSL (16th June 2022- up-to-date)
9. Acting Head / Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, w.e.f. March 2006 and January 2007.
10. Looking After the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, EUSL ( June to August 2007).
11. Co-ordinator, QEF (AS) Programme w.e.f. Feb. 2007 to uptodate
12. Member of Curriculum Evaluation Committee, EUSL (September 2007)
13. General Secretary, AAPGIA.
14. Member of the Editorial Board- “EUFAC, Faculty of Agriculture”.
15. Vice President, AAPGIA.
16. Treasurer, AAPGIA.
17. Member of Senate, EUSL ( 2003).
18. Warden, Men’s Hostel, Faculty of Health Care Science, EUSL, w.e.f. June 2006.
19. Warden, Men’s Hostel, Vanthrumoolai, EUSL, w.e.f. November 2006 to upto date.
20. Student Councellor, EUSL w.e.f. 2001 and 2007, 2008, 2010.
21. Senior Student Councellor, EUSL w.e.f. 2011 and 2012.
22. Member of the Management Committee, NECTAR Lanka (North East and central Tripartite Association for reconstruction).
23. Senior Treasurer – Muslim Majlis, EUSL. From 1983 to 2012.
24. President, Kinship Agro Productive Organization w.e.f. January 2008 up to date. 
25. Student Councellor, EUSL w.e.f. 15.01.2018 for one year.
26. Coordinator – Quality cell w.e.f. 25.05.2018
27. President TAEU 25.04.2018
28. Senior treasurer Muslim majlis May 2018.
29. Members – ISA 2018

MEMBERSHIPS 

• Life member, Sri Lanka Association for Animal Production
• Life member, Alumni Association of Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture
• Life member, Geo- Informatics Society of Sri Lanka
• Life member, Alumni Association of Faculty of Agriculture