Veterinary Research Institute
VRI

Govenment of Sri Lanka

Department of Animal
Production
& Health

Faculty of Veterinary
Medicine
& Animal Science

Department of Animal
Production
& Health
Central province

Molecular Biology

Head of The Division
Principal Scientist (Veterinary Biotechnology)
BVSc (SL), PhD (Australia)
Dr. G. A. Gunawardana
Mrs. D.A.G.G.M. Jayasekara Development Officer
Bsc. J'pura
Mrs. D.K.N. Wijenayake Laboratory Assistant
(Laboratory Techniques examination qualified)

Main functions of the division:

Research

  1. Cattle genotyping for offspring and parent identification.

  2. Formulation of new products for new control strategies in bovine mastitis.

  3. Molecular detection methods and diversity of M. bovis for effective control strategies.

  4. Genetic polymorphism in livestock to identify biological markers in different populations.

  5. Microbial molecular profiling to determine origin and transmission of bovine mastitis

Technical Services

  1. Animal species identification by Molecular biological Techniques

  2. Identification of A1 & A2 Milk producing cattle

  3. Examination of selected antimicrobial resistant genes in bacteria

  4. Technical advice to field veterinarians and industry personal

  5. Assistance for students, veterinarians and graduates to conduct research

  6. Examiners of various level graduates

  7. Service as in National level technical committee member

  8. Contribution to Agriculture policy making & training
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