DIPLOMA IN DAIRY FARMING (2 YEAR)

DIPLOMA IN DAIRY FARMING (2 YEAR)

📘 1st Year Syllabus

1. History and Importance of Dairying in India

• Evolution of dairy farming from traditional to scientific methods
• History of milk production and the White Revolution
• Role of Dr. Verghese Kurien and the Operation Flood program
• Development of dairy cooperatives and institutions (NDDB, AMUL)
• Importance of dairying in rural employment and nutrition

2. Basics of Animal Husbandry

• Introduction to livestock management
• Breeds of cattle and buffalo (milk, draught, dual-purpose)
• External body parts and animal conformation
• Livestock housing systems and sanitation practices

3. Dairy Cattle Feeding and Nutrition

• Types of feed: roughages, concentrates, mineral mixtures
• Feed formulation and preparation
• Feeding schedule for calves, heifers, and milch animals
• Importance of clean water and fodder preservation (silage, hay)

4. Animal Health and Hygiene

• Common cattle diseases (foot and mouth, mastitis, anthrax, etc.)
• Vaccination schedule and deworming
• First aid and treatment basics
• Handling of sick and pregnant animals
• Sanitation and biosecurity on dairy farms

5. Breeding and Reproduction

• Reproductive systems of cows and buffaloes
• Natural breeding and Artificial Insemination (AI)
• Heat detection and calving management
• Care of pregnant and newborn animals

📗 2nd Year Syllabus

1. Milk Production and Handling

• Milking methods: manual and machine
• Clean milk production practices
• Handling and storage of raw milk
• Testing for milk quality (fat %, SNF, MBRT, etc.)
• Record keeping in milk production

2. Dairy Farm Management

• Layout and design of dairy farm buildings
• Farm planning and budgeting
• Record maintenance (breeding, feeding, health, production)
• Time and labor management
• Sustainable practices in dairy farming

3. Milk Processing and Value Addition

• Pasteurization and sterilization
• Production of paneer, curd, ghee, butter, khoa, etc.
• Basic packaging and storage
• Hygiene and safety in dairy processing
• Market potential for value-added dairy products

4. Fodder Production and Grassland Management

• Types of fodder crops and their seasonal availability
• Cultivation practices for high-yielding fodder
• Soil preparation and fertilization
• Storage and preservation of green fodder
• Grassland management and grazing techniques

5. Dairy Economics and Marketing

• Cost of milk production
• Profitability and economic viability of dairy farms
• Marketing channels for milk and dairy products
• Cooperatives and private sector roles
• Government schemes and financial support (NABARD, AHIDF, etc.)