CERTIFICATE IN DAIRY FARMING (1 YEAR)

CERTIFICATE IN DAIRY FARMING (1 YEAR)

📘 Syllabus Structure (1 Year)

1. Introduction to Dairy Farming

• Importance of dairy in rural livelihoods and nutrition
• History of dairy development in India
• Role of Operation Flood and White Revolution
• Major dairy institutions (NDDB, AMUL, milk cooperatives)
• Scope and career opportunities in dairy farming

2. Breeds and Selection of Dairy Animals

• Common Indian and exotic breeds of cattle and buffalo
• Characteristics of high-yielding dairy breeds
• Selection criteria for good milch animals
• External body parts and judging of animals

3. Feeding and Nutrition

• Types of feed: green fodder, dry fodder, concentrates, mineral mixtures
• Balanced ration and feeding schedule for calves, heifers, and lactating animals
• Importance of clean drinking water
• Silage and hay making techniques

4. Housing and Management of Dairy Animals

• Housing systems and layout for small and medium dairy farms
• Cleaning, disinfection, and ventilation
• Animal handling and restraint techniques
• Daily routine for milking and maintenance

5. Milking and Milk Handling

• Milking methods: hand and machine milking
• Clean milk production practices
• Milk testing basics (lactometer, fat test)
• Storage and transport of milk
• Hygiene and sanitation in milk handling

6. Animal Health and First Aid

• Signs of a healthy and sick animal
• Common diseases: mastitis, FMD, bloat, etc.
• Vaccination and deworming schedule
• First aid and emergency care
• Role of veterinary services

7. Reproduction and Calf Rearing

• Reproductive cycle and heat detection
• Artificial Insemination (AI) basics
• Care of pregnant animals
• Calving and newborn care
• Weaning and calf nutrition

8. Dairy Farm Economics and Record Keeping

• Cost of production and income from milk
• Farm budgeting and planning
• Basic record formats (milk yield, health, feeding)
• Government schemes and subsidies (AHIDF, NABARD)
• Marketing of milk and value-added products