India has the world’s largest cattle population and the dairy sector is the strength of India. Dairy production is carried out in various parts of the country for various commercial purposes. Every industry has a unique set of opportunities, challenges, and threats. So, the need for experts in this field is increasing day by day. The management program in dairy has been designed with a vision to produce talented and innovative management professionals who can efficiently and profitably handle the production, planning, and management of dairy farms and dairy co-operatives. The study gives emphasis both on the technological and management aspects of dairy science.
Top Colleges:
- The National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal
- College of Dairy Sciences & Technology, Mannuthy
- Dairy Science College, Bangalore, Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries University
- Sheth MC College of Dairy Science, Anand Agricultural University, Gujarat
- Allahabad Agricultural Institute
- National Dairy Research Institute, Bangalore.
- University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad
- Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur
- College of Dairy Technology, Nagpur
- Acharya N.G.Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad
Courses and Eligibility:
Courses | Duration | Eligibility | Entrance |
Bachelor's degree | 3 years | should have passed 10+2 with Science with a minimum required percentage of aggregate marks. | IPMAT, UGAT |
Master's degree | 2 years | should have completed a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% of marks. | CAT, MAT, XAT, SNAP, CMAT |
Syllabus:
- Milking Management
- Feeding Management
- Calf management
- cooling management
- Milk filtration Management
- Hoof Management
- Cow Longevity
- Animal signs Management
- Biosecurity
- Dairy Farm planning Management
- Dairy buffalo production management
Skills:
- Hard-working
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving skill
- Commitment to the Industry
- Scientific knowledge
- Technical skill
- Management skill
- Organization skill
Career and Job prospects:
Job Post | Job description | Salary |
Dairy Nutritionist | promote healthy eating habits by developing health plans and educating people about food | 1.5 lacs to 3.5 lacs |
Farm manager | responsible for the daily planning, organization, supervision, and administration of activities on farm estates | 3.5 lacs to 5 lacs |
Biological Science Technician | Set up, maintain, and clean laboratory instruments and equipment, such as microscopes, scales, pipets, and test tubes. | 2.5 lacs to 4.5 lacs |
Assistant Quality Manager | plan, direct or coordinate quality assurance programs and formulate quality control policies. They also work to improve an organization's efficiency and profitability by reducing waste. | 3.5 lacs to 6.5 lacs |
Agricultural Specialist | identify and discover potential violations of U.S. import policies, particularly in reference to agriculture, find hidden threats nestled in luggage, incoming shipments, and containers brimming with agricultural imports. | 2 lacs to 3.5 lacs |
Sanitarian | conduct environmental health inspections at restaurants and other foodservice establishments, hotels, campgrounds, swimming pools, water, and sewage treatment systems, hospitals, adult care facilities, and other locations. | 3.5 lacs to 5.5 lacs |
Dairy Quality Manager | manages the quality and food safety of products manufactured at the Dairy Processing Plant, answers customer questions and concerns about Publix products, ensuring kosher certification, and supervising a team of lab technicians. | up to 10 lacs |
Head - Farm Services | manage and carry out duties associated with the day-to-day and long-term management of the large commercial farms, ensure that the farm runs efficiently and profitably. | 3.5 lacs to 5.5 lacs |