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Dairy
Technology
Introduction
Dairy industry is one of the
industries which plays a dynamic
role in India's agro-based economy.
Dairy farming includes breeding and
care of milk yielding cattle,
procuring milk and processing of
milk into a variety of dairy
products. Dairy products is a major
exporting industry and earns
considerable foreign exchange for
the country. In 1946, the foundation
of Anand Milk Union Ltd (AMUL),
led to the development of a better
organised dairy industry and gave
momentum to education in dairying in
India.
Dairy industry,
now a highly specialised field today
involves production, procurement,
storage, processing and distribution
of dairy products. The main jobs are
in production and processing. Production
process includes the collection of
milk, breeding of high
yielding cattle and taking care of
the animals. Dairy Scientists are
employed to cover the production
aspect of the industry. They conduct
experiments to determine the effects
of different kinds of feeds and
environmental conditions on the
quantity, quality and nutritive
value of milk produced. They also
research breeding to improve dairy
breeds, feeding and management of
dairy cattle.
Processing
involves handling of milk for
distribution or its conversion into
dairy products. After the milk
has reached the plant, processing
work begins and it is converted into
a variety of dairy products. Dairy
Technologists mainly deal with the
technical and quality control aspect
of the processing industry and also
work to develop improved methods in
processing, production preservation
and utilisation of milk and milk
products.
Other
professionals required in this area
include Dairy engineers, who are
responsible for dairy maintenance
and related activities; and
Marketing personnel who handle the
marketing and sales of milk and milk
products.
Eligibility
& Course Areas:
Traditionally dairy technology was a
part of veterinary and animal
husbandry courses. These courses
were and still is offered by
Agricultural Universities as a part
of the B.VSc. Click
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Job Prospects
and Career options : Dairy
Technology is a challenging career
which offers enormous prospects for
trained professionals. There are now
more than 400 dairy plants.. Click
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Remuneration :
In the dairy plants, dairy
technology graduates are usually
recruited as trainees and shift
officers. The trainee receive... Click
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Institutes : There
are several institutes offering
exclusive diploma, undergraduate and
postgraduate courses in Dairy
technology. Click
here for more details
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