Dairy technology

Dairy technology is a division of engineering that deals with the processing of milk and its products. Dairy technology study involves processing, storage, packaging, distribution and transportation of dairy products by implying the science of bacteriology, nutrition and biochemistry. Apart from that, some principles of physics, engineering, economics and chemistry are also incorporated in the field of dairy technology, in order to develop the appropriate utilization of milk and their products. The main occupations are production and processing. Production process involves collecting of milk, reproduction of high yielding cattle’s and taking care of the animals. Processing includes managing of milk for supply or its alteration into dairy products. After the milk reaches the plant, processing work begins and it is converted into a variety of dairy products. Dairy industry plays a vital role in India's agro-based economy.

Public, Private

1) Graduates from this field can seek employment in government and private organizations such as rural banks, manufacturing firms, cooperatives, milk product processing and dairy farms. Dairy management is one such diversified field consisting of many tasks and involving many principles. 2)Professionals in this career can also opt for teaching jobs in universities and colleges. 3)Dairy technologists can also become a freelancer such as small-scale milk plants, ice-cream units, creamery products processing and 4)can work as consultants. A consultant needs several years of working experience in dairy farms to be successful. 5)Quality control departments also recruit dairy technologists. 6)This field has lot of opportunities for those who want to pursue a career as a researcher.

1)Teamwork 2)communication skills, 3)observation skills 4) ability to work with data analysis and research software.

UG:

For admission in a bachelor’s degree, the candidate must have passed the higher secondary school certificate (10+2) examination with science subject such as biology, maths and chemistry. For IITs, It is mandatory to qualify in the Joint Entrance Examinations (J.E.E).  The duration for the course is 4 years.

PG:

The eligibility criteria for pursuing a master’s degree are holding a bachelor's degree in (B.E/B.Tech) or any other equivalent branches of engineering. The duration for the course is 2 years.

Institutes in Bihar:

1. Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Dairy Technology, Lohianagar, Patna - 800 02
2. Bihar Agriculture University, Bhagalpur, Bihar 813210, Phone & Fax :0641-2452614, Email: registrar.bau.sabour@gmail.com
3. Rajendra Agriculture University, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar 848125

Institutes in other areas:

1. Allahabad Agricultural Institute, Allahabad - 211 007
2. Dairy Science Institute, Asrey Milk Colony, (Government of Maharashtra), Mumbai - 400 064
3. National Dairy Research Institute, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Karnal - 132 001
4. Rajasthan Agricultural University, College of Dairy Science, Udaipur - 313 001
5. Sheth M.C. College of Dairy Science, Anand Campus, Anand - 388 110
6. West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences, Faculty of Dairy Technology, Mohanpur Campus, PO Krishi Vishwavidyalaya - 741 252

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