The department of Animal Husbandry and Dairy Science is an integral part of the B.Sc. Agriculture programme. The department is dedicated to imparting quality education, practical training and research-based knowledge in the field of livestock production and dairy science. It focuses on developing competent graduates equipped with scientific knowledge and technical skills to contribute effectively to the livestock and dairy sectors, which are vital components of the agriculture economy. Key objectives include to provide comprehensive education in animal husbandry and dairy science. To develop practical skills in livestock management and dairy science and to prepare students for entrepreneurship in livestock rearing and dairy enterprise development.
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairy Science offer a structured curriculum under the B.Sc. Agriculture programme, comprising four core courses distributed across different semesters. These include Livestock production and Management in the II semester, Technology of Milk and Milk Products in the III semester, Livestock breeding and nutrition in the V semester and Sheep, goat and poultry production in the VI semester. In addition to these core courses, skill enhancement courses are also offered to strengthen the practical and entrepreneurial competencies of students. The department is equipped with a well-developed laboratory featuring modern audio-visual teaching aids. It also includes milk and milk product processing facilities with equipment’s and instruments as recommended by the ICAR. For experiential learning, the department regularly conducts livestock practicals at the college dairy farm, where students gain hands-on experience in animal handling and scientific management practices. Additionally dairy processing practicals are conducted in the laboratory to develop skills in milk handling, processing and preparation of dairy products. These academic and practical provisions contribute significantly to enhancing the technical knowledge, skill development and entrepreneurial readiness of students in the field of animal husbandry and dairy science.
1) Two Ph.D gold medals
2) Best M.Sc. Thesis Award
3) Top 10 performer Award 2022 in 15 days training program
4) Best Ph.D Scholar award
Members of Society/ Journal – Indian society of Agriculture,Horticulture Research Development (ISAHRD), Chandigarh, Punjab,India
Other –
1) Successfully passed in National Quiz Competition on Dairy Science and Technology
2) Successfully passed quiz Competition on Importance of Hygienic and Clean milk production in profitable dairy farming
3) Delivered expert lecture on detection of adulteration in milk and milk Products to farmers at KVK, Talsande