This is the course of under graduate level about management of dairy animals. Dairy is a universal agricultural production: people milk dairy animals in almost every country across the world, and up to one billion people live on dairy farms. Livestock plays and important role in national economy. Livestock share 11% in GDP of Pakistan. Dairy sector has substantial part in livestock industry of Pakistan. Pakistan is one of the largest milk producing country, yet a lot to be explored in this area. There is a great potential in improvement and betterment of dairy industry. This course is dsigned to skill and trained students to improve production of dairy animals with better management skills. Students will learn the basic requirements of dairy animals at farm level. Dairy breeds of Pakistan with comparison of exotic breeds with maximum milk production will be introduced to students so they can learn that how much potential pakistan have to improve its milk production further. Students will be equiped with skills to improve and maintaine the production level of a farm with good management. This course will help students to learn and impliment good management skills on a dairy farm.
The key objectives/outcomes of this course are,
- Students will have basic knowledge of management of dairy animals.
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CONTENTS |
Theory
Scope and importance of the dairy industry of Pakistan; characteristics of local, exotic and crossbred dairy animals; principles of profitable dairy production; buffalo and cow as major dairy animals; camel as a dairy animal; selection of dairy animals; establishing a dairy enterprise; raising dairy replacement stock; management of sire, pregnant and lactating animals; significance of dry buffalo/cow therapy; thermal stress and buffalo/cow performance; feeding for economical milk production; an ideal udder; defects of udder; plans and specifications for dairy buildings and equipment; record keeping; dairy herd improvement associations; dairy system models; modern trends in dairy industry; buying and selling guide; prophylactic measures; common ailments.
Practical
Demonstration of characteristics of an ideal dairy animal; judging, selection and use of score cards; body condition scoring; weaning practices; care, handling and feeding of calves; milking practice (hand/machine milking); identification of dairy breeds; design and layout plans for dairy buildings; demonstration of dehorning/disbudding, castration, extra teat removal, teat dipping, hoof trimming, etc; dry cow/buffalo management; planning for year round fodder availability; fodder preservation practices; preparing feasibility reports; use of computer for record keeping; visit to dairy farms and shows.
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READINGS |
- Bath, D.L., F.N. Dickenson, H.A. Tucker and R.D. Appleman. 1985. Dairy Cattle: Principles, Practices, Problems, Profits. Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia, USA.
- Bilal, M.Q. and A. Ahmad. 2004. Dairy Hygiene and Disease Prevention. Bilal and Usman printers, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
- Ensminger, M.E. 1993. Dairy Cattle Science. The Interstate Printers, Danville, Illinois, USA.
- Khan, B.B. (Ed.) 2008. Health and Husbandry of Dairy Animals. Pak TM. Printers, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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COURSE SCHEDULE |
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Scope and importance of the dairy industry of Pakistan. Daily feeding management practices. Bilal, M.Q. and A. Ahmad. 2004. Dairy Hygiene and Disease Prevention. Bilal and Usman printers, Faisalabad, Pakistan. Bath, D.L., F.N. Dickenson, H.A. Tucker and R.D. Appleman. 1985. Dairy Cattle: Principles, Practices, Problems, Profits. Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia, USA. |
12.10.2020 14.10.2020
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Characteristics of local, exotic and crossbred dairy animals. Daily feeding management practices. Bath, D.L., F.N. Dickenson, H.A. Tucker and R.D. Appleman. 1985. Dairy Cattle: Principles, Practices, Problems, Profits. Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia, USA. Shah, S.I. 1994. Animal Husbandry. National Book Foundation, Islamabad, Pakistan. |
19.10.2020 21.10.2020
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Characteristics of local, exotic and crossbred dairy animals. Daily feeding management practices. Bath, D.L., F.N. Dickenson, H.A. Tucker and R.D. Appleman. 1985. Dairy Cattle: Principles, Practices, Problems, Profits. Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia, USA. Shah, S.I. 1994. Animal Husbandry. National Book Foundation, Islamabad, Pakistan. |
26.10.2020 28.10.2020
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Characteristics of local, exotic and crossbred dairy animals. Daily feeding management practices. Bath, D.L., F.N. Dickenson, H.A. Tucker and R.D. Appleman. 1985. Dairy Cattle: Principles, Practices, Problems, Profits. Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia, USA. Shah, S.I. 1994. Animal Husbandry. National Book Foundation, Islamabad, Pakistan. |
02.11.2020 04.11.2020 |
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Characteristics of local, exotic and crossbred dairy animals. Daily feeding management practices. Bath, D.L., F.N. Dickenson, H.A. Tucker and R.D. Appleman. 1985. Dairy Cattle: Principles, Practices, Problems, Profits. Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia, USA. Shah, S.I. 1994. Animal Husbandry. National Book Foundation, Islamabad, Pakistan. |
09.11.2020 11.11.2020 |
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Principles of profitable dairy production. Care, handling and feeding of calves, Weaning practices. Bath, D.L., F.N. Dickenson, H.A. Tucker and R.D. Appleman. 1985. Dairy Cattle: Principles, Practices, Problems, Profits. Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia, USA. |
16.11.2020 18.11.2020 |
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Buffalo and cow as major dairy animals, selection of dairy animals. Use of scorecard for animal judging. Bath, D.L., F.N. Dickenson, H.A. Tucker and R.D. Appleman. 1985. Dairy Cattle: Principles, Practices, Problems, Profits. Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia, USA. |
23.11.2020 25.11.202
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Establishing a dairy enterprise, raising dairy replacement stock. Protecting animals from inclement weather. Bilal, M.Q. and A. Ahmad. 2004. Dairy Hygiene and Disease Prevention. Bilal and Usman printers, Faisalabad, Pakistan. |
30.11.2020 02.12.2020 |
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Management of sire, pregnant and lactating animals. Mastitis screening tests, suckling, drenching, dipping, footbath and spraying. Ensminger, M.E. 1993. Dairy Cattle Science. The Interstate Printers, Danville, Illinois, USA. |
07.12.2020 09.12.2020 |
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Management of sire, pregnant and lactating animals. Vaccination and preventive measures. Bilal, M.Q. and A. Ahmad. 2004. Dairy Hygiene and Disease Prevention. Bilal and Usman printers, Faisalabad, Pakistan. |
14.12.2020 16.12.2020 |
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Mid Test
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As per academic calendar |
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Grazing management of dairy animals, significance of dry buffalo/cow therapy. Improved fodder and forage production. Bath, D.L., F.N. Dickenson, H.A. Tucker and R.D. Appleman. 1985. Dairy Cattle: Principles, Practices, Problems, Profits. Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia, USA. |
04.01.2021 06.01.2021 |
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Thermal stress and buffalo/cow performance. harvesting and feeding/grazing practices Ensminger, M.E. 1993. Dairy Cattle Science. The Interstate Printers, Danville, Illinois, USA. |
11.01.2021 13.01.2021 |
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Feeding for economical milk production, dairy herd improvement associations. Hay and silage making practices. Ensminger, M.E. 1993. Dairy Cattle Science. The Interstate Printers, Danville, Illinois, USA. |
18.01.2021 20.01.2021 |
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Dairy system models, modern trends in dairy industry. Preparing feasibility reports. Ensminger, M.E. 1993. Dairy Cattle Science. The Interstate Printers, Danville, Illinois, USA. |
25.01.2021 27.01.2021 |
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Buying and selling guide, prophylactic measures, and common ailments. Use of computer for record keeping. Bath, D.L., F.N. Dickenson, H.A. Tucker and R.D. Appleman. 1985. Dairy Cattle: Principles, Practices, Problems, Profits. Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia, USA. |
01.02.2021 03.02.2021 |
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Final term |
As per final date sheet |
Course Material
- Total Lessons 16
- Department Animal Sciences
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Teacher
Dr. Imtiaz Hussain
