Diploma in Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD)
Course Name: Diploma in Animal Husbandry & Dairy Training
Short Name: DAHD
Duration: 2 Years
About the Course
The Diploma in Animal Husbandry & Dairy Training (DAHD) is a 2-year diploma program designed to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in animal husbandry, dairy farming, livestock management, animal nutrition, breeding, disease prevention, dairy production, milk processing, farm management, and veterinary first aid. The course combines classroom learning with practical and field training to prepare students for technical and supportive roles in the livestock and dairy sector.
Examination & Practical Subjects
1st Year
Subject Theory Practical Total
Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology 100 100 200
Fundamentals of Animal Husbandry 100 100 200
Animal Nutrition & Feed Management 100 100 200
Dairy Science & Milk Production 100 100 200
Veterinary First Aid & Farm Hygiene 100 100 200
1st Year Total: 1000 Marks
2nd Year
Subject Theory Practical Total
Livestock Production & Farm Management 100 100 200
Dairy Processing & Quality Control 100 100 200
Animal Breeding & Artificial Insemination (Basics) 100 100 200
Animal Diseases, Vaccination & Public Health 100 100 200
Clinical & Field Training 100 100 200
2nd Year Total: 1000 Marks
Grand Total
Theory: 1000 Marks
Practical: 1000 Marks
Overall: 2000 Marks
Career Scope
After successful completion of the course, diploma holders may work in:
Dairy Farms
Animal Husbandry Farms
Veterinary Clinics (Support Role)
Livestock Development Projects
Dairy Processing Units
Poultry & Goat Farms
NGOs Working in Animal Health
Self-employed Dairy & Livestock Enterprises
Career Opportunities
Animal Husbandry Assistant
Dairy Farm Supervisor
Livestock Development Assistant
Dairy Technician
Farm Manager
Veterinary Assistant
Dairy Production Assistant
Livestock Farm Supervisor
> Note: This autonomous diploma prepares students for technical and supportive roles in animal husbandry and dairy management. It does not, by itself, authorize independent veterinary practice or confer statutory registration where such registration is required under applicable laws.