Department of Dairy Science was started in the year 1947 as an independent unit considering the important role of dairy sector in terms of its contribution to GDP of our country. Thereafter, this department was involved in educating the students pursuing Veterinary Science on the subjects of Dairy Science and Animal management, leading to the award of G.M.V.C. degree. Dr. C.N. Stark from USA was appointed as the first Professor of Dairy Science. This department has a full-fledged Dairy Plant with food processing equipments, where processing of milk and dairy products preparation are being carried out throughout the year.
Internship training on Livestock Products Technology (Dairy Science) is being offered at Model Dairy Plant for the students of Madras Veterinary College, Chennai.
Consequent to the upgradation of the college during 1958 as a Post Graduate Institute, this Department started offering Master degree in Dairy Science. Doctoral degree programme in Dairy Science was started in 1978. From 1985 onwards, this department was offering Post Graduate degree in the three major disciplines of Dairy Science viz. Dairy Technology, Dairy Microbiology and Dairy Chemistry. From 2004, this department was offering Master’s programme in Dairy Science for M.V.Sc. students. From 2010, this department is offering combined subject as LPT (Dairy Science) for M.V.Sc. students as per new VCI pattern.
UG Degree (Full time) – 3 years duration – Zoology / Botany / Chemistry / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Biotechnology / B.Voc in Dairy / Food Science or Any degree approved by University in Food Sciences related to Dairy subjects except Technology and Engineering disciplines
One year - full time - PG Diploma course - Two semesters - 45 days of In-Plant training – Externship
A Candidate with full time Under Graduate / Post Graduate in Veterinary Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Food Science / Food Technology / Dairy Science / Dairy Technology/Home Science/ Nutrition / Dietetics / Biology / Microbiology / Botany / Zoology / Chemistry / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Life Science / B.Voc. in Dairy / Food Science
| Pilot Dairy Plant | Ice candy machine |
| Quality control laboratory | Textural analyzer |
| Dairy Microbiology laboratory | Vacuum packaging machine |
| Dairy Nutraceutical Analysis lab | Fluid bed drier |
| Walk in cooler | Membrane filtration unit |
| Non IBR boiler | Thermal cycler |
| Spray drier | Water activity meter |
| Homogenizer | Blast freezer |
| Spiral plater | Ice cream freezer |
This Department has completed ten research schemes funded by Indian Council of Agricultural Research besides, Department of Science and Technology, BIRAC, DBT and TNSCST. The department has been at the forefront in implementing schemes and projects that have a direct implication and relevance to the farmers/ entrepreneurs dealing with milk and milk products. Salient achievements of the Department are enlisted below.
| S. No. | Funding Agency | Title | Budget (Rs. in Lakh) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centrally Funded Projects | ||||
| 1 | BIRAC, Department of Biotechnology, Government of India | Modeling of sugarcane bagasse for multivariate food applications | 50.00 | 2022 - 2023 |
| 2 | Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi | Fund for Improvement from Science and Technology for Infrastructure in Universities (FIST) | 45.00 | 2015 - 2020 |
| 3 | Department of Science and Technology | Designing of Home Yoghurt Making Equipment | 5.00 | 2011 - 2012 |
| 4 | Indian Council for Agricultural Research – National Agriculture Innovation Project | Milk Value Chain | 250.00 | 2008 - 2011 |
| 5 | Indian Council for Agricultural Research | Biochemical Evaluation of Lactic Acid Bacteria for Developing Antifungal Product | 35.00 | 2002 - 2005 |
| State Funded Projects | ||||
| 6 | Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology | Preparation of Spirulina Enriched Probiotic Yoghurt | - | - |
| 7 | Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology | Membrane Processing of Channa Whey | - | - |
| 8 | Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology | Preparation of SMART Curd | - | - |
| 9 | Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology | Development of Nutritious Cheap Milk | - | - |
| 10 | Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology | Development of Whey Based Rice Gruel | - | - |
| 11 | Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology | Antifungal Activity of Garlic Extract | - | - |
| S. No. | Funding agency | Title | Budget | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | TANUVAS | Self financing fund scheme on Manufacture and marketing of value added milk products | 5 lakhs | 2016 |
| Bifidogenic milk powder with Bifidobacteria | Preparation of Cottage cheese using membrane technology |
| Vitamin A and Iron fortified milk | Development of Vitamin A and iron fortified milks |
| Dietetic shrikand | Development of ready to use low fat kulfi mix powder |
| Probiotic milk tablets | Development of flavour beadlets for ice creams |
| Bifi-whey drink | Development of micro encapsulated probiotics for yoghurt |
| Low fat Kulfi mix powder | Preparation of Functional desiccated milk products |
| Microencapsulated probiotic yoghurt | Development of herbal based milk beverage |
| Biodegradable packaging material | Development of biodegradable packaging material from areca nut sheath and coconut shell powder |
| Lactose free rice-based ice cream – Ryz Cream (Patented) | Oxo-biodegradable sachets and cups for packaging milk and milk products |
| Whey protein enriched noodles | Lactose free rice based ice cream (RYZ-CREAM) applied for patent |
| Malted whey probiotic drink | Development of centre filled probiotic candy |
| Soy hydrolysed probiotic milk powder | Preparation of whey protein enriched noodles |
| Standardization of procedure for preparing Mozzarella cheese | Preparation of whey based malt food containing probiotics |
| Effect of pesticides on starter culture | Development of dairy beverages using natural bio thickeners |
| Effect of starter culture on antibiotic residues in milk | Preparation of Cottage cheese using membrane technology |
| S. No. | Title of the Patent |
|---|---|
| 1. | Lactose free rice-based ice cream – Ryz Cream |
| 2. | Milk Tablet (Pro Milk Tablet) prepared using soy substituted probiotic milk |
| Technology | Year | Firm/ Industry |
|---|---|---|
| Dietetic Shrikhand | 2006 | Seven Hills Dairy, TCMPF |
| Synbiotic whey drink cultured with bifidobacteria | 2011 |
| S. No. | Name of the Technology | Area (Health, Agriculture, IT) | Collaborating Institute/Industry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Millet Ice cream | Dairy, Food and Agriculture | ISTED – DST, GoI |
| 2. | Omega-3 Designer Milk Chocolate | Dairy, Food and Agriculture | ISTED – DST, GoI |
| 3. | Milk Protein enriched noodles | Dairy and Food | ISTED – DST, GoI |
| 4. | Basket Centrifuge | Dairy Engineering | NAIP |
| Name of the Faculty | Designation | Mobile# | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr.BASKARAN,D | PROFESSOR AND HEAD | baskarandharmar2@gmail.com | 9176076179 |
| Dr.PUGAZHENTHI,T.R | PROFESSOR | drtrptry@gmail.com | 9444509309 |
| Dr.RITA NARAYANAN | PROFESSOR | ritanarayanan@yahoo.com | 9841390169 |
The Professor and Head, Department Of Livestock Products Technology (Dairy Science), Madras Veterinary College, Chennai – 600 007. Phone: +91-44-25304000 E-mail: hoddscmvc@tanuvas.org.in
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