Department of Dairy Technology

Experimental Dairy plant was established in 1983 with the prime intension of providing practical training in the area of milk processing and preparation of various milk products. Practical classes for the various Dairy Technology courses are conducted here. Students gain valuable experience in the operation and maintenance of milk processing equipments installed in the plant. The plant has an installed capacity of 4000 litres of milk per day. Plant is equipped with facilities for pasteurization and hygienic packing of milk and for the production of various milk products. A good number of value added products are manufactured and marketed by the dairy plant. Students are educated on all aspects of product development. A sensory lab for judging and evaluation of dairy products is maintained in the dairy plant. The dairy plant also undertakes short term training courses and extension activities.

Department of Dairy Technology
Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Camp Office,
Office of the Directorate of Dairy Development
Pattom,
Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala
India