Milk exports can earn ample forex

K. R. Lakhanpal, secretary, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Dairy Development said buffaloes’ milk is richer in fat and protein than cows’ milk- a fact which needs to be duly appreciated. He also said farmers, especially in Punjab, need to take up dairy farming seriously. "Lack of good management, unhygienic milk production, poor quality feed and lack of proper immunisation are problems that the dairy industry is facing presently," said Lakhanpal.

Anders Fagerberg, vice-president of Alfa Laval Agri, Sweden, expressed concern over the fact that although India is the largest milk producer in the world, the per capita consumption from the nutritional point of view is very low in the country.

"India has one of the most inefficient processing systems, highly expensive collection systems and problem of cows suffering heat strokes" said Yehuda Sprecher ending his presentation with the enthusiatic message to "Just Do it".

Others who spoke on the occasion included B. N. Mathur, joint director National Dairy Research Institute, Krishan Goyal, member, Northern Regional Council and Dr M. L. Madan, deputy director (Animal Sciences) Indian Council of Agriculture Research.