Livestock & Dairy Management
Manage livestock and dairy animals for health, nutrition, hygiene and milk production, with proper farm records.
30% theory · 70% practical
- For: Livestock farmers and dairy families; Farm workers and supervisors
- You'll produce: Feed ration plan
- Duration3–6 months
- Modules8 modules
- Learning modeHybrid · On campus
- EligibilityMiddle or Matric, or equivalent
- AssessmentFarm project + practical assessment
- Next batchDates coming soon
On Campus and Hybrid: Our Centres for This Training
Centres for this training are being confirmed. Ask a counsellor for the nearest one.
Show training fee
- On campusPKR 45,000or 3 × PKR 15,000
- HybridPKR 45,000or 3 × PKR 15,000
About This Training
ZEF's Livestock & Dairy Management training is a practical programme of 3–6 months covering livestock husbandry, dairy management, feed and nutrition, hygiene, disease prevention, milking and records. You finish with a farm improvement project.
Why 3 to 6 months? Every batch covers the same modules, practical work and assessments. Full-time weekday batches finish in about 3 months; part-time evening or weekend batches, and learners who need extra practice before the final assessment, take up to 6 months.
Benchmarked against the FAO and IDF Guide to Good Dairy Farming Practice.
Training Outline
- 8 modules
- 8 hands-on tasks
1Livestock Husbandry4 topics
Topics
- Breeds in Pakistan
- Housing
- Animal welfare
- Handling
You Will Be Able To
- Care for animals humanely and safely
Hands-on
- Assess a shed for welfare and housing
2Feed and Nutrition4 topics
Topics
- Feed types
- Rations
- Fodder and silage
- Water
You Will Be Able To
- Plan balanced rations
Hands-on
- Formulate a ration and make silage
3Animal Health4 topics
Topics
- Common diseases
- Vaccination and deworming
- Signs of illness
- Working with vets
You Will Be Able To
- Prevent disease and spot illness early
Hands-on
- Draw up a herd health calendar
4Breeding and Reproduction4 topics
Topics
- Heat detection
- Artificial insemination basics
- Calving
- Calf care
You Will Be Able To
- Manage breeding and calving
Hands-on
- Keep breeding records for a herd
5Dairy Management4 topics
Topics
- Milk production
- Lactation
- Dairy herd management
- Productivity
You Will Be Able To
- Improve milk yield and herd performance
Hands-on
- Analyse herd production data
6Milking and Milk Hygiene3 topics
Topics
- Hand and machine milking
- Udder health and mastitis
- Milk handling and chilling
You Will Be Able To
- Produce clean, safe milk
Hands-on
- Milking and hygiene practical
7Records and Economics4 topics
Topics
- Farm records
- Cost of milk production
- Marketing milk
- Value addition
You Will Be Able To
- Run a dairy farm as a business
Hands-on
- Cost milk production for a farm
8Farm Project1 topic
Topics
- Whole-farm plan
You Will Be Able To
- Plan a profitable livestock farm
Hands-on
- Capstone: dairy farm plan
Who It's for and Eligibility
Who It's For
- Livestock farmers and dairy families
- Farm workers and supervisors
- Young people starting a dairy business
- Agriculture and veterinary assistant students
Eligibility
- Middle or Matric, or equivalent
- Comfortable working with animals
- Ability to attend farm visits
Your Path Through This Training
- LearnAnimal husbandry, nutrition and health basics
- PracticeFarm visits, rations and hygiene routines
- ProveA farm plan and practical assessment
- PrepareCV, farm records and business plan
- ProgressDairy farm roles or your own improved farm
What You'll Produce
Feed Ration Plan
A balanced ration for dairy animals at different stages.
Hygiene and Milking Routine
A clean milking and shed hygiene procedure.
Capstone: Dairy Farm Plan
Records, health calendar and a costed improvement plan.
Tools and Equipment You'll Use
- Feed calculation sheets
- Milking equipment (visits)
- Record books and spreadsheets
- Basic animal health kits
- Hygiene and cleaning supplies
How You're Assessed
You prepare a costed dairy farm plan and complete practical tasks during farm visits, such as hygiene checks and ration planning. Your result is Competent or Not yet competent, with a chance to reassess.
- Assessment 1After modules 1–3
- Assessment 2After modules 4–6
- Final assessmentAfter all 8 modules, for your certificate
Career Pathway
Roles in Pakistan
- Livestock Assistant
- Dairy Farm Worker
- Farm Supervisor Assistant
- Dairy Operations Assistant
International
- Pakistan livestock/dairy
- GCC dairy operations
- International livestock projects
Subject to employer, licensing, visa and qualification-recognition requirements.
Opportunities in Pakistan and Abroad
- 727,381Pakistanis registered for jobs abroad in 2024Source: BE&OE
- $38.3 billionsent home by overseas Pakistanis in 2024-25Source: State Bank of Pakistan
- 62%of workers going abroad in 2024 went to Saudi ArabiaSource: BE&OE
Where the Jobs Are
Live listings for “dairy farm supervisor”. Opens the job site.| Country | Demand | Find jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | See live listings | Rozee.pk LinkedIn Indeed |
| Saudi Arabia | 452,562Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
| Oman | 81,587Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
| United Arab Emirates | 64,130Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
| Qatar | 40,818Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
| Bahrain | 25,198Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
Overseas figures: all occupations, 2024, Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment (BE&OE). They show where Pakistani workers find jobs abroad, not vacancies for this training.
What the Same Job Pays Abroad
Official pay figures for livestock and dairy farm worker roles in four countries that recruit skilled workers.
| Country and job | Pay (local) | ≈ US$ a year | ≈ Rs a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| USAFarmworkers, farm, ranch and aquacultural animals | US$36,670 a year (median)US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 | ≈ US$ a year: $37k | ≈ Rs a month: Rs 850,000 |
| CanadaDairy farm worker | C$20 an hour (median)Job Bank, Government of Canada, 2023-2024 | ≈ US$ a year: $29k | ≈ Rs a month: Rs 676,000 |
| United KingdomFarm worker | £20,000–£36,000 a yearUK National Careers Service, 2026 | ≈ US$ a year: $27k–48k | ≈ Rs a month: Rs 615,000–1,107,000 |
Employee pay before tax: medians, or starter-to-experienced ranges (UK). Hourly and weekly medians are shown for a full-time year (2,080 hours or 52 weeks). Converted at European Central Bank reference rates (6 Oct 2026) and Rs 278 per US dollar. Living costs abroad are much higher than in Pakistan. Working abroad is subject to employer, licensing, visa and qualification-recognition requirements.
Jobs in Each Country
Livestock and dairy farm worker: how many people do this job, openings, the outlook and the usual way in, from official labour statistics.
- USAFarmworkers, farm, ranch and aquacultural animals
- People employed (2025)
- 831,900
- Openings a year
- 111,500
- Average pay a month
- US$3,060≈ Rs 850,000
- Outlook
- -2% (Decline), 2025–35
- Experience
- No prior work experience needed
- Usual entry
- No formal educational credential
- CanadaDairy farm worker
- People employed (2023)
- 30,600
- Average pay a month
- C$3,470≈ Rs 676,000
- Outlook
- Strong risk of shortage, 2024–2033
Counts are for the whole occupation in that country, not vacancies for ZEF students. Average pay is the official median (or the middle of the UK range) shown above, per month before tax.
Employers in This Field
Examples of organisations in Pakistan and abroad that employ people in this role. This is not a list of current vacancies: check each company’s careers page.
- Nestlé PakistanPakistan
- FrieslandCampina Engro PakistanPakistan
- AlmaraiSaudi Arabia
- Al Rawabi DairyUAE
- BaladnaQatar
Company websites, checked October 2026.
These are published national figures and market benchmarks to help you plan, not a promise of a job or income. What you earn depends on your skills, experience, employer and city. Subject to employer, licensing, visa and qualification-recognition requirements.
Questions
Does this training replace a vet?
No. You learn prevention, hygiene and early signs of illness, and when to call a qualified veterinarian. Diagnosis and treatment remain a vet's job.
Are there farm visits?
Yes. Hybrid and campus batches include visits to dairy farms, subject to access, so you practise routines on working farms.
Can this help increase milk yield?
Better nutrition, hygiene and records often improve animal health and milk production. Results vary with breed, feed costs and management, so the training focuses on sound practice rather than promises.
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