Role of Veterinary Services in Dairy Health and Productivity Enhancement

India’s history of dairy farming is a perfect blend of richness and diversity, much like the country itself, which developed hand in hand with the deep roots of veterinary practice. What had once started as a humble means of supporting a household has now metamorphosed into a global dairy superpower. This article aims to discuss the historical background, the colonial stagnation, the genesis of the milk cooperatives, and the subsequent rise to the peak of the Indian dairy sector while emphasizing the simultaneous development and indispensable role of veterinary services in achieving such distinction.Key Words: white revolution, veterinary services, dairy industry, Anand Milk Union Limited, Indus Valley Civilization, anthrax, bovine tuberculosis, rinderpest, Key Village Scheme, Intensive Cattle Development Programme, NADCP, silent heat.