Vol. 10, Special Issue 12 (2025)

The present study was undertaken to document and compare the milking management practices followed by buffalo milk producers in rural and urban areas of YSR Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh. Data were collected from selected buffalo milk producers using a pre-tested structured interview schedule. Information pertaining to milking method, frequency, milking hygiene, pre- and post-milking practices, utensil sanitation and milk handling was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results revealed marked differences between rural and urban respondents in adoption of scientific milking practices. While traditional practices predominated in rural areas, comparatively better adoption of hygienic and recommended milking practices was observed among urban buffalo milk producers. The findings highlight the need for targeted extension interventions to improve clean milk production through scientific milking management, particularly in rural areas of the district.