Dr. Anil Kumar Puniya, Dean, College of Dairy Science and Technology, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India, has significantly contributed in the area of dairy microbiology. Prior to this, he served as Principal Scientist (Professor) in the Dairy Microbiology Division of ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India. He received his doctorate in dairy microbiology from ICAR-NDRI, Karnal in 1994 (over the course of which he was also awarded the prestigious DAAD Fellowship of Germany). He has developed expertise in the field of probiotics besides the role of rumen microbes as direct-fed microbials for enhanced productivity.

• Section I: Introduction, Scope and Significance. Section III: Dairy Products Based on the Type of Fermentation. Section IIIA: Pure Lactic Fermentations (Mesophilic, Thermophilic and Probiotic Products). Section IIIB: Fungal Lactic Fermentations. Section IV: Health Benefits. Bibliography. Index.

Dr. Anil Kumar Puniya, Dean, College of Dairy Science and Technology, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India, has significantly contributed in the area of dairy microbiology. Prior to this, he served as Principal Scientist (Professor) in the Dairy Microbiology Division of ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India. He received his doctorate in dairy microbiology from ICAR-NDRI, Karnal in 1994 (over the course of which he was also awarded the prestigious DAAD Fellowship of Germany). He has developed expertise in the field of probiotics besides the role of rumen microbes as direct-fed microbials for enhanced productivity.

• Section I: Introduction, Scope and Significance. Section III: Dairy Products Based on the Type of Fermentation. Section IIIA: Pure Lactic Fermentations (Mesophilic, Thermophilic and Probiotic Products). Section IIIB: Fungal Lactic Fermentations. Section IV: Health Benefits. Bibliography. Index.