Nordic countries highlight animal health research progress

Scientists in Sweden and Norway have highlighted the progress of research on key issues affecting the health of dairy herds. Action plans launched in Norway to help combat antibiotic resistance have shown significant results, according to Dr Olav Østerås, chair of the International Dairy Federation’s (IDF) Standing Committee on Animal Health and Welfare. He said: […]

Chile signs Rotterdam Declaration

Consorcio Lechero the daiiry chain articulator in Chile, with the Ministry of Agriculture, FAO Chile and the International Dairy Federation, signed this important international agreement whose main goal is to meet the UN Objectives of Sustainable Development by 2030 and make the dairy sector one of the leaders of the country’s growth.

IDF Celebrates the World School Milk Day 2017

Today is World School Milk Day. The International Dairy Federation (IDF) celebrates this day to foster a better understanding of dairy products and how they fit into the overall diet.

A new standard on dairy permeate powders adopted at Codex

The International Dairy Federation (IDF) collaborated with Codex Alimentarius in the development, identification, elaboration and dissemination of a science-based international standard to promote the identity, composition, safety, and quality of powdered dairy permeates as ingredients in food.

IDF releases its Guide on Biodiversity for the Dairy Sector

The Guide on Biodiversity for the Dairy Sector was released today by the International Dairy Federation (IDF). This document aims to provide assistance on improving biodiversity management by using measurable biodiversity indicators.

Guidance on AMR from the Dairy Sector

The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has released a new factsheet – Guidance on antimicrobial resistance from the dairy sector providing a global dairy position on AMR and giving recommendations for the prudent use of AMR to dairy farmers, veterinary services, food processing companies, pharmaceutical companies and regulators.

The IDF Guide to Water Footprint Methodology for the Dairy Sector

Water is an essential element for life and dairy farming. Freshwater withdrawals are expected to increase with the expanding human population, potentially worsening local water resources in many regions. Our sector therefore requires advanced tools for sustainable water management.