Nutrition, health and food technology: Expert insights on non-bovine milk at IDF Symposium
![](https://fil-idf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Copy-of-Header-images-2-1024x683.png)
![](https://fil-idf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Copy-of-Header-images-2-1024x683.png)
![](https://fil-idf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Copy-of-Header-images-2-1024x683.png)
Growing global interest in non-bovine milk
Early bird registration now open! IDF Symposium on non-cow milk
![](https://fil-idf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Copy-of-Header-images-7-1024x683.png)
![](https://fil-idf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Copy-of-Header-images-7-1024x683.png)
The event will be of vital interest to scientists and other professionals involved in the sheep’s, goat’s and other non-cow dairy sectors.
Call for proposals extended until 10 January 2020
![](https://fil-idf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Copy-of-Header-images-10-1024x683.png)
![](https://fil-idf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Copy-of-Header-images-10-1024x683.png)
Growing global interest in a range of animal milks, including goat, buffalo and sheep milk.
Sharing knowledge in dairy welfare
![](https://fil-idf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Copy-of-Header-images-15-1024x683.png)
![](https://fil-idf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Copy-of-Header-images-15-1024x683.png)
Animal welfare is increasing in importance in agricultural systems in many countries around the world. As the 13th edition of the IDF Animal Health Report is released, Louise Winblad of Växa Sverige reflects on why information on animal welfare should be communicated globally, and shares details on some of the case studies included in the […]
COP 25: IDF joins FAO LEAP to look at the role of livestock in addressing climate change and food security
![](https://fil-idf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Copy-of-Header-images-11-1024x683.png)
![](https://fil-idf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Copy-of-Header-images-11-1024x683.png)
As part of its ongoing commitment to minimise the environmental impact of the dairy sector, the International Dairy Federation (IDF) will participate in the FAO Livestock Environmental Assessment and Performance (LEAP) Partnership official side event at COP 25 on Thursday 12 December to discuss the role of low-carbon livestock in addressing climate change and food […]
Speakers announced for IDF symposium on goat, sheep and other non-cow milks
![](https://fil-idf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/734-x-401.png)
![](https://fil-idf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/734-x-401.png)
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has announced speakers for the 8th IDF International Symposium on sheep, goat and other non-cow milk, which takes place 4 and 5 May 2020 in Brussels, Belgium. Presentations will describe the latest scientific advances about milk originating from other animals than cows in the fields of human nutrition, science and […]
DISARM project launches platforms to share strategies to reduce livestock antibiotic requirements
![](https://fil-idf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/734-x-401-1.png)
![](https://fil-idf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/734-x-401-1.png)
DISARM, an active network dedicated to finding innovative solutions for antibiotic resistance has launched new range of platforms this month (watch the introduction video here) inviting farmers, veterinarians, agricultural advisors and others to join discussions about farmed animal health and antibiotic usage, and encouraging them to attend the first official DISARM event in Brussels on 3rd December. […]
IDF releases latest tool to share knowledge in dairy welfare
![](https://fil-idf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/734-x-401-2.png)
![](https://fil-idf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/734-x-401-2.png)
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has today released the 13th edition of its respected Animal Health Report, presenting animal welfare research from nine different countries and showcasing Sweden’s significant experience in this area of research with numerous inspiring case studies. The new edition of the IDF Animal Health Report is dedicated to dairy welfare and […]
Coordinated action needed on mastitis
![](https://fil-idf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Copy-of-Header-images-25-1024x683.png)
![](https://fil-idf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Copy-of-Header-images-25-1024x683.png)
Healthy and productive dairy animals are vital to the provision of a safe, sufficient and nutritious food supply at a time of a rapidly increasing global population. Mastitis causes decreased productivity as well as food loss due to discarded milk. Coordinated action is essential if the dairy sector is to achieve optimal management of this […]
What room for ruminants in a sustainable food future?
![](https://fil-idf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Copy-of-Header-images-2-1024x683.png)
![](https://fil-idf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Copy-of-Header-images-2-1024x683.png)
![](https://fil-idf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Copy-of-Header-images-2-1024x683.png)
Leading scientists meet to assess the climate impact of the agri-food sector in a review of sustainable eating habits In the climate change debate, the environmental footprint of agriculture is often under discussion, with much of the recent discourse around food focusing on the potential impact of cattle. However, not all information in circulation stands […]