Global dairy sector leads the herd on animal welfare
The Director-General of the International Dairy Federation (IDF), Caroline Emond, said yesterday that the dairy sector’s ongoing commitment to animal health and welfare was driven by a steadfast dedication to the continuous improvement of best practice across all levels of the dairy supply chain. Speaking at the OIE Global Animal Welfare Forum, Ms Emond said: […]
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: […]
Focus On Sustainability At World Dairy Summit
The IDF press conference on 8 November will focus on how the dairy industry is committed to producing safe and nutritious products sustainably. A dedicated conference on environmental issues on 11 November will present updates on the latest research, including climate change, carbon footprinting, water footprinting and reuse/recycling.
