Nutrition, health and food technology: Expert insights on non-bovine milk at IDF Symposium
Growing global interest in non-bovine milk
Call for proposals extended until 10 January 2020
Growing global interest in a range of animal milks, including goat, buffalo and sheep milk.
Sharing knowledge in dairy welfare
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 […]
Speakers announced for IDF symposium on goat, sheep and other non-cow milks
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
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
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 […]
Meeting the sustainability challenge
Farm sustainability is key “Farm is key to sustainability in the dairy chain. To improve sustainability, the farmer has to change practices. Key incentives include peer to peer pressure, subsidies and fines, and regulations” Alfons Beldman, Senior Researcher Wageningen Economic Research Individual processors need assistance and incentives to achieve progress in the sustainability performance of […]
IDF launches 2019 World Dairy Situation Report
The 2019 edition of the much-anticipated World Dairy Situation report published by the International Dairy Federation (IDF) was launched today at the IDF World Dairy Summit in Istanbul, Turkey. Developed by experts from dairy producing countries around the world, the report provides an in-depth understanding of the current macro supply and demand trends affecting the […]
Exploring innovative solutions for sustainable dairy wastewater management
IDF has today released a publication that explores pioneering wastewater treatments in dairy processing. Like all wastes produced by production plants, dairy wastewater must be treated before it is discharged into water bodies. Owing to its composition and organic matter content, biological treatments are preferred and currently, activated sludge is one of the most used […]
IDF – GDP Joint Statement on the IPCC Report: Climate Change and Land
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the UN’s body for assessing the science related to climate change, released a report on 8 August, providing a detailed look into the global impact of climate change on sustainable land management and food security. Overall, the findings of the report are largely balanced, and conclude that human […]
