Bulletin of the IDF N° 513/2021: Identification of Probiotics at the strain level – Guidance Document
Probiotics are specific microbial strains that have a beneficial effect on the health of the host and are defined as “Live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host”. In 2002, a joint FAO/WHO Expert Consultation on Evaluation of Health and Nutritional Properties of Probiotics in Food proposed the […]
IDF Factsheet 21/ 2021: Executive Summary of IDF Country Update – December 2021
Members of the IDF Standing Committee on Dairy Policy and Economics and the Standing Committee on Marketing updated market results and conditions in 18 countries during the previous six months (1). Spanning the globe, these countries represent over half of the world’s milk production and an even larger share of its world trade in dairy […]
IDF Animal Health Report N° 15
The 15th edition of the IDF Animal Health Report illustrates the importance of animal health and welfare for sustainable dairy production, providing information and practical insight. It explores the role of animal health and welfare in sustainable development and food security and gives examples of innovative solutions for improvement that take animal health and welfare […]
ISO 24223 | IDF 253: 2021 Cheese – Guidance on sample preparation for physical and chemical testing
This document gives guidance on the sample preparation of fresh cheese, (semi) soft cheese, (semi) hard cheese, processed cheese and whey cheese for physical and chemical analysis, including analysis by applying instrumental methods. This document describes the (sub)sampling, and sample preparation steps carried out after sampling according to ISO 707 | IDF 50 and prior […]
IDF Annual Report 2020-2021
The report showcases IDF’s outstanding scientific and technical work, and provides an overview of IDF’s activities in the areas of representation, advocacy and communications, information on dairy sustainability, and IDF’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bulletin of the IDF N° 512/2021: The World Dairy Situation 2021
Annual survey containing information on milk and dairy production, processing, companies, consumption, trade, and prices. Comprehensive data from national and international sources. Description of current trends. Global and regional commentary covering all major producing and consuming countries. Keywords: dairy economics, milk production, dairy products, processing, industry, consumption trends, markets, world trade, milk, and dairy prices.
IDF Factsheet 19/ 2021: IDF Reproductive Technology: Artificial Insemination
Since the domestication of cattle for milk and meat purpose, over 6,000 years ago, farmers have used reproductive technology to improve their cattle. In the beginning, farmers used simple breeding programs selecting a desired male to mate with their cattle for each successive generation of animals. Today, a variety of reproductive technologies are used by […]
IDF Factsheet 20/ 2021: IDF Reproductive Technology: Embryo Transfer
Since the domestication of cattle for milk and meat purposes more than 6,000 years ago, farmers have used reproductive technology to improve their cattle. In the beginning, farmers used simple breeding programs, selecting a desired male to mate with their cattle for each successive generation of animals. Today, a variety of reproductive technologies are used […]
ISO 23970 | IDF 252: 2021 – Milk, milk products and infant formula – Determination of melamine and cyanuric acid by liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
This document specifies a method for the determination of melamine and cyanuric acid with liquid chromatography in combination with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). The method has been validated in an interlaboratory study via the analysis of spiked samples of milk-based infant formula, soy-based infant formula, milk powder, whole milk, soy drink and milk chocolate ranging […]
ISO/TS 23758 | IDF/RM 251: 2021 – Guidelines for the validation of qualitative screening methods for the detection of residues of veterinary drugs in milk and milk products
This document describes general workflows and protocols for the validation and the verification of qualitative screening tests for the detection of residues of veterinary drugs in liquid milk (raw, pasteurized, UHT and reconstituted milk powders and whey protein extracts) including biological methods. This guideline does not cover the validation of residue analysis by HPLC, UHPLC […]
