Bulletin of the IDF N° 466/2013: Guidelines for the use and interpretation of bovine milk somatic cell counts (SCC) in the dairy industry
Presentation of the data is discussed and guidelines given for its interpretation on the quarter, cow and bulk milk levels. Also outlined is how SCC data at the cow level can be used as a management guide. Keywords: Dairy, mastitis, milk, milk quality, SCC, somatic cell count, udder health
Bulletin of the IDF N° 449/ 2011: Integrated supply chain management
I – INTEGRATED CHAIN MANAGEMENT (ICM) FOR FOOD SAFETY IDF principles of Integrated Chain Management applied to food safety and the Codex and ISO standards defining their application to foods are outlined in the context of milk and milk products in the first chapter. The second chapter provides the guidelines on integrity of suppliers’ milk […]
Bulletin of the IDF N° 448/ 2011: Suggested Interpretation of Mastitis Terminology
Guide to unambiguous usage of mastitis terms intended to minimize differences in usage in different English-speaking countries and thereby facilitate communication between mastitis specialists and users of mastitis data, bearing in mind the importance of mastitis in animal welfare and economics of milk production. Recent mastitis and other literature (IDF, Codex and other) has been […]
Bulletin of the IDF N° 444/ 2010: Feed-associated Mycotoxins in the Dairy Chain: Occurrence and Control
Review of current scientific knowledge about the major mycotoxins of concern to dairy cattle and dairy products, their occurrence in feedstuffs, conditions under which they are formed, their metabolism in cattle and carry-over into milk: information on the risks of mycotoxins in relation to human food safety and animal health, current status with respect to […]
Bulletin of the IDF N° 418/2007: Good Dairy Farming Practices Related To Primary Production Of Milk And Farm Management
Papers cover the importance of Good Farming Practice, milk production methods and animal feed in China, the Codex Alimentarius Code of Practice on Good Animal Feeding, dairy herd management, nutritional approaches to dairy animals in India, hygiene on the farm, and the use and maintenance of milking machines. Keywords: animal health, Codex, dairy farming, dairy […]
World Mapping of Animal Feeding Systems in the Dairy Sector
Three partner organizations (IDF, FAO and IFCN) undertook separate but complementary approaches to map dairy feeding systems in the world. This report builds a knowledge foundation for animal feeding systems to serve as a valuable resource for the dairy sector and connected chain partners. It can be used both to compare and improve feeding systems […]
Guide to Good Dairy Farming Practice in Russian (2011)
This second edition of the Guide to Good Dairy Farming Practice has been developed by an IDF/FAO Project Group of the IDF Standing Committee on Farm Management. It has been written in a practical format for dairy farmers engaged in the production of milk from any dairy species to support the production and marketing of […]
Guide to Good Dairy Farming Practice in Arabic (2011)
This second edition of the Guide to Good Dairy Farming Practice has been developed by an IDF/FAO Project Group of the IDF Standing Committee on Farm Management. It has been written in a practical format for dairy farmers engaged in the production of milk from any dairy species to support the production and marketing of […]
Guide to Good Dairy Farming Practice in Portuguese (2011)
Esta segunda edição do Guia de Boas Práticas na Pecuária de Leite foi desenvolvida por um grupo de projeto da FIL/FAO do Comitê Permanente sobre Gestão de Propriedade da FIL. Ela foi escrita em formato prático para produtores envolvidos na produção de leite de qualquer espécie leiteira, para apoiar a produção e comercialização seguras, assegurando […]
Guide to Good Dairy Farming Practice in Chinese (2011)
This second edition of the Guide to Good Dairy Farming Practice has been developed by an IDF/FAO Project Group of the IDF Standing Committee on Farm Management. It has been written in a practical format for dairy farmers engaged in the production of milk from any dairy species to support the production and marketing of […]
