IDF Animal Health Report n°19
This edition focuses on biosecurity, one of the most effective, science-based strategies to prevent disease and promote animal welfare. Biosecurity measures whether controlling animal and visitor movements, improving housing conditions and hygiene, or strengthening herd monitoring form the first line of defence against infectious threats. Prevention reduces the risk of outbreaks; limits pathogen spread and […]
IDF Animal Health Report N° 17
In this edition of the IDF Animal Health Report, dedicated to the science and practice of young stock management, we delve into intriguing and inspirational cases from around the world. Our journey takes us to Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy, Kenya, Nigeria, Norway, South Africa, Sweden, and The Netherlands. Additionally, we gain valuable insights from the […]
IDF Animal Health Report N° 16
The present edition presents animal health and welfare research from eight different countries and one international organization, showcasing the many efforts that the Global Dairy sector is doing in all regions of the world to control and prevent infectious diseases in animals. Cite this content as: International Dairy Federation. (2022). IDF Animal Health Report (n° […]
Bulletin of the IDF N° 486/ 2017: The IDF Guide to Water Footprint Methodology for the Dairy Sector
These guidelines are intended to reach better understanding of water footprint assessment within the dairy sector. They provide transparency about a dairy product’s water profile throughout its life cycle to allow monitoring, quantification and evaluation of the potential environmental impacts related to water use. The document reviews previous work on life cycle assessment and provides […]
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 […]
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 […]
IDF Factsheet 14/ 2020: IDF Reproductive Technology: Reproductive Hormones
Since the domestication of cattle for milk and meat purposes 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 12/ 2020: IDF Reproductive Technology: Genomic Selection
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 desi red male to mate with their cattle for each successive generation of animals.
Mycobacterium Avium Subspecies Paratuberculosis (MAP)
Mycobacterium avium ssp. paratuberculosis (MAP) is a bacterium which causes Johne’s disease, also known as Paratuberculosis, in ruminant animals including cattle, sheep, deer, goats and buffalo. Find out more about the many control programmes that are undertaken at the dairy farm level all over the world to reduce the incidence of MAP in milking animals.
