Bulletin of the IDF N° 490/2017: Quality Assurance Tools for Mid Infrared Spectrometry in Dairy Laboratories – Part 1

The first paper in this Bulletin briefly reviews the history of the development of recombined milk samples and explains the principles behind their use. To enable easy implementation of recombined milk samples by laboratories, the process of preparation and any critical points are described, taking into account recent developments. In recent years several new applications […]

Bulletin of the IDF N° 489/2017: The World Dairy Situation 2017

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 Animal Health Report N° 11

The IDF Animal Health Report addresses key issues affecting the dairy sector. The report is an overview of animal health and welfare within dairy and provides insights on topics including biosecurity, mastitis, antimicrobial resistance and animal care standards. It includes research progress, global insights and expert opinion.

Guide to Good Animal Welfare in Dairy Production (2008)

The Guide to Good Animal Welfare in Dairy Production was elaborated by a project group composed of experts, members of the IDF Standing Committees on Farm Management and Animal Health as well as representatives of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

Bulletin of the IDF N° 487/2017: IDF Global Marketing Trends, Understanding Changes in Global Dairy Consumption

The study looks at the major dairy product categories, and the various factors influencing consumption: demographics, economy, dairy sector dynamism, changes in consumption habits, and consumer expectations. Also featured are anti-milk and anti-fat messages, and cattle-breeding debates across the globe. This data analysis provides the necessary elements for future strategy guidelines for all dairy product […]