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| Project Name | Annual Reports | Quarterly reports for this year |
|---|---|---|
| An assessment of cow welfare traits in South African Holstein herds | ||
| A systems dynamic approach to incorporate environmental indicators into economic outcomes of dairy production systems in SA | ||
| Identification of Streptococcus uberis strains and biofilm expression isolated from milk samples of SA dairy herds | ||
| The effect of dietary Ca:P ratio on milk flocculation and milk composition of Jersey cows. | ||
| Improvement of the quality of milk and other dairy products | q1 | q2 | q3 | |
| Milk SA Regulations and Standards Project | q1 | q2 | q3 | |
| Maintenance of existing Skills Development dispensation | q1 | q2 | q3 | |
| The practical implementation of requirements of the SA National Standard SANS 1694: The welfare of dairy cattle validation by using the DSA Audit – The Welfare of Dairy Cattle | q1 | q2 | |
| Customs Duty and Market Access | q1 | q2 | q3 | |
| The seasonal effect on dairy cow trace mineral status in the Tsitsikamma, Eastern Cape. | ||
| Co-ordination, support and promotion of needs-driven research & development in the South African dairy industry. | q1 | q2 | q3 | |
| Consumer Education Project of Milk South Africa | q1 | q2 | q3 | |
| DEVELOPMENT OF PROBIOTIC YOGHURT WITH POTENTIAL ANTI-CANDIDAL AND ANTI-BACTERIAL ACTIVITY | ||
| Investigation of alternative precision recording systems for collection of novel phenomes in the dairy industry | ||
| Biological control of the host snails for Fasciola spp. in South Africa | ||
| Skills and Knowledge Development in the Primary Industry | q1 | q2 | q3 | |
| Markets and Economics | q1 | q2 | q3 | |
| MEMBERSHIP OF AND INTERACTION WITH THE INTERNATIONAL DAIRY FEDERATION | q1 | q2 | q3 | |
| Evaluation and validation of methods for the detection of psychrotolerant bacteria and proteolytic enzymes in milk | ||
| THE DEVELOPMENT OF BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR IMPROVED WETLAND AND RIVER MANAGEMENT ON DAIRY FARMS | ||
| System oriented strategies to reduce nitrogen excretion and emissions from dairy farming in South Africa | ||
| The impact of fertiliser application rates on soil health and pasture yield in the Eastern Cape, South Africa | ||
| Literature review of Facial Eczema relevant to South Africa | ||
| ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT | q1 | q2 | q3 | |
| Use of NIR to Detect and Quantify Mastitic Bacteria in Cows’ Milk |
| Project Name | Annual Reports | Quarterly reports for this year |
|---|---|---|
| Buffer zones for wetlands and rivers in the dairy sector – A case study to determine best practice guidelines for improved wetland and river management | ||
| The impact of fertiliser application rates on soil health and pasture yield in the Eastern Cape, South Africa | ||
| System oriented strategies to reduce nitrogen excretion and emissions from dairy farming in South Africa | ||
| Consumer Education Project of Milk SA | 2020 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Improvement of the quality of milk and other dairy products and compliance with legal standards | 2020 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| A comparison of methods for determining antibiotic residues in milk | ||
| Customs Duty and Market Access | 2020 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Membership of and interaction with the International Dairy Federation by the SANCIDF | 2020 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Markets and Economics | 2020 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Regulations and Standards Project of Milk SA | 2020 | q1 | q3 | q2 | q4 |
| Enterprise Development | 2020 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Maintenance of existing Skills Development dispensation | 2020 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Skills and knowledge development primary dairy industry | 2020 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Co-ordination, support and promotion of needs-driven research & development in the South African dairy industry. | 2020 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| AN INVESTIGATION INTO SPECIFIC ASPECTS OF DAIRY INDUSTRIES IN SELECTED AFRICAN COUNTRIES |
| Project Name | Annual Reports | Quarterly reports for this year |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Development | 2019 | q2 | q3 |
| Skills and knowledge development primary dairy industry | 2019 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| SANCIDF Statutory Budget | 2019 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Improvement of the quality of milk and other dairy products and compliance with legal standards | 2019 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Economies and Markets | 2019 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Performance measurements of automatic milking system (AMS) data in South Africa | ||
| Development of probiotic yoghurt with potential anti-candidal and anti-bacterial activity | ||
| Consumer Education Project of Milk SA | 2019 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Transformation: Secondary Industry Skills and Knowledge Development | 2019 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Customs and Market Access | 2019 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Developing efficiency measures for production parameters in dairy herds using automatic milk recording system data | ||
| Fasciola hepatica: Impact on Dairy Production and Sustainable Management on Selected Farms in South Africa | ||
| FURTHER STUDIES TO DETERMINE THE EFFECT OF PROTEOLYTIC ENZYMES IN RAW MILK ON FLOCCULATION AND GELATION | ||
| Biological control of the host snails of Fasciola spp. in South Africa | ||
| Bacteriophages and Bacteriocins | ||
| Co-ordination, support and promotion of needs-driven research & development in the South African dairy industry. | 2019 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Non-aureus staphylococci (NAS), also known as coagulase negative staphylococci (CNS), as a potential bacterial threat to udder health in South African dairy herds. | ||
| Evaluation and standardisation of antibiotic susceptibility testing methods used in South African dairy herds for routine diagnostic and research purposes. | ||
| Investigation of take-off time in milking machines in South African dairies |
| Project Name | Annual Reports | Quarterly reports for this year |
|---|---|---|
| Participation of the SA dairy industry and its projects, via SANCIDF, in the activities of the IDF | 2018 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Economies and markets | 2018 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Improvement of the quality of milk and other dairy products and compliance with legal standards | 2018 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| TRANSFORMATION: SECONDARY INDUSTRY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT | 2018 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Consumer Education Project of Milk SA | 2018 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Skills and knowledge development primary dairy industry | 2018 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Customs duty and market access project | 2018 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Fasciola hepatica: Impact on Dairy Production and Sustainable Management on Selected Farms in South Africa | ||
| Enterprise Development and Transformation Co-ordination/ Liaison | 2018 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Investigating alternative methods such as bacteriophages and bacteriocins to eliminate/control mastitis organisms | ||
| The effect of potassium content of pastures on heat stability of milk. | ||
| Integrated Control of Fasciolosis (Liver Flukes) of Cattle | ||
| 1. Antimicrobial resistance on dairy farms - Screening mastitis causing coliforms for the production of extended spectrum Beta-lactamases and Colistin resistance. | ||
| 2. Investigating into the take-off time in milking machines in South Africa dairies | ||
| 3. Non Staphylococcus aureus (coagulase negative staphylococci) (CNS) as a potential bacterial threat to udder health in South African dairy cows | ||
| Co-ordination, support and promotion of needs-driven research & development in the South African dairy industry. | 2018 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Bulk Tank Milk Testing | ||
| Alternative approaches for analyses of production performance from automatic milking systems in SA. | ||
| FURTHER STUDIES TO DETERMINE THE EFFECT OF PROTEOLYTIC ENZYMES IN RAW MILK ON FLOCCULATION AND GELATION | ||
| Dairy industry participation at the ALFA Livestock and Trade Fare, 18-20 Sep 2018 Parys, OFS | 2018 |
| Project Name | Annual Reports | Quarterly reports for this year |
|---|---|---|
| Different approaches for analyses of production performance from automatic milking systems in SA. | ||
| Co-ordination, support and promotion of needs-driven research & development in the South African Dairy Industry | q1 | q2 | |
| Integrated Control of Liver Fluke of Cattle Using Botanical Extracts and Biocontrol Agents | ||
| Investigating alternative methods such as bacteriophages and bacteriocins to control mastitis organisms | ||
| Collection, processing and dissemination of national and international information for the dairy industry of South Africa | 2017 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Consumer Education Project of Milk Sa | 2017 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Transformation: Secondary Industry Skills Development | 2017 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Participation of the SA dairy industry and its projects via SANCIDF | 2017 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| RESISTANCE TO AVAILABLE ANTIBIOTICS IN LACTATING COWS WITH MASTITIS | ||
| Skills and knowledge development in the primary dairy industry | 2017 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Customs Duty and Market Access Project of Milk SA | 2017 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Improvement of the quality of milk and other dairy products and compliance with legal standards | 2017 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| FURTHER STUDIES TO DETERMINE THE EFFECT OF PROTEOLYTIC ENZYMES IN RAW MILK ON FLOCCULATION AND GELATION. | ||
| Enterprise Development Facilitation and Coordination | 2017 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Fasciola hepatica: Impact on Dairy Production and Sustainable Management on Selected Farms in South Africa | ||
| Transformation through skills and knowledge development in the primary dairy industry - Additional funding | 2017 | q3 | q4 |
| Consumer Education Project of Milk SA - Additional R2,245 million | 2017 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Evaluating the viability and determining the requirements of an e-learning dispensation for dairy technical training in the secondary dairy industry | 2017 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Priority audio-visual learning aid development | 2017 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Additional print of the DSA current Code of Practice for Milk Producers - 300 copies with 300 Milk shed hygiene checklist inserts | 2017 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Special investigation into food fraud: adulteration of local and imported milk and other dairy products. | 2017 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Investigation into the establishment of infrastructure regarding supply of standardised standards used for the calibration of laboratory equipment in the local dairy industry. | 2017 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Investigation into the dairy industry’s participation the continuation and maintenance of the National Chemical Residue Monitor Programme (NCRCP) | 2017 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Traveling cost for SA director of IDF | 2017 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| UHT milk Database Compilation and Analyses to support the flocculation research programme of Milk SA | ||
| Printing, packaging and provision of sample learning materials for accreditation | 2017 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Consumer Education Project of Milk SA - 2016 unused funds | 2017 | q2 | q1 | q3 | q4 |
| Statutory information from the primary dairy sector & IFCN Conference | 2017 | q3 | q4 |
| Project Name | Annual Reports | Quarterly reports for this year |
|---|---|---|
| PROCEDURES TO EVALUATE THE PROTEOLYTIC ACTIVITY IN RAW MILK AND THE EFFECT OF SUCH ACTIVITY ON THE ALCOHOL STABILITY OF PROTEINS IN RAW MILK | 2016 | |
| The significance of proteolytic psychrotrophs as a cause of milk flocculation / protein instability | 2016 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Investigating alternative methods such as bacteriophages and bacteriocins to control mastitis organisms | 2016 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Skills development and training in the primary dairy industry | 2016 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Co-ordination, support and promotion of needs-driven research & development in the South African dairy industry | 2016 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Collection, processing and dissemination of national & international information for the dairy industry of South Africa. | 2016 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| SANCIDF Statutory Budget | 2016 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Transformation: Secondary Industry Skills Development | 2016 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Consumer Education Project of Milk SA | 2016 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Fasciola hepatica: Impact on Dairy Production and Sustainable Management on Selected Farms in South Africa | 2016 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Improvement of the quality of milk and other dairy products and compliance with legal standards | 2016 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Integrated Control of Liver Flukes of Cattle Using Botanical Extracts and Biocontrol Agents | 2016 | q2 | q3 | q1 | q4 |
| RESISTANCE TO AVAILABLE ANTIBIOTICS IN LACTATING COWS WITH MASTITIS | 2016 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Facilitation and Enterprise Development | 2016 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Project Name | Annual Reports | Quarterly reports for this year |
|---|---|---|
| Fasciola hepatica: Impact on Dairy Production and Sustainable Management on Selected Farms in South Africa | 2015 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| RESISTANCE TO AVAILABLE ANTIBIOTICS IN LACTATING COWS WITH MASTITIS | 2015 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Investigating alternative methods such as bacteriophages and bacteriocins to control mastitis organisms | 2015 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Empowerment through training and skills development | 2015 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Mentoring at Elim | 2015 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Dairy occupational qualification | 2015 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Transformation: Secondary Industry Skills Development | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 | |
| Collection, processing and dissemination of national & international information for the dairy industry of South Africa. | 2015 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Consumer Education Project of Milk SA | 2015 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| SANCIDF Statutory Budget | 2015 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| QUALITY OF MILK AND OTHER DAIRY PRODUCTS | 2015 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| CO-ORDINATION, SUPPORT AND PROMOTION OF NEEDS-DRIVEN RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN DAIRY INDUSTRY | 2015 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| National Disease Monitoring and Extension System for the South African Dairy Industry | 2015 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Transformation Coordination and Facilitation | 2015 | q2 | q3 | q4 | q1 |
| Project Name | Annual Reports | Quarterly reports for this year |
|---|---|---|
| National Disease Monitoring System for the Dairy Industry | 2014 | q1 | q2 | q3 |
| Characterisation of coliform bacteria and Escherichia coli from fresh milk to determine the prevalence of possible pathogenic types | 2014 | q4 | q3 |
| Consumer Education Project of Milk SA | 2014 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| SANCIDF Statutory Budget | 2014 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Empowerment of previously disadvantaged individuals in the primary dairy sector through training and skills development. | 2014 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Mentoring of emerging farmers at Elim | 2014 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Development of learining material for the dairy occupational curriculum and qualification. | 2014 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Collection, processing and dissemination of national & international information for the dairy industry of South Africa. | 2014 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| QUALITY OF MILK AND OTHER DAIRY PRODUCTS | 2014 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 | q1 |
| Transformation: Secondary Industry Skills Development | 2014 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| TRANSFORMATION COORDINATION AND FACILITATION | 2014 | q3 |
| Co-ordination, Support and Promotion of Needs-driven R&D development in the SA dairy industry | 2014 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Project Name | Annual Reports | Quarterly reports for this year |
|---|---|---|
| QUALITY OF MILK AND OTHER DAIRY PRODUCTS | 2013 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Empowerment of previously disadvantaged individuals in the primary dairy sector through training and skills development | 2013 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| ARRANGED AS TITLES FOR SUB-PROJECTS:1. "Dairyman" curriculum pilot study finalization 2. Promotion of workplace training participation by industry 3. Promotion of tertiary education in dairy-related disciplines | 2013 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Design and development of the curriulum as well as learining material development for a dairy farming occupational qualification. | 2013 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| SANCIDF Statutory Budget | 2013 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Collection, processing and dissemination of national and international information for the dairy industry. | 2013 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Consumer Education Project of Milk SA | 2013 | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| UBISI MAIL (ISSN 1815-1582) | ||
| MENTORING OF EMERGING DAIRY FARMERS AT ELIM, BREDASDORP | 2013 | q2 | q3 | q4 |
| Empowerment of previously disadvantaged individuals in the primary dairy sector through training and skills development | ||
| Consumer Education Project of Milk SA. Use of additional budget. (April 2013) | ||
| Application for addittional funding to expand current statutory project activities in respect of dairy quality and safety | ||
| Graduate placements for workplace experience on a dairy farm | 2013 | q3 | q4 |
| Transformation Co-ordination and Facilitation in the South African Dairy Industry | 2013 | q2 | q1 | q3 | q4 |
| Co-ordination, Support and Promotion of Needs-driven R&D development in the SA dairy industry | ||
| Milk SA Guide to Dairy Farming in South Africa | 2013 | q3 | q4 |