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This edition of the Newsbrief features the outcome of recent meetings, new publications and upcoming events.

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IDF Newsbrief No. 106: available to download here.

This edition of the Newsbrief features the outcome of the recent IDF business meetings and events plus highlights from the recent LEAP and OIE General Session meetings.

IDF Newsbrief No. 105: available to download here.

The World Dairy Situation 2015

The contribution of school milk programmes to the nutrition of children worldwide

A common carbon footprint approach for the dairy sector - The IDF guide to standard life cycle assessment methodology

Bulletin of the IDF N° 478/ 2015 - Interlaboratory collaborative study on a flow cytometry method for lactic acid bacteria quantification in starter cultures, probiotics and fermented milk products according to ISO 19344/IDF 232

This edition of the Newsbrief features a special report from the Second International Congress of Nutrition (ICN2). We also present the winners of the IDF Award 2014, IDF Prize of Excellence and the Yves Boutonnat IMP Trophy Award, plus highlights from the recent Codex meetings.

This edition of the Newsbrief features IDF’s involvement with the Joint FAO/WHO Second International Conference on Nutrition, the World Mapping of Animal Feeding Systems in the Dairy Sector, and the Codex Alimentarius Commission. 

This edition of the Newsbrief features a special report from the IDF/ISO Scientific Symposium, which took place during the recent Analytical Week. We also take a look at the collaboration between IDF and ICAR, plus preparations for the Second International Congress of Nutrition (ICN2).

Brussels, 26 March 2015 - Over 130 experts from 16 countries gathered in Limassol, Cyprus this week for the International Dairy Federation’s IDF 7th International Symposium on Sheep, Goat and other non-Cow Milk to discuss the latest developments in goat, sheep and other non-cow milk sectors.

We are pleased to announce the release of the IDF Newsbrief No. 104: available to download here.

This edition of the Newsbrief features the outcome of the business meetings in Paris plus highlights from the recent Codex meetings.

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Announcement that registration is now open for the 7th IDF International Symposium on Sheep, Goat and other non-Cow Milk! 

This 7th International Symposium aims at providing a renewed vision of knowledge on husbandry and milk production, technology, chemistry, physics, microbiology and nutrition. It will also highlight the significance of markets and appropriate policies as they have evolved since 2011. 

Determination of hen ’s egg white lysozyme in milk and cheese - Interlaboratory collaborative study

This article presents the results of an international collaborative study conducted to validate previous technical specifications for the measurement of lysozyme in cheese. The work proposes minor modifications to the method, which will be published as an international standard (ISO 27105|IDF 216) for the determination of hen's egg white lysozyme in milk and milk products by HPLC.

The method is suitable for measuring low levels of hen's egg white lysozyme with a quantification limit of 10 mg/kg. The repeatability is 8.4% (95% CI: 6.7–9.3%) and the reproducibility 34.7% (95% CI: 20.8–59.0%).

World Dairy Situation 2014

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We are pleased to announce the release of the IDF Newsbrief No. 102: available to download here.

This edition of the Newsbrief features IDF’s involvement with the Joint FAO/WHO Second International Conference on Nutrition, the World Mapping of Animal Feeding Systems in the Dairy Sector, and the Codex Alimentarius Commission.

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Bulletin of the IDF N° 475/2014 - Proceedings of the 4th Paratuberculosis Forum - Parma, Italy, 21 June 2014

This publication contains seventeen papers written by representatives of national and regional Johne’s disease control programmes on the lessons learnt through their implementation. The papers were presented and discussed at the 4th Paratuberculosis Forum in Parma, Italy, on the 21 June 2014 at the offices of the European Food Safety Authority and attended by participants from 16 countries. Presentations cover a variety of approaches to manage Johne’s disease, from compulsory regulations targeting clinical disease to voluntary industry programmes aimed at reducing economic impact and supporting the production of high quality milk. A common theme was the integration of various testing strategies with important hygiene measures to prevent new infections. The papers highlight the successes and challenges and the importance of communications and incentives to maintain farmer engagement and cooperation, in order to ensure Johne’s disease control programmes are more effective in the future. Keywords: Johne’s disease, paratuberculosis, MAP, disease control, testing strategies, hygiene measures

Detecting antibiotic residues in milk - Guidance on the application of screening and confirmatory methods in integrated dairy chain management.

This document describes a pragmatic way to implement the testing of antibiotic residues along the dairy chain. From the farm to the dairy processing factory, the various stages at which tests can be implemented are detailed. Checking compliance with regulations is the main reason for testing. Examples of different regulations in terms of residue limits are included. All the actors of the dairy chain are responsible for ensuring safe milk delivery. The document provides tools that can be implemented at any level of the dairy chain and can help in choosing the most suitable method. Sampling good practices, recommendations for sample storage, advantages and disadvantages of available methods and procedures applied to validate the tests are all discussed. The document ends with examples of applied strategies in different countries. Tables show regulated procedures and some pragmatic ways to ensure a safe milk supply. The reader will notice that testing should be implemented from the very beginning of the milk production chain to check the absence of contamination. Collaboration with the antibiotic prescribers to control the use of antibiotics and reduce the risks of contamination is a complementary approach to achieve the delivery of safe milk. Keywords: Antibiotic residues, Testing, Detection, Milk safety, Veterinary drugs, ADI, MRL, Screening methods, Confirmatory methods

Compilation of some presentations from the IDF World Dairy Summit 2013

Posters presented at the IDF World Dairy Summit 2013

IDF 7th International Symposium on Sheep, Goat and other non-Cow Milk - Abstract Submission is now open!

Dear colleagues,

We are pleased to announce that abstract submission has officially opened! Guidance for abstract submission can be found at www.idfsheepandgoat.org/callforpapers.php This 7th International Symposium will be a platform for exchange of knowledge among international experts in the fields of husbandry and milk production, technology, chemistry, physics, microbiology and nutrition. It will also highlight the significance of markets and appropriate policies as they have evolved since 2011. For regular updates, visit www.idfsheepandgoat.org

IDF/ISO and ICAR/Interbull Berlin 2014 I4 Conference Newsletter Issue 3 Now Available!

The final issue of the I4 Conference Newsletter is now available. This issue rounds off an insightful and productive round of meetings and conferences. It also takes a look at upcoming events - be sure to mark your diaries! Please click here to download the final issue.

5th Newsletter from the IDF/ICAR Project Group on Reference System for Somatic Cell Counting 

Please find attached the 5^th newsletter from the IDF/ICAR Project Group on Reference System for Somatic Cell Counting. Do not hesitate to share! The project will also be covered by several presentations at the upcoming IDF/ISO symposium on 17 May 2014 in Berlin, Germany. More information: http://www.icar2014.de. You can find more information on the project and the previous newsletters on the following page: http://www.fil-idf.org/RSSCC