1、 CNIELIssue N 19-December 2025PREFACE MESSAGE FROM THE IDF DIRECTOR GENERALWelcome to this new edition of the IDF Animal Health Report.At the International Dairy Federation,we deeply value the daily work of veterinarians,farmers,and specialists who safeguard the health and wellbeing of the livestock
2、 that sustain communities worldwide.Their expertise is fundamental,not only to the productivity of our sector,but also to its ability to operate sustainably and responsibly.Animal health is a cornerstone of sustainable dairy production.Healthy livestock convert feed more efficiently,reduce environme
3、ntal impact,and contribute to food security by providing safe,high-quality milk.When disease strikes,the consequences ripple across the value chain:production declines,food losses increase,and the environmental footprint per litre rises.Protecting animal health is therefore essential to achieving th
4、e Sustainable Development Goals and building resilient food systems capable of withstanding global challenges such as climate change,emerging diseases,and market volatility.This edition focuses on biosecurity,one of the most effective,science-based strategies to prevent disease and promote animal we
5、lfare.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 ultimately decreases the
6、 need for antimicrobial treatments.In doing so,biosecurity supports responsible antimicrobial stewardship and advances the One Health approach,which recognizes the interdependence of human,animal,and environmental health.Across the globe,dairy farms are adopting innovative tools to reinforce on-farm