Sustainability in the dairy industry
Sustainability in the dairy industry The overall goal of the dairy industry worldwide is to produce healthy and nutritious food in an economically, socially and environmentally friendly manner. The South African dairy industry is a member of the International Dairy Federation (IDF) and endorses the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) […]
The raw milk risk: Ask the right questions
The raw milk risk: Ask the right questions Research conducted over the last decade shows that there is little difference between the bacterial content of raw milk supplied by regulated and unregulated suppliers. Hence, there is no guarantee that a glass of raw milk won’t pose serious health risks to consumers, warns the Dairy Standard […]
Tests promote dairy product safety
Tests promote dairy product safety The Dairy Standard Agency (DSA) is working hard to proactively combat potential food safety risks and promote compliance with relevant legislation and standards in South Africa. The DSA is mainly concerned with improving and promoting the quality of dairy in the interest of the industry and consumers. Complying with legal […]
Matema Mokoka: Making a difference, sample by sample
Matema Mokoka: Making a difference, sample by sample The Dairy Standard Agency’s (DSA) laboratory technician, Matema Mokoka, might not be well-known in dairy producer circles, but she is one of South Africa’s unsung heroes who keeps the industry’s reputation intact while protecting consumers – all behind the scenes. Matema fell in love with the agricultural […]
DSA lab services … making a difference in the dairy industry
This webinar took place on 30 April 2024. Watch the recording below.
Die oordeelkundige gebruik van chemikalieë op melkplase
Die oordeelkundige gebruik van chemikalieë op melkplase Die Suiwelstandaard-agentskap (SSA) het aan die einde van 2023 ’n webinaar aangebied oor die korrekte gebruik van chemikalieë op melkplase. Die gesprek het teen die agtergrond van die nuwe Globale Geharmoniseerde Stelsel (GHS) vir die klassifikasie en etikettering van chemikalieë plaasgevind. Die aanbieder was dr Gerhard Verdoorn, ‘n kenner op […]
Judicious use of agricultural chemicals on dairy farms
Judicious use of agricultural chemicals on dairy farms During the latter part of 2023, the Dairy Standard Agency (DSA) hosted a webinar on the correct use of agricultural chemicals on dairy farms. The discussion took place against the background of the new Global Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS system). The presenter was […]
Understanding lameness in dairy cattle
The welfare, production loss and health implications of lameness in dairy cattle are well documented. However, there appears to be a general lack of understanding how and why lameness develops. The webinar focused on the anatomical and physiological changes that take place in the hoof that lead to lameness and the various factors that lead […]
Recent developments in the dairy regulatory landscape
The organized dairy industry acknowledges the importance of compliance with the law and related standards (national and international) as it pertains to the dairy value chain. The regulatory landscape relating to milk and other dairy products is of a multi-dimensional nature and involves regulation of product composition, food safety, animal health and welfare, environmental management, […]
Increase your profits with dairy farm animal welfare
A happy cow is a healthy cow, a healthy cow is a productive cow, and a productive cow is a profitable cow! In this webinar, Dr Mark Chimes shares how to improve your dairy production with simple welfare steps that you can implement on your dairy farm. Download the presentation.