Track 1: Global Dairy Trade

In the areas of Dairy Management and Extension a Composite Management Index for bovines as a determinant for enhancing milk production has been developed. Dairy industry value chain portrays the flows of commodity and value from animal and pasture inputs, through dairy processing and dairy processing, to brand development and marketing, shipping and wholesale distribution, to either food manufacturers or dairy retailing to the final consumers. The viability and profitability of small-scale milk production depend greatly on production costs and the efficiency of the dairy chain.

Relevant Conferences on Global Dairy Trade:

International Dairy Meet & Expo, June 29-30, 2016 New Orleans, USA; 2^nd International Conference on Livestock Nutrition, July 21-22, 2016 Brisbane, Australia; 12^th Biotechnology Congress, November 14-15, 2016 San Francisco, USA; 13^th Global Food Manufacturing Conference, October 20-22, 2016 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; 12^th International Conference and Exhibition on Food Processing & Technology, October 24-26, 2016 Istanbul, Turkey; American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting, July 19-23, 2016 Salt Lake City, USA; International Dairy Forum 2016, Jan 24-27, 2016 Phoenix, USA; Dairy Strong Conference, January 12-14, 2016 USA; Dairy-Deli-Bake Seminar and Expo, June 05-07, 2016 Texas, USA; 44^th Dairy Industry Conference, February 18-20, 2016 National Dairy Research Institute, India.

Track 2: Dairy Bacteriophages and Fermentation

Knowledge of phage-host interactions at a fundamental level is central to the design of rational strategies for the development of phage-resistant strains that may be applied in industrial settings. The potential of currently investigated dairy phages in turn serve as model systems for a particular group of phages. In a fermentative process, lactic acid bacteria (LAB) growth and metabolic activities are needed to assure a high-quality final product.

The dairy industry, particularly cheese manufacturing, recycles whey protein concentrates (WPC) to increase product yield and/or enhance attributes of the final product. However, such a process is risky due to the possible presence of phages in these ingredients. Early phage detection in raw milk, ingredients or the dairy environment is designed to diminish and control phage attacks during the fermentation of milk.

Relevant Conferences on Dairy Bacteriophages and Fermentation:

International Dairy Meet & Expo, June 29-30, 2016 New Orleans, USA; 4^th International Conference on Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering, October 20-21, 2016 Houston, USA; 12^th Biotechnology Congress, November 14-15, 2016 San Francisco, USA; 5^th International Conference and Exhibition on Probiotics, Functional and Baby Foods, September 26-28, 2016 Miami, USA; 44^th Dairy Industry Conference, February 18-20, 2016 National Dairy Research Institute, India; Dairy-Deli-Bake Seminar and Expo, June 05-07, 2016 Texas, USA; 18^th International Conference on Livestock Technology and Dairy Farming, March 21 - 22, 2016 Rome, Italy; Bacteriophages 2016 Conference, January 19-21, 2016 London, UK; IDF Dairy Science & Technology Symposia, April 11-13, 2016 Dublin, Ireland; 18^th International Conference on Animal and Dairy Sciences May 19 - 20, 2016 Berlin, Germany.

Track 3: Animal Reproduction

This theme is all about bridging practice and science in the fields of animal health, welfare, breeding and production. Artificial insemination is not merely a novel method of bringing about impregnation in females. Instead, it is a powerful tool mostly employed for livestock improvement. One can cite a number of potential benefits from the use of artificial insemination. In artificial insemination the germplasm of the bulls of superior quality can be effectively utilized with the least regard for their location in far away places. By adoption of artificial insemination, there would be considerable reduction in both genital and non-genital diseases in the farm stock.

Relevant Conferences on Animal Reproduction:

International Dairy Meet & Expo, June 29-30, 2016 New Orleans, USA; 2^nd International Conference on Livestock Nutrition, July 21-22, 2016 Brisbane, Australia; 12^th Biotechnology Congress, November 14-15, 2016 San Francisco, USA; 3^rd International Veterinary Congress, August 18-20, 2016 London, UK; 4^th Animal Health and Veterinary Medicine Congress, Sep 29-Oct 1, 2016 Valencia, Spain; American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting, July 19-23, 2016 Salt Lake City, USA; 18^th International Conference on Animal and Dairy Sciences May 19 - 20, 2016 Berlin, Germany; IDF Dairy Science & Technology Symposia, April 11-13, 2016 Dublin, Ireland; 34^th Western Canadian Dairy Seminar March 8 - 11, 2016 University of Alberta, Canada; 18^th International Conference on Livestock Technology and Dairy Farming, March 21 - 22, 2016 Rome, Italy.

Track 4: Milk Production & Processing

This theme of Dairymeet-2016 will discuss the issues pertaining to optimum development and management of the young dairy calf. It will comprise focused discussions in the major areas of passive transfer of immunity and immune development in the calf, colostrum management, colostrum replacers, feeding programs for the preruminant calf, probiotics, the relationship between nutrition and disease, animal welfare, and additional management practices which influence long term productivity.

Relevant Conferences on Milk Production & Processing:

International Dairy Meet & Expo, June 29-30, 2016 New Orleans, USA; 4^th International Conference on Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering, October 20-21, 2016 Houston, USA; 5^th International Conference and Exhibition on Probiotics, Functional and Baby Foods, September 26-28, 2016 Miami, USA; 12^th Biotechnology Congress, November 14-15, 2016 San Francisco, USA; 12^th International Conference and Exhibition on Food Processing & Technology, October 24-26, 2016 Istanbul, Turkey; Precision Dairy Farming, June 21-23, 2016 Leeuwarden, The Netherlands;  34^th Western Canadian Dairy Seminar March 8 - 11, 2016 University of Alberta, Canada; IDF Dairy Science & Technology Symposia, April 11-13, 2016 Dublin, Ireland; 18^th International Conference on Livestock Technology and Dairy Farming, March 21 - 22, 2016 Rome, Italy; World Dairy Expo, October 4-8, 2016 Madison, USA; 18^th International Conference on Animal and Dairy Sciences May 19 - 20, 2016 Berlin, Germany.

Track 5: Dairy Farming Technologies

The dairy industry leads the technology in precision dairy farming. Growing public concern to animal wellbeing also motivates this process. Technological progress advances the development and use of sensors that can provide detailed on-line data about the individual cow in the herd regardless its size. This approach is expected to improve animal health, wellbeing and profitability of the dairy operation. This theme will focus on new ideas, new sensors, and integration of new monitoring technologies that support Precision Dairy Farming and it will discuss the potential benefits of this precision feeding of dairy cows.

Related Conferences on Dairy Farming:

International Dairy Meet & Expo, June 29-30, 2016 New Orleans, USA; 2^nd International Conference on Livestock Nutrition, July 21-22, 2016 Brisbane, Australia; 4^th International Conference on Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering, October 20-21, 2016 Houston, USA; 5^th International Conference and Exhibition on Probiotics, Functional and Baby Foods, September 26-28, 2016 Miami, USA; 6^th International Conference and Exhibition on Diet and Nutrition, August 18-20, 2016 London, UK; 12^th Biotechnology Congress, November 14-15, 2016 San Francisco, USA; 12^th International Conference and Exhibition on Food Processing & Technology, October 24-26, 2016 Istanbul, Turkey; 13^th Global Food Manufacturing Conference, October 20-22, 2016 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; 2^nd International Conference on Food Safety and Regulatory Measures, June 06-08, 2016 London, UK;  IDF World Dairy Summit, October 16-21, 2016 Rotterdam, The Netherlands; 18^th International Conference on Animal and Dairy Sciences May 19 - 20, 2016 Berlin, Germany; Precision Dairy Farming, June 21-23, 2016 Leeuwarden, The Netherlands; 34^th Western Canadian Dairy Seminar March 8 - 11, 2016 University of Alberta, Canada; World Dairy Expo, October 4-8, 2016 Madison, USA; 18^th International Conference on Livestock Technology and Dairy Farming, March 21 - 22, 2016 Rome, Italy.

Track 6: Dairy Products

The research & development activities of dairy technology and byproducts  mainly focus on three fundamental facets of Dairying i.e. production and management of dairy animals for better productivity, innovating suitable milk processing technologies and equipments, and providing the dairy farmers and entrepreneurs with information about existing market demands and practical management inputs for making dairying a self-sustaining, profitable business. Recent developments in Biotechnology have opened up new and exciting possibilities both in Dairy Production and Processing. Some of the magic tools of Biotechnology such as Genetic Engineering, Somatic Cell Cloning, Establishment of Stem Cells, Hybridoma Technology, Transgenics and Bioprocess Engineering are currently being explored to develop commercial products and processes that use living systems to provide value added, clean, wholesome and nutritious high quality products which are within the reach of the common people.

Relevant Conferences on Dairy Products:

International Dairy Meet & Expo, June 29-30, 2016 New Orleans, USA; 5^th International Conference and Exhibition on Probiotics, Functional and Baby Foods, September 26-28, 2016 Miami, USA; 6^th International Conference and Exhibition on Diet and Nutrition, August 18-20, 2016 London, UK; 9^th Euro-Global Summit & Expo on Food & Beverages, July 11-13, 2016 Cologne, Germany; 12^th Biotechnology Congress, November 14-15, 2016 San Francisco, USA; 18^th International Conference on Livestock Technology and Dairy Farming, March 21 - 22, 2016 Rome, Italy; Precision Dairy Farming, June 21-23, 2016 Leeuwarden, The Netherlands; 18^th International Conference on Animal and Dairy Sciences May 19 - 20, 2016 Berlin, Germany; 34^th Western Canadian Dairy Seminar March 8 - 11, 2016 University of Alberta, Canada; American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting, July 19-23, 2016 Salt Lake City, USA.

Track 7: Dairy Industry

Dairy industry continues to develop and change. Dairy manufacturers are introducing light-weighted and unconventionally-shaped packages that use non-traditional packaging materials. Innovative packaging introduces environmentally friendly and eye-catching designs, while filling technologies expand to incorporate new demands. To produce wholesome, high-quality milk, cows need a wholesome, high-quality diet that delivers optimum nutrition. Yet before that diet is formulated, it is critical to clearly understand the nutrient supply that can be delivered through the feed ingredients and the nutrient demand of the animals we count on. Feed additives and supplements have played a very important role in enhancing the performance of dairy animals. Today they are necessary in any feed formulation and essential for the formulation of a balanced diet. The additives and supplements used are antibiotic growth promoters, prebiotics, probiotics, enzymes, mould inhibitors, toxin binders, anti-coccidial supplements, acidifiers, amino acids, by-pass fat, by-pass protein, non-antibiotic growth promoters, milk boosters, antioxidants, feed flavours and herbal preparations of Indian origin out of which few are banned in some developed and developing countries. A number of these products are imported from developed countries.

Relevant Conferences on Dairy Industry:

International Dairy Meet & Expo, June 29-30, 2016 New Orleans, USA; 9^th Euro-Global Summit & Expo on Food & Beverages, July 11-13, 2016 Cologne, Germany; 3^rd International Veterinary Congress, August 18-20, 2016 London, UK; 5^th International Conference and Exhibition on Probiotics, Functional and Baby Foods, September 26-28, 2016 Miami, USA; 12^th Biotechnology Congress, November 14-15, 2016 San Francisco, USA; 18^th International Conference on Livestock Technology and Dairy Farming, March 21 - 22, 2016 Rome, Italy; World Dairy Expo, October 4-8, 2016 Madison, USA; American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting, July 19-23, 2016 Salt Lake City, USA; 18^th International Conference on Animal and Dairy Sciences May 19 - 20, 2016 Berlin, Germany; 44^th Dairy Industry Conference, February 18-20, 2016 National Dairy Research Institute, India.

Track 8: Dairy Industry Standards

ISO International Standards ensure that products and services are safe, reliable and of good quality. For business, they are strategic tools that reduce costs by minimizing waste and errors and increasing productivity. They help companies to access new markets, level the playing field for developing countries and facilitate free and fair global trade. Total quality management (TQM) consists of organization-wide efforts to install and make permanent a climate in which an organization continuously improves its ability to deliver high-quality products and services to customers. There will be some turnover of cows on a dairy farm as cows are removed because of low milk production or to sell. However there are 3 main reasons of involuntary: lameness, mastitis and reproduction problems. These high rates of involuntary culling on a farm are a sign of poor animal welfare and are very costly to the dairy farmer. In order to address this problem, there is plenty of research and knowledge available to support dairy farmers. The solutions do not have to be radical changes nor involve large investments. Even simple things that improve cow comfort can have a dramatic positive effect.

Relevant Conferences on Dairy Industry Standards:

International Dairy Meet & Expo, June 29-30, 2016 New Orleans, USA; 3^rd International Veterinary Congress, August 18-20, 2016 London, UK; 13^th Global Food Manufacturing Conference, October 20-22, 2016 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; 12^th International Conference and Exhibition on Food Processing & Technology, October 24-26, 2016 Istanbul, Turkey; 9^th Euro-Global Summit & Expo on Food & Beverages, July 11-13, 2016 Cologne, Germany; 44^th Dairy Industry Conference, February 18-20, 2016 National Dairy Research Institute, India; American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting, July 19-23, 2016 Salt Lake City, USA; 18^th International Conference on Animal and Dairy Sciences May 19 - 20, 2016 Berlin, Germany; World Dairy Expo, October 4-8, 2016 Madison, USA; 18^th International Conference on Livestock Technology and Dairy Farming, March 21 - 22, 2016 Rome, Italy.

Track 9: Sustainability of Dairy Industry

Sustainable dairying occurs when there is a balance between social, economic and environmental goals. Dairy farmers are innovators in applying environmentally friendly practices and pursuing new technologies as their businesses and ultimately their livelihood depend on their dairying practices being sustainable. Dairy farming will not be sustainable if natural resources are degraded to boost farm income; nor is dairy farming sustained if economic and environmental pressures make it unfeasible to farm profitably. The dairy industry has shown leadership in developing the Dairy Industry Strategy for Sustainable Environmental Management, with its vision of “enjoyable, profitable dairy farming that looks after the environment for future generations of farmers. Dairy farming is an attractive and respected land use in pastoral environment”. The most successful the strategy is, the greater the risk of it being undermined by bad environmental or welfare practice. Domestic pressure can be a more significant influence than international market demands.

Relevant Conferences on Sustainability of Dairy Industry:

International Dairy Meet & Expo, June 29-30, 2016 New Orleans, USA; 3^rd International Veterinary Congress, August 18-20, 2016 London, UK; 13^th Global Food Manufacturing Conference, October 20-22, 2016 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; 12^th International Conference and Exhibition on Food Processing & Technology, October 24-26, 2016 Istanbul, Turkey; 9^th Euro-Global Summit & Expo on Food & Beverages, July 11-13, 2016 Cologne, Germany; American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting, July 19-23, 2016 Salt Lake City, USA; 18^th International Conference on Livestock Technology and Dairy Farming, March 21 - 22, 2016 Rome, Italy; 44^th Dairy Industry Conference, February 18-20, 2016 National Dairy Research Institute, India; World Dairy Expo, October 4-8, 2016 Madison, USA; 18^th International Conference on Animal and Dairy Sciences May 19 - 20, 2016 Berlin, Germany.

Track 10: Dairy Plant Operations & Product Development

As soon as a milk plant is established and commissioned the need for an effective system of maintenance begins in order to maintain output at the desired level. Such a system must be planned in detail in advance and the need must be foreseen in the original planning of the plant.

There are many advantages in using calf feeding technology like 1) saving time in calf feeding, 2) cost efficient and highly profitable and 3) can monitor the health of calves at regular intervals.

Growth, efficiency, and production cost of calves fed with these different programs vary widely.

Relevant Conferences on Dairy Plant Operations & Product Development:

International Dairy Meet & Expo, June 29-30, 2016 New Orleans, USA; 12^th International Conference and Exhibition on Food Processing & Technology, October 24-26, 2016 Istanbul, Turkey; 13^th Global Food Manufacturing Conference, October 20-22, 2016 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; 9^th Euro-Global Summit & Expo on Food & Beverages, July 11-13, 2016 Cologne, Germany; 44^th Dairy Industry Conference, February 18-20, 2016 National Dairy Research Institute, India; 18^th International Conference on Livestock Technology and Dairy Farming, March 21 - 22, 2016 Rome, Italy; World Dairy Expo, October 4-8, 2016 Madison, USA; 18^th International Conference on Animal and Dairy Sciences May 19 - 20, 2016 Berlin, Germany; American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting, July 19-23, 2016 Salt Lake City, USA.

Track 11: Packaging Design and Brand Innovation

Healthy lifestyle choices, competition from other segments of the food industry, increased safety regulations and the global demand for milk products hold profound influence over the dairy market. Dairy production and marketing have responded to these challenges with innovative solutions. From creative additives to new filling technologies and from innovative packaging to extensive flavor choices, current dairy aisles reflect market trends and packaging advancements. New technologies require new methods of handling and innovative designs to process and package dairy containers. Hartness supplies advanced solutions, which aid in the safe and efficient production of milk, cheese and yogurt complying with new packaging designs and filling technologies.

Relevant Conferences on Packaging Design and Brand Innovation:

International Dairy Meet & Expo, June 29-30, 2016 New Orleans, USA; 13^th Global Food Manufacturing Conference, October 20-22, 2016 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; 12^th International Conference and Exhibition on Food Processing & Technology, October 24-26, 2016 Istanbul, Turkey; 9^th Euro-Global Summit & Expo on Food & Beverages, July 11-13, 2016 Cologne, Germany; World Dairy Expo, October 4-8, 2016 Madison, USA; 18^th International Conference on Animal and Dairy Sciences May 19 - 20, 2016 Berlin, Germany; 18^th International Conference on Livestock Technology and Dairy Farming, March 21 - 22, 2016 Rome, Italy; American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting, July 19-23, 2016 Salt Lake City, USA.

Track 12: Dairy Allergy

A true milk allergy differs from milk protein intolerance or lactose intolerance. Milk intolerance causes different symptoms and requires different treatment from a true milk allergy. Research suggests that some types of milk proteins (casein and two proteins found in whey, alpha-lactalbumin and beta-lactalbumin) are more likely to cause serious reactions. People with a milk allergy experience symptoms because their immune system overreacts as though milk were a dangerous invader. Individuals who have lactose intolerance cannot digest the milk sugar (lactose) because they have a deficiency of lactase, the enzyme in the lining of the gut required to metabolize lactose. Milk allergy and lactose intolerance are not related.

A newer type of blood test, known as a component test, can help the allergist determine your risk for a serious reaction by looking for allergies to those specific proteins. Milk is one of eight allergens with specific labeling requirements under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004. That law requires manufacturers of packaged food products sold in the U.S. and containing milk as an ingredient to include the presence of milk or milk products, in clear language, on the ingredient label.

Relevant Conferences on Dairy Allergy

International Dairy Meet & Expo, June 29-30, 2016 New Orleans, USA; 2^nd International Conference on Livestock Nutrition, July 21-22, 2016 Brisbane, Australia; International Conference on Food Microbiology, August 08-10, 2016 Birmingham, UK; 2^nd International Conference on Food Safety and Regulatory Measures, June 06-08, 2016 London, UK;  3^rd International Veterinary Congress, August 18-20, 2016 London, UK; 18^th International Conference on Animal and Dairy Sciences May 19 - 20, 2016 Berlin, Germany; World Dairy Expo, October 4-8, 2016 Madison, USA; The Allergy & Free From Expos, July 8-10, 2016 London, UK; American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting, July 19-23, 2016 Salt Lake City, USA; 44^th Dairy Industry Conference, February 18-20, 2016 National Dairy Research Institute, India.