9th IDF International Symposium

Sheep, Goat, Camel & other Non-Bovine Milk

Organised by
Indian National Committee of International Dairy Federation
9–11 February, 2026 | National Dairy Development Board, Anand, India
    
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Overview of the Event

The Symposium is aimed to bring together researchers, academia, milk producers & processors, policy makers and professionals across the dairy sector to present and discuss science, technology, production and policy related to milks originating from non-bovine species (sheep, goat, camel, donkey and other non-bovine milks). The event will feature technical sessions on socio-economic aspects; farm management including animal selection, breeding, health & nutrition; sustainability; compositional specificities and processing technologies; global standards on quality & safety; analytical aspects; and therapeutic & functional properties of the non-bovine milks. The Symposium will serve as a platform for the exchange of knowledge and information among international experts and sector stakeholders.

It will focus on the latest scientific advances and recent developments on the subject. It is a key meeting to network, discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with non-bovine milks.

The event will offer an unparalleled opportunity to connect with leading organizations in non-bovine milks. It will provide a dynamic platform for sharing experiences, discussing new ideas and addressing emerging issues with global colleagues during the Event. Participants will also have the opportunity to visit the research and development facilities of NDDB as well as the reputed dairy organizations in and around Anand. In addition to expanding your knowledge, building international contacts, and uncovering new business opportunities.

On behalf of the Organising Committee, we are delighted to invite you at NDDB, Anand, Gujarat, popularly known as the “Milk Capital of India”.

International Dairy Federation (IDF)

An International Non-Governmental Organisation, IDF has been uniting the global dairy community since its inception in 1903. Committed to scientific rigor and technical expertise, IDF pioneered the path in promoting sustainable and safe dairy practices, shaping policies, standards and regulations world-wide. India is represented in International Dairy Federation (IDF) by the Indian National Committee (INC). The INC IDF has 17 members representing Government, National Institutions, Academia and Industry. The Secretary (AHD), DAHD, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India is the President of the INC IDF. National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), as its Secretariat, coordinates the activities of the INC IDF.

Important Dates

Registration

Registration Opens:01 December 2025

Early Bird Registration Closes: 25 December 2025

Registration Closes: 15 January 2026

Poster

Poster submission starts: 01 December 2025

Deadline of poster submission: 15 January 2026

About Place & Venue

National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)

NDDB, India works towards development of dairy farmers. To this end, NDDB promotes, finances and supports producer-owned and controlled organisations. NDDB's programmes and activities seek to strengthen farmer owned institutions and support national policies that are favourable to the growth of such institutions. NDDB has been reaching out to dairy farmers by implementing income generating innovative activities and offering them sustainable livelihood.

About Anand

Anand is the birthplace of India’s dairy cooperative movement and the epicentre of the country’s dairy revolution. It is home to iconic institutions including National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF - Amul), one of the largest dairy cooperative ecosystem in the world. From here, the Operation Flood Programme transformed India from a milk-deficit nation into the world’s largest milk producer, empowering millions of smallholder farmers and building a model of inclusive growth admired globally.

Venue
National Dairy Development Board
Anand, Gujarat, INDIA
National Dairy Development Board
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