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From sheptonvet.com Veterinary CPD The practice organises and runs the Mastitis Control And Quality Milk Production Seminar in conjunction with Roger Blowey. The practice has been running since 1992 and over 350 dairy vets and industry people from the UK and across the world have attended.
This seminar is intended to provide an in-depth understanding of the basic principles of mastitis control and quality milk production. It is designed for the dairy practitioner who wishes to be, or is already involved in mastitis work.
Concepts of mastitis control and epidemiology, including milking machine function will be discussed in detail. During the first and second farm visit, delegates will familiarise themselves with the various parts of the milking machine, learn how to carry out simple milking machine tests and how the machine interacts with udder health.
There will be a detailed close up appraisal of a herd, where participants will have ample opportunity for practical work, including an analysis of environmental conditions. The seminar will be presented in a practical format that involves discussions amongst all participants.
The areas to be covered include:
Ø Milking machine function, simple checks & troubleshooting Ø Mastitis pathogens and epidemiology Ø Teat and udder defences Ø Teat-end scoring Ø Milking routines Ø The environment and mastitis Ø Somatic cell counts and approaches to problem herds Ø Dry cow therapy & teat seals Ø Monitoring and targets Ø Bactoscan and TBC Ø Wash - up routines Ø Marketing of mastitis services
THE NEXT DATE FOR THE MASTITIS SEMINAR IS 11-13TH MAY
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