Drying off decisions for the future
The Dairy Cattle Veterinarians Branch (DCV) is hosting a roadshow on dry cow decision making in February 2025! Join us for the latest research and what this means for veterinarians and farmers.
| Northland Monday 10 February 2025 Drinks and nibbles 6pm | Talk commences at 6.30pm Distinction Whangārei Hotel & Conference Centre, 9 Riverside Drive, Riverside, Whangārei | Waikato Tuesday 11 February 2025 Drinks and nibbles 6pm | Talk commences at 6.30pm Morrinsville RSA, 27 Studholme Street, Morrinsville |
| Bay of Plenty Wednesday 12 February 2025 Drinks and nibbles 6pm | Talk commences at 6.30pm VetPlus clinic, 37 Old Taupo Road, Mangakakahi, Rotorua | Taranaki Thursday 13 February 2025 Drinks and nibbles 6pm | Talk commences at 6.30pm Taranaki Veterinary Centre, 32 Albion Street, Hāwera |
| Central Monday 17 February 2025 Drinks and nibbles 6pm | Talk commences at 6.30pm Two36, 236 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North | Canterbury Tuesday 18 February 2025 Drinks and nibbles 6pm | Talk commences at 6.30pm Russley Golf Club and Function centre, 428 Memorial Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch |
| South Canterbury Wednesday 19 February 2025 Drinks and nibbles 6pm | Talk commences at 6.30pm The Grosvenor, 26 Cains Terrace, Timaru | Southland Thursday 20 February 2025 Drinks and nibbles 6pm | Talk commences at 6.30pm Croyden Lodge Hotel, 100 Waimea Street Croydon, Gore |
Speakers
Scott McDougall
Scott will discuss new research on the impact of dry cow decision-making on bulk milk somatic cell count and clinical mastitis in the next lactation.
Steve Cranefield
Steve will discuss what this means for veterinarians, New Zealand National Milk Quality Advisory Committee (NMAC) updates to SmartSAMM Technote 14 and VPIS insurance requirements, and their impact on prescribing dry cow antibiotic therapy and teat sealants.
Seton Butler
Seton will discuss what this means for veterinarians, changes to VCNZ's dry cow statement, and prescribing requirements for the profession.
Cost
NZVA and NZVNA members: Complimentary
Non-members: $20.00
Contact
Ata Snow
Events Coordinator
P 04 831 1385
E ata.snow@vets.org.nz
This roadshow is made possible by the support of The Dairy Cattle Veterinarians Branch of the NZVA.