Dairy Cattle Feeding Strategies

A comprehensive course for veterinarians wanting to offer as year-round feeding strategy to dairy cattle clients.

This course is designed to give introduction level knowledge of nutrition for dairy veterinarians. Armed with tools, you will be able to offer four different packages throughout the year to help clients achieve their reproductive and productivity targets in a seasonal dairy farm.

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Description

Modules

  1. Nutrition 101 - Available now
  2. Transition management - Available now
  3. Peak milk management - Available 8 December
  4. Young stock development (post-weaning) - Available 9 March 2026
  5. Winter feed budgets - Available 18 May 2026

Format

Self-directed online course. Participants will receive 12 months access to each module.

Audience

Veterinarians of all levels wanting to increase their knowledge in feeding strategies for dairy cattle. 

Tutors

Ryan Luckman
BVSc (Dist) MANZCVS (Vet Epidemiology)
Veterinarian Partner, Veterinary Centre

Lucy Cameron
BVSc BSc MANZCVS (Ruminant Nutrition)
Veterinarian, Veterinary Centre

Cost

NZVA members 

  • 1 module: $700
  • 2 modules: $1280
  • 3 modules: $1725
  • 4 modules: $2060
  • 5 modules: $2250

Non-members

  • 1 module: $1050
  • 2 modules: $1920
  • 3 modules: $2590
  • 4 modules: $3090
  • 5 modules: $3375

Contact

Shannon Leader
Events Manager
vetlearn@vets.org.nz