DSA Milking and Mastitis South East

Two day workshop

Mastitis and milk quality affect the bottom line of all dairy farms. Dairy Australia estimates that every case of clinical mastitis costs at least $270 in treatment costs and lost milk.

The Milking and Mastitis Management Fundamentals is a two-day workshop designed by Dairy Australia, delivered by Countdown 2020 trained experts in mastitis and milk quality. The program has incorporated key essential practical skills which will be demonstrated and practiced on farm during day 2.

Milking and Mastitis Management helps dairy farmers achieve best practice in milk harvesting, with the emphasis on the detection, treatment and prevention of clinical mastitis.

Learn about:

How and why mastitis infections occur

Practical methods to detect and deal with mastitis

Adapting your milking process to reduce the risk of infections

How to develop an action plan to achieve best practice in milk harvesting

This is a two day workshop, attendance both days is required.

Day one will be classroom based with morning tea and lunch provided.

Day two will be on farm, the address will be released prior to the event. It will be approx. 30 minutes West of Mount Gambier. Lunch will be provided.

Any questions please reach out to Mikaela Barca on 0491 009 705 mikaela.barca@dairyaustralia.com.au