“A forum focused on improving milk quality“……

Register now for this year’s NMC Regional Meeting, scheduled for September 8-9, 2010, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The conference — targeted toward dairy producers, veterinarians, consultants, extension specialists, technical field staff and other dairy professionals –provides a forum for delivering and sharing information on practical, on-farm aspects of udder health, mastitis control, milking management, milk quality, and milk safety.

Check out the complete program and online registration here.

Be sure to register early if you are interested in taking one of the limited-enrollment short courses or farm tour!

Nominations for the National Dairy Quality Awards are currently being accepted. Now in its 17th year, the program is designed to honor dairy producers from across the United States who produce milk of the highest quality. The deadline for nominations is September 10, 2010. 

Please be a part of this effort, and nominate deserving producers from your area!  [Read more.]

Graduate students interested in mastitis control, milking management, and quality milk production are encouraged to submit an application for the NMC Scholars Program. Successful applicants will receive a travel scholarship to attend the 50th NMC Annual Meeting, January 23-26, 2011 in Arlington, Virginia.

The program, funded by the National Mastitis Research Foundation, awards a maximum of four scholarships annually. At least two scholarship recipients will be graduate students at a university or college outside of the United States and Canada. The application deadline is July 30, 2010. [Read more here.]

Mark your calendars for this year’s NMC Regional Meeting, which will be held September 8 – 9, 2010, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

The program will include a day of short courses — each focusing on a specific topic — on Wednesday September 8, followed by the main program on Thursday September 9. The meeting is open to all individuals interested in mastitis control and quality milk production.

Watch the NMC website for details!