About the Meeting
Each year, the NMC holds a Regional Meeting to disseminate information on practical, on-farm aspects of udder health, mastitis control, milking management and milk quality.

The Mid-Atlantic Consortium (MAC) has been conducting an in-service training and education program since 1998 for county dairy Extension agents and campus dairy Extension specialists in states from the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.

This year, NMC and MAC will team together to present a program that delivers current, technically sound information that has a positive impact on mastitis management, milk quality and milk safety. Meeting attendees can put this knowledge to use in their work to boost dairy industry productivity and profitability, and ultimately enhance consumer confidence and satisfaction.

Who Should Attend
All individuals interested in mastitis control and quality milk production, including producers, veterinarians, extension educators and specialists, consultants, equipment and pharmaceutical suppliers, dairy plant field staff, and students.

Why You Should Attend
To keep up-to-date on the latest mastitis and milk quality information, and to network with other producers and colleagues who share a common interest of mastitis control and quality milk production.

Short Courses
There are five specialized short courses being offered on Wednesday, May 27. These courses have limited enrollment, require pre-registration and have an additional fee. Register early to ensure a spot! [short course details]

Evening Reception
An informal reception will be held on Wednesday, May 27 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the hotel. The reception is open to all registered attendees and does not require an additional fee.

Main (General Session) Program
The main general session program will be held on Thursday, May 28 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, with registration opening at 8:00 am. Registration includes lunch, breaks, a reception, and a copy of the proceedings which contains all the papers presented at the general session. [details]

Meeting Registration and Hotel Deadlines
The pre-registration deadline for the conference is May 20. However, the short course (limited enrollment) may fill up before that date. After May 20, you may register at the door for the general session program (held on Thursday, May 28). There will be on-site registration for the short courses (held on Wednesday, May 27) only if space is available. Please check with the NMC office after May 20 to see if space is available. [registration details]

Hotel reservations should be made by April 27. Contact the hotel directly. [hotel details]