Conference Goal and Theme
The goal of the NMC Regional Meeting is to disseminate information on practical, on-farm aspects of udder health, mastitis control, milking management and milk quality.

The theme of this year’s conference,“Heat, Humidity and High Quality Milk: Tackling the Summertime Blues”, will focus on topics relative to managing the environment, the cow and the people involved with preventing mastitis and producing quality milk.

Who Should Attend
All individuals interested in mastitis control and quality milk production. The program is geared towards producers, veterinarians, and other dairy industry professionals who work directly with producers. Meeting attendees include producers, veterinarians, dairy plant field staff, university researchers and extension agents, industry suppliers, government officials, 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 and Farm Tour
There are four short courses and a farm tour being offered on Tuesday, August 12. These events have limited enrollment, require pre-registration and have an additional fee. Register early to ensure a spot! [short course details] [farm tour details]

Tour of Lambeau Field
Join NMC for a private tour of legendary Lambeau Field on Tuesday, August 12. The tour will precede the reception which will also be held at Lambeau. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up early. [details]

Evening Reception at Lambeau Field
On Tuesday, August 12, an informal reception will be held from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm in Lambeau Field -- home of the Green Bay Packers. Featuring wine, beer and some local cheeses, the reception provides an excellent opportunity to meet friends and colleagues from all across the industry who are commited to producing high quality milk and ensuring the future of the dairy industry.[details]

Main (General Session) Program
The main general session program will be held on Wednesday, August 13 from 9:30 am to 3:30 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]

Spanish Seminar for Parlor Personnel [Seminario en Español para Personal de Ordeño]
New this year!! For the first time, NMC will be offering a seminar for Spanish-speaking farm employees who are involved in the milking process. The seminar, to be held on Wednesday, August 13 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, will be taught entirely in Spanish. Instructors are native Spanish speakers with experience in training milking personnel. [details]

Meeting Registration and Hotel Deadlines
The pre-registration deadline for the conference is August 4. However, the events with limited enrollment (short courses, farm tour, and tour of Lambeau Field) may fill up before that date. After August 4, you may register at the door for the general session program and for the Spanish seminar (both held on Wednesday, August 13). There will be on-site registration for the short courses and tours only if space is available (please check with the NMC office after August 4). Hotel reservations should be made by July 11. Contact the hotel directly.