New Prague, Minn. (April 10, 2026) – Join milk quality enthusiasts in Green Bay, Wis., for the 2026 NMC Regional Meeting, June 16-18, at the Tundra Lodge Resort Waterpark & Conference Center. With a theme of “Tackling Milk Quality in Titletown,” this year’s regional meeting features expert-led sessions on milking systems evaluation, emerging mastitis pathogens, on-farm milk quality strategies, antimicrobial stewardship and cow handling research and training resources.
The NMC Regional Meeting provides a phenomenal opportunity for dairy producers, veterinarians and allied industry partners to gain hands-on experiences and take home practical information to further the dairy industry’s pursuit in producing and marketing outstanding quality milk. This event includes short courses, general sessions, panel discussions, dairy farm tours and networking opportunities designed to foster practical learning and actionable solutions.
Find NMC Regional Meeting details at: https://www.nmconline.org/2025-regional-meeting-agenda. To register for this event, go to: https://bit.ly/NMC26RegionalMtg.
Tuesday, June 16: Short Course topics and presenters*
Milking System Analysis: Hands-on Training Using The Teaching Parlor
Roger Thomson, MQ-IQ Consulting and Michigan State University
Udder Health in Action: From Cow Handling to Monitoring What Matters (presented in Spanish)
(Salud de la Ubre en Acción: Del manejo de las vacas al monitoreo de lo Que Realmente Importa)
Jorge Delgado, Alltech, Tiago Tomazi, Merck Animal Health, Carolina Pinzon, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension
Science and Application of Pre- and Post-milking Teat Disinfectants
Amy Vasquez, Cornell University, Jessica Belsito, IBA Inc., Marianna Gentilini, DeLaval
The Parlor: Milk It for All It’s Worth Without Squeezing Your Employees
David Reid, Rocky Ridge Dairy Consulting
Basics of Cleaning (CIP) a Milking System (hands-on training using the “Teaching Parlor”)
Roger Thomson, MQ-IQ Consulting and Michigan State University Udder Health in Action: From Cow
Handling to Monitoring What Matters (presented in English)
Jorge Delgado, Alltech, Tiago Tomazi, Merck Animal Health, Carolina Pinzon, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension
Milking Data-driven Diagnostics: Visit the Numbers Before You Visit the Farm to Save Time and Improve Your Diagnosis
Doug Reinemann, Katelyn Goldsmith, Carolina Pinzon, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Harnessing the Power of On-farm Culturing and Lab Testing
Maria Fuenzalida, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Justine Britten, Udder Health Systems, Quinn Kolar, Cornell University
Wednesday, June 17: General Session topics and presenters*
Lessons Learned from H5N1 Spillovers into Dairy Cattle: Updates and Biosecurity Recommendations
Keith Poulsen, Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Dairy Markets and Policy Update: Interpreting Mixed Price Signals
Leonard Polzin, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Cow Handling Research and Training Resources
Jennifer Van Os, University of Wisconsin-Madison
When Stewardship Makes ‘Cents:’ How to Modify Mastitis Treatments and Improve Profitability
Pam Ruegg, Michigan State University
Technology and Artificial Intelligence Integration
Victor Cabrera, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Better Beds for Cleaner, Healthier Cows
Gordie Jones, Dairy Performance Consultant
Producer Panel: Capitalizing on Bedding Virtues to Maximize Cow Comfort
Moderator: Gordie Jones, Dairy Performance Consultant
*Topics and presenters subject to change.
In addition, tour some of east central Wisconsin’s finest dairy farms on Thursday, June 18. Tour stops include Shiloh Dairy, Brillion, Country Aire Farms, Greenleaf, and Brightside Dairy, Greenleaf.
Plus, you won’t want to miss NMC’s Reception at Lambeau Field – set for the evening of June 16. Taste some of the Wisconsin’s finest cheeses, wines and beers.
Call the Tundra Lodge Resort Waterpark & Conference Center at 920-405-8700 to book your hotel room. Reserve your room by May 22 to take advantage of NMC’s room block rate of $109.95 per night (not including taxes and fees).
NMC: The Global Milk Quality Organization is a non-profit professional organization devoted to reducing mastitis and enhancing milk quality. NMC promotes research and provides science-based information to the dairy industry on udder health, milking management, milk quality, animal welfare and food safety. Founded in 1961, NMC has about 1,000 members in more than 40 countries throughout the world.
