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NMC: The Global Milk Quality Organization​ is a professional organization devoted to reducing mastitis and enhancing milk quality. NMC promotes research and provides information to the dairy industry on udder health, milking management, milk quality and milk safety. Founded in 1961, NMC has close to 1,000 members in more than 40 countries throughout the world. Contact JoDee Sattler (see below) if you’d like to be added to the NMC news release distribution list. For news editors and reporters with questions about NMC, please contact:

JoDee Sattler
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Phone: 952-758-2146
Email: jdsattler@nmconline.org 

NMC webinar addresses treatment of clinical mastitis

New Prague, MN (July 9, 2025) – “Treatment of Non-severe, Gram-negative Clinical Mastitis” headlines NMC’s Aug. 21 webinar, presented by Daniela Bruno, University of California Cooperative Extension, and Juan “Rodrigo” Pedraza, Zoetis. This free, one-hour educational...

NMC seeks National Dairy Quality Award nominations

New Prague, Minn. (July 1, 2025) – Nominations are now open for NMC’s National Dairy Quality Awards (NDQA) program. This program recognizes U.S. and Canadian dairies that excel in producing high-quality milk. Nominations close Aug. 31. Coordinated by NMC, the NDQA...

NMC webinar addresses effective dry-off protocols, mastitis prevention

New Prague, MN (June 10, 2025) – NMC’s Aug. 7 webinar, led by Tiago Tomazi, Merck Animal Health, addresses “Productive Cows Start in the Dry Period.” This free, one-hour educational offering starts at 1:30 p.m. Central time (USA/Canada). Tomazi explains that the dry...

NMC calls for Scholar applicants

Selected graduate students will earn trip to NMC Annual Meeting New Prague, MN (June 2, 2025) – NMC: The Global Milk Quality Organization (NMC) is now accepting applications for its Scholars program. This program offers at least four travel scholarships for full-time...

Register for the NMC Regional Meeting in Rochester, New York

New Prague, Minn. (May 14, 2025) – NMC: The Global Milk Quality Organization invites you to attend the 2025 NMC Regional Meeting, set for July 22-24, in Rochester, N.Y., at the Hyatt Regency Rochester. With a theme of “Clearing Hurdles to Improve Milk Quality,” this...

NMC Annual Meeting ‘Elevates’ global milk quality

New Prague, Minn. (January 30, 2025) – With a theme of “Raising the Bar! Elevating Global Milk Quality,” nearly 300 National Mastitis Council (NMC) members from around the world gathered for the group’s 64th annual meeting, held Jan. 27-30, in Charlotte, N.C....

Australian Graeme Mein earns NMC Award of Excellence

New Prague MN (January 30, 2025) – The National Mastitis Council (NMC) awarded its 2025 Award of Excellence for Contribution to Mastitis Prevention and Control to Graeme Mein, Werribee, Victoria, Australia. One of his key contributions to enhancing milk quality was...

NMC recognizes National Dairy Quality Award winners

New Prague, MN (January 29, 2025) – The National Mastitis Council (NMC) honored six dairies with Platinum recognition via its National Dairy Quality Awards (NDQA) program. The Platinum Award winners are Cottonwood Dairy, South Wayne, Wis.; Country Aire Farms,...

NMC opens registration for its 64th annual meeting

New Prague, MN (November 19, 2024) – Elevate your milk quality expertise by attending the 64th National Mastitis Council (NMC) Annual Meeting, Jan. 27-30, at the Sheraton Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, N.C. The 2025 NMC Annual Meeting revolves around the theme “Raising...