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Scientific Program of the IDF Mastitis and Milking Technology Joint Conferences 2026
March 10
Optional short courses
Venue: Waterfront
Day Package Includes: Morning coffee break, lunch, afternoon coffee break and dinner.
09:30 – 10:00
Registration with morning coffee break
10:00
Course start
12:00
Lunch
14:30
Afternoon coffee break
16:00 – 16:30
Course conclusion
19:00
Dinner in the restaurant. Dinner is included with course registration.
10.00 - 16.30 Optional short courses
Venue: Waterfront
Course participants will be awarded a certificate, if registered as a student and present an oral or poster at the conference. Participants of both courses will have the opportunity to participate in a study visit to Lövsta (SLU’s animal research facility) as a part of these courses. Aims of these courses are to equip dairy farmers, agricultural professionals, and researchers with the knowledge and skills needed to implement effective antimicrobial stewardship programs and sustainable milking technologies.
A
(Mastitis thematic area):
10:00-16:30
Precision udder health management with low use of antibiotics
Course Leaders: Josef Dahlberg (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden) & Dinah Selighson (Swedish Veterinary Agency, Sweden)
Course Overview: This short course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of antimicrobial stewardship and teat health in dairy farming. The course will cover the responsible use of antimicrobials to prevent resistance and ensure animal health, as well as best practices and innovations in maintaining and improving teat health to prevent mastitis and other related issues.
B
(Milking Technology thematic area):
10:00-16:30
Progressive Milk Extraction
Course Leaders: Sabine Ferneborg (Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Norway) & DeLaval International (Sweden)
Senior teachers: Doug Reinemann (University of Wisconsin, USA), Rupert Bruckmaier (University of Bern, Switzerland), Ian Ohnstad (The Dairy Group, UK), John Upton,Teagasc, Ireland
Course Overview: This short course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the critical aspects of promoting animal well-being, efficient and sustainable practices in milking. Through a series of expert-led sessions attendees will gain valuable insights into possibilities with machine settings.