Mastitis Advisors
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SmartSAMM is working to assist farmers in reducing bulk milk SCC and mastitis by connecting them with professionals. The page provides ways to find a milk quality adviser, a qualified milking machine tester, or a vet specialising in mastitis investigations. You can talk to your dairy company field rep or visit specific websites for advisers and testers. To find a vet, you can ask your local vet or look for one accredited by NMAC (National Mastitis Advisory Committee), who are qualified for on-farm investigations. The page also includes information on how to become an accredited vet in various regions.
SmartSAMM is working with advisers to provide effective services for farmers.
Seek help to reduce your bulk milk SCC and mastitis.
- To find a milk quality adviser:
- Talk to your dairy company field rep
- Go to AsureQuality or QCONZ
- To find a qualified milking machine tester:
- Go to NZMPTA
- To find a vet that specialises in mastitis investigations:
- Ask your local vet who they recommend
- Select a region below to find a vet accredited by NMAC*
*NMAC (National Mastitis Advisory Committee) accredited vets are qualified to undertake detailed on-farm mastitis investigations, and to access demerit relief under Fonterra's Mastitis Support Programme.
Become an Accredited Vet
Accreditation is granted by NMAC (National Mastitis Advisory Committee) to vets.
Accredited vets are qualified to undertake detailed on-farm mastitis investigations, and to access demerit relief under Fonterra’s Mastitis Support Programme.
Accredited trainers are listed below:
Scott McDougall, Cognosco, Anexa FVC, Morrinsville
David Hawkins, Franklin Vets, Waiuku
