There are job-specific training opportunities available for all people involved in the business of producing high quality milk.

• If you are looking to build on the skills you already have, check out the training opportunities available from these organisations.
• If you are the manager of a business and want to add real value to your bottom line, consider offering your employees the opportunity to do more training - it could be one of the best investments you will ever make.
• If you want a herd-specific solution, consider the Healthy Udder Service.

Training providers who have courses focussed on mastitis control include:

• PrimaryITO

  PrimaryITO develops qualifications for people who want to make dairying their career. Their learning is practical and focused on the 'can do'.

  

  PrimaryITO develops qualifications for people who want to make dairying their career.  Their learning is practical and focused on the CAN DO - through their training you’ll know how to do the job and learn the skills so you can do it.

  Whether you’re new to the industry, are contracting, sharemilking or already manage or own a farm, PrimaryITO has qualifications to suit all levels of experience. They also offer short courses focusing on Milk Quality and Mastitis Management. Developed with the industry, for the industry, their training equips your farm with the expertise to become a productive and innovative business.

  PrimaryITO is not for profit - their training is subsidised by industry and Government. They provide leadership in education and training, develop national qualifications, maintain national standards and provide ongoing support for trainees and employers.

  To find out when the next Mastitis Management course is happening in your area please contact your local PrimaryITO office on 0800 691 111. For general information about the Mastitis Management programme click here.

• NZMPTA

  Training and Development of people working within the milk harvesting and water application sectors is the MPTA's key focus.

  

  Training and Development of people working within the milk harvesting and water application sectors is the MPTA's key focus.

  The nature of our industry is that work undertaken is often specialised and costly so it is important to ensure that quality standards are upheld and that there is consistency in the work of our tradespeople. MPTA offers a suite of training courses in milk harvesting which focus on mastitis, milk quality, milking management and milking machine testing including diagnostics and troubleshooting.

  • For more information on NZMPTA and the courses they offer go to www.nzmpta.co.nz
  • Click here for a list of certified testers.

• NZVA

  This course will provide you with the skills, understanding and processes to effectively manage major mastitis problems

  

  NZVA VetScholar Courses
  

  Advanced Mastitis Course

  An intensive short course for veterinarians

  This course will provide you with the skills, understanding and processes to effectively manage major mastitis problems on New Zealand dairy farms, and accredit you to provide mastitis control services to Fonterra suppliers and access demerit relief funding.

  Mastitis Management Accreditation Course

  If you've already completed the Advanced Mastitis Course or the Countdown Downunder Advisor Training course, and want to refresh/improve your skills and confidence - and gain accreditation to provide mastitis control services to Fonterra suppliers and access demerit relief funding - then this course is for you!

  • For more information on NZVA and the above courses go to: www.nzva.org.nz/vetscholar
  • Click here for more information on becoming an accredited vet.