Takaka Mastitis Session: Milking Efficiency

21 Jul 2026
10:00am – 12:30pm
Golden Bay Community Hall, 88 Commercial Street, Tākaka

We're hitting the road again - this time we're heading to Tākaka! Join FIL and Farm Medix for a practical and informative workshop focused on milking efficiency and its relationship to mastitis.

Industry Experts:
Natasha Maguire: Farm Medix Founder and Chief Scientific Officer.
Claudio Urzua: GEA Farm Technologies Global Milking Expert.

Key Topics:
• Calving and first-milking procedures: preventing mastitis from the start
• Understanding mastitis pathogens and how they spread
• The relationship between milking efficiency and mastitis outcomes
• Overmilking: recognising the warning signs
• Teat spray mixing rates: when to change and how to assess effectiveness.

What to Expect:
• Expert presentations from Farm Medix and GEA Farm Technologies
• Live demonstrations
• Q&A session
• Morning tea will be provided.

To register your interest in the event, contact Mike Kitts (FIL Area Manager) on 027 230 3218 or email Mike.Kitts@gea.com