Events

The Dairy Research Partnership online conference will share the outcomes of research projects undertaken as part of our Dairy Research Partnership Initiative, led by the University of Nottingham. 

Dairy health session agenda:

11:00 – 11:05:  Chair’s introduction. Dr Mandy Nevel, Head of Animal Health and Welfare, AHDB

11:05 – 11:25: Relationship between cow status, transition management and Johne’s Disease risk: results of a lifelong cohort study. Matteo Crotta and Steven Van Winden, Royal Veterinary College

11:25 – 11:45: Effect of tuberculin skin testing on Johne’s Disease test results: evidence of distinct effects in cows with and without Johne’s disease. Erica Nunney and Javier Guitan, Royal Veterinary College

11:45 – 12:00: Mastitis Pattern Analysis Tool. Professor Martin Green, University of Nottingham

12:00 – 12:10: An update on bovine ischaemic teat necrosis. Hayley Crosby-Durrani, PhD Researcher, University of Liverpool

12:10 – 12:25: Question and Answer session

12:25 – 12:30: Summary by Chair. Dr Mandy Nevel, Head of Animal Health and Welfare at AHDB

Dairy Research Partnership 2016-2021

Our five-year Dairy Research Partnership initiative began in June 2016. It was funded by AHDB Dairy (£1,700,000) with financial contributions from the academic partners - University of Nottingham, Harper Adams University, Royal Veterinary College and SRUC - bringing the total to £2,100,000. 

What does the research partnership involve?

The partnership, led by University of Nottingham, addresses three of our strategic priorities:

1. Feed efficiency and sustainability
2. Optimising cow performance through health & welfare
3. Creating a positive image for dairy farming.

Learn about the seven work packages in the Dairy Research Partnership Programme by visiting our webpage.