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New Prague, Minn. (May 14, 2025) – NMC: The Global Milk Quality Organization invites you to attend the 2025 NMC Regional Meeting, set for July 22-24, in Rochester, N.Y., at the Hyatt Regency Rochester. With a theme of “Clearing Hurdles to Improve Milk Quality,” this event will bring together dairy producers, veterinarians, researchers and industry professionals for a collaborative exchange of knowledge and innovative practices to tackle key challenges in milk quality and udder health.
Find details about the NMC Regional Meeting at: https://www.nmconline.org/2025-regional-meeting-agenda. To register for this event, go to: https://bit.ly/NMC2025Regional.
As the dairy industry continues to evolve, so do the obstacles that hinder optimal milk quality and production, and animal welfare. The NMC Regional Meeting will feature expert-led sessions on emerging mastitis pathogens, on-farm milk quality strategies, antimicrobial stewardship and technologies for monitoring herd health.
“Our goal is to help dairy professionals identify and overcome the barriers that hinder milk quality,” said Rick Watters, an NMC board member and regional meeting co-chair. “By bringing together some of the brightest minds and most practical tools in the field, we aim to drive significant progress for enhancing udder health.”
The 2025 NMC Regional Meeting includes short courses, general sessions, panel discussions, dairy farm tours and networking opportunities designed to foster practical learning and actionable solutions.
Short Course topics and presenters*
Troubleshooting Bacteria Counts in Conventional Milking Systems: Paul Virkler, Quality Milk Production Services, and Rick Watters, AgroChem
Milking System Design & Analysis: Roger Thomson, MQ-IQ Consulting and Michigan State University
Mastitis Microbes I: Let’s Figure Out the Bugs Behind the Battle: Quinn Kolar and Michael Zurakowski, Cornell University
The Milking Routine: Lisa Ford, Cayuga Marketing, Kaitlyn Lutz, Cornell University, and Francisco Mendoza Gomez, Newmont Farms (taught in Spanish)
Troubleshooting Bacteria Counts in Automated Milking Systems: Kira Andersen, Lely, and Guy Séguin, Dairy Farmers of Ontario
Milking System Vacuum and Airflow Testing: Roger Thomson, MQ-IQ Consulting and Michigan State University (hands-on training using the “Teaching Parlor”)
Judicious Use of Antimicrobials: Matt Chuff and Tracy Potter, Perry Veterinary Clinic
The ABCs of Milking Machines: Operation, Cleaning and Inspection: Carolina Pinzon, University of Wisconsin, and Dario Roma, DCR Consulting (taught in Spanish)
Identification of Mastitis-causing Organisms Using On-farm Methods: Quinn Kolar and Michael Zurakowski, Cornell University
Wash System Analysis: Roger Thomson, MQ-IQ Consulting and Michigan State University, and Rick Watters, AgroChem
General Session topics and presenters*
Bedding Management: How to Interpret Bedding Bacterial Counts – Felipe Peña Mosca, Cornell University
Beyond Cell Count: Non-traditional Measures of Milk Quality – Nicole Martin, Cornell University
Milk Quality Standards: Beyond SCC and SPC – Kaitlyn Briggs, fairlife
Capitalizing on Sensor Technology – Julio Giordano, Cornell University
Using Artificial Intelligence to Interpret Data Silos – Elsa Vasseur, McGill University
How to Use Camera Technology Without Infringing on Employees’ Privacy Rights
Panel Discussion: How Dairy Farms are Using Artificial Intelligence and Camera Technology
*Topics and presenters subject to change.
Plus, tour some of New York’s finest dairy farms on July 24. The tour features Reyncrest Farms, Corfu, N.Y.; Bonna Terra Farms, Bloomfield, N.Y.; and Rudgers Registered Jerseys, Attica, N.Y.
Additionally, you won’t want to miss NMC’s Taste of New York – set for the evening of July 22. Taste some of the Empire State’s finest cheeses, wines and beers. And, participate in NMC’s first-ever chocolate milk tasting contest.
To make your hotel reservation at the Hyatt Regency Rochester, go to: https://bit.ly/NMCregionalmeetingHotel. Book your hotel room by June 30 in the NMC room block to take advantage of the discounted rate of $129 per night (not including taxes and fees).
NMC: The Global Milk Quality Organization is a non-profit professional organization devoted to reducing mastitis and enhancing milk quality. NMC promotes research and provides science-based information to the dairy industry on udder health, milking management, milk quality, animal welfare and food safety. Founded in 1961, NMC has about 1,000 members in more than 40 countries throughout the world
