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Dairy Cattle 
Dairy cattle form an important component of any large animal veterinarian's case load as well as contributing significantly to the nation's economy.
Like all areas of veterinary practice, expertise in the dairy cattle sector is always changing and adapting as new scientific studies are undertaken.
The NZVA have created a selection of courses which will be of value to dairy cattle veterinarians at different stages of their career. You can select from one of the NZVA courses listed below to update, improve or extend your dairy cattle practice or check out our CPD calendar to view an extensive selection of CPD offered by other providers.
On-farm consultancy skills
Improve your ability to engage with farmers do improve their farm businesses.
- Online | Workshop | CPD pathway: Eligible for 5 Massey University credits
- Start online course now! | Workshop: 26 November 2020
- Tutors: Graeme Dixon | Lab Wilson
Read more information and register for on-farm consultancy skills here
On-farm parasitology skills
Develop effective and sustainable parasite control programmes for sheep and beef cattle.
- Online | CPD pathway: Eligible for 5 Massey University credits
- Date: 28 September - 18 December 2020
- Tutors: Clive Bingham | Ginny Dodunski
Read more information and register for on-farm parasitology skills here>
The 10 behaviours of success
Add practical skills to your tool kit to thrive in your work and at home.
- Online
- Course 1: 21 October - 4 November | Course 2: 18 November - 2 December 2020
- Tutor: David Keane PhD
Read more information and register for the 10 behaviours of success here
Fundamental LAVT skills and procedures
Increase skills and knowledge on commonly encountered diseases and procedures.
- Online
- Date: 23 November 2020
- Tutors: Justine Britton | Greg Chambers | Ben Hodgson
Read more information and register for fundamental LAVT skills and proceedures here
Bovine ultrasound
Learn the latest techniques in bovine ultrasound and improve your confidence.
- Online | Workshop
- Date: December 2020
- Tutor: Steve Cranefield
Watch this space! More information coming soon!
NZVA Wildlife conference
Looking to increase your skills in avian and wildlife triage? Join us in Nelson for the annual NZVA Wildlife conference!
- Date: 27-29 November 2020 | Location: Nelson
- Lectures | Workshops | Field trips
Read more information and register for NZVA wildlife conference here
Wellbeing and resilience for veterinary professionals
Fundamental skills required to thrive in the complex veterinary environment.
- Start online course now!
- Free for NZVA members through VetScholar | $100 for non-members
- Tutor: Belinda Noyes
Read more information and register for wellbeing and resilience for veterinary professionals here
2021 NZVA and NZVNA Conference: Stronger together
Due to venue unavailability the date and location for the 2021 NZVA and NZVNA conference will be confirmed.
- NZVA workshops will be offered post-conference
Watch this space! More information coming soon!
