DAIRY farmers are invited to learn how to destroy and dispose of calves humanely.

The East Gippsland Young Dairy Development Program and Dairy Australia will run an information day on July 26 from 10am until 2pm at the Macalister Demonstration Farm, Riverslea.

Vet and dairy consultant Tristan Jubb will lead the seminar.

For more information and to RSVP phone Kylie Barry on 0428 889 337.

Education centre expands

THE National Centre of Dairy Education Alliance has expanded.

Dairy Australia announced last week that 11 registered training organisations, covering each of Australia's major dairy regions, had signed on to the alliance.

NCDEA was created in 2005 when the Dairy Australia partnered with Goulburn Ovens TAFE.

It offers nationally accredited qualifications from certificate II to Advanced Diploma in Agriculture- Dairy as well as a wide range of short courses.

Condition Magician course

BODY condition scoring is the best way to assess the energy balance status of cows and is linked to fertility.

But it is not that simple if you do not condition score on a regular basis.

A Condition Magician course will be held in the South Australian Fleurieu region on July 27.

It is a practical body condition scoring program designed specifically for dairy cows.

For more information phone TafeSA on (08) 8391 7374.

DA joins AHA

DAIRY Australia is now an associate member of Animal Health Australia.

AHA members accepted Dairy Australia's application last month.

Dairy Australia managing director Ian Halliday said Dairy Australia had a working relationship with AHA for some time on animal health and welfare issues.