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Small Ruminants Vet Academy
HEALTHCARE & BREEDING
“Healthy udder in small ruminants: the key to high milk yield”
VET.MASTERCLASS FOR BREEDERS, VETERINARY TECHNICIANS, AND ANIMAL SCIENTISTS
04.10.2025r. (Saturday)
10:00 (CST)
PAYMENT IN EURO:
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DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING IN Small Ruminants VET.Masterclass:
🌎 Based on practical knowledge and materials from my 10 years of clinical and field work with small ruminants in Europe (Poland, Spain, Italy, Sardinia) and Latin America (Mexico)!
An interactive weekend video meeting format, allowing participation from anywhere in the world.
A compendium of systematic veterinary and breeding knowledge.
Direct contact with an expert – participants will gain access to an exclusive discussion group where they will be able to ask questions to a veterinarian in a Q&A format!
Exchange of experiences with others – learning about practical solutions used in real life.
Support in breeding decisions – advice on animal selection, udder evaluation, and lactation planning.
Practical tips for immediate implementation in everyday work with the herd.
Early detection of problems and greater confidence in everyday animal care – learning to recognize abnormalities in teat and udder structure, symptoms of disease, injuries, and infections.
Improving milk quality – practical veterinary and breeding tips to help you maintain high milk quality and safety.
PART I:
The unusual anatomical structure of the mammary gland in small ruminants – the secret lies in morphology!
▪️ Basics of macroscopic anatomy.
▪️ Species specificity – what anatomically (and functionally) distinguishes the udder of sheep and goats from the udder of other ruminants?
Basics of physiology and genetics. Specificity of milk secretion in small ruminants.
▪️ The importance of genetic factors in shaping lactation potential – impact on yield, chemical composition, and milk quality.
▪️ Why are sheep and goat milk examples of functional foods? Bioactive components and their health significance.
Drying off – a challenge not only for breeders.
▪️ Modern solutions and a fresh perspective on a familiar topic.
▪️ Recommended methods for drying off sheep and goats.
▪️ How to carry out this process safely and effectively?
Desirable structure, suspension, and size of the udder:
▪️ Characteristics and comparison of different types of mammary glands found in small ruminants.
▪️ How do these elements affect lactation efficiency and female health?
Abnormalities in teat structure:
▪️ Characteristics, diagnosis of pathology.
▪️ Health and breeding consequences.
What should you pay special attention to when purchasing females to avoid problems in the future?
Udder hygiene rules – mastitis prevention in small ruminants.
How to recognize the first symptoms of dangerous diseases?
The role of nutrition in maintaining udder health.
▪️ Supplements supporting udder function and regeneration – what is worth using?
The impact of milking technology on mammary gland health and milk quality:
▪️ Selection and use of milking equipment – the importance of technical parameters for teat health and milk quality.
Join an exclusive discussion group and Q&A session!
This is a space where you can talk directly to a veterinarian and get answers to your questions about udder health, lactation, and daily herd care. In the discussion group, you can ask questions, share your experiences, and analyze real-life cases and challenges faced by others. This gives you the opportunity to exchange knowledge, learn about proven solutions, and receive practical tips to help you take care of the health of your small ruminant herd!
1h 45min. + 15min. + 45min. Q&A (access to a closed discussion group)
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