Dairy Sheep & Goat Conference 2025

In collaboration with the Goat Veterinary Society

Our Seventh conference,
Monday/Tuesday 27th-28th January 2025

The Seventh conference aiming to inform and lead small ruminant dairying in the UK.

This event, at the beautiful Doubletree by Hilton Cadbury House Hotel, is aimed at producers, processors, vets and all industry suppliers. Featuring an exciting line up of national and international speakers, this event is a forum for the exchange of information and ideas for all those involved in the growing field of sheep and goat milk production.

Event Programme

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DAY 1 – Monday 27 January 2025

Farm Visit

09:15 – 10:00Coach to Bagborough Farm
Optional coach transfer from hotel to farm
10:00 – 12:30White Lake Cheese
Farm tour with discussions on the adult herd, kid rearing (Johnes focused) and a post-mortem workshop by Mr Ben Strugnell, Farm Post Mortems Ltd.
How the farm tackles CLA and CAE with Dr Bryony Kendall, Tyndale Vets
Packed lunch provided
12:30 – 13:15Coach to hotel
Optional coach transfer from farm to hotel

Conference Presentations

14:00Coffee & Registration
14:30Welcome
Welcome Address by Chairperson Dr. Paul Doran
14:40Trans-Boundary Diseases
Dr. Nadav Galon, independent consultant to WOAH/OIE
15:25Starting Up a New Sheep Dairy and Creamery
Vets Heather Benbow & John Bailey, Wakebridge Manor Farm
16:10Tea & Coffee Break
16:30NOBACZ
Neonatal lamb management; What did we learn from the largest ever navel hygiene study? Dr David Charles
16:50The GVS/MGA/BGS Johnes Control Programme
Goat Vet Society, MGA, Dr Nick Perkins, Dr Bryony Kendall – Tyndale Vets, Yoav Alony-Gilboa – Friars Moor and others
17:35Johnes Disease Control in Dairy Small Ruminants
Panel discussion – all morning & afternoon speakers
18:00Q & A’s
18:45Pre conference drinks reception
19:15Conference Dinner
After-dinner speaker: Ms Lizzie Dyer
Entertainment: Mr Ben Strugnell

DAY 2 – Tuesday 28 January 2025

09:00Welcome
Welcome Address by Chairperson Dr. Martha Twist
09:15Improving Neonatal Survivability on Farm
Dr Paul Doran & Mr Patrick Snelle, Friars Moor Livestock Health
10:00Antimicrobial Resistance
Dr. Nadav Galon Independent consultant to WOAH/OIE
10:45Tea & Coffee Break
11:00The Art and the Science of Feeding Lambs / Kids on Artificial Milk Replacer, with an Emphasis on Abomasal Bloat
Dr. Ben Strugnell, Farm Post Mortems Ltd
11:45Breeding for CH4nge – Breeding Sheep with a Lower Carbon Footprint
Ms Janet Roden and Ms Alexandria James, Innovis Ltd
12:30Laboratory Diagnosis of Production Limiting Diseases
Mr James Barnett BSc (Hons), BVSc, MRCVS, Axiom Veterinary Laboratories
13:15CEVA
Coxiella burnetii: Born to cause trouble, Katherine Timms
13:35Closing Address
Lunch and depart

Location Information

Cadbury House Hotel

Location Name

Doubletree by Hilton Cadbury House Hotel
Address

Frost Hill, Congresbury, Bristol, BS49 5AD GB
Directions

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Nestled in the rolling North Somerset countryside in the West of England sits Cadbury House.

A DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, it is regarded as being the leading four-star, boutique-style hotel and spa in the region.

With stunning views out across the Bristol Channel, Cadbury House epitomises what luxury is all about.

The original house, which was built in 1790, merges seamlessly with the modern hotel and provides a breathtaking backdrop for guests once they have made their way up the tree-lined driveway.

Boasting two Marco Pierre White restaurants, a multi award-winning health club and spa and 132 beautifully appointed rooms, whether it’s a wedding, business meeting or conference, weekend break or family celebration, Cadbury House is the perfect location for every occasion.

If you would like to book your accommodation directly at the hotel, please do so by using the following link – DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol South – Cadbury House

Event Fees

Two Day pass which includes the conference dinner:
Producer £180
Student £165
Vet / Industry £366
Single day pass £195

1 night accommodation – £135
2 nights accommodation – £270

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Exhibitors

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Some Feedback from Attendees at previous conferences

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