UK Dairy Day 2017 Preview
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UK Dairy Day , the UK ’ s leading free to attend dairy trade event returns to the International Centre in Telford on Wednesday 13th September 2017 – and this year we ’ re in for a mega show . Don ’ t miss the latest show updates direct to your phone ; download the UK Dairy Day app for free and be at the forefront of show news .
M ore than 300 dairy related businesses from across the UK , Europe and further afield will be joining together for this one-day dedicated event for the dairy sector . The event brings together all facets of the dairy industry and represents the complete supply chain . Taking place ahead of the Autumn season , the show is the best place to meet suppliers to do vital business . You will be sure to come away with a wealth of new knowledge and information on the latest technical advances in nutrition and husbandry , as well as the latest equipment and technology .
Now in its 4th year , UK Dairy Day is the UK ’ s leading dairy focussed trade show . In 2016 , it attracted over 7,740 visitors – an 8.847 % increase on the previous year . Organised by Holstein UK with support from representatives from CIS , NBDC , The International Centre , Stagecraft UK and other key businesses within the industry , UK Dairy Day is fortunate to have support from across the industry . Returning to the 2017 event as Principal Partners includes Cogent Breeding , NWF Agriculture , Eprinex , Barclays and Holstein UK . Visit all their ringside trade stands at the show . ‘ Sharing Knowledge Zone ’ The theme of UK Dairy Day is ‘ Sharing knowledge ’ and this year AHDB is welcomed on board as Knowledge Partner . The event will feature a dedicated zone on the first floor , with seminars and practical demonstrations , kicking off from 10am . From calf pneumonia , the cost of IBR , genomic testing and antibiotic resistance , the seminars will cover a broad and tropical array of engaging discussion . Outside in the External Demonstration Area experts will lead workshops on calf rearing , calf anatomy painting , foot trimming and knife sharpening .
The 2017 event will feature new zones never to have been seen at the show before . This includes the NBDC Breed Village , a showcase of breed societies , type classification and linear scoring , the Making More from Milk Zone with top advice on adding value by diversification and the Calf Rearing Zone .
UK Dairy Day would not be complete without The Cattle Show which this year features The National Holstein Show and The
National Ayrshire Show – as well as classes for Brown Swiss , Dairy Shorthorn , Guernsey and Jersey .
Sue Cope , Event Director , commented ; “ We ’ re excited to bring new zones and features to UK Dairy Day 2017 . The show is Dairy Pro accredited and visiting will allow farmers to gain 3 points . We ’ re again able to offer FREE entry , so no need to pre-register – just arrive , receive a wristband and enter the venue . Gates open at 8am on Wednesday 13th September so please don ’ t miss out !” Here ’ s UK Dairy Day 2017 at a Glance …
• Over 300 UK , European & International businesses attending
• Dairy cattle classes , including The National Holstein Show and The National Ayrshire Show
• FREE entry and car parking for all visitors and exhibitors
• Sharing Knowledge Zone featuring seminars to educate , engage and inspire farmers
• ' Beneath the Black-and-White ' calf painting demonstration by Scarsdale Vets
• Practical foot trimming and knife sharpening demonstrations by Tim Carter and Team
• New for 2017 Calf Rearing Zone , Making more from Milk Zone and NBDC Breed Village
• UK Dairy Day App , FREE to download
• FREE Wi-Fi on site
• New product competition and display area
• Wide selection of accommodation either in the town centre or within walking distance of the International Centre
• Press Office with local , national and international media
• Costa coffee , large catering area and bar
• FREE car parking on site and in town centre multi-storey car parks
• Great transport links with Telford Railway Station , M54 and direct trains to Birmingham Airport
• Champions Dinner and Awards The countdown to UK Dairy really does now begin ! Join in with the hype on social media by following @ ukdairyday on Twitter and liking UK Dairy Day on Facebook . Make sure the date is firmly in your diary : Wednesday 13th September at the International Centre , Telford . # ukdairyday www . farmingmonthly . co . uk September 2017 | Farming Monthly | 31