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