Organized by;
The Netherlands National Committee

Supported by;
National Mastitis Council

Supported by;
Office International des Epizooties

Supported by;
Dutch Dairy Board

International Dairy Federation

Site updated
08 June 2005

Dear Colleague,

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, it is my privilege to invite you to the 4th IDF International Mastitis Conference to be held in Maastricht, The Netherlands from 12 - 15 June 2005. Held only once every 10 years, this conference is regarded as the worldwide event for exchanging research results, knowledge and ideas in the industry. Given the high attendance levels, this conference is one of the key events organized by the International Dairy Federation.

More than 80 world-renowned speakers will address the audience. Testament to the enormous growth in current developments, 11 concurrent, cutting-edge scientific sessions will be offered. With such variety and quality, choosing sessions will be a challenge for participants from all disciplines.

Organized by The Netherlands National Committee of the International Dairy Federation under the auspices of the International Dairy Federation, the conference will provide an opportunity for scientists, veterinarians, policy makers and extension specialists from the dairy industry as well as dairy farm consultants to meet and exchange the latest research findings in the field of mastitis and mastitis-related issues such as milk quality and farm management. Supported by the Dutch Dairy Board, the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) and the National Mastitis Council (NMC), this gathering will also provide ample opportunities for participants to meet socially and share views in a relaxed environment.

Nestled between Belgium and Germany, the host city of Maastricht recently moved from number 65 to number 31 on the list of the world’s best conference destinations. Maastricht’s vibrant history and its location at a crossroads of European cultures, languages and trade routes give it a unique charm and an international flavor. The city boasts a unique balance of the old world and the contemporary. Walk on Roman cobblestones from 150 BC and visit the halls where the Maastricht Treaty was signed in 1992. Enjoy Maastricht’s skyline of church spires and towers and its tree-lined squares between sessions of your world-class conference.

We look forward to hosting you in Maastricht in June 2005!

With kind regards,
on behalf of the Organizing Committee,

Ton de Ruijter DVM
Chairman