Best practice intramammary administration for dairy cattle (for team leaders)

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Objectives

This Edu-Badge is designed for team-leaders who administer intramammary products. On completion of this Edu-Badge the candidate will be competent to:

    • Analyse the roles of intramammary therapies and select the appropriate administration techniques to optimise mastitis management.
    • Analyse factors contributing to, and select appropriate management techniques for, planning successful herd treatment with intramammary therapies.
    • Administer intramammary therapies and explain aftercare using industry recommended practice and techniques to maximise udder health of dairy animals.

    Guidance

    Edu-Badges are designed for learning to occur in a workplace setting. Each candidate will need a mentor/coach to help guide them through the resources and practical task/s to gain proficiency. We've provided some mentor guidelines to help you select the best person to help you.

    Resources

    Once your registration is received, you will get access to the resources in VetScholar (NZVA's online learning platform) which you will need to work through before completing the assessment.

    Assessment

    The three-part assessment is completed via VetScholar. Each part of the assessment must be completed and submitted for marking and awarding of the badge. The assessment includes written and video submissions.

    The three parts of the assessment are:

    1. Knowledge
    2. Preparation
    3. Administration and aftercare

    Full instructions are provided for each task, including guidelines for providing photographic and video evidence. All aspects of each task must be completed correctly to pass this Edu-Badge.

    Trained and experienced assessors will evaluate your evidence and provide feedback on how you did for each task, as well as how you did overall. If your evidence does not yet meet the requirements, we will provide feedback on what is missing and encourage you to practice your skills and attempt the Edu-Badge again at a later date. If there are minor gaps in your submission evidence, you will be given the opportunity to resubmit.

    Please note that this Edu-Badge expires 12 months from the issue date. To remain current, you need to complete the re-accreditation annually. You will receive a reminder two months prior to your Edu-Badge expiry date. The contents of this Edu-Badge differ from the Edu-Badge course “Infusion of teat sealant for dairy cattle using best recommended practice (for seasonal teat-sealers)”, so you must complete the Team Leader assessment even if you have previously completed the Seasonal Teat Sealers Edu-Badge.

    Cost

    $115 incl. GST.

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