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Central Mastitis Review Group
The CMRG provides a forum for organisations involved in the diagnosis, surveillance and control of mastitis and the production of high quality milk supplies. Although the group remains informal, its broad stakeholder membership provides a consensus capable of influencing Government and Industry policy in this area.
Role of the group:- Provides a forum for regular communication between interested parties in the field of mastitis.
- Discusses developments in mastitis epidemiology, control methods, therapeutics and disease surveillance.
- Communicates any issues identified to the appropriate industry or government body.
- Periodically reviews membership to ensure appropriate stakeholders are represented.
The CMRG membership (11kb pdf) is drawn from a number of organisations including farmers, research institutes, pharmaceutical, veterinary and Government bodies. The chairmanship of the Group is rotated every two years with the VLA providing a secretariat function.
CMRG meetings & minutesThe CMRG welcomes suggestions for agenda items for its meetings. The deadline for submission of suggestions in time for the next meeting is 1 May 2009.