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16 November 2007

PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY DR NICO SCHUTTE,
MANAGING DIRECTOR OF CENDEL (CENTRE FOR PRODUCER DEVELOPMENT)

Learn more at the All Africa Dairy Expo
Next year’s All Africa Dairy Expo has something on offer for everyone and promises to be fun-filled and informative. “The main aim of the Expo is the transfer of knowledge and technology and is a must-see for commercial and developing dairy producers,” says Dr Nico Schutte, managing director of the Centre for Producer Development (CenDel) and the man responsible for the Expo. CenDel is an affiliate of the Milk Producers’ Organisation.

The All Africa Dairy Expo is held every other year and will take place on 12 and 13 February 2008 at the Afri-Dome in Parys, Free State. Apart from the many exhibitors, several interesting and informative courses will be presented. One of the main attractions is the obstetrics for cattle course presented by Onderstepoort Genealogy Department. This course will focus on corrective measures the farmer can take when things go wrong during calving. The course is ideal for dairy and cattle farmers and workers who are responsible for taking care of calving cows.

Other courses include making feta and mozzarella cheese, russians and salami, and pickling meat. These courses will be presented by experts from the Agricultural Research Council. Other options are flower arranging and embroidery.

The Ayrshire Cattle Association will show their cows at the Expo and will compete with Holsteins, Jerseys and Dairy Swiss for the sought-after Queen of the Expo crown.

For further enquiries and bookings for the courses, contact Julie McLachlan at tel 012 843 5745, fax 012 804 4811 or e-mail julie@cendel.co.za. Or visit the website at www.dairyexpo.co.za.

The entry fee for the All Africa Dairy Expo is R40 per day and tickets will be available at the gates.

For further information, contact Julie McLachlan at 012 843 5745.

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