NABSnet SDI Skills+ Workshop
Three-day field workshop for veterinary practitioners
When: Three separate workshops
14-16 Sept 2026 OR 12-14 Oct 2026 OR 16-18 Nov 2026
Where: With Dr Tristan Jubb, Bendigo, VIC
Who: NABSnet private practice veterinarians in northern Australia.
What’s offered to the participating private NABSnet veterinarian
* All training costs for each participant for the full 3 day workshop.
* Travel subsidy of $2,200 to contribute to travel to Bendigo and accommodation. This will be paid upon submission of a post training report.
Eligibility Criteria
To be selected to attend the training opportunity, NABSnet private vets must meet the following:
* Be an active network member assessed through submissions to either SDI and/or Skin survey, and
* Have been a participant of other NABSnet events such as Masterclasses in the last 3 years, and
* Willing to mentoring other vets in the network, including being part of presenting at the next Masterclass in 2027.
How to apply
Complete the Expressions of Interest (EOI) Application form and send to NABS@aff.gov.au
Closing date for EOI is COB Friday 8 May 2026
You will be notified by end of May 2026 if your application is successful.
Enquiries to:
Tom De Ridder, email: NABS@aff.gov.au, mobile: 0401 877 670
Cass Wittwer, email: NABS@aff.gov.au, mobile: 0417 094 633
Applications now open
Funding has been secured this year to send 8 private veterinarians in the NABSnet network to undertake a 3-day Field Workshop over 3 separate training cohorts with Dr Tristan Jubb in Bendigo between September to November 2026.
The course will use sheep as a practical and effective teaching model for cattle disease investigations due to anatomical and pathological similarities, and the abundant case material available around Bendigo.
Participants will gain hands-on experience in the field with the learning objectives covering:
- Refinement of practical skills in field autopsy and specimen collection.
- Strengthened understanding of disease investigation frameworks.
- Practice of humane euthanasia using captive bolts, jabsticks, and other methods.
- Improved efficiency and safety in equipment use, including knife sharpening.
- Building confidence in packaging and dispatching diagnostic samples.
- Building competence in mentoring others in these skills.