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
NOW CLOSED
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 CLOSED
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.