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Veterinary Medicine

'Key accreditation milestone' for ATU's vet med course

Agri-Business

23 days ago

'Key accreditation milestone' for ATU's vet med course

Atlantic Technological University has been granted an opinion of “reasonable assurance” by the Veterinary Council of Ireland.

MPs warn Northern Ireland could be facing a 'veterinary medicine crisis'

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

MPs warn Northern Ireland could be facing a 'veterinary medicine crisis'

Northern Irish MPs have alerted that Northern Ireland could be facing a "potential crisis" in regards to the supply of veterinary medicines.

Update on delivery of new vet med programmes announced

Agri-Business

3 months ago

Update on delivery of new vet med programmes announced

The government has issued an update on the expansion of Ireland's veterinary medicine education...

Estimated 500 Irish students currently enrolled in vet med in Poland, Hungary, Slovakia

Rural Life

3 months ago

Estimated 500 Irish students currently enrolled in vet med in Poland, Hungary, Slovakia

It is estimated that around 500 Irish students are currently enrolled in veterinary medicine programmes in Poland, Hungary and Slovakia.

Head of SETU veterinary medicine department appointed

Agri-Business

4 months ago

Head of SETU veterinary medicine department appointed

South East Technological University (SETU) has appointed Dr. Mary-Kate Burke as head of the...

Rural Life

4 months ago

'The Abbey Cowgirl' pursuing her dream as she heads for vet studies in Poland

A young farmer from Co. Galway is pursuing her childhood dream of becoming a vet - embarking on her studies this year in Poland

'The Abbey Cowgirl' pursuing her dream as she heads for vet studies in Poland

N.Ireland

4 months ago

Queen’s University Belfast launches new veterinary biosciences degree

Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) has launched new graduate and post-graduate degree courses in...

Queen’s University Belfast launches new veterinary biosciences degree

Rural Life

7 months ago

Symposium to honour first female vet in Ireland and Britain

The life and legacy of the first female vet in Ireland and the UK, Aleen Cust, will be honoured at a special event in Co. Galway next month.

Symposium to honour first female vet in Ireland and Britain

Rural Life

10 months ago

SETU recruiting staff for new veterinary medicine course

South East Technological University (SETU) is currently recruiting staff for its new veterinary medicine course.

SETU recruiting staff for new veterinary medicine course

N.Ireland

10 months ago

BVA outlines EU-UK vet medicine proposals in NI

The BVA has outlined key issues that it believes should be included in any EU-UK agreement for future access to veterinary medicines in NI.

BVA outlines EU-UK vet medicine proposals in NI

N.Ireland

over 1 year ago

BVA to continue to fight to secure vet medicines in NI

Last night (Wednesday, October 2), president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA), Dr. Elizabeth Mullineaux reaffirmed the...

BVA to continue to fight to secure vet medicines in NI

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

How will new veterinary medicine regulations impact farmers?

The DAFM has provided some clarity on the recently signed Veterinary Medicinal Products Regulations 2024 and how they will affect farmers.

How will new veterinary medicine regulations impact farmers?

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

VCI welcomes 80 new places in veterinary medicine

The VCI has welcomed the announcement of 80 new third-level veterinary medicine places to be provided by SETU and ATU.

VCI welcomes 80 new places in veterinary medicine

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

New vet schools at SETU and ATU officially announced

Two new vet schools will be located at SETU in Kilkenny and at ATU in Donegal and Galway campuses, the government has announced.

New vet schools at SETU and ATU officially announced

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Vet group says two new vet schools is 'not good news'

The expected announcement of two new vet schools is "not good news" for the veterinary profession and its clients, a group of vets has said.

Vet group says two new vet schools is 'not good news'

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

Best friends and Irish vets shed light on idyllic Jersey life

When Bronagh Byrne and Annie O’Connor embarked on their careers as vets, neither could have predicted that a move to Jersey was on the cards.

Best friends and Irish vets shed light on idyllic Jersey life

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

Veterinary Medicinal Products Regulations 2024 signed into law

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has signed the Veterinary Medicinal Products Regulations 2024 into law.

Veterinary Medicinal Products Regulations 2024 signed into law

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

UL confirms withdrawal of vet school bid amid cost concerns

UL has confirmed that it has officially withdrawn from the competition to host a new veterinary medicine school in the Republic of Ireland.

UL confirms withdrawal of vet school bid amid cost concerns

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

SETU and Kildalton welcome local TDs as part of vet school bid

South East Technological University (SETU) welcomed Oireachtas to Kildalton College to brief them on their proposed bid for a vet school

SETU and Kildalton welcome local TDs as part of vet school bid

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Rural Life

over 1 year ago

CAO issues a fall in points for some agri science courses

The Central Applications Office (CAO) has today (Wednesday, August 28) issued 83,369 round one offers to 56,571 CAO applicants

CAO issues a fall in points for some agri science courses

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

Irish students studying veterinary abroad 'need a link back home'

An Irish student studying veterinary medicine in Poland has called for a database to be set up linking students abroad with vets in Ireland.

Irish students studying veterinary abroad 'need a link back home'

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

Call for zero VAT on non-oral vaccines to be delivered in budget

TJ Maher has called on the government to deliver a zero-VAT rate on non-oral animal vaccines from January 1, 2025, in the upcoming budget.

Call for zero VAT on non-oral vaccines to be delivered in budget

Opinion

over 1 year ago

Letter to the editor: Dialogue needed on veterinary medicine sales

The proposed decoupling of veterinary services from medicine sales must consider the practical implications for all stakeholders involved.

Letter to the editor: Dialogue needed on veterinary medicine sales

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