Agri-Business
'There will be job losses' - vets to raise concerns with minister
Veterinary Ireland, which represents vets, will meet with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue today (Tuesday, July...
Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary
SETU and Kildalton Agricultural College host Veterinary Ireland visit
South East Technological University (SETU) and Teagasc Kildalton Agricultural College hosted a visit from Veterinary Ireland this week to demonstrate...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Veterinary
NI faces potential loss of access to 51% of veterinary medicines
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the UK Government’s commitment to finding a permanent solution to the impending threat...
N.Ireland
NI branch of British vets organisation warns of medicine shortage
The Northern Irish branch of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has warned the UK parliament of a potential “public health...
Veterinary
Concerns raised as government yet to announce new vet school
Concerns have been raised by a group of veterinary practitioners as the government is yet to announce which third-level institution...
Beef News
Vets develop method to treat limb disease in livestock
Farm specialists at a veterinary school in Scotland have developed a speedy, simplified method of surgery to treat bovine spastic...
Veterinary
No decision yet on new vet school - Minister Harris
The government has yet to make a decision on which third-level institution or institutions will host a new vet school,...
Veterinary
MEP urges minister to deliver veterinary programme in the west
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has been urged to “stop dragging his heels on the decision...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Veterinary
UCD veterinary medicine school appoints new dean
University College Dublin (UCD) has today (Monday, September 4) announced the appointment of Prof. Rory Breathnach as the new dean...
Veterinary
Concerns raised over timescale to set up new vet school
A group of veterinary practitioners has raised concerns that the window of opportunity to have a new vet school set...
Rural Life
CAO: Drop in points for some agricultural science courses
The Central Applications Office (CAO) has today (Wednesday, August 30) issued 87,075 round one offers to 57,980 CAO applicants. These...
Veterinary
Veterinary Council of Ireland seeks views on corporate strategy
The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) has today (Friday, August 25) launched a public consultation on its new corporate strategy...
Veterinary
VCI to apply accreditation to new veterinary medicine courses
The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) has said that any new veterinary medicine courses will be subject to accreditation standards....
Agri-Business
Calls for agri background as entry route to veterinary medicine
Members of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine have called for a background in agriculture to...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Agri-Business
Discussions on new vet school reach Oireachtas committee
The establishment of a new vet school in Ireland will be discussed at a meeting of the Joint Oireachtas Committee...
Veterinary
TD backs south east in the run to host new vet school
An independent TD has called for a new vet school to be set up at the South East Technological University...
Agri-Business
University of Limerick 'top of the list' to host new vet school
The University of Limerick (UL) has been “identified” as the “most suitable location” for a new vet school in Ireland,...
Rural Life
Vet school: INHFA writes to Harris on farm animal practice
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has written to Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris asking...