Veterinary
Interest in studying veterinary medicine drops 18% - CAO
Students’ interest in studying veterinary medicine dropped by 18% this year compared to last year, according to the Central Applications...
Vets
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....
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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...
N.Ireland
Coleraine is the best location for NI vet school - Sugden
An east Derry MLA has called for a Northern Ireland vet school to be located at the Ulster University campus...
Veterinary
Windsor Framework: Call for at-risk vet medicines in NI to be named
MP for North Antrim Ian Paisley Jr. has called on the UK government to publish the list of veterinary medicines...
Agri-Business
36 complaints made to Veterinary Council of Ireland in 2022
The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) received 36 complaints in 2022, which is down by 80% when compared to the...
N.Ireland
Co. Down vet receives Impact Award from RCVS
A vet from Co. Down has been awarded the Impact Award from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). Dr....
Agri-Business
WRC awards vet receptionist €15,600 in unfair dismissal case
The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has awarded a former receptionist in a veterinary practice €15,600 in an unfair dismissal case....
Agri-Business
65% of registered vets qualified in Ireland
65% of vets registered to practice in Ireland qualified here, according to the University College Dublin (UCD) School of Veterinary...
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Wexford farmer sees benefits of Youngstock Monitoring Technology
Seamus O’Leary, who milks 130 pedigree Holstein Friesian cows at Coolnagree Dairy in Co. Wexford, splits his calving between autumn...
Agri-Business
Harris: Report on new vet school due 'very shortly'
A report by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) on a proposed new veterinary school is to be presented to government...
Agri-Business
30% of vet practice owners consider selling up
Staff shortages, rising costs and work-life balance issues are a “significant challenge” for Irish vet practice owners and their staff,...
Opinion
Opinion: Is it time to take vets out of the bTB testing process?
So here’s a question – can we come up with an alternative plan to have herds effectively tested for bovine...
Veterinary
Senator: Review of vet school opportunities 'a positive step'
The appointment of an expert advisory panel to review opportunities for new veterinary medicine programmes has been hailed as “a...
Veterinary
CAVI conference gets underway in Tullamore
The Cattle Association of Veterinary Ireland (CAVI) 2023 conference got underway this morning (Wednesday, January 18) at the Tullamore Court...
Rural Life
ABP congratulates BTYSTE Farm Safety award winner
ABP has congratulated John Buckley from Hamilton High School in Co. Cork for winning the ABP Farm Safety award at...
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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
Graduate vets in Ireland earn up to €45,000 - report
Graduate vets in Ireland, with up to two years’ experience, are earning salaries of €40-45,000, according to a new report....
Veterinary
BVA award for Antrim vet who celebrates 50 years in the profession
A Ballymoney vet who recently celebrated 50 years in the profession has been honoured with prestigious award for his hugely...
Veterinary
71% increase in complaints to veterinary council in 2021
The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI), the statutory body responsible for regulating the veterinary professions, has published a report offering...
Veterinary
Talks ongoing on local authority veterinary service move to DAFM
Discussions are ongoing in relation to the proposed transfer of local authority veterinary services to the Department of Agriculture, Food...