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Young Stock podcast: Friesians, Shorthorns and veterinary in Poland
Noel Bardon
This week, student Patrick O’Donnell from Co Waterford speaks of his home farm and what took him to Poland to study veterinary medicine.
16 April 2025 Northern Ireland
Much work still to do on latest TB plan
A constant stream of reports, reviews and research papers have been produced on TB
15 April 2025 Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland TB eradication blueprint published
Consisting of a broad range of industry, veterinary and wildlife stakeholders, the TB Partnership Steering Group (TBPSG) was established in January 2025.
‘Outdated’ caps on valuations after TB must be increased - ICSA
As a stakeholder in the TB forum, the association put forward the proposal for the revised TB strategy and is awaiting on revised proposals from the Department of Agriculture.
11 April 2025 News
Muir’s TB group misses delivery plan deadline
The TB partnership steering group was established in January 2025 with the remit of producing a report for Minister Muir’s consideration by the end of March.
9 April 2025 Northern Ireland
Department carrying out foot-and-mouth simulation exercises
The Minister for Agriculture also said those travelling from foot-and-mouth disease-affected regions should not enter a farm for 14 days after arriving in Ireland.
5 April 2025 News
Overhaul of TB measures proposed
The Department of Agriculture has proposed a suite of measures aimed at reducing TB. WE analyse the implications for farmers on the ground if these proposals were adopted.
2 April 2025 News
Bird flu confirmed in single sheep in UK
The confirmation marks the first time a sheep has tested positive for the virus, but it has been previously found in dairy cows in the US.
24 March 2025 News
Veterinary lecturer sought for SETU
The new veterinary course at SETU will be taught from the Waterford campus, in conjunction with Teagasc Kildalton Agricultural College.
15 March 2025 News
Increased interest shown in agriculture and vet courses
Results show a 5% increase in the number of students who selected ag science as a first preference on this year’s CAO, with veterinary courses also up 7%, writes Sarah McIntosh.
12 March 2025 News
CAO: increased interest in ag and vet courses
Results show a 5% increase in the number of students who selected ag science as a first preference on this year’s CAO, with veterinary courses also up 7%, writes Sarah McIntosh.
11 March 2025 News
Irish vet to advise von der Leyen
One of Ursula von der Leyen's new advisors hails from Cavan and is a former deputy chief veterinary officer at the Department of Agriculture.
5 March 2025 Dealer