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The Centre for Veterinary Epidemiology and Risk Analysis is based in the School of Veterinary Medicine in University College Dublin. For more information, please visit www.ucd.ie/cvera
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The Centre for Veterinary Epidemiology and Risk Analysis is Ireland’s resource centre for veterinary epidemiology, providing high-quality, independent and timely scientific information to support national policy decision-making on a broad range of animal health, animal welfare and One Health issues.
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1/2 UCD Library is pleased to announce the launch of the next @ucdresearch.bsky.social showcase on James Joyce Library Level 3, focusing on The Future of Food.
UCD is leading the way in agrifood innovation and research & we're delighted to introduce this important work to students and other users.
UCD is leading the way in agrifood innovation and research & we're delighted to introduce this important work to students and other users.
December 8, 2025 at 12:28 PM
1/2 UCD Library is pleased to announce the launch of the next @ucdresearch.bsky.social showcase on James Joyce Library Level 3, focusing on The Future of Food.
UCD is leading the way in agrifood innovation and research & we're delighted to introduce this important work to students and other users.
UCD is leading the way in agrifood innovation and research & we're delighted to introduce this important work to students and other users.
New paper by O’Shaughnessy & Farrell et al: The genomic diversity and spatial patterns of Mycobacterium bovis in Ireland revealed by whole genome sequencing #IrVetJ
doi.org/10.1186/s136...
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UCD One Health
UCD Medicine
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doi.org/10.1186/s136...
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The genomic diversity and spatial patterns of Mycobacterium bovis in Ireland revealed by whole genome sequencing - Irish Veterinary Journal
Background Bovine tuberculosis (bTB), caused primarily by Mycobacterium bovis, remains a major challenge across the island of Ireland. Despite decades of an eradication programme that encompasses catt...
doi.org
December 4, 2025 at 10:46 AM
New paper by O’Shaughnessy & Farrell et al: The genomic diversity and spatial patterns of Mycobacterium bovis in Ireland revealed by whole genome sequencing #IrVetJ
doi.org/10.1186/s136...
DAFM
@ucd-cvera.bsky.social
@ucdvetmed.bsky.social
AFBI NI
UCD One Health
UCD Medicine
@ucddublin.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1186/s136...
DAFM
@ucd-cvera.bsky.social
@ucdvetmed.bsky.social
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UCD Medicine
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New research by Harvey et al: Integrating whole-genome sequencing (#WGS) and epidemiology to characterise M. bovis transmission in Ireland: a proof of concept #IrVetJ
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AFBI NI
@ucdvetmed.bsky.social
UCD One Health
UCD Medicine
@ucddublin.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1186/s136...
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doi.org/10.1186/s136...
Integrating whole-genome sequencing and epidemiology to characterise Mycobacterium bovis transmission in Ireland: a proof of concept - Irish Veterinary Journal
Irish Veterinary Journal - In the Republic of Ireland, the herd-level incidence of bovine tuberculosis (bTB), caused by Mycobacterium bovis, reached 6.40% by June 29th 2025, highlighting...
doi.org
December 3, 2025 at 10:32 AM
New research by Harvey et al: Integrating whole-genome sequencing (#WGS) and epidemiology to characterise M. bovis transmission in Ireland: a proof of concept #IrVetJ
@ucd-cvera.bsky.social
DAFM
AFBI NI
@ucdvetmed.bsky.social
UCD One Health
UCD Medicine
@ucddublin.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1186/s136...
@ucd-cvera.bsky.social
DAFM
AFBI NI
@ucdvetmed.bsky.social
UCD One Health
UCD Medicine
@ucddublin.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1186/s136...
Congratulations to Dr Alison Reynolds, Assistant Professor at @ucdvetmed.bsky.social. Very well deserved.
Congratulations to Dr Alison Reynolds, @ucddublin.bsky.social OcuHealth has been announced as the overall winner of UCD’s 2025 VentureLaunch Accelerator Programme. @novaucd.bsky.social
📖 Read more: bit.ly/48qdFc1
#UCD #OcuHealth #VentureLaunch #NovaUCD
📖 Read more: bit.ly/48qdFc1
#UCD #OcuHealth #VentureLaunch #NovaUCD
December 1, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Congratulations to Dr Alison Reynolds, Assistant Professor at @ucdvetmed.bsky.social. Very well deserved.
New research by Casey-Bryars et al in UCD CVERA- Preparation for a potential outbreak of bluetongue virus in Ireland: surveillance design to estimate local prevalence after an initial case detection- IrVetJ doi.org/10.1186/s136... #LoveIrishResearch #BlueTongueVirus @ucdvetmed.bsky.social #ucddublin
Preparation for a potential outbreak of bluetongue virus in Ireland: surveillance design to estimate local prevalence after an initial case detection - Irish Veterinary Journal
Bluetongue virus serotype 3 emerged in northern Europe in 2023 and 2024. As of September 2025, Ireland is bluetongue free. However, to inform control decisions in the event of a possible incursion, a ...
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November 21, 2025 at 2:19 PM
New research by Casey-Bryars et al in UCD CVERA- Preparation for a potential outbreak of bluetongue virus in Ireland: surveillance design to estimate local prevalence after an initial case detection- IrVetJ doi.org/10.1186/s136... #LoveIrishResearch #BlueTongueVirus @ucdvetmed.bsky.social #ucddublin
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We’re proud to celebrate our CHAS colleagues recognised at the UCD Values in Action Awards 2025 👏 Read bit.ly/42QJLM1
Dr. Attracta Lafferty (CAREWELL Team), Dr. Sinéad Flannery, Dr. Daniel Crean & Dr. Mary Sekiya – thank you for living the UCD Values every day. 🌿💙
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Dr. Attracta Lafferty (CAREWELL Team), Dr. Sinéad Flannery, Dr. Daniel Crean & Dr. Mary Sekiya – thank you for living the UCD Values every day. 🌿💙
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October 22, 2025 at 11:51 AM
We’re proud to celebrate our CHAS colleagues recognised at the UCD Values in Action Awards 2025 👏 Read bit.ly/42QJLM1
Dr. Attracta Lafferty (CAREWELL Team), Dr. Sinéad Flannery, Dr. Daniel Crean & Dr. Mary Sekiya – thank you for living the UCD Values every day. 🌿💙
@ucddublin.bsky.social
Dr. Attracta Lafferty (CAREWELL Team), Dr. Sinéad Flannery, Dr. Daniel Crean & Dr. Mary Sekiya – thank you for living the UCD Values every day. 🌿💙
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DisplayTB has been updated to include Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) data for Q3 2025. It includes new functionality e.g. selection by county/RVO. Values presented are compiled by CVERA from data snapshots provided by The Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
DisplayTB dashboard - tinyurl.com/mr38vkyp
DisplayTB dashboard - tinyurl.com/mr38vkyp
October 9, 2025 at 8:07 AM
DisplayTB has been updated to include Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) data for Q3 2025. It includes new functionality e.g. selection by county/RVO. Values presented are compiled by CVERA from data snapshots provided by The Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
DisplayTB dashboard - tinyurl.com/mr38vkyp
DisplayTB dashboard - tinyurl.com/mr38vkyp
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🚨 New paper alert 🚨
A novel approach using real-time movement data for dynamic estimates of cattle biomass and stock value at animal-, herd-, and national-level that can be applied in countries with existing animal registration and movement tracing systems
#cattle #biomass #animalhealth #economics
A novel approach using real-time movement data for dynamic estimates of cattle biomass and stock value at animal-, herd-, and national-level that can be applied in countries with existing animal registration and movement tracing systems
#cattle #biomass #animalhealth #economics
New research by Murray et al - Estimating sectoral livestock biomass and stock value using data from national diseases eradication programs - Frontiers in Veterinary Science
doi.org/10.3389/fvet...
@ucdvetmed.bsky.social
@gbadsglobal.bsky.social
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AHI
Glenythan Vet Grp UK
Dunnydeer Vet Grp UK
doi.org/10.3389/fvet...
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@gbadsglobal.bsky.social
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AHI
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Frontiers | Estimating sectoral livestock biomass and stock value using data from national diseases eradication programs: a case study based on the Irish cattle herd from 2011 to 2021
IntroductionLivestock biomass is a denominator for a wide range of important production metrics, including productivity, environmental impact, greenhouse gas...
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October 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
🚨 New paper alert 🚨
A novel approach using real-time movement data for dynamic estimates of cattle biomass and stock value at animal-, herd-, and national-level that can be applied in countries with existing animal registration and movement tracing systems
#cattle #biomass #animalhealth #economics
A novel approach using real-time movement data for dynamic estimates of cattle biomass and stock value at animal-, herd-, and national-level that can be applied in countries with existing animal registration and movement tracing systems
#cattle #biomass #animalhealth #economics
New research by Murray et al - Estimating sectoral livestock biomass and stock value using data from national diseases eradication programs - Frontiers in Veterinary Science
doi.org/10.3389/fvet...
@ucdvetmed.bsky.social
@gbadsglobal.bsky.social
DAFM
AHI
Glenythan Vet Grp UK
Dunnydeer Vet Grp UK
doi.org/10.3389/fvet...
@ucdvetmed.bsky.social
@gbadsglobal.bsky.social
DAFM
AHI
Glenythan Vet Grp UK
Dunnydeer Vet Grp UK
Frontiers | Estimating sectoral livestock biomass and stock value using data from national diseases eradication programs: a case study based on the Irish cattle herd from 2011 to 2021
IntroductionLivestock biomass is a denominator for a wide range of important production metrics, including productivity, environmental impact, greenhouse gas...
doi.org
October 6, 2025 at 11:14 AM
New research by Murray et al - Estimating sectoral livestock biomass and stock value using data from national diseases eradication programs - Frontiers in Veterinary Science
doi.org/10.3389/fvet...
@ucdvetmed.bsky.social
@gbadsglobal.bsky.social
DAFM
AHI
Glenythan Vet Grp UK
Dunnydeer Vet Grp UK
doi.org/10.3389/fvet...
@ucdvetmed.bsky.social
@gbadsglobal.bsky.social
DAFM
AHI
Glenythan Vet Grp UK
Dunnydeer Vet Grp UK
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UCD One Health Centre Conference 2025
📅 9 Dec | 📍 O’Reilly Hall, UCD Dublin
From Priorities and Clusters to Real-World Impact – One Health in Action
🔗 Register: bit.ly/1HealthUCD
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📅 9 Dec | 📍 O’Reilly Hall, UCD Dublin
From Priorities and Clusters to Real-World Impact – One Health in Action
🔗 Register: bit.ly/1HealthUCD
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UCD One Health Conference
Join us in Dublin to engage with global thought leaders in One Health. Help us to shape the direction of travel.
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August 18, 2025 at 8:15 PM
UCD One Health Centre Conference 2025
📅 9 Dec | 📍 O’Reilly Hall, UCD Dublin
From Priorities and Clusters to Real-World Impact – One Health in Action
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📅 9 Dec | 📍 O’Reilly Hall, UCD Dublin
From Priorities and Clusters to Real-World Impact – One Health in Action
🔗 Register: bit.ly/1HealthUCD
Early Bird Prices
#UCDOneHealth2025 #OneHealthInAction #OneHealth
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Long days ☀️ Bright skies 🌿 Summer at its most inspiring #UCDBelfield
August 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Long days ☀️ Bright skies 🌿 Summer at its most inspiring #UCDBelfield
The DisplayTB dashboard has been updated to include Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) data for Q2 2025. The values presented are compiled by CVERA from data snapshots provided by The Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. DisplayTB is available at tinyurl.com/mr38vkyp
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July 15, 2025 at 8:21 AM
The DisplayTB dashboard has been updated to include Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) data for Q2 2025. The values presented are compiled by CVERA from data snapshots provided by The Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. DisplayTB is available at tinyurl.com/mr38vkyp
www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
Riaz et al - Comparison of machine learning and validation methods for high-dimensional accelerometer data to detect foot lesions in dairy cattle @plosone.org
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
#AnimalWelfare #economics #dairy
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Royal (Dick) Sch. of Vet. Studies
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#AnimalWelfare #economics #dairy
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UCD Sch. of Vet. Med.
Royal (Dick) Sch. of Vet. Studies
Comparison of machine learning and validation methods for high-dimensional accelerometer data to detect foot lesions in dairy cattle
Lameness is one of the major production diseases affecting dairy cattle. It is associated with negative welfare in affected cattle, economic losses at the farm level, and adverse effects on sustainabi...
doi.org
July 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Riaz et al - Comparison of machine learning and validation methods for high-dimensional accelerometer data to detect foot lesions in dairy cattle @plosone.org
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
#AnimalWelfare #economics #dairy
UCD Sch. of Maths and Stats
UCD Sch. of Vet. Med.
Royal (Dick) Sch. of Vet. Studies
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
#AnimalWelfare #economics #dairy
UCD Sch. of Maths and Stats
UCD Sch. of Vet. Med.
Royal (Dick) Sch. of Vet. Studies
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Congrats to our new graduates in Veterinary Medicine & Veterinary Nursing! Welcome to the UCD VetMed alumni family! 💙🐾 Ceremony livestream available at vimeo.com/event/5204842 at 3 pm.
June 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Congrats to our new graduates in Veterinary Medicine & Veterinary Nursing! Welcome to the UCD VetMed alumni family! 💙🐾 Ceremony livestream available at vimeo.com/event/5204842 at 3 pm.
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💙💛 University College Dublin rises to 118 in latest QS World University Rankings
🔹 A rise of eight places since last year
🔹 Ranked 49th in the world and No. 1 in Ireland for Sustainability
🔹 A rise of eight places since last year
🔹 Ranked 49th in the world and No. 1 in Ireland for Sustainability
June 19, 2025 at 6:45 AM
💙💛 University College Dublin rises to 118 in latest QS World University Rankings
🔹 A rise of eight places since last year
🔹 Ranked 49th in the world and No. 1 in Ireland for Sustainability
🔹 A rise of eight places since last year
🔹 Ranked 49th in the world and No. 1 in Ireland for Sustainability
Bitten by A Dog: A HUMan-ANimal Problem
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🧪👩🔬This Sat 14 June, 12 scientists will bring their fascinating research to Dublin city centre! #SoapboxScience
Drop by South King St 1-4pm to join them in exploring topics ranging from nematodes & reptiles, to DNA & human health at this FREE event.
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Drop by South King St 1-4pm to join them in exploring topics ranging from nematodes & reptiles, to DNA & human health at this FREE event.
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June 10, 2025 at 1:57 PM
🧪👩🔬This Sat 14 June, 12 scientists will bring their fascinating research to Dublin city centre! #SoapboxScience
Drop by South King St 1-4pm to join them in exploring topics ranging from nematodes & reptiles, to DNA & human health at this FREE event.
ucd.ie/research/new...
Drop by South King St 1-4pm to join them in exploring topics ranging from nematodes & reptiles, to DNA & human health at this FREE event.
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PhD opportunity in bTB modeling - "The transmission of bovine tuberculosis: deciphering biological mechanisms with statistical and mechanistic models" - see below for application process @ucdvetmed.bsky.social & UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics #ResearchOpportunity #PhD #LoveIrishResearch
June 9, 2025 at 8:51 AM
PhD opportunity in bTB modeling - "The transmission of bovine tuberculosis: deciphering biological mechanisms with statistical and mechanistic models" - see below for application process @ucdvetmed.bsky.social & UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics #ResearchOpportunity #PhD #LoveIrishResearch
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🎠🎟️ Explore, Discover. Be Inspired! The UCD Festival returns on Saturday, 07 June.
🔗 To register for the festival and access the full festival programme, visit: festival.ucd.ie
🔗 To register for the festival and access the full festival programme, visit: festival.ucd.ie
May 23, 2025 at 2:28 PM
🎠🎟️ Explore, Discover. Be Inspired! The UCD Festival returns on Saturday, 07 June.
🔗 To register for the festival and access the full festival programme, visit: festival.ucd.ie
🔗 To register for the festival and access the full festival programme, visit: festival.ucd.ie
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Congrats to Dr. Antonella Puggioni for being awarded "Best Presenter" at the Irish Association of Simulation symposium for her work on using Mixed Reality to teach equine radiography. #VetMed #SimulationExcellence
May 8, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Congrats to Dr. Antonella Puggioni for being awarded "Best Presenter" at the Irish Association of Simulation symposium for her work on using Mixed Reality to teach equine radiography. #VetMed #SimulationExcellence
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Join UCD's two-week Bioinformatics course from July 14-25, 2025! Led by Prof. Mark Crowe, dive into RNA Seq & GWAS analysis. Open to Life Sciences grads. Apply by May 30. UCD students free, others €2,000. Learn more at this link: www.ucd.ie/vetmed/study... #Bioinformatics #UCD
May 6, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Join UCD's two-week Bioinformatics course from July 14-25, 2025! Led by Prof. Mark Crowe, dive into RNA Seq & GWAS analysis. Open to Life Sciences grads. Apply by May 30. UCD students free, others €2,000. Learn more at this link: www.ucd.ie/vetmed/study... #Bioinformatics #UCD
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💙💛 Sending positive vibes to everyone starting exams tomorrow 💪🧠📚🪑📝🎓🔜🎉
May 2, 2025 at 9:38 AM
💙💛 Sending positive vibes to everyone starting exams tomorrow 💪🧠📚🪑📝🎓🔜🎉
Are you looking for a job as a Veterinary Epidemiologist?
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland (DAERA NI) is recruiting for a Veterinary Epidemiologist (IRC313821). Closing 12:00 Friday 23rd May 2025.
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The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland (DAERA NI) is recruiting for a Veterinary Epidemiologist (IRC313821). Closing 12:00 Friday 23rd May 2025.
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Current Job Vacancies | Veterinary Epidemiologist (analogous to Unified Grade 7)
This website advertises recruitment opportunities in all Northern Ireland Departments and in a number of other Northern Ireland public sector organisations.
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April 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Are you looking for a job as a Veterinary Epidemiologist?
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland (DAERA NI) is recruiting for a Veterinary Epidemiologist (IRC313821). Closing 12:00 Friday 23rd May 2025.
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The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland (DAERA NI) is recruiting for a Veterinary Epidemiologist (IRC313821). Closing 12:00 Friday 23rd May 2025.
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A dashboard map of wild birds in Ireland that are confirmed to be Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (#HPAI) positive can be found at tinyurl.com/5dvv2ccm. The dashboard is part of a research project conducted by @ucd-cvera.bsky.social for The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
April 15, 2025 at 9:25 AM
A dashboard map of wild birds in Ireland that are confirmed to be Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (#HPAI) positive can be found at tinyurl.com/5dvv2ccm. The dashboard is part of a research project conducted by @ucd-cvera.bsky.social for The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.