Dairy Herd Health

This course draws on the experience gained by the UCD Dairy Herd Health Group in investigating many herd problems throughout Ireland. The programme will consist of modules in herd health skills, dairy herd fertility, nutrition and production disease, milk quality and mastitis, calf health and heifer rearing, and bio-secure/infectious diseases.

• Applicants must possess a degree in Veterinary medicine that is registerable with the Veterinary Council of Ireland (www.vci.ie).
• Applicants must have access to dairy farms and dairy farm data to complete relevant coursework such as farm reports.
• Applicants should have at least three years of relevant veterinary practice experience.
• Applicants must demonstrate a significant interest in dairy cattle practice.
• Non-UCD Graduates must provide transcripts of degree(s). International applicants must demonstrate proof of English proficiency. If English is not your native language and unless you have completed your primary degree through English, an English language qualification is required (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL). IELTS – an overall score of 6.0 IELTS (90-100 Internet Based) TOEFL – 550 on the paper-based test TOEFL (213 on Computer Based) An extensive induction to learning online will be provided, however applicants will also require: 1. Broadband Access 2. Access to a computer 3. Basic IT skills (e.g. the ability to browse the internet, use email and word processing applications etc.) You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information at: https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/rpl/ Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.