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MEP Maria Walsh is calling on the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, to “stop dragging his heels” on the decision for a new veterinary school in the West of Ireland.

Scientists at University of Galway have detailed a new discovery with the potential to improve treatment options for superbug MRSA infections with penicillin-type antibiotics that have become ineffective on their own.

The faculty of Continuing, Professional, Online and Distance Learning at Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) - Midlands Campus recently hosted the book launch of Veterinary Law and Practice in Ireland by two Faculty colleagues Ms Finola Colgan and Dr Lisa Geraghty.

The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI), the independent statutory body responsible for the regulation of the practise of veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing in the public interest and in the interests of animal health and welfare, has appointed Vivienne Duggan as President of the Veterinary Council and Rachel Brown as Deputy President of the Veterinary Council.

The findings of the first Irish survey of college students’ awareness and knowledge of misuse and abuse of antibiotics were presented to the public at an open lecture in GMIT on Monday November 18, marking European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD). The findings reveal there is a lack of awareness, understanding, and knowledge about antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance among this demographic.

Athlone based Senator, Gabrielle McFadden has welcomed the news that the Regional Veterinary Laboratory in Coosan is to be expanded.

This Christmas, to save you from tears, give your eyes some TLC at Oranmore Optometrists.

Westmeath's county veterinary officer says the law is "too grey" when it comes to dog control, after councillors complained about certain dogs posing a threat to public safety.

People in high risk groups, such as the over 65s and pregnant women, are being urged to get vaccinated against flu. The appeal from health authorities comes as the number of reported cases of influenza-like illness (ILI) nationally has increased in the past week.

Galway people are being asked to volunteer information about their health this winter at flusurvey.ie. Now in its second year, the website is a collaboration between NUI Galway and the HSE - Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HSPC). Volunteers are asked to register with the site, and log any flu symptoms if and when they develop.