Reports(opens in a new window)
UCD CVERA has produced and contributed to a wide variety of reports. These include the Biennial Report series (2004 to date), The Selected Papers series (1990-2004) and other reports on specific issues relating to animal health and welfare in Ireland.
Biennial Reports
The Biennial Report is released every two years. The Report provides details of ongoing or completed work conducted by, or in association with, staff from The UCD Centre for Veterinary Epidemiology and Risk Analysis (UCD CVERA) and The TB Diagnostics and Immunology Research Laboratory during the previous two years.
To view previous editions of the Biennial Reports, please visit the Biennial Report page which can be found here or the (opens in a new window)UCD CVERA collection in the UCD Research Repository.
Click to download the Biennial Report 2020/2021
Click to download the Biennial Report 2018/2019
Click to download the Biennial Report 2016/2017
Click to download the Biennial Report 2014/2015
Click to download the Biennial Report 2012/2013
Click to download the Biennial Report 2010/2011
Click to download the Biennial Report 2008/2009
Click to download the Biennial Report 2006/2007
Click to download the Biennial Report 2004/2005
UCD CVERA Strategic Plan 2024-2027
During 2023, a strategic review of CVERA was conducted in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the UCD School of Veterinary Medicine and other principal stakeholders. As a result of the review, CVERA developed clearly defined strategic goals, objectives and expected outcomes for the medium term. These are presented in the CVERA Strategic Plan 2024-2027. Four main strategic themes were identified including: strategic leadership and impact, scientific excellence, communications and engagement, and organisational effectiveness.
Download the UCD CVERA Strategic Plan 2024-2027
UCD CVERA Statement of Strategy 2017-20
During 2017, a strategic review of CVERA was conducted in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the UCD School of Veterinary Medicine and other principal stakeholders. As a result of the review, CVERA developed clearly defined strategic goals, objectives and expected outcomes for the medium term. These are presented in the CVERA Statement of Strategy 2017-20. Three priority areas were identified for immediate action, including the establishment of an independent management board, the introduction of systems to improve task management within CVERA, and a communications plan.
Download the CVERA Strategic Plan 2017-20
(opens in a new window)Selected Papers
Between 1990 and 2004, UCD CVERA published the Selected Papers either annually or biennially. The Selected Papers cover a wide range of issues relating to bovine tuberculosis, brucellosis, Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) and Foot & Mouth Disease (FMD) and are an invaluable insight into UCD CVERA's research from 1990 to 2004. To view the Selected Papers, please visit the (opens in a new window)UCD CVERA collection in the UCD Research Repository which can be found here.
Other reports
UCD CVERA has contributed to a number of reports over the years. These include:
Centre for Veterinary Epidemiology and Risk Analysis (2004) The impact of badger removal on the control of tuberculosis in cattle herds in Ireland. A report to the Minister of Agriculture and Food. University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland. [(opens in a new window)View in the UCD CVERA collection]
Collins, J., Hanlon, A., More, S., Wall, P., Duggan, V. (2010) Challenges and Solutions to Support Good Equine Welfare Practice in Ireland. University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland. [(opens in a new window)View in the UCD CVERA collection]
Magalhães-Sant'Ana, M., More, S., Morton, D.B., Osborne, M., Hanlon, A.J. (2016) Current and future ethical challenges facing the veterinary profession in Ireland. University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland. [(opens in a new window)View in the UCD CVERA collection]
Devitt, C., Hanlon, A., More, S., Kelly, P., Blake, M. (2018) Challenges and solutions to supporting farm animal welfare in Ireland - responding to the human element. University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
[Download the Challenges and solutions to supporting farm animal welfare report]