Another step forward for a Centre of Veterinary Excellence at Aberystwyth
Plans to set up a dedicated veterinary training programme involving Aberystwyth University are a step closer today following an announcement by Lesley Griffiths, the Welsh Government’s Cabinet Secretary for the Environment and Rural Affairs. Aberystwyth University and the Royal Veterinary College are joining forces to develop a joint veterinary medicine programme tailored to the needs of animal health and welfare in Wales. At the University’s Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) on Monday 13 June 2016, the Cabinet Secretary announced that Aberystwyth University and the Royal Veterinary College (University of London) had signed a memorandum of understanding to explore developing a joint venture in veterinary medical training and research in Wales, focusing on farming and livestock science. Wales does not currently have veterinary education provision. Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths said: “Veterinary education for Wales...