Biennial Report, 2020-21, The Centre for Veterinary Epidemiology and Risk Analysis, The TB Diagnostics and Immunology Research Laboratory

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) provides ongoing financial support to two research units within the UCD School of Veterinary Medicine at University College Dublin: The UCD Centre for Veterinary Epidemiology and Risk Analysis (UCD CVERA); and The TB Diagnostics and Immunology Research Laboratory. These units each work to support DAFM policy, inspectorate and laboratory staff in the area of animal health. UCD CVERA is a national resource centre, providing policy advice and conducting epidemiological research on a wide range of animal health issues. In addition, UCD CVERA provides general support to government, industry and the veterinary profession (pre- and post-graduation). The TB Diagnostics and Immunology Research Laboratory focuses on bovine and badger tuberculosis research. This report documents work conducted by, or in association with, these UCD-based research units during 2020 and 2021.