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UCDVet · 06-06-2012, 18:29

Hi,

I'm a vet student at UCD and I need to spend some time over the summer working with cows/sheep/pigs but I'm new to Ireland and I'm having a lot of trouble finding places that would be willing to allow a student to come and help out.

I had a few leads from classmates, but I haven't been able to reach anyone or set anything up.

This is probably a longshot, but does anyone know of any places where I can do volunteer work with animals that aren't cats/dogs? I live in Dublin but I'm willing to travel anywhere in Ireland to get some hands-on experience so.

Oddly enough, while the vet school requires we do this; they offer no help in finding places to do it.

Thanks in advance.

kildare.17hmr · 06-06-2012, 18:32

Hey op you might get a better response in the farming forum or even someone willing to give you some time. You could always try an open farm, there are a fair few around the place

UCDVet · 06-06-2012, 18:36

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Originally Posted by kildare.17hmr

Hey op you might get a better response in the farming forum or even someone willing to give you some time. You could always try an open farm, there are a fair few around the place

Thank you! I will check out the farming forum.

I hope this doesn't sound strange, but what is an open farm?

Zapperzy · 06-06-2012, 18:36

What about contacting ballyhaise and seeing would they take you for a few weeks? http://www.teagasc.ie/training/colleges/ballyhaise/ It's up in cavan and they have accommodation on site, I'v spent 2 days up there for lambing and it's pretty hands on. Although as far as I know the college had to pay to send us so it's probably not the free volunteer work your looking for.

Pretty sure there's a farming section on boards you could post on too, might be someone there that would be willing to take you in in exchange for hard labour!

kildare.17hmr · 06-06-2012, 18:45

A open farm is where you bring your kids to see the farm animals and feed and pet them

UCDVet · 06-06-2012, 18:45

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Originally Posted by kildare.17hmr

A open farm is where you bring your kids to see the farm animals and feed and pet them

Ahh! Thank you

Irishchick · 06-06-2012, 18:51

Give gurteen agricultural college a ring. They have dairy/beef/lamb. Ive been there for nursing experience and I know they regularly take vets.

Its a bit late in the year for lambing and calving but im sure there would be something going on for you to learn from.

06-06-2012, 18:29	#1
UCDVet Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 760 Adverts \| Friends	Looking For Animal Handling Experience (Cows/Sheep/Pigs) Hi, I'm a vet student at UCD and I need to spend some time over the summer working with cows/sheep/pigs but I'm new to Ireland and I'm having a lot of trouble finding places that would be willing to allow a student to come and help out. I had a few leads from classmates, but I haven't been able to reach anyone or set anything up. This is probably a longshot, but does anyone know of any places where I can do volunteer work with animals that aren't cats/dogs? I live in Dublin but I'm willing to travel anywhere in Ireland to get some hands-on experience so. Oddly enough, while the vet school requires we do this; they offer no help in finding places to do it. Thanks in advance.

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06-06-2012, 18:32	#2
kildare.17hmr Closed Account Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 3,561 Adverts \| Friends	Hey op you might get a better response in the farming forum or even someone willing to give you some time. You could always try an open farm, there are a fair few around the place

06-06-2012, 18:36	#4
Zapperzy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,694 Adverts \| Friends	What about contacting ballyhaise and seeing would they take you for a few weeks? http://www.teagasc.ie/training/colleges/ballyhaise/ It's up in cavan and they have accommodation on site, I'v spent 2 days up there for lambing and it's pretty hands on. Although as far as I know the college had to pay to send us so it's probably not the free volunteer work your looking for. Pretty sure there's a farming section on boards you could post on too, might be someone there that would be willing to take you in in exchange for hard labour!

06-06-2012, 18:45	#5
kildare.17hmr Closed Account Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 3,561 Adverts \| Friends	A open farm is where you bring your kids to see the farm animals and feed and pet them

06-06-2012, 18:51	#7
Irishchick Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 946 Adverts \| Friends	Give gurteen agricultural college a ring. They have dairy/beef/lamb. Ive been there for nursing experience and I know they regularly take vets. Its a bit late in the year for lambing and calving but im sure there would be something going on for you to learn from.