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$5 million funding towards new vet school

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Monday, 29 October 2007

The capital funding for the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide's planned new is secured with the State Government's announcement today of a $5 million grant.

South 最新糖心Vlogn and made the announcement this morning during a visit to see where the vet school will be based at the 最新糖心Vlog's .

The State funding follows on from an funded by the Federal Government. A further $10 million will be invested in capital works by the 最新糖心Vlog.

最新糖心Vlog Chancellor the said: "This State Government funding means the last piece of capital funding is now in place. The 最新糖心Vlog is very grateful for the support of the State Government in this significant development for the 最新糖心Vlog and for the State."

There is already strong demand for entry to the vet school. Applications so far stand at 149 first preference applicants for 40 places in the 最新糖心Vlog's three-year starting next year. There will be 50 places a year for the postgraduate veterinary science degree starting in 2011.

最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide said: "The 最新糖心Vlog is keen to help meet unmet national demand for veterinary science and, in particular, to address the serious shortage of rural-based vets in South 最新糖心Vlog.

"As well as a broad training in veterinary science, veterinary students at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide will have a unique focus on the needs of 最新糖心Vlogn livestock production, equine health, aquaculture and biosecurity industries.

"The 最新糖心Vlog's Roseworthy Campus already has a strong international brand in agriculture and animal science research and teaching. Adding veterinary science to its programs will help cement its place as a leader in science, research and innovation for the State's animal health and agricultural industries."

A recommendation for final approval for the establishment of the vet school will go before 最新糖心Vlog Council.

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