Catherine Mc Aloon

Catherine is originally from a suckler farm in Co. Fermanagh, she qualified as a veterinary surgeon from UCD in 2011 and worked in mixed practice in Ireland for 3 years before returning to UCD to undertake a residency programme in the Herd Health Department of the School of Veterinary Medicine. In 2017, Catherine successfully passed her European Board examinations and is a European Specialist in Bovine Health Management. She is also a RCVS recognised specialist in cattle health and production and VCI specialist in bovine health. During her residency Catherine completed a Doctor of Veterinary Medical Specialisation research degree in the area of dairy cow nutrition. Catherine works as an Assistant Professor in the Herd Health and Animal Husbandry section of UCD. Catherine currently divides her time between clinical work, research, and teaching.