Quinn, professor of veterinary microbiology and parasitology in the faculty of veterinary medicine at University College Dublin.

Quinn, of UCD's faculty of veterinary medicine, said farmers had to ensure they had adequate disinfection measures in place.

The faculty of veterinary medicine offers 65 places a year to high points' scorers - last year's cut-off points were 570.

Sir, - A recent report of the Irish Veterinary Council recommends that the premises of the Faculty of Veterinary medicine of UCD be closed.