The courses were announced at the Ploughing Championships last year.
New veterinary courses at SETU and ATU won't be in operation until at least 2026, but preparations are well underway for their rollout.
Higher Education Minister James Lawless, says the universities involved need time for matters including the hiring process and certification.
The establishment of the two new courses was announced last autumn at the National Ploughing Championships in Laois..
Minister Lawless says it's unfortunate the option is not available for students this year, but work is progressing:
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