Based on the decision of the Scientific Council, no. 40-48/25 of 26.11.2025, the Commission for the selection of candidates for the position of scientific collaborator has submitted a complete and signed report, which is now available for public inspection.

The commission's report is attached (for: Dr Slobodan Dojcinovic).

The Commission's report and the complete documentation can be viewed in the attachment, as well as in the library of the Public Veterinary Institute of Republika Srpska ‘Dr Vaso Butozan’, Banja Luka (18 Branka Radičevića), every weekday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Inspection and submission of comments may be carried out for 30 days from the date the report is made publicly available. Comments on the report may be submitted in writing to the Institute's address (marked for: the Scientific Council) or by e-mail: drago.nedic@virs-vb.com).
The Commission's report and the public comments received will be considered at a meeting of the Institute's Scientific Council. Upon adoption of the Report, the Scientific Council forwards the proposal for the appointment to the title of scientific collaborator to the Commission for the Appointment to Scientific Titles at the Ministry of Scientific and Technological Development and Higher Education of the Republika Srpska.

Chairman of the Scientific Council, Dr Drago N. Nedic, Professor

27.11.2025.

Based on the decision of the Scientific Council, no. 40-37/25 of 03.10.2025, the Commission for the selection of candidates for the position of scientific collaborator has submitted a complete and signed report, which is now available for public inspection.

The commission's report is attached Dragan Knezevic).

The Commission's report and the complete documentation can be viewed in the attachment, as well as in the library of the Public Veterinary Institute of Republika Srpska ‘Dr Vaso Butozan’, Banja Luka (18 Branka Radičevića), every weekday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Inspection and submission of comments may be carried out for 30 days from the date the report is made publicly available. Comments on the report may be submitted in writing to the Institute's address (for the attention of: the Scientific Council). or by email: drago.nedic@virs-vb.com).

Report of the Commission and received comments publicity The proposal will be considered at a meeting of the Institute's Scientific Council. Upon adopting the Report, the Scientific Council submits the proposal for the appointment to the title of Research Associate to the Commission for the Appointment to Scientific Titles at the Ministry of Scientific and Technological Development and Higher Education of Republika Srpska.

Chairman of the Scientific Council, Dr Drago N. Nedic, Professor

22.10.2025.

Based on the decision of the Scientific Council, no. 40-47/24 of 24.10.2024, the Commission for the selection of candidates for the position of Senior Researcher has submitted a complete and signed report, which is now available for public inspection.

The commission's report is attached Biljana Pećanac, research associate).

The Commission's report and the complete documentation can be viewed in the attachment, as well as in the library of the Public Veterinary Institute of Republika Srpska ‘Dr Vaso Butozan’, Banja Luka (18 Branka Radičevića), every weekday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Inspection and submission of comments may be carried out for 30 days from the date the report is made publicly available. Comments on the report may be submitted in writing to the Institute's address (marked for the attention of: the Scientific Council). The Commission's report and any comments received will be considered at a meeting of the Institute's Scientific Council. Upon adoption of the Report, the Scientific Council forwards the proposal for the appointment to the title of Senior Researcher to the Commission for the Election of Scientific Titles at the Ministry of Scientific and Technological Development and Higher Education of Republika Srpska.

Chairman of the Scientific Council, Dr Drago N. Nedic, Professor

29.01.2025.

On the basis of the decision of the Scientific Council, no: 40-46/24 of 24.10.2024, the Commission for the Selection of Candidates for the Title of Senior Researcher has submitted a complete and signed report, which is being made publicly available. The Commission's report is attached (for: Dr Dragan Kasagić, Researcher). The Commission's report and the complete documentation can be viewed in the attachment, as well as in the library of the Veterinary Institute of Republika Srpska ‘Dr Vaso Butozan’, Banja Luka (18 Branka Radičevića), every working day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Inspection and submission of comments may be carried out for 30 days from the date the report is made publicly available. Comments on the report may be submitted in writing to the Institute's address (for the attention of the Scientific Council). The Commission's report and the comments received will be considered at a meeting of the Institute's Scientific Council. Upon adoption of the Report, the Scientific Council forwards the proposal for the appointment to the title of Senior Researcher to the Commission for the Election of Scientific Titles at the Ministry of Scientific and Technological Development and Higher Education of Republika Srpska. President of the Scientific Council, Dr Drago N. Nedic, Full Professor, 8 November 2024.

Based on the decision of the Scientific Council, the commission for the selection of candidates for the position of research associate has submitted a report, which is now available for public inspection.

The commission's report is attached (for Dr Oliver Stevanović).

Comments on the report may be submitted to the institute, for the Scientific Council.
Submissions may be made within 30 days of the report being made publicly available. The commission's report and any comments received will be considered at a meeting of the Institute's Scientific Council.

Chairman of the Scientific Council, Dr Drago N. Nedic, Professor 01.11.2023.

The Ministry of Scientific and Technological Development, Higher Education and Information Society has reclassified and re-categorised the DVM Consultation of the Republika Srpska as an international scientific conference of the first category. This will enable academic staff to receive a higher evaluation for their papers as authors and co-authors (R30 or M30). Based on the classification and categorisation of the scientific conference, this Ministry has also allocated funds for its co-financing. The Veterinary Institute was a co-organiser, and the President of the Scientific and Programme Committee was Dr Drago N. Nedic, a full professor. Rank list of classified and categorised scientific events in Republika Srpska (download pdf) We express our gratitude to the organisers and co-organisers: the Veterinary Chamber and the Association of Veterinarians of Republika Srpska, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Belgrade, and the Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad. Thank you to all authors, co-authors and reviewers, members of the Organising, Scientific and Programme Committee, secretaries, the patron, sponsors and donors.

Chair of the Scientific and Programme Committee, Dr Drago N. Nedic, Professor, 7 June 2023

2023 Categorisation. The Ministry of Science and Technological Development, Higher Education and Information Society has categorised the Veterinary Journal of the Republic of Srpska into the first category of scientific journals. This means that it is the leading national journal in this field and falls into the R51 or M51 category. This will contribute to the greater visibility of our research and the overall ranking of the journal and the publisher (our institute), and will allow academic staff to receive more points for their published papers. This is particularly significant as papers from this category of journal are mandatory for academic advancement. Ranking of categorised journals in Republika Srpska, June 2023 (download pdfChairman of the Scientific Council, Dr Drago N. Nedic, Professor, 17 June 2023.

Chairman of the Scientific Council, Dr Drago N. Nedic, Professor, 17 June 2023.

The International Scientific Conference, the 28th Annual Consultation of Veterinary Doctors of the RS (BiH), co-organised and sponsored by the Veterinary Institute of Republika Srpska, will be held in Trebinje from 15-17 June 2023. This scientific conference is officially categorised as an international scientific conference of the first category, which confirms the quality of the papers and the high standing of the speakers. This is an opportunity for participants to learn about the latest developments in science and practice. The organisers are the Veterinary Chamber of RS and the Association of Doctors of Veterinary Medicine of the Republika Srpska, and the co-organisers are the Veterinary Institute of RS ‘Dr Vaso Butozan’. Banja Luka, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Belgrade and the Department of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Novi Sad. The sponsor is the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Economy of Republika Srpska. Attached is the conference programme, which you can view and download. hereAttached is an image with the information and a PDF file.

Yesterday, the Republican Commission for the Election to a Scientific Title, which operates under the Ministry for Scientific and Technological Development, Higher Education and the Information Society, convened.
The minister, Prof. Dr Željko Budimir, attended part of the meeting and announced significantly greater support for scientific researchers and more funding for scientific research.
One of the three candidates for election to a scientific title was our colleague, Dr Bojan Golić. Following the addresses by the President of the Scientific Council of the VIRSVB, Prof. Dr Draga Nedić, and the President of our commission, Prof. Dr Milorad Mirić, members of the republican commission in turn offered a series of commendations for the candidate and for the overall activities of the Veterinary Institute, and unanimously decided that Dr Bojan Golić be elected to the title of SENIOR SCIENTIFIC COLLABORATOR.
This completes the selection procedure.
On behalf of the Scientific Council, we congratulate our colleague, Dr Bojan Golić, Senior Research Fellow, and wish him every success in his future career. We also extend our encouragement to our colleagues who are about to be appointed to academic ranks, as well as to those on doctoral studies, to know that they can count on all of us for support on their journey to acquiring new knowledge and being appointed to higher ranks.

The Veterinary Institute is the co-organiser of the International Scientific Conference, the 28th Annual Consultation for Doctors of Veterinary Medicine of Republika Srpska. The conference will be held in Trebinje, from 15-17 June 2023. This scientific conference is officially categorised as an international scientific conference of the first category, which confirms the quality of the papers and the high standing of the speakers. This is an opportunity for participants to learn about the latest developments in science and practice. The organisers are the Veterinary Chamber of Republika Srpska and the Society of Veterinarians of Republika Srpska, and the co-organisers are the Veterinary Institute of Republika Srpska ‘Dr Vaso Butozan’. Banja Luka, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Belgrade and the Department of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Novi Sad. The sponsor is the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Economy of the Republika Srpska.

At the 3rd regular session of the Scientific Council of the Veterinary Institute of the Republika Srpska, current topics were discussed and conclusions were adopted:
– the Commission's report was adopted for the appointment of Dr Bojan Golic to the position of Senior Research Fellow,
– that Dragan Knezevic, Specialist Dr Vet, be elected to the position of Senior Research Associate.
– that Srđan Todorović, DVM, be elected to the position of Research Associate,
– that the Veterinary Institute of RS be the co-organiser of the 28th DVM Consultation of the Republic of Srpska, which will be held from 15-17. 6.2023. in the City of Sunce, Trebinje, and that Prof. Dr Drago Nedić be confirmed as the President of the Scientific and Programme Committee (as a reminder, the conference has been categorised by the Ministry of Science as an international scientific conference),
– to improve the quality of scientific and operational work and to intensify cooperation with field practice and business entities…

The Ministry of Scientific and Technological Development, Higher Education and Information Society has categorised the Veterinary Journal of RS into the first category of scientific journals. This means that it is the leading national journal in this field and falls into the R51 or M51 category. This will contribute to the greater visibility of our research and the overall ranking of the journal and the publisher (our institute), and will allow researchers to receive more points for their published papers. This is particularly significant as papers from this category of journal are mandatory for academic advancement.

Ranking of categorised journals in Republika Srpska, November 2022 (download pdf2)

The Editor-in-Chief of this scientific journal, which has been published since 2001, is Dr Drago N. Nedic, a full professor. We express our gratitude to all the authors, co-authors, reviewers, members of the International Editorial Board, and the technical editor, as well as the publisher, for their support and dedication.

Chairman of the Scientific Council, Dr Drago N. Nedic, Professor 24.11.2022.

The Ministry of Scientific and Technological Development, Higher Education and Information Society has reclassified and re-categorised the DVM Consultation of the Republika Srpska as an international scientific conference of the first category. This will enable academic staff to receive a higher evaluation for their papers as authors and co-authors (R30 or M30). Based on the classification and categorisation of the scientific conference, this Ministry has also allocated funding to co-finance the event. The Veterinary Institute was a co-organiser, and the Chair of the Scientific and Programme Committee was Professor Dr Drago N. Nedic.

Ranking of classified and categorised scientific events in Republika Srpska (download pdf1)

We express our gratitude to the organisers and co-organisers: the Veterinary Chamber and the Association of Veterinarians of Republika Srpska, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Belgrade, and the Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad. Thank you to all the authors, co-authors and reviewers, members of the Organising, Scientific and Programme Committee, secretaries, patron, sponsors and donors.

Chairman of the Scientific Council, Dr Drago N. Nedic, Professor 18.11.2022.

Based on the decision of the Scientific Council, the commission for the selection of candidates for the title of Senior Research Fellow has submitted a report, which we are placing in the public domain.

The commission's report is attached (for Dr Bojan Golic, research associate)..

On 31 October 2022, the 2nd regular session of the Scientific Council of the Veterinary Institute RS “Dr Vaso Butozan” Banja Luka was held. As a reminder, the members of the Scientific Council are: Dr Drago N. Nedić (President), Dr Željko Sladojević, Dr Dragan Kasagić, Dr Violeta Santrač, Dr Biljana Pećanc, Dr Milorad Mirić, Dr Danijela Kirovski, Dr Ranko Škrbić, Dr Bojan Golić, Dr Vesna Đorđević and Dr Vesna Kalaba.

Chairman of the Scientific Council, Dr Drago N. Nedic, Professor 16.11.2022.

On 31 October 2022, the 2nd regular session of the Scientific Council of the Veterinary Institute RS ‘Dr Vaso Butozan’ Banja Luka was held. As a reminder, the members of the Scientific Council are: Dr Drago N. Nedić (President), Dr Željko Sladojević, Dr Dragan Kasagić, Dr Violeta Santrač, Dr Biljana Pećanc, Dr Milorad Mirić, Dr Danijela Kirovski, Dr Ranko Škrbić, Dr Bojan Golić, Dr Vesna Đorđević and Dr Vesna Kalaba.

After the minutes of the previous meeting were adopted, the newly appointed Director of the Institute, Dr Dragan Knežević, addressed the members of the Scientific Council. In addition to introducing his colleagues, Knežević welcomed all the members of the Scientific Council and emphasised that the Scientific Council is a very important part of the institute and that he, as director, will fully support its work in the coming period. The discussion then turned to our previously launched initiative to initiate a debate with the relevant ministry on amending the Regulation on the Procedure for the Acquisition of Scientific Ranks. It was concluded that further activities should be postponed until a new government is formed.

Members of our council, the deans of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Belgrade and the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Banja Luka, expressed their readiness to cooperate on scientific projects, publication of scientific papers and the possibility of employing the Institute's scientists as mentors for candidates preparing and defending doctoral theses. This particularly applies to doctoral candidates from this institute.

It was agreed to launch an initiative with the Ministry for Scientific and Technological Development, higher education and information society to classify veterinary medicine within the group of medical sciences, i.e. to transfer it from the scientific field of Agriculture, fisheries, forestry and veterinary medicine to the scientific field of Health and health protection.

It was concluded that the possibility of the Institute becoming an affiliated member of the University of Banja Luka should be considered, and that the appointment to academic titles should, instead of being carried out by the Ministry, be done through the relevant University bodies.

The request from Bojan Golić, a research associate, to initiate the procedure for his election to the position of senior research associate has been approved. A commission is appointed, comprising: Prof. Dr Milorad Mirić, Chair; Prof. Dr Drago Nedić, Member; and Dr Željko Sladojević, Senior Researcher.

The request from Srđan Todorović of Gradiška to initiate the procedure for his election to the position of Research Associate has been approved. A commission is appointed, comprising: Dr Željko Sladojević, Senior Research Associate, Chair; Dr Dragan Kasagić, Research Associate; and Dr Violeta Santrač, Research Associate.

The application of Dragan Knežević, specialist Dr vet, research associate from Bijeljina, to initiate the procedure for election to the position of research senior associate has been approved. A commission is appointed, comprising: Prof. Dr Drago Nedić, Dr Željko Sladojević, senior scientific associate, Dr Bojan Golic, Research Associate.

The report from the international scientific conference, the 27th Consultation of Doctors of Veterinary Medicine of the Republic of Srpska, was adopted. The President of the Scientific Council, in his capacity as President of the Scientific and Programme Committee of this conference, informed the attendees that the 27th. The 27th Veterinary Medicine Consultation of the Republic of Srpska International Scientific Conference, categorised by the Ministry for Scientific and Technological Development, Higher Education and Information Society (https://www.vladars.net/sr-SP-Cyrl/Vlada/ Ministarstva/mnk/ntr/kns/Pages/default.aspx). A total of 85 papers were accepted from various fields of veterinary medicine. A certain number of papers were not accepted as they did not meet the criteria for the scientific conference. The authors are from 11 countries: (BiH-RS, SRB, CG, MAC, HR, SLO, ROM, POL, GRE, SPA, ITA), from various educational, administrative and business institutions. In total, there are 284 authors, or 3.3 per paper. Over 4 days, 9 plenary sessions were held. The co-organisers of the conference were: the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Belgrade; the Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture in Novi Sad; and the Veterinary Institute of Republika Srpska ‘Dr Vaso Butozan’. Banja Luka. The sponsor was the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Economy of Republika Srpska. All papers were presented with significant discussion at each session.

We regularly apply for the competitions announced by the competent Ministry of Science. A decision has already been made that the ministry (the Government) will subsidise our scientific consultancy and the printing of the proceedings.

The categorization of our scientific journal, the Veterinary Journal of the Republic of Srpska, is also expected and it is expected that it will be in the category of the leading national journal, i.e. R51 (M51).

In order to prepare in good time for applying for research projects, it is essential that all researchers prepare specific proposals with a topic, a sound justification, references, a project team, and a financial plan. This will enable a quicker adaptation to a specific call. It is desirable for everyone to prepare, as an institution can submit multiple projects. Within a single project, a scientist can be the coordinator and, in addition, a member of the project team for two other projects. This provides an opportunity to implement a project, write a scientific paper for the SCI list, and gain points for promotion.

In addition to a number of other topics, the development of criteria for co-financing educational activities, participation in projects, the printing of publications and the like was also discussed, and it was concluded that the director would form a commission to prepare the relevant act.

President of the Scientific Council, Professor Dr Drago N. Nedic 31.10.2022.

Chairman of the Scientific Council, Dr Drago N. Nedic, Professor 10.03.2020.

We wish to inform you that on 5 October 2018, a Call for the election to academic and research titles was published at the State-Owned Enterprise Veterinary Institute of Republika Srpska ‘Dr Vaso Butozan’ Banja Luka.

The competition is open until 16 October 2018.

You can view and download the competition. here.

For any further information, please contact the President of the Scientific Council.

Prof. Dr Drago N. Nedic, 5 October 2018

The constituent session of the Commission for the Acquisition of Scientific Titles was held at the Ministry of Science and Technology of the Republika Srpska on August 29, 2018. The Commission was appointed by the Minister of Science and Technology of the Republika Srpska and has seven members, full professors (Prof. Dr. Vojislav Trkulja, Prof. Dr. Zdravko Todorović, Prof. Dr. Zoran Arsović, Prof. Dr. Zoran Vujković, Prof. Dr. Dušan Jokanović, Prof. Dr. Radoslav Grujić, Prof. Dr. Drago N. Nedić).

Prof. Dr. Radoslav Grujić was elected as the President of the Commission, and Prof. Dr. Drago N. Nedić as the Deputy.

After the constitutive meeting, a working session of the Commission for the Acquisition of Scientific Titles was held, at which Dr. Bojan Golić and Dr. Violeta Santrac, of the Veterinary Institute of the Republika Srpska "Dr. Vaso Butozan", were elected to the titles of scientific associates.

Dr. Bojan Golić, research associate, scientific field of veterinary science, narrower scientific field of food safety of animal origin,

Др Виолета Сантрач, научни сарадник, научна област ветеринарска наука, ужа научна област епизоотиологија и патологија.

Along with congratulating the new research associates, we also invite our other researchers to collect their scientific material and, in accordance with applicable regulations, enter the procedure for obtaining a scientific title.

The Scientific Council of the Veterinary Institute will assist all interested researchers in the process of obtaining a scientific title.

President of the Scientific Council, Professor Dr Drago N. Nedic

Based on the decision of the Scientific Council, the committees for the selection of candidates for the title of research associate have submitted reports that we are making available to the public. The reports of the committees are attached (Dr. Bojan Golić, Dr. Violeta Santrac, Dr. Dragan Kasagić). Anyone who wishes to comment on any of the reports can submit them to the Institute's address. Reports can be submitted within 30 days of the date of making them available to the public. The reports of the committees and any comments received will be considered at a session of the Scientific Council of the Institute.

Prof.dr Drago N. Nedić *** Prof.dr Drago N. Nedić, PhD Head of the Center for Animal Health and Food Safety and President of the Scientific Council Head of the Center for Animal Health and Food Safety and President of the Scientific Council PI Veterinary Institute of the Republic of Srpska „Dr. Vaso Butozan“ 78000 Banja Luka, Branka Radičevića 18 78000 Banja Luka, Branka Radičevića 18 Tel.: +387 (0) 51 229 210 Fax: +387 (0) 51 229 242 E-mail: drago.nedic@virs-vb.com
18.06.2018.