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Peeing contagious for chimpanzees, study finds

When one chimp urinates, others are likely to follow.
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Chatter box RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

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NEF presents 2025 Sir Colin Spedding Award
NEF presents 2025 Sir Colin Spedding Award

Di Arbuthnot was presented the award by the Princess Royal.
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British Equestrian unveils sustainability strategy
British Equestrian unveils sustainability strategy

The five year road map focuses on the guardianship of horses.
Norfolk equine centre closes amid strangles outbreak
Norfolk equine centre closes amid strangles outbreak

 The World Horse Welfare Farm has suspended all horse movements.
Horse sport welfare goes under the spotlight
Horse sport welfare goes under the spotlight

 Equine sport leaders attend virtual conference.
Positive worm egg counts increase in UK horses
Positive worm egg counts increase in UK horses

 Current treatment strategies could lead to anthelmintic resistance.
Study uncovers genes contributing to Thoroughbred fractures
Study uncovers genes contributing to Thoroughbred fractures

Researchers identified 112 genes which regulate the bone matrix.
British Equestrian reflects on Horses For All strategy
British Equestrian reflects on Horses For All strategy

The campaign hopes to make equestrianism more accessible.
Study reveals public attitudes towards horse sport
Study reveals public attitudes towards horse sport

 Leading organisations welcome the findings.
Charity sees rise in welfare cases involving large groups of horses
Charity sees rise in welfare cases involving large groups of horses

World Horse Welfare hopes its support scheme will reduce cases.
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Wales licenses Bluetongue vaccines for voluntary use

The Welsh government has approved three Bluetongue vaccines for emergency use in Wales.

From 1 March an online general licence will become available for the vaccines' use. They will then be obtainable on prescription and can be sold by veterinary practices.

After appropriate guidance, livestock keepers will be permitted to administer the vaccines themselves. The vaccines must be prescribed by a veterinary surgeon and detailed vaccination records must be kept for five years.

The decision comes as Bluetongue virus (BTV-3) continues to spread across England. The three vaccines are already licensed for use in England.

Richard Irvine, CVO for Wales, said: "This decision to licence these vaccines was informed by our recent risk assessment indicating that Wales is now at high risk of experiencing an incursion of Bluetongue this year.

"Our primary aim is to keep Bluetongue out of Wales through biosecurity, vigilance and safe sourcing of livestock."
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