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Voting opens for RSPCA photo competition

Children and young people have been snapping pics of pets and wildlife.
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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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Equine News
BEVA reveals 2025 Congress theme
BEVA reveals 2025 Congress theme

The event will explore the rise antimicrobial resistance.
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Sarcoid surgery a success for fearful mule
Sarcoid surgery a success for fearful mule

The Donkey Sanctuary worked with Zula to treat his sarcoid tumour.
World Horse Welfare calls for improved equine laws
World Horse Welfare calls for improved equine laws

 It asks that new legislative commitments are extended to non-farming equines.
Electroacupuncture shows promise for equine head shaking
Electroacupuncture shows promise for equine head shaking

 Almost two-thirds of horses showed improvement after treatment.
NEF presents 2025 Sir Colin Spedding Award
NEF presents 2025 Sir Colin Spedding Award

 Di Arbuthnot was presented the award by the Princess Royal.
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.
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News Shorts
BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.
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