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Chatter box The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is inviting applications from veterinary students to attend a one-week extramural studies (EMS) placement in July 2026.

Students in their clinical years of study have until 28 February to apply for the placement, which takes place at the VMD's offices in Addlestone, Surrey, from 6-10 July 2026.

Through a mixture of lectures and workshops, the placement will explore how veterinary medicines are authorised, non-clinical career opportunities, and other important aspects of the VMD's work.  Chatter box

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Equine News
Stricter BVD measures in force for NI
Stricter BVD measures in force for NI

There will no longer be a grace period for herd restrictions.
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Vaccine uptake needed for sheep abortion control, data shows
Vaccine uptake needed for sheep abortion control, data shows

Only 26 per cent of flocks vaccinated against toxoplasmosis in 2024.
Moorland grazing reduces methane emissions, study finds
Moorland grazing reduces methane emissions, study finds

The results highlight the importance of upland sheep farming.
Immune cells increased by TB vaccine, study finds
Immune cells increased by TB vaccine, study finds

Findings from BCG vaccine could lead to more refined, effective vaccines.
Study links ewe nutrition with lamb immunity
Study links ewe nutrition with lamb immunity

Findings could influence mortality in lowland sheep flocks.
Vaccinate for lungworm before turnout, cow farmers advised
Vaccinate for lungworm before turnout, cow farmers advised

Cases and resistance against wormers continue to rise.
Dog owners urged to share views on sheep worrying
Dog owners urged to share views on sheep worrying

The results will inform further education and guidance.
Defra reveals welfare plans for laying hens and lambs
Defra reveals welfare plans for laying hens and lambs

Proposals seek to minimise pain for lamb castrations.
Defra secretary shares plans for pig sector reform
Defra secretary shares plans for pig sector reform

Public consultations will begin in January.
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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk
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