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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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Industry News
Inaugural National SQP Week announced
Inaugural National SQP Week announced

It will take place from 5-12 June 2026.
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RCVS to require practice-specific suicide prevention plans
RCVS to require practice-specific suicide prevention plans

It follows two separate reports from coroners' courts.
RCVS Knowledge expands 2026 QI events
RCVS Knowledge expands 2026 QI events

The in-person courses will be brought to new regions in England.
Animal owners sought to join public advisory panel
Animal owners sought to join public advisory panel

"The work of the group forms a vital part of our continual push" Lizzie Lockett, RCVS CEO.
Sam Strain elected as BVA's NI president
Sam Strain elected as BVA's NI president

Dr Strain's presidency will take a One Health approach.
VMD blog explores AMR surveillance in pets and horses
VMD blog explores AMR surveillance in pets and horses

A new programme aims to bridge critical data gaps.
Course to help practices hosting overseas vets
Course to help practices hosting overseas vets

It will support those hosting overseas vets preparing for the SME.
Consultation launched on Veterinary Surgeons Act reform
Consultation launched on Veterinary Surgeons Act reform

Decisions could significantly change how vets are regulated.
Cleaning protocols cut contamination by 70 per cent
Cleaning protocols cut contamination by 70 per cent

Multi-practice study shows benefits of strict protocols and staff training.
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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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