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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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Action group formed after corporate trade mark threat
Action group formed after corporate trade mark threat

Many practices have received legal letters from IVC Evidensia.
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FIVP to attend BSAVA Congress and Expo
FIVP to attend BSAVA Congress and Expo

The organisation will represent independent practice at Stand C25.
BSAVA PetSavers opens specialised Clinical Research Project grants
BSAVA PetSavers opens specialised Clinical Research Project grants

The projects are joint-funded with BSAVA's affiliate groups.
College reflects on 10 years of Royal Charter
College reflects on 10 years of Royal Charter

The Charter established veterinary nursing as a fully regulated profession.
NI leader seeks to resolve veterinary medicines access
NI leader seeks to resolve veterinary medicines access

Dr Kirsten Dunbar will help drive efforts to secure an EU-UK agreement.
RCVS campaign to explore reasonable adjustments
RCVS campaign to explore reasonable adjustments

It will highlight the legal obligations of leaders and managers.
BVA welcomes government commitment to legislative reform
BVA welcomes government commitment to legislative reform

The BVA president addressed vets, MPs and peers at BVA's annual dinner.
Second round of mental health grant opening soon
Second round of mental health grant opening soon

The programme aims to drive positive change.
BSAVA Congress launching new Practice Efficiencies programme
BSAVA Congress launching new Practice Efficiencies programme

The programme reveals key skills for practice management.
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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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