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Cats warned not to disrupt elections again
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Last year energy minister Taner Yıldız blamed cats for power blackouts that occurred during the vote-counting.
Vets in Turkey issue playful statement

Turkey's cats have been warned not to engage in any mischievous behaviour in the run-up to local elections.

Istanbul's Chamber of Veterinary Surgeons issued a tongue-in-cheek statement poking fun at accusations made during last year's elections, Hurriyet Daily News reports.

Following the elections in March 2014, energy minister Taner Yıldız blamed cats for power blackouts that occurred during the vote-counting.

Last week the Chamber of Veterinary Surgeons wrote: "We warn our cat friends: Stay away from power distribution units. Otherwise we will reconsider our friendly relationship with you."

The widespread 2014 power cuts during vote-counting prompted some to allege foul play, however Mr Yıldız claimed they were caused by a cat walking into a power distribution unit.

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Applications open for MMI research grants

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 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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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.