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Association of Veterinary Students EMS grant winners announced
An AVS/BVA survey found that cost was the biggest limitation for vet students whilst completing their EMS.
Winners receive £200 a year to complete their EMS placements 

The winners of the Association of Veterinary Students (AVS) Extra Mural Studies (EMS) grants have been announced.

Jordan Egan and Molly Garrett from the RVC and Eleanor Robertson from Liverpool University will use their winnings to fund a placement at either farm or equine veterinary practices.

Jamie Enright (RVC) and Stephanie Gowing (Liverpool) will use their awards to fund areas of veterinary medicine in which they are most passionate. For Jamie, this will be dentistry at Eastcott Referrals and for Stephanie, emergency and critical care medicine at VetsNow.

The winners will be presented with their awards at the AVS National Congress 2019 in February.

“Supporting students on EMS has been the theme of my presidential year and we’re thrilled to have had so many strong applications for the AVS EMS Grants,” commented AVS president David Charles.

“The winning applicants had all clearly thought about the benefits of the placement they were applying for funding for, set strong objectives and identified how the placement could further their veterinary education and complement their university teaching.

“I look forward to meeting the five recipients at our congress to award them their grants, and to seeing the grants continue to support more students in future years.”

The AVS EMS grants were announced after an AVS/BVA survey found that cost was the biggest limitation for vet students whilst completing their 26 weeks of compulsory clinical EMS. Selected by a committee of AVS and VDS training members, the winners each receive £200 a year to complete their EMS placements.

Carolyne Crowe, VDS Training Consultant, said: “VDS Training are delighted to be supporting and enabling veterinary students to gain access to otherwise unaffordable EMS placements.

“Such placements can help and empower undergraduates along their career pathway, and provide valuable experience and insight into their future career. We look forward to following their progress."

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Greyhound Board announces change to vaccination guidance

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 The Greyhound Board of Great Britain has published new vaccination guidance, with all greyhounds registered from 1 January, 2027 required to have the L4 leptospirosis vaccination, rather than L2.

The change comes in response to the reduced availability of the 'L2' Leptospirosis vaccine across the UK, and aims to support best biosecurity practice across the racing greyhound population.

GBGB veterinary director Simon Gower, said "While rare, Leptospirosis is a serious infectious disease that can affect both dogs and humans, so it is vital that we offer our greyhounds the broadest possible protection.  

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Free webinar explores congenital heart disease in dogs

A free webinar is to provide veterinary professionals, dog breeders and pet owners an new insights into congenital heart disease.

Chris Linney, a cardiology specialist and Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VSC) member, will present the webinar from 7.00pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday, 12 November.

Dr Linney will explore the types, causes and clinical presentation of congenital heart conditions. This will include diagnostic approaches, treatment pathways and emerging research opportunities.

The session is the third to be organised by The Kennel Club, with the VCS, following an introductory webinar and a talk on acquired heart disease. Dr Linney's webinar consists of a one-hour presentation, followed by a 30-minute question and answer session.

Dr Linney said: "This webinar will be an opportunity to deepen understanding - not just of the diseases themselves, but of how breeders, vets and owners can work together to support affected dogs and improve outcomes for future generations."

Click here to register for the webinar.