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BSAVA announces online abstracts session
The event will give clinical researchers a unique opportunity to showcase their work with colleagues across the globe.

Event will showcase more than 125 presentations from across the globe.

BSAVA Congress has announced the return of its popular Clinical Abstracts Programme for 2021, showcasing more than 125 presentations over three days.

Building on the success of last year’s live event, the online proceedings (24-26 May) will see researchers, vets and practice staff from across the globe share the latest research, unusual case reports and novel procedures.

Presentations will cover a diverse array of topics, including orthopaedics, oncology and soft tissue surgery.

In a first for the programme, some of the students involved in the BSAVA-PetSavers Student Research Project will deliver presentations. The updated format will give students the chance to present in a supportive BSAVA-PetSavers Student Grants module.

The 2020 Clinical Abstract Programme achieved the largest audience for clinical abstracts in congress’ history, averaging around 160 attendees in each of the sessions. The virtual event attracted professionals from across the world, with presenters participating from Finland to Indiana.

Joe Fenn, BSAVA Congress clinical abstracts chair, said the 2021 programme is being expanded from two to three days to accommodate the wide range of submissions received. 

“By bringing interactive clinical abstracts to an international veterinary audience, we are providing clinical researchers with a unique opportunity to share their work with a global network of colleagues,” he said. 

BSAVA's Virtual Congress held in March attracted more than 40 clinical abstract poster presentations. Access to all scientific content, including the posters, will remain open until May 22.

The Clinical Abstracts Programme takes place 24-26 May. For more information and to book your place, visit bsavaevents.com/bsavacongress2021

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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.