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WSAVA establishes new Oncology Working Group
Dr Martin Soberano (pictured) is president of the Latin American Veterinary Oncology Society and chair of the new Working Group.

Specialist committee is working to produce global guidelines for veterinary practice.

A newly inaugurated WSAVA committee aims to raise awareness of the latest thinking in veterinary oncology and promote best practice globally.

Named the WSAVA Oncology Working Group, its members include specialists from around the world, including past president of WSAVA and the Veterinary Society of Surgical Oncology Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn.

The Committee is chaired by Argentinian veterinary surgeon and president of the Latin American Veterinary Oncology Society Dr. Martin Soberano.

The other members of the Working Group are:

  • Dr. Nick Bacon - an RCVS-recognised specialist in small animal surgery (oncology) and a European specialist in small animal surgery (oncology)
  • Dr. Pachi Clemente-Vicario – a diplomate in oncology and small animal internal medicine from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM)
  • Dr. Antonio Guiliano – a board-certified oncologist with the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ECVIM)
  • Dr. Ann Hohenhaus – a diplomate in oncology and small animal internal medicine from ACVIM
  • Dr. Natalia Ignatenko – who completed her residency at the Department of Oncology Centre for Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Munich in 2017.

The members are beginning work on the development of a set of accessible global guidelines for veterinary oncology practice. While these guidelines are in development, the WSAVA Oncology Working Group will be producing practical tools to help veterinary surgeons improve standards of treatment and educate pet owners about cancer.

Dr. Soberano said: “The WSAVA Oncology Working Group aims to overcome global variations in oncology treatment and raise awareness of the different types of tumors affecting companion animals.

“Many cancers in these animals also occur in humans so we see an opportunity to improve the lives of both animal and human patients by raising standards of treatment for veterinary oncology patients.”

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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.