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Scholarships awarded to veterinary students
Seven of the recipients are studying in the UK.
68 students across Europe will benefit from the scheme.

MSD Animal Health and the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe have announced that 68 veterinary students across Europe will receive scholarships as part of the 2022 Veterinary Student Scholarship Program.

Each scholarship is worth US$2,500 (£2,050) and is intended to help enhance the recipient’s academic experience. Only students enrolled in their third, fourth, or fifth year of study were eligible.

The successful applicants are based across Europe, studying veterinary medicine in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the UK.

Seven of the successful applicants are based in the UK, including five at the University of Bristol and two at RVC. The scholarships were awarded based on a combination of merit, financial need, and diversity. 

Rens van Dobbenburgh, president of FVE, said: “This is the seventh year of successful FVE and MSD Animal Health collaboration. Providing support to these outstanding students will greatly impact and improve the future of veterinary medicine for years to come.”

Her sentiments were echoed by Rob Kelly, senior-vice-president and Head of MSD Animal Health for Europe, Russia, North Africa & Middle East: “As MSD Animal Health, we are honoured to support these outstanding 68 recipients, who are the future of veterinary medicine. 

"By continuing our commitment to the veterinary profession, we ensure that animals will be provided with high-quality medical care also in the future.”

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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.