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New Scottish farm payment scheme announced
The new farm payment scheme aims to improve the health and welfare of Scottish sheep and cattle.
 
The scheme aims to improve the health of Scottish livestock.

The British Veterinary Association’s (BVA) Scottish Branch has expressed support for a new farm payment scheme that will aim to improve the health and welfare of Scottish sheep and cattle.
 
Scottish farmers and crofters will be able to claim the new £250 payment from summer 2023 for veterinary health and welfare interventions, such as screening for certain diseases.
 
The scheme was announced by Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon on 10 February, ahead of the National Farmers Union Scotland annual general meeting. It is part of the Scottish Government’s post-Brexit future framework for sustainable agriculture.
 
Research has shown that healthy cattle and sheep produce less emissions and require less veterinary treatment and fewer antibiotics. All of which contribute to a more sustainable and regenerative agriculture sector.
 
BVA branch president Romain Pizzi welcomed the announcement and said: “The Scottish Government’s new farm payment scheme will support better livestock health and welfare in Scotland and provide welcome opportunities for vets to further engage with farmers and crofters rearing sheep and cattle. 

“BVA would like to see the vet-farmer relationship embedded as the cornerstone in Scotland’s permanent future farming policy, to help deliver improved animal health and welfare, productivity, and sustainability goals.”

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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.