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Mind Matters extends application deadlines
"Mental health research is of critical importance and forms a significant part of our work at MMI" – Lisa Quigley.
Researchers into veterinary mental health invited to apply.

The RCVS Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has extended upcoming deadlines for two of its initiatives for supporting the development of research into mental health in the veterinary sector, allowing researchers more time to submit their proposals.

The application deadline for the Sarah Brown Mental Health Research Grant has been extended to 5pm on Thursday, 15 June. Worth £20,000, the grant was set up in memory of veterinary surgeon, RCVS council member and mental health campaigner Sarah Brown to fund research into veterinary mental health.

The deadline for researchers to apply to share their work at this autumn’s Mind Matters Mental Health Research Symposium in Manchester has also been extended, with the deadline now Thursday, 1 June. Researchers into veterinary mental health and wellbeing are invited to submit abstracts of up to 250 words and, if selected, can choose either to give a 15-minute presentation or present a poster to be displayed at the venue.

For both opportunities, the RCVS is keen for researchers at any stage of their career, and from any background, to apply.

Mind Matters manager Lisa Quigley said “Mental health research is of critical importance and forms a significant part of our work at MMI.

“Since our inception, we have seen substantial growth in the number of veterinary mental health research projects coming to fruition and are proud to be supporting researchers in any way we can.

“Our Sarah Brown Mental Health Research Grant is now entering its fifth year and it has been really rewarding to see the impact that these projects have had, both in theory and practice. Past topics have included neurodiversity, moral injury and racism, to name a few, and we look forward to funding more important research this coming year.

“Our symposium is of equal importance and brings together veterinary researchers from across the globe to share their work. The winner of our 2023 Sarah Brown Mental Health Research Grant will also receive their award at the symposium, and previous winners will also be in attendance to present their research. The symposium offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase all the vital work currently taking place in the veterinary mental health research field, and we strongly encourage anybody working on a relevant project to get involved.”

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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.