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New grant launched for animal welfare research
Applications close midnight on Wednesday 15 October 2025.
Up to £42,000 is available for a master’s degree.

Applications have opened for a new grant intended to fund master’s degree research into animal welfare.

BSAVA PetSavers has partnered with the Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) to offer up to £42,000 to cover a postgraduate student stipend at BBSRC standard rates.

The grant can also cover university fees, equipment and consumables of up to £10,000 depending on the project. A veterinary stipend can be requested.

Primary applications must be made by the prospective supervisor, and can be submitted before or after they have chosen a potential student. Applications close midnight on Wednesday, 15 October.

The applicant does not need to be a veterinary professional. However, they must have an appropriate level of veterinary experience for the project they wish to conduct.

Applications should include a letter of support from the head of department or practice principal. It should also include evidence that ethical approval has been obtained or applied for.

Applicants will be notified if their proposal has been shortlisted at the end of November 2025, with a funding decision made in spring 2026.

Sarah Williams, BSAVA PetSavers fundraising and grant awards manager, said: “We look forward to initiating this funding partnership with AWF. By pooling our resources and expertise, we can further increase our impact in animal welfare and help the next generation of researchers get started in this important field.” 

Julian Kupfer, chair of the AWF board of trustees, and trustee Charlotte Burn continued: “We are delighted to join forces with BSAVA PetSavers to fund a Master of Research postgraduate degree.

“We are aware of the importance and scarcity of research funding especially in disciplines such as animal welfare, so collaborating with BSAVA PetSavers presents an ideal opportunity for researchers in companion animals to focus on the welfare of pets as well as clinical research.”

For more information or to apply, visit the BSAVA PetSavers website.

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RUMA CA&E extends survey deadline

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 RUMA CA&E has extended the deadline for its online survey into vaccine availability.

Vets, SQPs, retailers and wholesalers will now have until Friday, 26 September at 5pm to submit their response.

The survey aims to further understanding into the vaccine supply challenges faced by the sector. It will also consider the short and long term impacts of disruption issues.

Insights are anonymous, and will be shared with industry stakeholders and government bodies.

The survey can be accessed here. 

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BSAVA publishes Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice

The BSAVA has added a small animal nutrition advice booklet to its series of BSAVA guides.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice offers a resource for veterinary professionals to provide appropriate nutrition for animals. As well as maintaining the wellbeing of healthy pets, the guide explores how nutritional requirements change in times of illness and disease.

The guide is divided into five sections, which explore the importance of nutritional assessment; diet types; feeding at different life stages; feeding for specific situations; and feeding for specific diseases. Online resources are also in the BSAVA Library including client handouts and videos.

It is designed to be suitable for referencing, in-depth case planning and team training sessions.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice can be purchased online from the BSAVA store.