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Champion Jockey’s Charity Challenge for AHT
The AHT hopes to raise £25K from the China Challenge.
Champion jockey Richard Dunwoody will lead a fundraising challenge in September 2010, in order to raise money for the Animal Health Trust (AHT).

Following on from his recent charity exploits, Richard will embark on a 12-day trip to China where he will trek part of the Great Wall by foot.
 
Richard Dunwoody, said: “I’m extremely impressed by the work of the Animal Health Trust – they really are unsung heroes. Heading up the China Challenge to raise funds for them is a real privilege and I’m excited to be involved.”
 
The AHT, based in Newmarket, hopes to raise more than £25,000 from the China Challenge and is currently seeking people with an adventurous spirit to join Richard in China.
 
The trip will incorporate a visit to a Panda Sanctuary and the chance to see the AHT’s eye experts in action at the Moon Bear Rescue Centre in Chengdu. In 2009, vets from the AHT restored the sight to several bears at the centre which had been rescued by Animals Asia Foundation from torturous lives on bile farms.
 
Peter Webbon, Chief Executive at the Animal Health Trust, said: “This Challenge is a great opportunity for people to see close-up the important international work the AHT does. Anyone participating will get a real insight into why we need support, along with witnessing our work in China with the moon bears.”
 
Richard added: “The trip will be incredible and I’m looking forward to seeing, first hand, the work the AHT is doing restoring sight to moon bears. Please support the AHT by either joining me on this once in a lifetime trip or by sponsoring me to take on this fantastic project.”
 
Anyone interested in taking part in the trip can find out more by contacting Christine Gird at the Animal Health Trust on 01638 555665.

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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.