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Interesting TV This Week…
‘The Wild Horse Redemption’,  focuses on a ground breaking project in the Sierra Nevada where criminals work with wild horses as part of a rehabilitation programme.
Hopefully this is not too much of a ‘busman’s holiday’ recommendation but you may find it entertaining to watch “Even My Pet’s a Porker” where human nutritionists and vets team up to take a whole family and its animals in hand; alternatively there’s some great wildlife viewing on offer too…

The Beeb has a number of appealing offerings this week: BBC4’s ‘Life – Creatures of the Deep’ focuses on some of the most peculiar sea life. Set in New Guinea, BBC HD’s ‘Lost Land of the Volcano’ offers a heady mix of striking wildlife and high-octane ventures as a team of wildlife documentary makers and scientists join forces. Also featuring is BBC2’s series from the eponymous cameraman and presenter – ‘Simon King’s Shetland Diaries’. In a brave move, Simon King moved his entire family to The Shetland Isles in order to be able to experience and report on the islands throughout the changing seasons. Treats this week include encountering a pod of killer whales.

‘Borneo Expedition’ follows a team on the search for elephants and also features some of the less pleasant wildlife they encounter including leeches and parasites. Horse lovers are also in for an inspiring treat with Animal Planet’s ‘The Wild Horse Redemption’, which focuses on a ground breaking project in the Sierra Nevada where criminals work with wild horses as part of a rehabilitation programme.

‘Life – Creatures of the Deep’, BBC4 – 7pm, Saturday 27th March
‘Even My Pet’s a Porker’, Animal Planet – 4pm, Tuesday 30th March
‘Lost Land of the Volcano’, BBC HD – 11pm, Wednesday 31st March 26th
‘Borneo Expedition’, Eden – 6pm, Wednesday 31st March
‘The Wild Horse Redemption’, Animal Planet – 8pm, Wednesday 31st March
‘Simon King’s Shetland Diaries’, BBC2 – 7pm, Friday 2nd April 2010

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Applications open for MMI research grants

News Story 1
 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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News Shorts
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.