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Forum for Working Equids launched
New online forum is first of its kind

A new online forum has been launched to help share information between those involved with the health and welfare of working equids.

The online forum, called the International Forum for Working Equids (IFWE), is the first of its kind and has been launched together by the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA), the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and a number of leading welfare charities.

Deidre Carson, BEVA past president, said: "By sharing ideas, research, news and experience we believe that even more can be done to improve the health and welfare of working equids.

"In every case our primary intention is that IFWE should help to provide the best possible care for the working horses, donkeys and mules that need our support," she added.

The website, which is funded equally by the organisations that launched it, went live last week following an idea initially considered in 2010 at the BEVA's Worldwide Equine Welfare Symposium.

Click here to visit the IFWE.

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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.