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Voting opens for RSPCA photo competition

Children and young people have been snapping pics of pets and wildlife.
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Chatter box 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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One Health News
Treaty recognises animal health in pandemic plans
Treaty recognises animal health in pandemic plans

The Pandemic Agreement includes a One Health approach.
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RUMA CA&E releases Antibiotic Amnesty 2024 results
RUMA CA&E releases Antibiotic Amnesty 2024 results

The results were shared at this year's BSAVA Congress.
Obesity gene found in Labradors and humans
Obesity gene found in Labradors and humans

The gene could support obesity research across species.
Pathologists call for more training for vet professionals
Pathologists call for more training for vet professionals

Enhanced surveillance training could help tackle antimicrobial resistance.
BEVA launches antimicrobial monitoring campaign
BEVA launches antimicrobial monitoring campaign

MonitorME will collect data from equine practices across the UK.
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone in place across England
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone in place across England

All bird keepers must conduct enhanced biosecurity.
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone announced for Northern Ireland
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone announced for Northern Ireland

It follows the first notifiable cases in the country since 2023.
H5N1 virus mutating in humans, study finds
H5N1 virus mutating in humans, study finds

Research found nine additional mutations in the human strain.
RVC discovers high antibiotic use in Indian chicken farming
RVC discovers high antibiotic use in Indian chicken farming

Critically important human antibiotics were used routinely in early production.
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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.
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