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Peeing contagious for chimpanzees, study finds

When one chimp urinates, others are likely to follow.
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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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Obesity gene found in Labradors and humans
Obesity gene found in Labradors and humans

The gene could support obesity research across species.
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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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Study finds cause of sleeping sickness spread

Mutations in key genes causing deadly disease to spread beyond Africa.
RUMA CA&E releases 2024 Annual Progress Report
RUMA CA&E releases 2024 Annual Progress Report

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Wales licenses Bluetongue vaccines for voluntary use

The Welsh government has approved three Bluetongue vaccines for emergency use in Wales.

From 1 March an online general licence will become available for the vaccines' use. They will then be obtainable on prescription and can be sold by veterinary practices.

After appropriate guidance, livestock keepers will be permitted to administer the vaccines themselves. The vaccines must be prescribed by a veterinary surgeon and detailed vaccination records must be kept for five years.

The decision comes as Bluetongue virus (BTV-3) continues to spread across England. The three vaccines are already licensed for use in England.

Richard Irvine, CVO for Wales, said: "This decision to licence these vaccines was informed by our recent risk assessment indicating that Wales is now at high risk of experiencing an incursion of Bluetongue this year.

"Our primary aim is to keep Bluetongue out of Wales through biosecurity, vigilance and safe sourcing of livestock."
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