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Chatter box The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is inviting applications from veterinary students to attend a one-week extramural studies (EMS) placement in July 2026.

Students in their clinical years of study have until 28 February to apply for the placement, which takes place at the VMD's offices in Addlestone, Surrey, from 6-10 July 2026.

Through a mixture of lectures and workshops, the placement will explore how veterinary medicines are authorised, non-clinical career opportunities, and other important aspects of the VMD's work.  Chatter box

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RUMA CA&E shares fourth Annual Progress Report
RUMA CA&E shares fourth Annual Progress Report

Report reveals 'encouraging' trends for antibiotic resistance surveillance.
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Vets prescribing metronidazole against AMR guidelines, study finds
Vets prescribing metronidazole against AMR guidelines, study finds

Findings suggest it is being prescribed beyond its antimicrobial properties.
RSPB shares winter avian flu fears
RSPB shares winter avian flu fears

It reports a significant rise in avian flu among waterfowl.
Avian flu viruses can withstand fever, study reveals
Avian flu viruses can withstand fever, study reveals

PB1 gene helps infection to persist under high temperatures.
RUMA Agriculture shares new AMR targets for livestock sectors
RUMA Agriculture shares new AMR targets for livestock sectors

The Targets Task Force has set commitments for 2025-2029.
Veterinary antibiotic sales at record low, report shows
Veterinary antibiotic sales at record low, report shows

Figures show a 57 per cent decline over the past decade.
RUMA CA&E sets National AMU Reduction Targets
RUMA CA&E sets National AMU Reduction Targets

These are the first ever antimicrobial usage targets for companion animals.
Vet associations share new position on spot-on treatments
Vet associations share new position on spot-on treatments

Policy addresses evidence of wastewater contamination.
RUMA launches 2025 Animal Medicines Amnesty
RUMA launches 2025 Animal Medicines Amnesty

Last year's campaign secured the return of 2,148 antibiotic tablets.
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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk
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