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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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Equine News
Gardeners urged to share sightings of blackbirds
Gardeners urged to share sightings of blackbirds

The popular songbird is in rapid decline.
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Colourful birds thrive in cities, study finds
Colourful birds thrive in cities, study finds

Urbanisation has caused a decline in biodiversity.
Reptiles brighter in open habitats, study finds
Reptiles brighter in open habitats, study finds

 Animals may have adapted their colouration to survive climate change.
RSPCA calls for 'urgent' monkey law clarity
RSPCA calls for 'urgent' monkey law clarity

 It calls for safeguards to prevent animals being abandoned.
H5N1 definition updated, as avian flu identified in sheep
H5N1 definition updated, as avian flu identified in sheep

 It is the first case to be identified in a sheep.
Bittern numbers continue to rise
Bittern numbers continue to rise

Approximately half of the UK's bitterns live on RSPB reserves.
RSPCA launches toolkit to help vets treat wildlife
RSPCA launches toolkit to help vets treat wildlife

The online resource includes practical advice on how to perform clinical examinations.
1,400 species eaten by Asian hornets, study finds
1,400 species eaten by Asian hornets, study finds

 The invasive species has spread across western Europe.
Stone-curlew conservation project celebrates 40 years
Stone-curlew conservation project celebrates 40 years

Populations of the bird have doubled since 1985.
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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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