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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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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.
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Stone-curlew conservation project celebrates 40 years
Stone-curlew conservation project celebrates 40 years

Populations of the bird have doubled since 1985.
Bigger animals have increased cancer risk, study confirms
Bigger animals have increased cancer risk, study confirms

 Findings challenge belief there is no link with size.
River biodiversity increased by reduced metal pollution
River biodiversity increased by reduced metal pollution

 Ecological health was improved in the 1990s and early 2000s.
18.2m worry about litter impact on animals, survey suggests
18.2m worry about litter impact on animals, survey suggests

 Harmful objects have left animals needing vital veterinary care.
Avian influenza reported in Norfolk grey seals
Avian influenza reported in Norfolk grey seals

It is the first non-avian case reported by Defra since 2023.
Call for urgent action on wildlife crime
Call for urgent action on wildlife crime

Pressure mounts on UK government to 'Make Wildlife Count'
Scottish bird species hit by climate change
Scottish bird species hit by climate change

 Temperature changes mean increases for some species, but declines for others.
London Zoo celebrates birth of endangered froglets
London Zoo celebrates birth of endangered froglets

The 33 Darwin's frogs are the result of an urgent rescue mission.
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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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