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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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Equine News
Light incubation found to affect chick enrichment behaviour
Light incubation found to affect chick enrichment behaviour

Chicks were more likely to use their shelter, which reduces stress.
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Stricter BVD measures in force for NI
Stricter BVD measures in force for NI

There will no longer be a grace period for herd restrictions.
Vaccine uptake needed for sheep abortion control, data shows
Vaccine uptake needed for sheep abortion control, data shows

Only 26 per cent of flocks vaccinated against toxoplasmosis in 2024.
Moorland grazing reduces methane emissions, study finds
Moorland grazing reduces methane emissions, study finds

The results highlight the importance of upland sheep farming.
Immune cells increased by TB vaccine, study finds
Immune cells increased by TB vaccine, study finds

Findings from BCG vaccine could lead to more refined, effective vaccines.
Study links ewe nutrition with lamb immunity
Study links ewe nutrition with lamb immunity

Findings could influence mortality in lowland sheep flocks.
Vaccinate for lungworm before turnout, cow farmers advised
Vaccinate for lungworm before turnout, cow farmers advised

Cases and resistance against wormers continue to rise.
Dog owners urged to share views on sheep worrying
Dog owners urged to share views on sheep worrying

The results will inform further education and guidance.
Defra reveals welfare plans for laying hens and lambs
Defra reveals welfare plans for laying hens and lambs

Proposals seek to minimise pain for lamb castrations.
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RCVS members invited to question Council candidates

RCVS members have been invited to submit questions to candidates for this year's RCVS Council election.

With 15 candidates standing for three available positions, vets have been invited to submit a question of their choosing before voting starts. These questions will be collated, with each candidate answering one question of their choice.

It is recommended that members read the candidates' biographies and statements before submitting questions. One question per member can be submitted to vetvote26@rcvs.org.uk before Wednesday, 25 February 2026.

The RCVS Council election is due to start in March.

With only two candidates for two positions on the VN Council, there will be no VN Council elections this year. Meghan Conroy RVN and Lauren Hargrave RVN will begin their three year terms at RCVS' AGM in July.
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