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Final call for international equine scholarship
"I am delighted that the RVC is able to support this transatlantic initiative for veterinary graduates" - Professor Richard Bomphrey, interim vice principal at the RVC.
Applications close in two weeks for the MARS EQUESTRIAN Scholarship. 

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) have issued a reminder that the deadline for applications to the MARS EQUESTRIAN Equine Research Scholarship Programme is 15 March 2022.

The scholarship programme, which provides one person the unique opportunity to conduct research alongside renowned veterinary researchers, aims to advance the health and welfare of horses. 

Taking place in both London and Pennsylvania over the course of the programme, the successful applicant will pursue the Graduate Certificate in Animal Welfare and Behaviour at Penn Vet over the course of the first year, and the Master of Research (MRes) programme at the RVC in the second year. 

Open to UK, US and international candidates holding a veterinary degree, the scholarship programme begins in September 2022 in the United States, and then moves to the UK in October 2023. 

Dr Kyla Ortved, Jacques Jenny Endowed term chair in orthopedic surgery and assistant professor of large animal surgery at Penn Vet, and primary mentor for the research project, said: “There are two fundamental components to a successful career in the veterinary medicine field: exceptional mentorship and the continuous pursuit of applicable knowledge. 

“The multidisciplinary approach of the MARS EQUESTRIAN Veterinary Research Scholar Programme is set to provide both of these cardinal elements through an experiential learning environment that will ultimately culminate in delivering meaningful advancements that will have a very real, positive impact on the lives of our equine partners.”

Applicants should submit a CV and letter of intent to Dr Kyla Ortved at kortved@vet.upenn.edu by the 15 March 2022 deadline, and potential applicants can find out more about the programme here. 

 

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Reporting service for dead wild birds updated

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 The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has updated its online reporting service for dead wild birds.

The new version allows those reporting a dead bird to drop a pin on a map when reporting the location. It also includes a wider range of wild bird species groups to select from when describing the bird.

The online service, which helps APHA to monitor the spread of diseases such as avian influenza, can be accessed here. 

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NI chief vet urges bluetongue vigilance

Northern Ireland's chief veterinary officer (CVO) has urged farmers to be vigilant for signs of bluetongue, after the Animal and Plant Health Agency warned there was a very high probability of further cases in Great Britain.

There have been 126 confirmed cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 in England since November 2023, with no cases reported in Northern Ireland. The movement of live ruminants from Great Britain to Northern Ireland is currently suspended.

According to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), the virus is most likely to enter Northern Ireland through infected animals or germplasm (semen or ova) being imported.

Brian Dooher, Northern Ireland's CVO, said: "Surveillance for this disease within Northern Ireland has been increased to assist with detection at the earliest opportunity which will facilitate more effective control measures."

Farmers should report any suspicions of the disease to their private veterinary practitioner, the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or their local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.