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Undergrad vets invited to enter research competition
The winning and highly commended presentations will receive £200 and £100 respectively in National Book Tokens.
The Fellows of the Future competition invites students to present their research.

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Fellowship has invited undergraduate veterinary students to enter its Fellows of the Future competition.

The competition, which is open to undergraduates and those who graduated no earlier than 2023, will see applicants enter their original research for a chance to win.

Competition applicants will deliver a live presentation of no longer than five minutes to an audience and judging panel. The panel will then vote on the presentations, with the highest number of votes being awarded a prize.

The winning and highly commended presentations will receive £200 and £100 respectively in National Book Tokens.

It forms part of the college’s annual Fellowship Day, which will take place on 28 November 2024 at One Great George Street, London. The 2023 event saw a record number of students take part in the UK and abroad.

RCVS have this year decided to not only invite the top three to present their research, but also display posters from the top ten entries during breaks. All applicants will be invited to discuss their research with Fellows.

To apply, undergraduates should complete a form including a research title and summary (maximum 500 words), with up to two illustrations.

UK-based finalists will receive expenses of up to £150 for their attendance, while international finalists can present their research online. All short-listed finalists will be invited to attend Fellowship Day.

The deadline for submissions is 1 October 2024, and successful applicants will be notified in the week beginning 21 October 2024. More information and application details are published on the Fellowship website.

Angharad Belcher, director for the Advancement of the Professions, said: "The Fellows of the Future competition is an annual highlight for the Fellowship, demonstrating the incredible research currently being undertaken by students around the world. 2023 saw a record number of students take part from the UK and overseas, demonstrating the wide interest in our Fellowship.  

“The competition is a platform for these students to showcase their achievements and potential to the wider veterinary community. We welcome research from any area within veterinary, including non-clinical.”

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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.