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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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Infectious bacteria using milk protein to survive in cows
Infectious bacteria using milk protein to survive in cows

Staphylococcus aureus has adapted to persist in dairy cattle.
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RUMA CA&E shares fourth Annual Progress Report
RUMA CA&E shares fourth Annual Progress Report

Report reveals 'encouraging' trends for antibiotic resistance surveillance.
Vets prescribing metronidazole against AMR guidelines, study finds
Vets prescribing metronidazole against AMR guidelines, study finds

Findings suggest it is being prescribed beyond its antimicrobial properties.
RSPB shares winter avian flu fears
RSPB shares winter avian flu fears

It reports a significant rise in avian flu among waterfowl.
Avian flu viruses can withstand fever, study reveals
Avian flu viruses can withstand fever, study reveals

PB1 gene helps infection to persist under high temperatures.
RUMA Agriculture shares new AMR targets for livestock sectors
RUMA Agriculture shares new AMR targets for livestock sectors

The Targets Task Force has set commitments for 2025-2029.
Veterinary antibiotic sales at record low, report shows
Veterinary antibiotic sales at record low, report shows

Figures show a 57 per cent decline over the past decade.
RUMA CA&E sets National AMU Reduction Targets
RUMA CA&E sets National AMU Reduction Targets

These are the first ever antimicrobial usage targets for companion animals.
Vet associations share new position on spot-on treatments
Vet associations share new position on spot-on treatments

Policy addresses evidence of wastewater contamination.
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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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