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Avian influenza housing measures to lift March 31
The APHA has reduced the risk of avian influenza in the UK to medium.

“This will be welcome news for poultry keepers across the country” - UK's CVOs

Compulsory housing measures for poultry and captive birds, introduced in December to prevent the spread of avian influenza, are set to be lifted from 31, March 2021 the UK’s chief veterinary officers have confirmed.

The announcement comes after the Animal and Heath Plant Agency (APHA) reduced the risk of avian influenza in the UK to medium. The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone and mandatory biosecurity measures will, however, remain in place. 

Bird keepers are encouraged to use the coming weeks to prepare outdoor areas for the release of their birds.

A joint statement from the UK’s chief veterinary officers read: “This will be welcome news for poultry keepers across the country who have put great effort into keeping their flocks safe this winter.

“We have taken swift action to contain and eliminate this disease and all bird keepers - whether they have just a few birds or thousands - must continue to do their bit to maintain strict biosecurity measures on their premises so that we do not lose the progress that we have made over the past few months as Low risk does not mean No Risk.”

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Applications open for MMI research grants

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 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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BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.