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FIVP to attend BSAVA Congress and Expo
FIVP will be at Stand C25 of BSAVA Congress and Expo from 20-22 March 2025.
The organisation will represent independent practice at Stand C25.

The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP) will be attending the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) Congress and Expo on 20-22 March 2025.

The not-for-profit organisation, which supports independent veterinary practices, will be at Stand (C25) throughout the event.

Representatives from FIVP will be meeting with new and existing members to share how it has been representing their interests and promoting their values across the country. It will also be an opportunity for delegates to learn more about the current events which are affecting independent practices.

Those who own, manage or work at an independent practice are invited to learn more about how the organisation helps independent practices to develop their business. It is committed to cementing a future for independent businesses, as well as creating a community where practices can network and develop together.

Membership to FIVP is available to independent veterinary practices across the UK.

In the past year, FIVP has remained closely involved with the ongoing Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation into the veterinary sector. This has seen chairperson Rita Dingwall and business development manager Ian Wolstenholme attend regular meetings with the inquiry group to ensure that FIVP members are represented in key discussions and debates.

Last year also saw the launch of FIVP’s podcast, FIVP: Practice Matters. In the bi-weekly podcast, Mr Wolstenholme hosts experts from across the veterinary industry to share insights into veterinary practice, business and leadership.

Ms Dingwall said: “The FIVP team is counting down the days to BSAVA Congress and Expo 2025! The programme is filled with exciting events and fascinating discussions, and we can’t wait to get involved.

“Don’t forget to make time to stop by for a chat – we are looking forward to catching up with our amazing community!”

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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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Wales licenses Bluetongue vaccines for voluntary use

The Welsh government has approved three Bluetongue vaccines for emergency use in Wales.

From 1 March an online general licence will become available for the vaccines' use. They will then be obtainable on prescription and can be sold by veterinary practices.

After appropriate guidance, livestock keepers will be permitted to administer the vaccines themselves. The vaccines must be prescribed by a veterinary surgeon and detailed vaccination records must be kept for five years.

The decision comes as Bluetongue virus (BTV-3) continues to spread across England. The three vaccines are already licensed for use in England.

Richard Irvine, CVO for Wales, said: "This decision to licence these vaccines was informed by our recent risk assessment indicating that Wales is now at high risk of experiencing an incursion of Bluetongue this year.

"Our primary aim is to keep Bluetongue out of Wales through biosecurity, vigilance and safe sourcing of livestock."