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Peeing contagious for chimpanzees, study finds

When one chimp urinates, others are likely to follow.
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Chatter box 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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New pig antibiotics to have biosecurity focus
New pig antibiotics to have biosecurity focus

The sector aims to break the cycle that drives antibiotic use.
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Second case of foot-and-mouth disease confirmed
Second case of foot-and-mouth disease confirmed

The disease was found on a cattle farm in Hungary.
Artificial intelligence could detect pneumonia in pigs, study finds
Artificial intelligence could detect pneumonia in pigs, study finds

AI may be able to detect lesions in pig lungs.
Third of UK calves get bovine respiratory disease, study finds
Third of UK calves get bovine respiratory disease, study finds

It is the leading cause of disease in pre-weaned calves, but could go undiagnosed.
Avian coronavirus vaccination strategy shows promise
Avian coronavirus vaccination strategy shows promise

The method could reduce the burden of IBV on the poultry industry.
Reassess pre-lambing worming treatments, farmers urged
Reassess pre-lambing worming treatments, farmers urged

SCOPS is calling for a more targeted approach to parasite control.
Farmers and vets invited to bTB trials
Farmers and vets invited to bTB trials

It is the latest phase towards a deployable cattle bTB vaccine.
Biosecurity 'greatest weapon' against avian flu, says DAERA minister
Biosecurity 'greatest weapon' against avian flu, says DAERA minister

More suspected cases are appearing in Northern Ireland.
Bluetongue restriction zone expands
Bluetongue restriction zone expands

Defra has identified further cases of the virus in Dorset
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RVC leads globally for Veterinary Science

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has retained its lead in Veterinary Science education in the QS World University Rankings 2025.

The college scored 100 for its Academic Reputation and increased its Employer Reputation to 91.7 points. It also maintained high scores for Citations per Paper and H-Index.

RVC says that its score recognises its students' employability and the institution's standing with employers. It also highlighted the impact that its graduates and alumni are making in the sector.

Stuart Reid CBE, president and principal of RVC, said: "We are dedicated to maintaining the teaching, learning and research that takes place at the RVC.

"I am delighted that the effort from all our staff and students has once again led to a great outcome in the QS rankings; it is a privilege we do not take for granted."

The full rankings can be found here.
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