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Equine health study seeks views of horse owners
The study will ask for horse owners' views on equine health
The study will ask for horse owners' views on equine health

Study by team of veterinary surgeons, epidemiologists and sociologists

Horse owners are being are asked to take part in a study designed to improve equine health and welfare.

The study is being carried out by a team of veterinary surgeons, epidemiologists and sociologists at the University of Liverpool.

Owners and people who care for a horse are being asked how they view their horse's health.

Researchers also want to hear from people even if their horse had never been unwell.

They say owners and carers play a pivotal role in the health of their horses, and understanding how they view their horses health, will help vets to become better informed when it comes to giving tailored advice for specific issues.

Those wishing to take part will be send a questionnaire to fill in either online or return by post. Alternatively they may be asked if they would like to take part in a face-to-face discussion.

The questionnaire is due to be launched in April with further discussions running from October 2013.

The study is being funded by the British Veterinary Association, Animal Welfare Foundation Charity.

Register your interest here.

For any further information click here or email Claire Scantlebury at
horsehealth@liverpool.ac.uk

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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.