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Scientific submissions sought for cattle conference
The British Cattle Veterinary Associaton international M.bovis conference takes place in June.
The British Cattle Veterinary Associaton international M.bovis conference takes place in June.

TB control, innovation and epidemiology among topics for event

The British Cattle Veterinary Association (BCVA) is seeking submissions for its sixth international M.bovis conference in June.

The BCVA Conference Scientific Committee is inviting oral or poster format abstracts to be submitted by February 28.

Topics can include new progress in Tuberculosis (TB) control, vaccination, methods and innovation, epidemiology, practical delivery, social sciences/ economics, policy legislation and regulation, wildlife reservoirs, diagnosis.

The conference will be held at the City Hall in Cardiff, Wales from June 16 to June 19.

For more details click here.

Meanwhile the BCVA congress will take place at the Hinckley Island Hotel in Leicestershire from October 16 to October 18. More details are to be released by the BCVA at a later date.

 

 

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Applications open for MMI research grants

News Story 1
 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.