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Welsh public asked to report dead badger sightings
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"Bovine TB is one of the biggest challenges facing Wales' farming industry."
Help requested for Wales-wide survey as part of drive to tackle bovine TB

Members of the public in Wales are being asked to report sightings of dead badgers as part of the Welsh Government's continuing drive to tackle bovine tuberculosis (TB).

It's hoped the sighting information will help with an extensive survey being carried out across the whole of Wales that aims to identify which badgers found dead are infected with bovine TB.

The survey started on Monday, 3 November, and will continue through until at least the end of 2015. It has already been running in the Intensive Action Area in North Pembrokeshire since 2012.

Anyone who finds a dead badger is asked to contact the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) on 0300 303 8268. The line is open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and wherever possible APHA will endeavour to collect all carcasses reported.

Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, Rebecca Evans said: "Bovine TB is one of the biggest challenges facing Wales' farming industry. It is a devastating disease and one that, as a government, we are working hard to eradicate… The survey will provide useful information on Mycobacterium bovis (M.bovis) infection in badgers and the results will be used to investigate the relationship between M.bovis infection in badgers and cattle. This is another important step in our aim to tackle TB and achieve our ultimate goal of a TB free Wales."

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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.