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Superstar chickens prepare for the red carpet
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The chickens are owned by traditional farmer Kenny Gracey who runs Forthill Farm in Tandragee.

Boogaloo and Graham nominated for live action short Oscar

Two chickens, who star in the oscar-nominated film Boogaloo and Graham, are preparing to strut their stuff down the Hollywood red carpet.

Filmed entirely in Northern Ireland, Boogaloo and Graham is set in 1970s Belfast and follows two young boys who discover the facts of life, aided by their pet chickens.  The film has received an Oscar nomination in the live action short category.

The chickens are owned by traditional farmer Kenny Gracey who runs Forthill Farm in Tandragee. Known at the 'Doctor Doolittle' of Northern Ireland's film world, Kenny owns a whole host of movie star animals.

Speaking to BBC News, Kenny said: "I have goats, donkeys, deer, chicken, sheep, cattle and white pigeons.

"Goats, Suzy, Kate and Abbey were regulars on the last series of Game of Thrones and Logan-Bishop, the Longhorn Bull, played sidekick to Natalie Portman in Your Highness."

He added: "I have the old types of animals because of my interest in rare breeds.

"They are very apt for older period films where an animal like a Charolais would look out of place. But a Longhorn would be right. So the animals have come into their own. And now, for some people, I'm the first port of call. If I haven't got it, I'll get it."

Mr Gracey told the BBC that he is more than happy to accompany the chickens to Hollywood for the Oscars, if he's needed.

To watch the Boogaloo and Graham trailer visit http://vimeo.com/116878614

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VMD invites students to apply for EMS placement

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 The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is inviting applications from veterinary students to attend a one-week extramural studies (EMS) placement in July 2026.

Students in their clinical years of study have until 28 February to apply for the placement, which takes place at the VMD's offices in Addlestone, Surrey, from 6-10 July 2026.

Through a mixture of lectures and workshops, the placement will explore how veterinary medicines are authorised, non-clinical career opportunities, and other important aspects of the VMD's work.  

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RCVS members invited to question Council candidates

RCVS members have been invited to submit questions to candidates for this year's RCVS Council election.

With 15 candidates standing for three available positions, vets have been invited to submit a question of their choosing before voting starts. These questions will be collated, with each candidate answering one question of their choice.

It is recommended that members read the candidates' biographies and statements before submitting questions. One question per member can be submitted to vetvote26@rcvs.org.uk before Wednesday, 25 February 2026.

The RCVS Council election is due to start in March.

With only two candidates for two positions on the VN Council, there will be no VN Council elections this year. Meghan Conroy RVN and Lauren Hargrave RVN will begin their three year terms at RCVS' AGM in July.