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Tackling mental health problems in US vets
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"Overall, we propose greater cross talk between human health care professionals and veterinary health care workers."

One health approach proposed to share ideas about wellness. 

US research carried out over the past year indicates worryingly high rates of mental health problems in veterinary professionals and students. One group of researchers is hoping to tackle the issue using a 'one health' approach. There are also plans to develop cohorts of vets to evaluate outcomes.

Much of the work has led on from a study published last year in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA). Principal co-investigator Randall Nett shared some of the key findings at a recent roundtable meeting in Illnois.

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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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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk