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Let’s talk about depression
The rate of suicide in the veterinary profession is almost four times greater than among medical doctors.

'All in the Mind' explores suicide in the veterinary profession

“Within the veterinary profession we have very much a ‘can do’ attitude to things. We are used to fixing problems ourselves and not seeking help with them, and I guess that’s one of the reasons I didn’t seek help at the early stage.” 

Those were the words of vet Richard Hillman speaking to presenter Claudia Hammond on BBC Radio 4 on Wednesday (18 May). The ‘All in the Mind’ programme discussed the startling rate of suicide in the veterinary profession, which is almost four times greater than among medical doctors. This alarming figure came to light in research back in 2004 and steps have been undertaken to address it, yet the exact reason are still unclear.

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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