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Moredun and Biobest celebrate 18 years of rabies testing
Biobest tests samples from across the globe to prove dogs and cats are immune to rabies before they are allowed to travel.

Test proves immunity prior to travel

Veterinary diagnostics business Biobest and The Moredun Research Institute are celebrating 18 years of collaboration in rabies serology testing for the international movement of cats and dogs.

The collaboration began in 1999, with Moredun providing the high containment testing laboratory and Biobest providing the technical expertise and understanding to perform the blood testing of pets.

Today, Biobest tests samples from across the globe to prove dogs and cats are immune to rabies before they are allowed to travel.

“This test, which proves immunity to rabies prior to travel, has facilitated international movement of pets and cats all over the world without lengthy quarantine periods; reducing stress and inconvenience for pets and owners when moving between countries,” commented Paul Burr, director of Biobest.

Julie Fitzpatrick, scientific director and CEO, Moredun added: “This is an excellent example of innovative collaboration.Moredun has world class facilities and expertise to enable the safe handling of pathogens allowing this testing to be conducted safely and effectively.”

The internationally recognised test shows a biological effect (neutralisation) of infectious virus. In virology, these neutralisation tests are recognised as showing the best correlation between positive test results and immunity to infection. The service is also cost effective and fast; test results are typically returned to the customer within five working days of the sample.

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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.