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Charity rescues seven French bulldogs in a month
Five per cent of the 162 individual dog breeds Mayhew has cared for over the past year have been brachycephalic.

Mayhew reports a rise in brachycephalics at its rescue home   

A rescue centre in London has seen seven French bulldogs come through its doors in just one month, fuelling concerns about irresponsible breeding.

Animal welfare charity Mayhew said the dogs were all brought separately to the home and are aged between one and four years old.

They had been used for breeding and had a multitude of health issues among them, including chronic ear infections, skin conditions, dental problems and inverted tail.

Five per cent of the 162 individual dog breeds Mayhew has cared for over the past year have been brachycephalic. The charity also reported a five-fold increase in the number of brachycephalics brought in compared to the previous year.

The popularity of brachycephalics has soared in recent years and is likely being fuelled by celebrity owners and the prevalence of pugs, French bulldogs and English bulldogs in marketing campaigns. The BVA’s #BreedToBreathe campaign is urging practices to tackle this prevalence in advertising and social media.

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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.