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Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging management buyout backed by August Equity
Hallmarq are backed by private equity in a management buyout.
Imaging specialists look to expand into US market

Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging Ltd (Hallmarq) has secured a deal with private equity firm, August Equity, in a management buyout (MBO).

Hallmarq, a global specialist in advanced diagnostics, are looking to expand into the US market. The company, which provides imaging services for equine and companion animals, developed the world’s first MRI scanner for a standing horse.

Advanced imaging services are becoming more commonplace in veterinary hospitals; testament to the growing demand from pet owners for healthcare services akin to its human counterpart.

August Equity invests in small and medium-sized companies.

Speaking of the deal, Jos Belgrave, chief executive of Hallmarq, commented: “Our next steps are to expand our presence in the US market…We look forward to working together with August Equity to achieve that.”

 

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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