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Applications open for BVDzero Case Awards 2020
The BVDzero Case Awards aim to encourage the search for clinical and subclinical cases of BVD in cattle.

Boehringer Ingelheim will award €15,000 to the top 10 clinical cases

Applications are now open for the 2020 ‘BVDzero Case Awards’, organised by leading animal health firm Boehringer Ingelheim. 


The BVDzero Case Awards aim to encourage the search for clinical and subclinical cases of Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) in cattle herds. Boehringer Ingelheim said it believes this will both increase awareness of BVD and help to reduce its prevalence.

Steve Williams, head of global ruminants at Boehringer Ingelheim, explains: “Bovine Viral Diarrhoea is one of the most common diseases in cattle, causing harm to the affected animals and huge economic damage to the livestock industry. We aim to challenge the status quo and bring a paradigm shift in the control of BVD globally.”

The awards are open to any member of the cattle industry with areas of expertise including, but not limited to, veterinary practice, animal science, research, production veterinary medicine, cattle production, diagnostics and animal health & welfare.


The awards ceremony will take place at the BVDzero press conference in May 2020. Winners will be selected by a panel of experts in the field of bovine health, with the top 10 clinical cases receiving a total prize of €15,000.

For more information and to apply for the awards, visit the BVDzero website.

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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.