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New BSAVA guidance on pet vaccinations
The guidance forms part of a suite of COVID-19 tools the BSAVA has produced for the profession.
Guidance to help vets assess risk during COVID-19 pandemic.

New guidance to help veterinary professionals weigh up the risk of pet vaccination during the COVID-19 lockdown has been published by the BSAVA.

The evidence-based guidance, entitled 'Should I vaccinate this pet?', is designed to be read in conjunction with the advice issued by the BVA and the RCVS over the Easter weekend.

It forms part of a suite of tools that the BSAVA has produced for the profession, allowing vets to assess the risk of pet vaccination while applying their clinical and professional judgement.

BSAVA president, Sue Paterson said: “I am proud that the Guidance was principally produced by BSAVA volunteers who generously donated their free time to it, much of which was over the Easter weekend. In line with BSAVA’s core ethos, the Guidance is ‘By the profession for the profession’.”

The guidance was produced in consultation with specialists in internal medicine, advanced practitioners in primary care practice, primary care vets on the front line, exotic specialists and advanced practitioners in exotic primary care practice and shelter medicine vets.

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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.