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Sheep Veterinary Society appoints new president
Amanda Carson has been appointed president of the Sheep Veterinary Society

Amanda Carson to lead discussions on sheep health and welfare.

Leading sheep vet Amanda Carson has been appointed president of the Sheep Veterinary Society.

Amanda, who leads the APHA's small ruminant disease scanning surveillance project, takes over the role from Nick Hart, who becomes senior vice president.

A graduate of the University of Sydney, Amanda spent 15 years as a partner in a rural mixed practice in Cumbria. Among her sheep-related activities include representing APHA on the Sheep Health and Welfare Group; vice-chair of the Farmer Scientist Network of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society; trustee of the charity The Sheep Trust.

Amanda is also a member of the Farm Animal Genetic Resources Committee (FAnGR) and secretary of the Herdwick Sheep Breeders’ Association. In 2019, she was awarded Associateship of the Royal Agricultural Societies in recognition of her outstanding contribution to agricultural and rural progress in the sheep sector.

The Sheep Veterinary Society aims to bring together vets, advisers and flock owners from across the world who are interested in the welfare and production of sheep. Besides providing a forum for education and discussion on sheep health and welfare, the Society builds strong links with sheep farmers through the National Sheep Association.

Ms Carson was appointed president of the Society during its virtual autumn conference (9 September). Also joining the officials is new junior vice president, Rebecca Mearns.

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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.