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AMTRA/Harper Adams exams suspended until further notice
All AMTRA/Harper Adams exams are suspended until further notice.

Decision made 'in view of the evolving situation' surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.

The Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority (AMTRA) has announced that all AMTRA/Harper Adams exams are now suspended until further notice.

The not-for-profit organisation said the decision has been made 'in view of the evolving situation, including movement restrictions and the uncertainty as to what the future holds in terms of Covid risk itself'.

The full notice reads: 'All AMTRA/Harper Adams exams are now suspended again until further notice. For the moment that means for the rest of 2020. We are exploring alternative means of assessing candidates.

'A number of Covid-secure exams took place from August to October and went well, but in view of the evolving situation, including movement restrictions and the uncertainty as to what the future holds in terms of Covid risk itself, and associated Government restrictions, exams have now been suspended.'

Further details can be found at amtra.org.uk

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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.