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RCVS Knowlege announces canine cruciate event
The Registry aims to collect data from vets and dog owners to better understand which surgical tecniques and implants have the best outcomes.
Event will introduce the Registry and show how vets can monitor complications with cruciate surgery.

RCVS Knowledge has announced a first-of-its-kind event to collect data on dogs recovering from cruciate surgery.

The Canine Cruciate Registry aims to collect data from veterinary surgeons and dog owners to better understand which surgical techniques and implants have the best outcomes. 

The event is taking place virtually on Wednesday 28 July, during which Mark Moreton, clinical lead for the RCVS Knowledge Canine Cruciate Registry, will introduce the registry and show how vets can monitor complications with cruciate surgery, improve outcomes and enhance patient care.

Mark will be joined by a host of speakers across the world, including:

  • Dr Stanley Kim, associate professor in small animal surgery at the University of Florida, who will present his work on stifle stability, and outcomes post cruciate surgery.
  • Professor Duncan Lascelles, professor of translational pain research and management at North Carolina State University, who will discuss how clinicians can assess clinical outcomes in canine patients.
  • Mr Mike McNicholas, a renowned knee surgeon and a member of the steering group for the UK National Ligament Registry and Chair of ICRS Global Cartilage Treatment Registry. Mike will share experiences from human orthopaedic surgery and the benefits of registries in improving patient outcomes. 

All UK vets performing cruciate surgery are encouraged to sign up to the registry, which is endorsed by the British Veterinary Orthopaedic Association (BVOA). However, veterinary teams, animal owners and anyone with interest in registries is welcome to attend.

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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.