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WSAVA launches oncology resources
"One of the particular challenges facing veterinary oncology is the significant regional variation in its development globally" - Dr Martin Soberano.
'Fast Facts' summaries to aid diagnosis of tumours.

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association's (WSAVA) Oncology Working Group (WOW Group) will launch its 'Fast Facts' initiative – a series of one page summaries to help veterinary surgeons diagnose and treat tumours.

Set to launch at the WSAVA Congress, taking place from 29 – 31 October, the summaries for transmissible venereal tumours (TVT) and mammary tumours will be the first Fast Facts in the series to be released.

The resources will be available for veterinary professionals to download for free in English and Spanish on the WSAVA website during this year's congress, and an accompanying version targeted towards pet owners will be made available later on.

Created by the WOW Group, the summaries are the group's latest project, and WOW Group Chair Dr Martin Soberano said: “One of the particular challenges facing veterinary oncology is the significant regional variation in its development globally – whether this is caused by limited veterinary education and experience; a lack of equipment or simply a lack of financial resources.

“The WOW Group is focused on creating tools that will reduce this regional variation, leading to a global improvement in the care of veterinary oncology patients.

“We are delighted to launch the first of our Fast Facts and look forward to discussing TVTs and mammary tumors in companion animals with WSAVA delegates later this week.”

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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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Germany livestock import ban lifted

The UK government has amended its ban on the import of livestock, meat and dairy products from Germany.

Defra said the decision follows 'rigorous technical assessment' of the measures applied and the current situation. "If the situation changes, we will not hesitate to take necessary action in response to the FMD outbreaks in the European Union to protect our domestic biosecurity," it said.

The ban was implemented in January following an outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) near Berlin. Personal imports of meat, milk and dairy products will remain in place at a country level.