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Student grant scheme opens for applications
Applications must be submitted by 29 February 2024.

Funding is available for animal welfare research.

The Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF), a charity founded by the British Veterinary Association (BVA), has opened applications for its 2024 Student Grant Scheme.

The foundation is planning to award a total of £10,000 to student research projects looking at welfare issues affecting managed animals in the UK.

Undergraduate students in veterinary medicine, veterinary nursing, and animal welfare are invited to apply, as are students in other disciplines if their project is relevant to the veterinary profession. Students must be affiliated with a university of college in the UK or Republic of Ireland.

Since the scheme was launched in 2016, AWF has provided more than £75,000 to fund student research projects. Topics previously investigated include the health and behaviour of imported rescue dogs and how farmers perceive pain in calves.

AWF, which operates as an independent entity to the BVA, was established in 1983 to improve animal welfare. Its activities include funding research and providing education and advice.

Chair of AWF Julian Kupfer said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for students to get a hands-on experience of scientific research and to deepen their understanding of animal welfare, enabling them to gain some insights into the field of research and to develop skills for their future academic and professional careers.”

The deadline for submissions is 29 February 2024. Application guidelines can be found on the AWF website.

 

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.