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Vet charity PDSA is offering supporters the chance to win a private screening of the latest Hollywood blockbuster, Hachi: A Dog’s Tale, for up to 20 friends and family.

The film, in cinemas from 12th March, is based on a heart warming true story about the unbreakable bond between a University professor, played by Richard Gere, and his dog Hachi – a must-see for pet lovers.
 
To enter to the competition, simply donate a bag of unwanted clothing to a PDSA charity shop before 20 March 2010 (terms and conditions apply).
 
PDSA Director of Business Services, Andrew Holl, said: “If you’ve got lots of unworn or unwanted clothes hanging in your wardrobe, then why not have a sort out and donate them to your local PDSA store? The items will be sold to raise vital funds to help care for the sick and injured pets of people in need.”
 
To find out more about the competition please click here. To find your nearest PDSA store, please click here

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VMD invites students to apply for EMS placement

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 The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is inviting applications from veterinary students to attend a one-week extramural studies (EMS) placement in July 2026.

Students in their clinical years of study have until 28 February to apply for the placement, which takes place at the VMD's offices in Addlestone, Surrey, from 6-10 July 2026.

Through a mixture of lectures and workshops, the placement will explore how veterinary medicines are authorised, non-clinical career opportunities, and other important aspects of the VMD's work.  

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk