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Liverpool Uni Awarded Grant
The department of Veterinary Clinical Science at the University of Liverpool has recently been awarded over £6,000 to research the effects of head trauma in dogs.

Head trauma can have a number of long term consequences that impact on quality of life. Dr Peter Smith, specialist in Veterinary Neurology at the University of Liverpool, has recently treated a dog with severe, multiple pituitary hormone deficiencies following head injuries and is concerned that many dogs suffer similar problems, without the underlying problem being identified.
 
Dr Smith, in charge of the study at the University of Liverpool said: “Hormone deficiencies are relatively simple problems to treat and can have a dramatic impact on quality of life. Any animal in which an abnormality is identified will be treated appropriately, coordinated with their own veterinary surgeon.
 
“Thanks to the grant from the Kennel Club Charitable Trust, I am able to get the study off the ground and, depending on the results, we hope to undertake a more extensive investigation into the time course over which hormonal abnormalities develop, and into the relationship between trauma severity and the prevalence of abnormalities.”
 

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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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RCVS members invited to question Council candidates

RCVS members have been invited to submit questions to candidates for this year's RCVS Council election.

With 15 candidates standing for three available positions, vets have been invited to submit a question of their choosing before voting starts. These questions will be collated, with each candidate answering one question of their choice.

It is recommended that members read the candidates' biographies and statements before submitting questions. One question per member can be submitted to vetvote26@rcvs.org.uk before Wednesday, 25 February 2026.

The RCVS Council election is due to start in March.

With only two candidates for two positions on the VN Council, there will be no VN Council elections this year. Meghan Conroy RVN and Lauren Hargrave RVN will begin their three year terms at RCVS' AGM in July.