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Veterinary Research Receives £150 million Boost
University of Nottingham's fundraising campaign to help veterinary research.

Veterinary research is to be given a major financial boost, having been placed at the heart of the University of Nottingham's biggest ever fundraising campaign.

A project focusing on infectious diseases in livestock will be funded by the university, forming part of 'Impact: The Nottingham Campaign,' which will raise £150 million to support the university's vision to change lives, tackle global issues and shape the future.

The campaign was launched on the Monday 17th October and will fund a diverse student body, provide a richer student experience, transform research programmes and help the University make an even greater contribution to the global communities it serves.

Chosen to reflect Nottingham's strong tradition of pioneering work in medicine, diagnostics and community health, the Infectious Diseases in Livestock project will enable the University to expand its commitment to animal welfare, recognising the important role that animals play.

On the eve of the launch, Professor David Greenaway Vice-Chancellor at The University of Nottingham revealed that over £50 million has already been raised through donations from alumni and business.

He said: "The University of Nottingham was founded on the vision and generosity of Jesse Boot. He believed that a pioneering spirit and academic achievement were key to a better society. Today his vision stands firm and these deep philanthropic roots continue to nourish the University's uniquely global growth and worldwide impact." 

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Annual submission deadline small pet animal exemptions

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 Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.

Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for products marketed without a full Marketing Authorisation. The exemption specifically applies to products intended for animals, cage birds, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets and rabbits.

For further details and submission guidelines, visit the gov.uk website.  

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Bluetongue RZ extended across Scotland

The Scottish Government has announced an extension to a Bluetongue Restricted Zone that is in place in south-west Scotland.

From 3 October, the Restricted Zone will be extended to cover the whole of Scotland. The Animal, Plant and Health Agency (APHA) says this is in response to further disease spread, as well as simplify trading conditions ahead of the autumn.

Since the whole country will share a disease status, it will no longer be necessary to have a movement license to move susceptible livestock around the country. Restrictions on germinal products remain.

As of 1 October 2026, there were 1,979 cases of BTV-3 in England, 389 cases in Wales and 40 cases in Scotland.