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Lantra announces equine dental developments
Standards for equine dental technicians underway

An invitation has been publicised for all areas of the equine and veterinary sector to participate in the National Occupational Standards for Equine Dental Technicians, from Lantra.

Input from individuals and organisations representing equine welfare, veterinary and equine dental care as well as equine dental technicians themselves, are vital to the accuracy of the NOS to ensure they reflect today’s working practices. NOS describe what workers need to do, know and understand in order to carry out their job role in a consistent and competent way and promote equine health and welfare.   NOS are important because they provide the foundation to build qualifications that reflect best practice. 

Lantra’s Partnership Manager, Lisa Jarvis RVN, said: “We are really pleased that industry reached an agreement to develop NOS, which identify the detailed knowledge, understanding, ability and experiences somebody needs to carry out their job effectively. In this next positive step to move their development forward, we are calling for all interested parties to take part in our consultation and ensure that they are driven by the welfare of horses.”

To register your interest in being involved in these NOS please email standards.qualifications@lantra.co.uk under the subject Equine Technicians NOS.

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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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BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.