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Update on SBV in cattle
AHVLA release data on acute SBV in cattle

Evidence of acute Schmallenberg virus (SBV) disease has been found in adult dairy cattle in 19 premises across England, it has been revealed.

Enhanced surveillance, recently introduced by the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) and the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) has detected cases of SBV across 14 counties in England.

Cattle affected by acute SBV may develop signs such as a transient drop in milk yield, fever and diarrhoea; others may be infected without showing any clinical signs. The disease is not fatal and symptoms are short-lived, but farmers and vets should be aware that these signs may be caused by other agents of disease as well as SBV.

Farmers are advised to contact their veterinarian if they suspect an SBV inception, and vets should contact their AHVLA/SAC laboratory if they suspect the virus is present. Further information on SBV is available here, and advice on investigating suspected incidents can be downloaded here.

The counties currently with acute cases in cattle are as follows:
  • Berkshire
  • Cheshire
  • Cornwall
  • Derbyshire
  • Devon
  • Dorset
  • Leicestershire and Rutland
  • North Yorkshire
  • Oxfordshire
  • Somerset (excl North)
  • Staffordshire
  • Warwickshire
  • West Yorkshire
  • Worcestershire

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Applications open for MMI research grants

News Story 1
 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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News Shorts
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.