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Seasonal Canine Illness to feature on Countryfile
AHT's investigation into the illness to air on BBC1 programme

The Animal Health Trust's investigation into seasonal canine illness (SCI) will be featured on BBC1's Countryfile, to be broadcast on Sunday 21st October.

As part of his 'Investigations…' series, Tom Heap will speak to Dr Richard Newton who is spearheading the AHT's investigation into SCI, as well as reporting from woodlands where suspected cases of SCI have recently been reported.

The AHT is spreading the word about the episode in order to urge dog owners who are uncertain about SCI - what it is, what are its clinical signs and how to help in the AHT's investigation - to watch the episode.

It can be watched live on BBC1 on 21st October, and will be available on BBC iPlayer for the following week.

For more information about SCI, 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