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'Genius canine' study explores dogs' learning ability

Six border collies to take part in live experiments
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Chatter box MSD Animal Health has announced three new research bursaries for veterinary surgeons in the areas of swine, poultry and aquaculture. The bursaries, worth up to £4,000, add to MSD's existing bursaries in ruminant and companion animal research.

Projects are expected to be completed within one to two years, and the proposals will be judged by university academics to ensure that assessment remains independent. Full project design and application guidelines, including the specific disease/subject areas, can be found on MSD Animal Health's website. Chatter box

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One Health News
Novel approach to amoebic gill disease in salmon could benefit humans
Novel approach to amoebic gill disease in salmon could benefit humans

Scientists to repurpose drugs used to treat human parasitic diseases.
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UK One Health Coordination Group names new chair
UK One Health Coordination Group names new chair

Helen Ballantyne selected for her experience in animal and human health sectors.
RVC awarded funding to conduct COVID-19 research
RVC awarded funding to conduct COVID-19 research

Project to identify ways of reducing transmission in traditional food markets.
Social science-led projects receive funding to combat infectious disease
Social science-led projects receive funding to combat infectious disease

Projects offer new perspectives on human and animal health challenges
RVC study offers hope for osteoporosis sufferers
RVC study offers hope for osteoporosis sufferers

Researchers present NaQuinate treatment found to prevent bone loss.
BSAVA publishes Q&A about babesiosis
BSAVA publishes Q&A about babesiosis

Information follows the recent report of a case of babesiosis in a human.
First case of tick-borne babesiosis confirmed in England
First case of tick-borne babesiosis confirmed in England

PHE calls on people to take precautions to avoid being bitten by ticks.
Animal susceptibility to coronavirus study gets funding boost
Animal susceptibility to coronavirus study gets funding boost

Research could pave the way to a greater understanding of COVID-19.
UC Davis names director of One Health Institute
UC Davis names director of One Health Institute

Dr Michael Ziccardi to lead the OHI into its next phase.
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VMD and VPS announce joint open information day

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) and the Veterinary Products Committee (VPC) have announced a joint open information day covering topics such as veterinary medicines regulations, antimicrobial resistance, scientific advice and novel therapies.

Taking place on Wednesday 18 November, the virtual event will take the form of a series of pre-recorded webinars and a 'Slido' Q&A session. Links to the webinars and full instructions on how to use Slido will be available on gov.uk on 18 November. To join the mailing list for the event, email director.support@vmd.gov.uk
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