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Chatter box 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.  Chatter box

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Small Animal News
Apes engage in imaginative play, just like humans

Study suggests the ability to pretend likely dates back six million years.
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Cow stuns scientists by using tools

Veronika taught herself to use a broom to scratch herself.
London Zoo primates open Christmas stockings

The gorilla troop and monkeys received presents from zookeepers.
London Zoo opens spa-inspired capybara home

 Gizmo and Kiwi have explored their new luxury enclosure.
London Zoo's gorillas get Halloween pumpkin treat

 Baby Venus tried her first ever pumpkin.
Orangutans learn bed-making from watching their mothers

Primates watch others and then practice constructions, study finds.
Female gorilla study challenges male power narrative

Females were able to overpower male gorillas.
Canine TV habits vary by personality, study finds

 Dogs were most likely to react to on-screen animals.
Study reveals how rats show 'boredom' during repetitive tasks

 The rats were given engaging or repetitive foraging tasks.
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RCVS members invited to question Council candidates

RCVS members have been invited to submit questions to candidates for this year's RCVS Council election.

With 15 candidates standing for three available positions, vets have been invited to submit a question of their choosing before voting starts. These questions will be collated, with each candidate answering one question of their choice.

It is recommended that members read the candidates' biographies and statements before submitting questions. One question per member can be submitted to vetvote26@rcvs.org.uk before Wednesday, 25 February 2026.

The RCVS Council election is due to start in March.

With only two candidates for two positions on the VN Council, there will be no VN Council elections this year. Meghan Conroy RVN and Lauren Hargrave RVN will begin their three year terms at RCVS' AGM in July.
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