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The competition is open to novices, amateurs and professionals.
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Chatter box 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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Equine News
H5N1 definition updated, as avian flu identified in sheep
H5N1 definition updated, as avian flu identified in sheep

It is the first case to be identified in a sheep.
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Bittern numbers continue to rise
Bittern numbers continue to rise

Approximately half of the UK's bitterns live on RSPB reserves.
RSPCA launches toolkit to help vets treat wildlife
RSPCA launches toolkit to help vets treat wildlife

 The online resource includes practical advice on how to perform clinical examinations.
1,400 species eaten by Asian hornets, study finds
1,400 species eaten by Asian hornets, study finds

 The invasive species has spread across western Europe.
Stone-curlew conservation project celebrates 40 years
Stone-curlew conservation project celebrates 40 years

 Populations of the bird have doubled since 1985.
Bigger animals have increased cancer risk, study confirms
Bigger animals have increased cancer risk, study confirms

Findings challenge belief there is no link with size.
River biodiversity increased by reduced metal pollution
River biodiversity increased by reduced metal pollution

Ecological health was improved in the 1990s and early 2000s.
18.2m worry about litter impact on animals, survey suggests
18.2m worry about litter impact on animals, survey suggests

 Harmful objects have left animals needing vital veterinary care.
Avian influenza reported in Norfolk grey seals
Avian influenza reported in Norfolk grey seals

It is the first non-avian case reported by Defra since 2023.
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Germany livestock import ban lifted

The UK government has amended its ban on the import of livestock, meat and dairy products from Germany.

Defra said the decision follows 'rigorous technical assessment' of the measures applied and the current situation. "If the situation changes, we will not hesitate to take necessary action in response to the FMD outbreaks in the European Union to protect our domestic biosecurity," it said.

The ban was implemented in January following an outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) near Berlin. Personal imports of meat, milk and dairy products will remain in place at a country level.
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