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The deadline for submissions to the joint Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) and Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) Vet Wellbeing Awards has been extended to allow for more submissions to be made.

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has increased its bursary provision for veterinary students to experience Congress free of charge – and there are three weeks left to apply.

The first major audit of routine neutering of cats and dogs in the UK has revealed the complication rates associated with the procedure, including the number of abnormalities requiring medical treatment or further surgical intervention.

This programme is part of the wider RCVS Leadership Initiative, launched in April at BSAVA Congress in Birmingham, and inspired by the College’s joint Vet Futures project with the British Veterinary Association (BVA). The overall aim is to integrate development of leadership skills into veterinary professionals’ continuing education.

BSAVA regional members and policy officers have helped to advise the Code of Practice for the Welfare of Dogs, which became law in Wales this week.

BSAVA Congress will introduce a crèche at its 2019 Congress, ensuring all vets and nurses can focus on access to more than 450 hours of world-leading CPD. BSAVA has chosen award-winning childcare experts Nipperbout to run the crèche facility for children aged 0 - 8 years, helping parents to explore a wide range of lectures, practical sessions and abstract presentations at the largest event in Europe dedicated to the provision of small animal veterinary CPD.

The Foundation supports talented veterinary and medical researchers at an early stage in their careers through these competitively awarded Travelling Fellowships in One Health. Applicants must be affiliated to a biomedically relevant academic institution in the UK, USA, EU or Australasia.

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) and the Association of Veterinary Students (AVS) will be running an online wellbeing symposium, the very first of its kind, which is specifically designed for veterinary students.

The FECAVA Travel Scholarship gives two groups of small animal veterinary surgeons from Europe the opportunity to visit each other for a few days, observing practice life and participating in a joint Continuing Education event. Members from FECAVA registered countries can apply for the €2,000 scholarship.

The Scottish Government have released a new campaign to raise awareness of the illegal puppy trade and guide buyers with advice on how to spot the signs of an illegally bred puppy.