18 Nov 2021
The bursaries, part of the MSD Animal Health bursary scheme, have been awarded to encourage development of new skills and knowledge.
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Bonnie Yang, of The University of Edinburgh Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, was awarded for her research on important livestock pathogens.
A veterinary nurse and five veterinary students have been awarded research bursaries to encourage the development of new skills and knowledge, MSD Animal Health has announced.
Each was rewarded £1,000 for their research projects, with the opportunity for one of them to win a further £1,000 and a runner-up to win £500 at the MSD Animal Health Research Bursary Awards Day in 2022.
Veterinary nurse Phillippa Pritchard, of Liphook Equine Hospital, has been awarded a bursary for her survey of horse owners exploring their perceptions of the role of equine veterinary nurses (EVNs).
The survey will ask owners about their previous experience with EVNs and their openness to having EVNs visit their horse for various procedures, under the direction of a veterinary surgeon.
Four awards went to veterinary students from The University of Edinburgh Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, including:
A further award went to Maxim Bembinov, from the RVC, for his research on improving objectivity of Doppler ultrasound in tendinopathy and desmopathy.
Annabelle Mohring, veterinary advisor at MSD Animal Health, said: “We have been hugely encouraged by the enthusiasm for research that is shown in the number of applications we’ve received this year.
“The projects proposed show a continued dedication to advancing knowledge within the industry. The proposals cover a wide range of topical subjects, which will not only develop our understanding in these areas, but will also help develop new skills for those undertaking the projects.”
For more information about veterinary student, veterinary nurse and veterinary surgeon bursaries, visit the MSD Animal Health research bursary website.
