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	Information for veterinary students 1. Contacts at the Veterinary Schools of the British Isles. There is a robust network of pig-oriented faculty, researchers and teachers across the vet schools of the British Isles. The following members are happy to be contacted for advice: Edinburgh University: Dr Jill Thompson (Jill.Thomson@sac.co.uk) Glasgow University: Prof. David Taylor (d.taylor@vet.gla.ac.uk) Liverpool University: initial contacts to Nicky Wylie (nwylie@liverpool.ac.uk) Nottingham University: Dr Steve McOrist (Steven.Mcorist@nottingham.ac.uk) Dublin University: Prof. Michael Doherty (michael.doherty@ucd.ie) Cambridge University: Dr Dan Tucker (awt1000@cam.ac.uk) London (Royal Veterinary College): Dr Mandy Nevel (mnevel@rvc.ac.uk) Bristol University: t.b.a. 2. Extra mural studies opportunities (EMS). These contacts will give you excellent opportunities to spend your EMS time focusing on specialised pig practice or associated diagnostic investigation. The Garth Veterinary Partnership: Beeford, Driffield, E Yorks. 01262 488323. Primary contacts: Joyce / Rachel. www.thepigsite.com/garth The George Veterinary Group, Malmesbury, Wiltshire (angie@georgevetgroup.demon.co.uk). VLA Veterinary Investigation Centre - Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. 01284 724499. VLA Veterinary Investigation Centre - Thirsk, Yorkshire. 01845 522065. SAC Veterinary Service Edinburgh - Penicuik. 0131 535 3130. 3. Student support from the UK Pig veterinary Society PVS supports students in the following ways: Student membership of the Society at preferential rates (see Membership page). Ad hoc support for elective and intercalated research projects (make initial contacts with those listed in section 1 above. Annual Student Case Report / Elective / Essay Prize: Attendance at a PVS Meeting for presentation of findings as a 'Clinical Club' case, plus an honorarium of £100. For further information, contact the Society Secretariat in the first instance. 4. Student support from the International Pig Veterinary Society (www.ipvs2008.com). The link takes you to the official site of the IPVS 2008 Congress to be held in Durban, South Africa in June 2008. You will find information on Student bursaries to support your attendance at this meeting. 5. The European College of Porcine Health Management (www.ecphm.org ) This is a post graduate College for specialist and academic pig veterinarians. It provides useful contacts for students seeking pig-related opportunities with specialists across Europe. 6. The British Pig Executive (BPEX - www.bpex.org.uk ): BPEX supports selected summer and elective research projects for veterinary and other undergraduates based in UK Universities. You should make primary contact to discuss possible research funding with persons identified in section 1 above.