Introduction to VetCompass
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in collaboration with the University of Sydney, is undertaking a UK wide long term study of small animal disease. The aims of this project are to investigate the range and frequency of small animal health problems seen by veterinary surgeons working in general practice in the United Kingdom and highlight major risk factors for these conditions.
We are doing this through the routine capture of first opinion clinical data via electronic patient records held with practices’ Practice Management Systems (PMSs).
The data we collect will enable completion of:
Regional demographic assessments- Disease prevalence studies
- Risk factor analysis
and more...
Ultimately, the data collected will be an invaluable contribution to the knowledge-base of both veterinary researchers and practitioners.
VetCompass Data Update
VetCompass exceeds 250,000 unique animals!
The following table summarises our recruitment status in terms of number of unique animals we have data for by species. Please see the ‘Benchmarking’ page for more information.
| SPECIES | No. UNIQUE ANIMALS |
|---|---|
| Birds | 3,320 |
| Canines | 126,687 |
| Felines | 116,548 |
| Ferrets | 712 |
| Rabbits | 11,623 |
| Reptiles | 680 |
| Fish | 238 |
| Small Mammals | 8,173 |
| Other | 1,246 |
| TOTAL | 269,227 |
Number of animals recruited by species, March 2012
Latest News
8 March 2012
Research News: VetCompass and the Kennel Club Charitable Trust collaborate on project entitled 'Disease Surveillance in Kennel Club registered dogs in the UK'.
11 Nov 2011
'VEctAR' becomes 'VetCompass'! (Veterinary Companion Animal Surveillance System).
3 June 2011
VEctAR and RxWorks Collaborate for RxWorks Webinar Series. Please click here to view video.
4 May 2011
VEctAR Animal Surveillance published in 'Dog World'!
25 February 2011
VEctAR Animal Surveillance on Wikipedia!
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