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PET-Risk: Transmission of multidrug-resistant bacteria between pets and humans during different types of animal infection
Antimicrobial resistance in bacterial pathogens is considered one of the most serious threats to modern medicine by the World Health Organisation, and infections due to multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria are becoming increasingly difficult to treat …Antimicrobial resistance in bacterial pathogens is considered one of the most serious threats to …
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Latest VetCompass research uncovers new evidence on Rottweilers in the UK
A new VetCompass™ study has revealed novel insights into the demographics, behaviours and disorders of Rottweilers. This information will raise awareness of predispositions in Rottweilers to a variety of behavioural and health conditions and assist … -
12 Risks of Christmas – reducing threats to pets
The Royal Veterinary College offers advice to keep keep pets safe at Christmas time -
Hyperthyroidism and neutering; is there a link?
Hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid gland) is now a very common in geriatric cats, affecting almost 10% of cats over 9 years, but this disease was not commonly recognised until the 1980s. The reasons for the emergence of hyperthyroidism are …Hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid gland) is now a very common in geriatric cats, affecting …
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Evaluation of Biomarkers for assessing response to treatment and outcome in dogs with immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia
Dr Barbara Glanemann and Dr James Swann have been awarded a Kennel Trust Charitable Trust grant for Evaluation of Biomarkers for assessing response to treatment and outcome in dogs with immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia. Immune-mediated haemolytic …Dr Barbara Glanemann and Dr James Swann have been awarded a Kennel Trust Charitable Trust grant for …
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Equine Pituitary Pars intermedia dysfunction: improving understanding of diagnostic testing
Mr Edd Knowles (PhD student) has been awarded a Petplan Charitable Trust to work on "Equine Pituitary Pars intermedia dysfunction: improving understanding of diagnostic testing". Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) is a common condition of …Mr Edd Knowles (PhD student) has been awarded a Petplan Charitable Trust to work on "Equine …
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Man’s ‘Best Friend’ just got even better
Dogs have long been called Man’s Best Friend, providing both companionship and work to their human owners. But a revolutionary new research platform called VetCompass™ Programme at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is now harnessing the power of …Dogs have long been called Man’s Best Friend, providing both companionship and work to their human …
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New VetCompass™ Paper: Road Traffic Accidents in Dogs
A new VetCompass™ study of almost 200,000 dogs has revealed some fascinating insights into Road Traffic Accident (RTA) events in dogs in the UK. The paper, published in the Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, reveals that 4 in every 1 …A new VetCompass™ study of almost 200,000 dogs has revealed some fascinating insights into Road …
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New VetCompass™ paper investigating road traffic accidents in dogs
A new VetCompass™ study of almost 200,000 dogs has revealed some fascinating insights into Road Traffic Accident (RTA) events in dogs in the UK. The paper, published in the Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, reveals that 4 in … -
Genes and environment in type 1 diabetes : a multi-species approach
Professor Lucy Davison has been awarded a MRC Clinician Scientist Fellowship to work on "Genes and Environment in Diabetes Mellitus: a multi-species approach". Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) arises as the result of many different genetic and …Professor Lucy Davison has been awarded a MRC Clinician Scientist Fellowship to work on "Genes and …