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Equine Atypical Myopathy toxin and biochemical tests and tree sample testing available at the RVC
The RVC is testing for atypical myopathy in its work towards improved treatments and management of this disorder, and to enhance the welfare of affected horses. -
Are critically endangered mountain gorillas at risk from human disease?
Students from The Royal Veterinary College, in London, have completed research to identify if critically endangered mountain gorillas have contracted human diseases. -
Highlights of the 1st International Evidence Based Veterinary Medicine Conference
Evidence based veterinary medicine (EBVM) in the UK took a giant step forward with the First International EBVM Network Conference on October 23-24, 2014. The meeting was organised by RCVS Knowledge and was a huge success, with 250 delegates being … -
Why the waddle?
Professor John Hutchinson's recent visit to Penguin Beach at London Zoo has gathered international attention from BBC News to The New Yorker. Professor Hutchinson is collaborating with visiting PhD student James Proffitt, from the University of … -
Wellcome Image Awards
The story behind the 2015 overall award winner - a project bring new perspectives to a selection of anatomy specimens at the RVC -
Welcome to our new team member Megan Conroy
We are excited to welcome Megan Conroy to the VetCompass team. Megan obtained her Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery from the University of Edinburgh in 2010. She worked initially in first opinion mixed practice before moving into small … -
New Book Chapter - the dog as a model for human longevity
As well as working to improve animal health and welfare, VetCompass is now contributing toward a greater understanding of human health. There are remarkable overlaps and similarities in health between humans and dogs. The dog is the most … -
Important Update on Avian Influenza
Defra has announced that with effect from 13 April 2017 there will be some significant relaxation to the measures to control Bird Flu in England. These mean that it is no longer a requirement to house all poultry and captive birds in England. and … -
Demography and disorders of German Shepherd Dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK
New VetCompass study published which describes the demography and disorders of German Shepherds under primary veterinary care in the UK. The German Shepherd Dog (GSD) is one of the most popular dog breeds worldwide. However, concerns for the … -
Improved diagnosis of infectious causes of airway disease in racehorses
Congratulations to Dr Simon Priestnall who has been awarded a grant by the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) for the project "Improved diagnosis of infectious causes of airway disease in racehorses" Inflammatory airway disease (IAD), part of the …Congratulations to Dr Simon Priestnall who has been awarded a grant by the Horserace Betting Levy …