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New Study looking at ageing in male versus female dogs
Do male and female dogs age differently? Given that the lives of pet dogs are so closely entwined with their owners, we can learn a lot from dogs that can help both dogs themselves and also help the human species. Humans are known to exhibit female- … -
Assessment and economic evaluation of small ruminant reproduction efficiency, challenges and mitigation strategies in Kajiado, Kenya study
This study is funded by BBSRC-NRF and aims to generate the basic knowledge on the current level of the reproduction performance indicators for different sheep and goat herds, which could then be used as a reference to identify those pastoralists …This study is funded by BBSRC-NRF and aims to generate the basic knowledge on the current level of …
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Dissecting the genetic architecture of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common inherited cardiac disease in humans (1 in 500) and cats (1 in 7). The disease is strikingly similar in the two species, although the feline prevalence is much higher. HCM is characterized by …Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common inherited cardiac disease in humans (1 in 500) …
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Understanding the socioeconomic impact of Foot and Mouth Disease control in Kenya: an RVC collaboration with The Pirbright Institute and the University of Nairobi
Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is a viral disease of cloven-hooved animals that causes lesions in the mouth and on the feet, alongside generalised illness. It affects cows, sheep, goats and pigs, and although they recover after a couple of weeks, it …Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is a viral disease of cloven-hooved animals that causes lesions in the …
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New MRC grant awarded to Dr Barbara Haesler
Dr Barbara Haesler has been awarded a MRC grant to lead work on "Convergence in evaluation frameworks for integrated surveillance of AMR (CoEval-AMR)". The mitigation of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is informed by fit-for-purpose, integrated …Dr Barbara Haesler has been awarded a MRC grant to lead work on "Convergence in evaluation …
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New Rosetrees grant awarded to Dr Helen Stolp
Dr Helen Stolp has been awarded a grant by Rosetrees Trust to work on Montelukast actions in the brain; potential therapy for perinatal brain injury Brain injury occurs in 30% of infants born preterm birth, with children having increased risk of …Dr Helen Stolp has been awarded a grant by Rosetrees Trust to work on Montelukast actions in the …
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VetCompassTM study identifies prevalence and risk factors for systemic glucocorticoid usage in dogs in the UK
Glucocorticoids are widely used in primary care veterinary practices. This new VetCompassTM study used data from primary-care clinics in the UK and has revealed that the prevalence of systemic glucocorticoid usage is 6.2%. Staffordshire Bull … -
VetCompassTM study identifies top dog breeds affected with demodicosis
Demodicosis is a relatively common parasitic skin disease in dogs that results when the normally harmless Demodex spp. mites in hair follicles multiply to excessive numbers. Clinical presentation can vary, but severe lesions and secondary infection … -
VetCompass study identifies the side effects to systemic glucocorticoids in dogs in the UK
Glucocorticoids are commonly used in companion animal veterinary practice. However, glucocorticoids have been associated with various side effects. This new VetCompass study used data from primary-care clinics in the UK. Review of the records of 3,00 … -
Preliminary study to investigate the prevalence and risk factors for the development of chronic kidney disease post acute kidney injury
Dr Laura Cole, Staff Clinician in Emergency and Critical care at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, has been awarded a grant by Petplan Charitable Trust, to investigate the prevalence and risk factors for the development of chronic kidney …Dr Laura Cole, Staff Clinician in Emergency and Critical care at the Queen Mother Hospital for …