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Novel VetCompass™ research takes the concept of Man's "Best Friend" to a new level
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 VetCompass™ is now harnessing the power of Big Data Analyses from anonymised veterinary … -
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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Latest VetCompass research will be presented at BSAVA
Interested in clinical research relevant to the first-opinion practitioner? Then come and hear the latest findings from the VetCompass programme at BSAVA Congress, this April. We hope to see you there. VetCompass Clinical Research Abstracts … -
VetCompass study reveals new insights on seizures and epilepsy in cats
Neurological disorders are supposedly a leading cause of death in cats but, until now, there has been little information on how commonly cats are affected by seizure disorders or epilepsy. The latest VetCompass study shines new light on these … -
New grant awarded for VetCompass antimicrobial research
Brodbelt, O’Neill DG, D, Mateus A, Kennedy N, Church D (2021-2023) . Improved Stewardship to Protect Veterinary Antimicrobial Usage. PetPlan Charitable Trust, Two year postdoctoral researcher. Antimicrobial resistance is increasingly reported in … -
BVetMed Graduate joint winner of 2020 BETA Equine Thesis of the Year Award
RVC BVet Med graduate Victoria O'Hara has jointly won the 2020 BETA Equine Thesis of the Year Award. The award recognises academic excellence in undergraduate study and Victoria was one of four finalists who presented their thesis to a panel of … -
Latest VetCompass Australia research explores early-age desexing of cats
The global problem of unowned domestic cats, driven by their phenomenal reproductive success, carries significant economic, animal welfare and biodiversity costs. Desexing owned cats prior to puberty prevents unwanted litters that contribute to … -
RVC Researcher awarded a Winn Feline Foundation grant to study the genetics of phosphate control in cats with chronic kidney disease
Dr Rebecca Geddes has been awarded a research grant by the Winn Feline Foundation as part of their recent call for proposals focused on “Feline Kidney Health and the Impact of Dietary Phosphorus and Calcium”, co-sponsored by Nestle Purina Petcare …Dr Rebecca Geddes has been awarded a research grant by the Winn Feline Foundation as part of their …
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RVC study to investigate recent spike in severe feline pancytopenia cases
The Royal Veterinary College has new research survey into surge of feline pancytopenia cases. -
RVC Research study reveals consequences of extreme demand for puppies during COVID-19 Pandemic
RVC study reveals why so many people bought puppies during the pandemic and the consequences of this extreme demand