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Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy study
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common heritable cardiac disease in humans and cats with a prevalence of 1/500 and 1/7 respectively. HCM occurs spontaneously in cats and can cause heart failure, cardioembolic complications or sudden …Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common heritable cardiac disease in humans and cats …
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The genetic basis of pathogen resistance and gut microbiome composition in chickens
The genetic basis of pathogen resistance and gut microbiome composition in chickensIncreasing global demand for poultry and the expansion of poultry farming has resulted in an …
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International Dog Health Workshop 2019: Summary report published
VetCompass researchers attended the International Partnership for Dogs (IPFD) International Dog Health Workshop (IDHW) in 2019. A report of the meeting has been published in Canine Medicine and Genetics, which included VetCompass researchers as … -
Pandemics: past, present and future - RVC Principal Professor Stuart Reid joins the panel for upcoming One Health Poultry Hub event
In the third discussion as part of this series, two panelists will discuss how and why pandemics have shaped history, what the legacy of COVID-19 will be and how risk mitigation can prevent future upheavals in a live online event on Wednesday 11th November from 9am - 10am. -
Ten VetCompass studies to be presented at BSAVA 2021
Over 125 Clinical Abstracts will be presented online as part of the BSAVA virtual Congress 2021 on 24, 25 and 26 May, via Zoom. A diverse programme of clinical abstracts has always been an integral part of BSAVA Congress, where researchers alongside … -
The in-vivo effect of photoactivated chromophore for keratitis cross-linking (PACK-CXL) on bacterial growth in canine patients with infectious keratitis
Petplan Charitable Trust have funded a project to study "The in-vivo effect of photoactivated chromophore for keratitis cross-linking (PACK-CXL) on bacterial growth in canine patients with infectious keratitis". This project is a collaboration …Petplan Charitable Trust have funded a project to study "The in-vivo effect of photoactivated …
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Extreme temperatures amplifies the negative effects of tuberculosis
RVC researcher, Associate Professor Julian Drewe, is part of a team whose research has shown that climate change may impact the fitness of individuals and populations by altering the prevalence of infectious disease outbreaks. Their data showed …RVC researcher, Associate Professor Julian Drewe, is part of a team whose research has shown that …
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Impact of facial conformation on canine health: Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome
Congratulations to Rowena Packer, Charlotte Burn, Anke Hendricks and Michael Tivers on the publication of their paper: Impact of facial conformation on canine health: Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome This paper has come from the work of …Congratulations to Rowena Packer, Charlotte Burn, Anke Hendricks and Michael Tivers on the …
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Commendation from the Royal Society of Biology
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Natalie Chancellor, AWSE's Research Technician now Assistant Scientist received a glowing letter of commendation after being put forward by colleagues for the Royal Society of Biology’s HE Bioscience Technician of the Year Award. The award 'seeks …Natalie Chancellor, AWSE's Research Technician now Assistant Scientist received a glowing letter of …
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Identical mice: which is the kindest way to mark them?
RVC research is helping improve care of laboratory mice. Lab mice usually appear identical, so the most common way to identification mark them is to cut small holes or notches in their ears. A less common alternative is to mark them using ink on the …RVC research is helping improve care of laboratory mice. Lab mice usually appear identical, so the …