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A study to establish canine and feline 95% reference intervals for the QMHA Radiometer ABL800 FLEX machines
Background: The Radiometer machines in the Emergency Room and the Intensive Care Unit of the QMHA are used multiple times every day to measure blood gases and biochemical parameters in dogs and cats within the hospital, however, canine and feline … -
New research from the RVC reveals differing views on improving UK broiler (meat) chicken welfare
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found economic costs, environmental impacts, and misalignment between consumer purchasing and understanding are key reasons for the limited shift of UK chicken meat production to higher …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found economic costs, environmental …
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RVC Brachycephalic Research team - References
The ethical issues surrounding brachycephalic breeds are numerous, and conflicting interests exist within and between stakeholder groups. Breeders, owners and vets alike have a moral responsibility to safeguard the health and welfare of sentient animals to the best of their ability. -
New Mars Petcare UK grant awarded to the RVC
Dr Nicola Menzies-Gow has been awarded a grant by Mars Petcare UK to study "Predisposition to laminitis: a prospective study evaluating metabolic alterations and management practices". Certain individual horses or ponies appear predisposed to …Dr Nicola Menzies-Gow has been awarded a grant by Mars Petcare UK to study "Predisposition to …
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Chavaunne Thorpe - Arthritis Research UK Career Development Fellowship
Chavaunne Thorpe has been awarded an Arthritis Research UK Career Development Fellowship to work on "The tendon interfascicular matrix: a mechanically unique tendon progenitor cell niche" Tendons connect muscle to bone and so keeping them …Chavaunne Thorpe has been awarded an Arthritis Research UK Career Development Fellowship to work on …
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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 … -
Latest VetCompass research presented at BSAVA Congress 2016
Nine VetCompass research abstracts presented at BSAVA Congress 2016, Birmingham The annual British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) Congress is a calendar highlight for small animal veterinarians, researchers and industry … -
New research finds Rottweilers at greatest risk of cranial cruciate ligament rupture
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) explores the reasons for cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture in dogs in the UK, as well as the factors influencing how it is managed clinically. The research also identifies which breeds are … -
New VetCompass PhD aims to find Causes rather than Associations
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VetCompass are excited to announce that their new “VetCompass eClinical Trials” PhD project, supported by Dogs Trust, will commence in October 2021. Although veterinarians are encouraged to apply ‘evidence based principles’, there is a paucity of …VetCompass are excited to announce that their new “VetCompass eClinical Trials” PhD project, …
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During the past decade, education campaigns from major animal welfare and veterinary organisations warning of the health consequences of these body shapes have not resulted in the desired reduction in popularity of these high-risk breeds, and indeed some breeds such as the French bulldog have paradoxically increased in numbers in the face of strong messaging.
Understanding brachycephalic ownership
It has become increasingly clear that understanding the motivations and desires of both current and prospective brachycephalic dog owners is key to devising more targeted human behaviour change interventions in the future. To date, RVC work in this area has uncovered a number of key findings.