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VEEPH at ISVEE
Our group was well represented at ISVEE 14 (International Symposium on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics) in Yucatan last November. We gave 27 oral presentations (out of 420) and presented 8 posters (out of 242), plus several where we were named …Our group was well represented at ISVEE 14 (International Symposium on Veterinary Epidemiology and …
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RVC Research ponies retire to Redwings Horse Sanctuary
A herd of native breed ponies has been kept at the RVC for the last 20 years and it has contributed greatly to advancing our knowledge of the pathogenesis of endocrinopathic laminitis, a painful and debilitating disease of the equine foot associated …A herd of native breed ponies has been kept at the RVC for the last 20 years and it has contributed …
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VetCompass™ paper: most highly accessed article
Canine Genetics and Epidemiology is an Open Access journal dedicated to publishing high quality papers that promote improved canine welfare. A recent VetCompass™ paper ‘Demography and disorders of German Shepherd Dogs under primary veterinary care … -
These (human) feet are made for walking...
Dr Jim Usherwood contributes to a discussion on feet for the BBC World Service. Many of us may think of walking as simply putting one foot in front of another. Often overlooked are the mechanics of how we walk and what enables this. Dr Jim … -
While demand for brachycephalic dogs remains high, understanding whether the body shape of brachycephalic breeds can be refined to reduce the risk of conformation-related disease is of priority. RVC research in this area worked to identify conformational risk factors for common disorders, and define ‘healthy conformational limits’, thresholds beyond which the risk of disease becomes unacceptably high.
Investigating healthy conformational limits
While demand for brachycephalic dogs remains high, understanding whether the body shape of brachycephalic breeds can be refined to reduce the risk of conformation-related disease is of priority. RVC research in this area worked to identify conformational risk factors for common disorders, and define ‘healthy conformational limits’, thresholds beyond which the risk of disease becomes unacceptably high.
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PDSA supports the VetCompass project
We are delighted to announce participation by the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) into VetCompass from November 2014. VetCompass team member Dan O’Neill speaks for us all in welcoming PDSA onboard: ‘The involvement of PDSA will be hugely … -
RVC Success at BSAVA Congress
The Royal Veterinary College was very successful at this year's BSAVA Congress winning the following awards: Name Awards Vanessa Woolhead Best abstract presentation at the Small Animal Medicine Society pre-BSAVA satellite meeting; …The Royal Veterinary College was very successful at this year's BSAVA Congress winning the …
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Welcome to our new team member Camilla Pegram
We are delighted to welcome Camilla Pegram to the team. Camilla obtained a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine from The Royal Veterinary College in 2015 and has since been working in first opinion small animal practice. She developed an interest in … -
New VetCompass study - Mammary tumours in female dogs
New study evaluates the risk of mammary cancer in bitches in primary care practice. Just over 1% of bitches were diagnosed with mammary tumours during 2016. Springer and cocker spaniels amongst others were identified as at increased risk breeds, … -
New VetCompass paper on canine degenerative mitral valve disease!
To date, epidemiological studies on degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) in dogs have largely reported referral caseloads or been limited to predisposed breeds. We are pleased to announce that a study undertaken by Maddy Mattin as part of her …