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Data science blog on VetCompass™ dataset
The lead data scientist for VetCompass™, Noel Kennedy, has recently written a blog about the application of machine learning techniques to the VetCompass™ dataset and discusses the possibilities of analysing free text in veterinary data. This gives … -
Prize for VetCompass™ PhD student
Congratulations to our PhD student Imogen Schofield for receiving the Dog's Trust prize after gaining the highest marks on the Master's Degree in Veterinary Epidemiology at the RVC. As part of this degree Imogen undertook a research project with … -
Eight VetCompass™ projects to be presented at BSAVA congress 2019
Eight VetCompass™ projects are being presented at BSAVA congress 2019 on 4th and 5th April. Both veterinary undergraduates and post graduates will be presenting their work on a range of topics. These include disorders in Boxers, West Highland White … -
Ethics
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. -
RVC research into canine respiratory coronavirus could provide insights into current pandemic
Just published in the journal Veterinary Pathology, the RVC's Prof Simon Priestnall is the author of an invited commentary on canine respiratory coronavirus.Just published in the journal Veterinary Pathology, the RVC's Prof Simon Priestnall is the author …
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New BBSRC LIDo studentship awarded
Dr Liam Good has been awarded a BBSRC LIDo studentship. PhD student, Lauren Hellewell, will be working on "Potentiation and repurposing of macrolide antimicrobials against Gramnegative pathogens for clinical applications in human and veterinary …Dr Liam Good has been awarded a BBSRC LIDo studentship. PhD student, Lauren Hellewell, will be …
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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 …Interested in clinical research relevant to the first-opinion practitioner? Then come and hear the …
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BVetMed RP2 Research Projects (In Progress)
All BVetMed veterinary undergraduates at the RVC are required to complete a formal piece of research (named Research Project 2 “RP2”) as part of their route towards gaining a veterinary degree. This project is a Level 7 body of work that is at the … -
Oesophageal feeding tube placement study
Background Oesophagostomy tube placement is a common occurrence in veterinary practice and indicated in cases where nutritional support may be required for weeks or months. They are used to administer nutrition in the anorexic patient or those … -
Incontinence in bitches: huge breed predispositions shown in VetCompass study
A VetCompass RVC epidemiological study involving over 100,000 bitches from veterinary clinics across England has highlighted certain breeds that are hugely predisposed to urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence describes involuntary leaking …A VetCompass RVC epidemiological study involving over 100,000 bitches from veterinary clinics …