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Pre-owned pooches: Characterising commercial and private re-homing and re-selling systems for dogs aged > 16 weeks in the UK and implications for canine welfare (In progress)
This PhD project will explore the re-sale of dogs over 16 weeks old that are sold through online advertisements in the UK: the demographics of dogs advertised; the demographics, motivations, and experiences of their sellers and buyers; and how the … -
New One Health textbook empowers learners to take integrated approach to address health challenges
A new textbook called Principles of One Health for a better planet, edited by leading researcher Professor Barbara Häsler from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in collaboration with international colleagues, has been published. The book offers an …A new textbook called Principles of One Health for a better planet, edited by leading researcher …
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Research from the RVC provides recommendations to improve UK canine health and welfare research
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified a set of key recommendations to further improve canine health and welfare research in the UK. This includes the need for more efficient grant applications, stronger collaboration …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified a set of key recommendations to …
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VetCompass research shines at BSAVA Congress 2025 with 18 studies represented
This month, the BSAVA Congress 2025 will showcase an impressive line-up of eighteen VetCompass research projects, highlighting the program’s role in advancing veterinary knowledge. With twelve oral and six poster presentations, this year’s … -
New RVC research reveals extent and progression of bovine respiratory disease in UK dairy calves
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), combining thoracic ultrasound alongside the measurement of clinical signs, has revealed that nearly a third of calves in the UK experience bovine respiratory disease and subclinical pneumonia. …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), combining thoracic ultrasound alongside the …
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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 … -
Project Knowledge Hub
Welcome to the Project Knowledge Hub Open resources from VetCompass projects Standard bodyweights are an essential component of calculations that summarise many population-level measures in companion animals. Data were obtained from the … -
New research from the RVC finds no strong link between rabbit ear type or head shape and dental problems
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found there’s no substantial link between popular conformation in rabbits, including floppy ears or flat faces, and an increased risk of dental problems. The study concluded that instead, diet, …A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found there’s no substantial link between …
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New RVC VetCompass research offers insights into clinical management and welfare impacts of rabbit dental disease
A team of researchers within the VetCompass Programme at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) studying dental disease in rabbits under primary veterinary care have identified common clinical signs for rabbits experiencing dental disease and assessed … -
New research by the RVC finds promising treatment for sclerosteosis patients
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified porcupine inhibition – a strategy that blocks a key bone-related signalling pathway (Wnt) – as a promising pharmacological treatment for severe sclerosteosis. Sclerosteosis is an …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified porcupine inhibition – a …