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Effective reversible stunning of poultry - new grant awarded to Dr Troy Gibson
Electrical waterbath stunning is widely used for small to mid-scale poultry stunning, with high frequency systems being used for halal production. It is widely recognized that there are serious animal welfare issues associated with waterbath systems. …Electrical waterbath stunning is widely used for small to mid-scale poultry stunning, with high …
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VetCompass-supported Infographics
Infographics focussing on animal health based on VetCompass publications -
VetCompass at BSAVA Congress 2015
VetCompass enjoyed a hugely successful British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) Congress from 9th-12th April 2015, contributing a total of 7 presentations by 5 different speakers during this well-attended event. BSAVA Congress, held … -
RVC and LSHTM working together for the Future of Global Health
Why One Health and veterinary epidemiology are so important to the future of global health - a debate hosted by New Scientist, the RVC and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical MedicineIn partnership with New Scientist, the RVC and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine …
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RCVS VetCompass Equine Pandemic Project (Complete)
The COVID-19 pandemic presents a serious challenge for the customer-facing veterinary profession. To ensure minimal disruption to essential veterinary services, new COVID-mitigated working protocols were quickly implemented, however, little is … -
Angela Holder (early career researcher) awarded a grant to host a LIDO REP summer student
Dr Angela Holder was awarded a grant to host a LIDO REP summer student over summer 2019. This was for an 8 week placement that was aimed at undergraduate students from universities where the numbers of students that go on to do PhDs is low. The …Dr Angela Holder was awarded a grant to host a LIDO REP summer student over summer 2019. This was …
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New RVC research reveals the extent of suboptimal vaccination practice in sheep and barriers to training for farmers
New research from the Royal Veterinary College has revealed the large extent of suboptimal vaccination practice in the UK sheep industry and the impact of the lack of awareness of training for farmers. The research also identified the barriers …New research from the Royal Veterinary College has revealed the large extent of suboptimal …
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RVC research sheds light on predator/prey movement
Superior athletic capability gives predators the edge at high speeds, but low speed maneuverability favours prey survival – says new Royal Veterinary College (RVC) research In the battle between predator and prey, the victor can be decided by the … -
Companion dogs: a model for investigating age-related disease in people
A new Open Access paper published in Pathobiology of Aging and Age-related Diseases demonstrates the value of using companion dogs as a model for human morbidity and mortality. With the human population rapidly aging, the study of age-related … -
Epidemiology of feline diabetes mellitus
New Open Access paper available in Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine describing the epidemiology of diabetes mellitus (DM) in cats attending primary-care practice in England. By using clinical data collected via the VetCompass Programme, this …
