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BBC Just So Stories
Four broadcasts for Radio 4's "Just So Science" series airing on consecutive afternoons at 13.45 on 24 to 27 June. Prof John Hutchinson contributes to "Old Man Kangaroo" on Wednesday 25 and "The Elephant's Child" on Friday 27 June. -
So, are crossbred dogs healthier than purebred dogs?
The VetCompass Programme uses clinical information on 2 million dogs shared from over 450 UK veterinary practices to examine health and welfare issues. A current hot topic in canine health asks whether crossbred dogs are healthier than purebred dogs … -
RVC Pandemic Puppies team shares first newsletter detailing progress so far
The AWF funded Pandemic Puppies survey aims to explore if and how the early lives of ‘pandemic puppies’ differed from those purchased the year before the pandemic. This research will identify any vulnerabilities to the health, behaviour, and welfare … -
Project update: over 500 dogs enrolled to VetCompass study on degenerative mitral valve disease
Thanks to collaborating veterinary practices, over 500 dogs have now been enrolled to the VetCompass DMVD study! Many thanks to all the veterinary staff, owners and dogs who have taken part so far. We are still keen to recruit more practices, so … -
DMVD study newsletter and last chance to enrol cases
An autumn newsletter containing the most up-to-date information on the VetCompass degenerative mitral valve disease study has been published on the website. So far, an impressive 855 dogs have been enrolled to the study, from 78 veterinary … -
Difficult birth in dogs: Part 1
The paper entitled "Canine dystocia in 50 UK first-opinion emergency-care veterinary practices: prevalence and risk factors" was released in 2017. The follow up paper is released on Monday 4th February 2019, so here is a reminder of the findings of … -
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VetCompass Christmas Newsletter 2020
2020 has been a memorable year with remarkable highs and remarkable lows. But the veterinary profession has stepped up and worked tirelessly to maintain the health of the nation’s companion animals in so many ways. We thank you all for your … -
VetCompass Christmas Newsletter 2021
Although a very challenging year, 2021 has also seen some remarkable achievements from so many persons and teams involved with VetCompass. We sincerely thank you all for your contributions to animal welfare by both your direct work in practice and … -
Dog Breeding Reform Group, supported by the RVC, wins Ceva ‘Charitable Team of the Year’ Award
The Dog Breeding Reform Group (DBRG) is a group of like-minded individuals and organisations who work together to improve the welfare of breeding dogs and their puppies in the UK. DBRG has been supported for several years by Dr Dan O’Neill and Dr …The Dog Breeding Reform Group (DBRG) is a group of like-minded individuals and organisations who …