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Reasons behind mosquitoes’ unusual flight behaviour identified in new study
Research led by scientists from the RVC has identified aerodynamic features which help explain these features. -
Modelling the transmission and disease dynamics of toxoplasmosis
Dr Martin Walker has been awarded a BBSRC LIDo PhD studentship to research "Modelling the transmission and disease dynamics of toxoplasmosis". Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, which can infect humans and most …Dr Martin Walker has been awarded a BBSRC LIDo PhD studentship to research "Modelling the …
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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 … -
New London International Development Centre grant
Congratulations to Dr Martin Walker and Professor Joanne Webster who have been awarded a grant by London International Development Centre to work on "Towards improved interventions against human toxoplasmosis by identifying routes of transmission". …Congratulations to Dr Martin Walker and Professor Joanne Webster who have been awarded a grant by …
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A diagnostic to determine the route of infection of Toxoplasma gondii
One of the most common parasitic infections in the world is also one many people haven’t heard of. Toxoplasma gondii, a lesser-known cousin of the malaria parasite, infects all known warm blooded animals, including us, with as many as one in three …One of the most common parasitic infections in the world is also one many people haven’t heard of. …
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UFAW 'Ruth Harrison Student Scholarship' for RVC BVetMed Student
RVC BVetMrd student Izzy Izquierdo-Hall awarded the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) ‘Ruth Harrison Student Scholarship award'Congratulations to Izzy Izquierdo-Hall BvetMed student who was awarded the Universities Federation …
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Presentation at Veterinary Vaccinology Network Conference featured on Animal Pharm
Professor Jonathan Rushton recently spoke at the inaugural Veterinary Vaccinology Network Conference held in Birmingham during February 2015. His focus was on Economic Impact of Disease Control - Veterinary Vaccination Strategies. Animal Pharm …Professor Jonathan Rushton recently spoke at the inaugural Veterinary Vaccinology Network …
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Ten VetCompass studies to be presented at BSAVA 2021
Over 125 Clinical Abstracts will be presented online as part of the BSAVA virtual Congress 2021 on 24, 25 and 26 May, via Zoom. A diverse programme of clinical abstracts has always been an integral part of BSAVA Congress, where researchers alongside … -
Research news – VetCompass study on mast cell tumours in dogs
Mast cell tumour (MCT) appears to be a frequent tumour type in dogs, though there is little published in relation to its frequency in dogs in the UK. This week, a VetCompass study looking at the prevalence and risk factors for MCTs in dogs … -
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 …