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We welcome Camilla Pegram in to her new role within the VetCompass™ team
Camilla has recently gained a Merit in her VetCompass™ Research Master's (Urinary incontinence in bitches: Associations with neutering) and we are excited to welcome her back in her new role as a Research Assistant. She will now be working on a … -
Position Available - BSAVA PetSavers Master's in Research
BSAVA PetSavers Master's in Research: Earlier Onset Urinary Incontinence in the Bitch and its Association with Neutering Thanks to the support of BSAVA PetSavers, a fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the VetCompass team. Working … -
The RVC collaborates on new veterinary Endocrinology App for Dogs
The Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) data and analytics has supported Dechra Veterinary Products to create a research-informed app - the first of its kind - which helps vets better diagnose and treat disorders that affect the glands producing … -
New RVC research reveals antibiotics offer no benefit in treating dogs with diarrhoea
A new VetCompass study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that veterinary prescription of antibiotics at first presentation of uncomplicated diarrhoea in dogs causes no difference in clinical resolution of these cases. The study … -
Validating the VetCompass Clinical Grading Tool for Heat-related Illness in Dogs (In Progress)
This MRes project aims to extend an earlier body of theoretical work based on general first opinion caseloads by evaluating and validating the VetCompass Clinical Grading Tool in real-world clinical cases presenting for emergency veterinary care in … -
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 … -
Kennel Club Charitable Trust Companion Animal Epidemiologist - Disorders of UK Companion Animals (In Progress)
This collaborative venture between the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and the Kennel Club Charitable Trust (KCCT) will investigate Canine breed-specific disorder prevalence Risk factors for important canine conditions Common disorders in other … -
Are lop-eared rabbits more predisposed to dental and ear diseases than erect-eared rabbits? (Complete)
We aim to deepen understanding of the animal welfare impacts of dental and ear disease in rabbits, and to identify breed related risk factors for these. We plan to use the new information to improve rabbit welfare by raising awareness of any dental … -
Diabetes mellitus and antibiotics – exploring the use of antibiotics as a risk factor for the disease (Complete)
The project aims to report the incidence of canine diabetes mellitus cases diagnosed in primary care veterinary practices in the United Kingdom and to describe and explore systemic antibiotic usage prior to dogs developing diabetes mellitus. -
Hot Dogs – investigating the epidemiology of canine heatstroke presenting to UK primary care veterinary practices (Complete)
The project, funded by Dogs Trust, aims to improve our understanding of the incidence, underlying causes and risk factors associated with heatstroke in dogs. Emily Hall and Anne Carter at Nottingham Trent University are working in collaboration with …