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• The launch of Equine VetCompass

  

  We are excited to announce the launch of an exciting new project - Equine VetCompass.  So far, since the start of VetCompass in 2009, our research has been primarily focused on small animal health and welfare, with data collected from small animal …

   18 Dec 2015

• VetCompass reveals the secrets of Border Terriers in England

  

  Secrets of the Border Terrier revealed  The Border Terrier is a working terrier type that is generally considered to be a relatively healthy and hardy breed.   A new VetCompass™ study has explored these beliefs using anonymised clinical data from …

   04 Dec 2017

• Vet students visit Crufts 2016

  

  Crufts is the world's largest dog show, celebrating its 125th year in 2016. Over 22,000 dogs competed to be crowned Best In Show. In the end, this title went to a West Highland White Terrier called Geordie Girl, the first time this breed has won …

   22 Mar 2016

• Providing evidence to future vets on flat-faced dogs at Crufts 2018

  

  The health and welfare of flat-faced (brachycephalic) dogs is currently under scrutiny like never before. Crufts is the largest dog show in the world and therefore is a key event to ensure progress towards improving brachycephalic health. A national …

   19 Mar 2018

• VetCompass™ at SVEPM Conference in Estonia

  

  This year's annual conference and general meeting for the Society of Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine (SVEPM) was held in Tallinn, Estonia on 21-23 March. The VetCompass™ team engaged with the European epidemiology community to …

   24 Mar 2018

• VetCompass™ awarded at BSAVA 2019

  

  The Blaine Award (sponsored by Royal Canin) awarded to Dr Dan O'Neill for the contribution of VetCompass™ to the advancement of small animal science in its widest context. Dr Dan O’Neill MVB BSc(hons) GPCert(SAP) GPCert(FelP) GPCert(Derm) GPCert(B& …

   23 Apr 2019

• MRes opportunity using VetCompass rabbit data

  

  Supervisor:   Charlotte Burn, Dan O’Neill, David Brodbelt, Joanna Hedley Department:  Pathobiology and Population Sciences   Project Details There is early evidence that rabbits may experience compromised welfare because of artificial selection …

   26 Jan 2021

• 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 …

   11 May 2021

• 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 …

   22 Apr 2017

• VetCompass exceeds 4 million animals!

  

  The VetCompass programme continues to grow and, as of March 2015, now holds data on over 4 million animals!   SPECIES No. UNIQUE ANIMALS Canines 1,981,111 Felines 1,369,548 Rabbits 338,485 …

   23 Mar 2015