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BSAVA support for VetCompass!
We are excited to confirm full support from the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) for the VetCompass programme! Founded in 1957, BSAVA is a professional body for veterinary surgeons treating companion animals. Membership … -
‘For the sake of animal welfare and to advance scientific understanding, the veterinary profession needs high quality, large scale disease surveillance and collection of epidemiological data to support research. The British Small Animal Veterinary Association recognises the importance of the work of VetCompass. Information collected by veterinary surveillance projects such as VetCompass will help clinicians working in practice and academia to treat companion animals, and will inform development of policy and educational resources. Veterinary surveillance is important for both animal and human health.’
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Research news - VetCompass article on feline hyperthyroidism
A new VetCompass study entitled "Feline hyperthyroidism reported in primary-care veterinary practices in England: prevalence, associated factors and spatial distribution" has been published by the Veterinary Record and is now available to view … -
Research news - VetCompass article on disorder prevalence in cats
A study looking at the prevalence of disorders recorded in cats attending primary-care veterinary practices in England has been published in the Veterinary Journal. The article describes the most common feline disorders diagnosed by vets and looks … -
Research news - VetCompass study on pyoderma in dogs
A study looking at the prescribing practices of primary-care vets treating dogs with bacterial pyoderma has been published in BMC Veterinary Research. The article estimates the frequency at which this skin disease is diagnosed, describes the … -
Research news - Editorial on purebred dog health
In a recent Vet Record editorial, Dan O'Neill described the progress that has been made to address purebred dog health since the Bateson report in 2010. VetCompass is featured as one of the projects aiming to improve the long-term health and welfare … -
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 … -
New VetCompass paper on canine degenerative mitral valve disease!
To date, epidemiological studies on degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) in dogs have largely reported referral caseloads or been limited to predisposed breeds. We are pleased to announce that a study undertaken by Maddy Mattin as part of her … -
New VetCompass paper: Common disorders in Cavalier King Charles spaniels
Disorders recorded in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels attending primary-care veterinary practices in England Summers JF, O’Neill DG, Church DB, Thomson PC, McGreevy PD, Brodbelt DC. (April 2015) Canine Genetics and Epidemiology Three major UK … -
Article in CatCare magazine
International Cat Care (iCatCare) is the new name for the organisation formerly known as the Feline Advisory Bureau (FAB) and has a vision that all cats, owned and unowned, are treated with care, compassion and understanding. ICatCare …