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Validating the VetCompass Clinical Grading Tool for Heat-related Illness in Dogs
Vet Compass Project Type: Dog
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 the UK.
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Canine research funding by charitable organisations in the UK: Current status and future opportunities
People: Alison Skipper, Rowena Packer, Dan O'Neill
Vet Compass Project Type: Dog
This project, supported by four leading UK canine charities in partnership with the RVC, will explore the levels and distribution of UK canine health research funding over the last decade, and analyse the areas of research this has included. Through collaborative discussion with funders, vets, scientists, dog breeders and owners, the project will develop a joint strategy to agree priorities for future research funding decisions.
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RVC Pandemic Puppies: The Next Generation
People: Rowena Packer, Dan O'Neill
Vet Compass Project Type: Dog
We will be investigating how, why and by whom puppies were purchased during 2021. We will also be investigating the early life of 2021 puppies, including their health and behaviour.
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The DogWeb Survey
People: Michelle Farrow, Rowena Packer, Dan O'Neill
Vet Compass Project Type: Dog
This study aims to explore whether and how online information sourcing affects the decision-making of UK canine caregivers when deciding whether to seek veterinary care for dogs exhibiting clinical signs of disease.
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Improved Stewardship to Protect Veterinary Antimicrobial Usage in UK Cats and Dogs
People: David Brodbelt, Dan O'Neill, Sian Frosini, Noel Kennedy, David Church
Vet Compass Project Type: Dog, Cat, Small Animal
Funded by the Petplan Charitable Trust, this project aims to identify and promote effective and practical antimicrobial stewardship interventions for widespread adoption in veterinary practice.
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VetCompass eClinical Trials
People: Camilla Pegram, Dan O'Neill, David Brodbelt, Ruby Chang, Noel Kennedy
Vet Compass Project Type: Dog
The study aims to develop innovative statistical approaches to veterinary electronic patient records to evaluate the effectiveness of clinical interventions in dogs.
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BVetMed RP2 Research Projects
People: Dan O'Neill, David Brodbelt, Camilla Pegram
Vet Compass Project Type: Dog, Cat, Small Mammal, Exotic
All BVetMed veterinary undergraduates at the RVC are required to complete a formal piece of research (named Research Project 2 “RP2”) as part of their route towards gaining a veterinary degree. This project is a Level 7 body of work that is at the level of a master’s project. VetCompass supports students to undertake these RP2 projects at the RVC. The Kennel Club Charitable Trust has supported several VetCompass RP2s annually on topics related to canine health.
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Diabetes mellitus and antibiotics – exploring the use of antibiotics as a risk factor for the disease
People: Lucy Davison, David Brodbelt, Dan O'Neill
Vet Compass Project Type: Dog
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.
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RVC Pandemic Puppies Survey
People: Claire Brand, Rowena Packer, Dan O'Neill
Vet Compass Project Type: Dog
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is calling for respondents for its survey on puppy buying experiences both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Hot Dogs – investigating the epidemiology of canine heatstroke presenting to UK primary care veterinary practices
Vet Compass Project Type: Dog
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 Dr Dan O'Neill at the Royal Veterinary College on this project.