UFAW/RVC Companion Animal Genetic Health and Welfare Research

People: Emma Buckland, Jennifer Summers, David Brodbelt, Dan O'Neill

Vet Compass Project Type: Cat, Dog, Horse

This project developed evidence-based recommendations on breed-related health and welfare problems in companion animals.

Current Usage of Antimicrobials in UK Cats and Dogs

People: Emma Buckland, Dan O'Neill, Jennifer Summers, David Church, David Brodbelt

Vet Compass Project Type: Cat, Dog

This research characterised and quantified antimicrobial use in cats and dogs attending a large group of UK veterinary practices, in order to establish companion animal antimicrobial prescribing behaviour.  

Kennel Club Charitable Trust Companion Animal Epidemiologist - Disorders of UK Companion Animals

People: Dan O'Neill

Vet Compass Project Type: Dog, Cat, Small Mammal, Exotic

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 small animal species

The Effectiveness of Antimicrobials for the Treatment of Canine Pyoderma in the UK

People: Jennifer Summers, Anke Hendricks, David Brodbelt

Vet Compass Project Type: Dog

This study aimed to estimate the frequency of canine pyoderma and its treatment and to evaluate risk factors for treatment relapse and failure in UK primary and referral veterinary practice.

Man’s Best Friend: Risk Factors for Canine Cancer

People: Anneliese Stell, Kate English, David Brodbelt

Vet Compass Project Type: Dog

This study looked at risk factors for the major canine cancers, including environmental factors which may be markers for disease in co-habiting humans.

Epidemiology of Disorders Reported in Cats and Dogs Attending General Practice in England

People: Dan O'Neill, David Church, David Brodbelt

Vet Compass Project Type: Cat, Dog

This project reports on the most common disorders of dogs and cats attending veterinary practice in the UK, their longevity and mortality, and risk factors for chronic kidney disease in dogs.

Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease in Dogs Attending UK Practices

People: Maddy Mattin, Adrian Boswood, David Church, David Brodbelt

Vet Compass Project Type: Dog

This project aims to document the prevalence of degenerative mitral valve disease in dogs, evaluate the survival characteristics of affected animals and determine the prognostic value of clinical measurements and biomarker blood tests.

Disease Surveillance in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Chow Chows in the UK

People: Jennifer Summers, David Church, David Brodbelt

Vet Compass Project Type: Dog

This project explored the frequency of disorders recorded in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Chow Chows attending primary-care veterinary practices in the UK. The project also looked at the feasibility of linking Kennel Club pedigree data with VetCompass data.