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RVC VetCompass™ Programme now also benefitting US dog welfare
The RVC VetCompass Programme shares anonymised veterinary clinical data covering millions of dogs in the UK. These data have been extensively researched leading to 48 peer-reviewed publications to date that are fundamentally changing how … -
New paper on canine brachycephaly and upper respiratory disease!
A new VetCompass paper published this week in Canine Genetics and Epidemiology (CGE) explores upper respiratory tract disease and brachycephalic associations in dogs: Epidemiological associations between brachycephaly and upper respiratory tract … -
Dissecting the genetic architecture of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common inherited cardiac disease in humans (1 in 500) and cats (1 in 7). The disease is strikingly similar in the two species, although the feline prevalence is much higher. HCM is characterized by …Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common inherited cardiac disease in humans (1 in 500) …
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Understanding the socioeconomic impact of Foot and Mouth Disease control in Kenya: an RVC collaboration with The Pirbright Institute and the University of Nairobi
Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is a viral disease of cloven-hooved animals that causes lesions in the mouth and on the feet, alongside generalised illness. It affects cows, sheep, goats and pigs, and although they recover after a couple of weeks, it …Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is a viral disease of cloven-hooved animals that causes lesions in the …
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Difficult birth in dogs: Part 1
The paper entitled "Canine dystocia in 50 UK first-opinion emergency-care veterinary practices: prevalence and risk factors" was released in 2017. The follow up paper is released on Monday 4th February 2019, so here is a reminder of the findings of … -
Improved Control of Bovine Brucellosis in Punjab
A case study from research that involved the Royal Veterinary College has been published by the BBSRC: https://bbsrc.ukri.org/research/impact/improved-control-of-bovine-brucellosis-in-punjab/ The researchers have identified sustainable control …A case study from research that involved the Royal Veterinary College has been published by the …
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Galloping isn’t such hard work for horses
For the first time, external mechanical work in galloping racehorses has been measured using force plates as ergometers. The results of this study, conducted by Royal Veterinary College (RVC) researchers in the Structure and Motion Laboratory, have … -
Hot Dogs – VetCompass study of heatstroke in dogs funded by Dogs Trust
Heatstroke is a potentially fatal, yet often preventable, condition for dogs that can be caused by confinement in hot conditions (environmental heatstroke) or from exercise (exertional heatstroke). Despite attempts to educate owners about these …Heatstroke is a potentially fatal, yet often preventable, condition for dogs that can be caused by …
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Eight VetCompass™ projects to be presented at BSAVA congress 2019
Eight VetCompass™ projects are being presented at BSAVA congress 2019 on 4th and 5th April. Both veterinary undergraduates and post graduates will be presenting their work on a range of topics. These include disorders in Boxers, West Highland White …Eight VetCompass™ projects are being presented at BSAVA congress 2019 on 4th and 5th April. Both …
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RVC wins awards at BSAVA Congress
Congratulations to Dr Dan O'Neill and Professor Jonathan Elliott who both won BSAVA awards at the recent BSAVA Congress which was held in Birmingham on 4th April 2019. The awards recognise outstanding contributions in the field of small animal …Congratulations to Dr Dan O'Neill and Professor Jonathan Elliott who both won BSAVA awards at the …