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VetCompass at the 2017 UFAW International Symposium
Dr. Jen Summers was fortunate to represent VetCompass at the recent annual meeting of the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW), which asked “Measuring animal welfare and applying scientific advances - Why is it still so difficult?”. … -
Demography and disorders of German Shepherd Dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK
New VetCompass study published which describes the demography and disorders of German Shepherds under primary veterinary care in the UK. The German Shepherd Dog (GSD) is one of the most popular dog breeds worldwide. However, concerns for the … -
'Tools & techniques to help advise clients interested in dog breeding'
'Tools & techniques to help advise clients interested in dog breeding' Dr. Dan O'Neill (VetCompass, RVC) & Aimee Llewellyn (Geneticist & Health Information Manager, UK Kennel Club) British Small Animal Veterinary Association Annual Congress, 20 … -
Latest VetCompass research uncovers new evidence on Rottweilers in the UK
A new VetCompass™ study has revealed novel insights into the demographics, behaviours and disorders of Rottweilers. This information will raise awareness of predispositions in Rottweilers to a variety of behavioural and health conditions and assist … -
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 … -
New ‘Kennel Club Charitable Trust’ epidemiologist role available
‘Kennel Club Charitable Trust’ epidemiologist role available to explore dog breed-specific health The Kennel Club Charitable Trust (KCCT) has funded a 1-year project within VetCompass™ called ‘Evidence-based prioritisation of disorders using … -
VetCompass™ rocks the joint in dogs
Latest VetCompass™ study investigates osteoarthritis in dogs. A new VetCompass™ study is the largest study of osteoarthritis in dogs under veterinary care ever conducted and covered 455,557 dogs. Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease … -
RVC collaborates to reveal health issues in different dog breeds
A Royal Veterinary College (RVC) veterinary researcher has been involved in an exciting collaboration to create a single resource, in an easy-to-read book format, that identifies the health issues that each dog and cat breed is predisposed to. Until now, owners have struggled to find information about the diseases their breeds are prone to because this information was often scattered across thousands of scholarly articles in academic journals. Now, following exhaustive research that examined thousands of peer-reviewed publications on dog and cat health, three veterinary surgeon researchers have finally collated all this information into a single book source for owners, vets, breeders and students. -
Latest VetCompass™ research explores seizure occurrence in dogs
Seizures are considered common events in dogs. However, reliable information on seizure occurrence in UK dogs has been limited until now. Seizures in dogs are sudden, short lasting and transient events but, to date, most studies have focused on the … -
Latest collaborative VetCompass™ research explores prognostic factors in dogs with cardiac disease attending primary-care practice
Degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) is a common form of cardiac disease in dogs, especially in small breed dogs such as the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. The disease has been explored by specialists and prognostic indicators have been …