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Improved Stewardship to Protect Veterinary Antimicrobial Usage in UK Cats and Dogs (In Progress)
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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BVetMed RP2 Research Projects (In Progress)
People: Dan O'Neill, David Brodbelt
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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Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats Attending UK Practices (Complete)
People: Ruby Chang, David Brodbelt, Jonathan Elliott
Vet Compass Project Type: Cat
This project, funded by , estimated the
prevalence of, andrisk-factors for chronic kidney disease in cats attending VetCompass-participating veterinary practices in the United Kingdom. As a second objective, the prevalence of hypertensionan current practices for measuring and treating hypertension were explored. -
UFAW/RVC Companion Animal Genetic Health and Welfare Research (Complete)
People: 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.
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Current Usage of Antimicrobials in UK Cats and Dogs (Complete)
People: Dan O'Neill, 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.
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Kennel Club Charitable Trust Companion Animal Epidemiologist - Disorders of UK Companion Animals (In Progress)
People: Dan O'Neill
Vet Compass Project Type: Dog, Cat, Small Mammal, Exotic
This collaborative venture between the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø (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
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Epidemiology of Disorders Reported in Cats and Dogs Attending General Practice in England (Complete)
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.