Projects
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
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.
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.
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 °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹æÂÉÂÛ̳ (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 (Complete)
People: 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 (Complete)
People: 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 (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.
Disease Surveillance in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Chow Chows in the UK (Complete)
People: David Church, David Brodbelt, Dan O'Neill
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.
Dogs Trust Canine Welfare Grant Project: Evidence-Based Prioritisation of Canine Inherited Diseases (Complete)
People: David Church, David Brodbelt, Dan O'Neill
Vet Compass Project Type: Dog
This study aims to create an evidence-based prioritisation list of inherited health disorders to underpin reforms of canine health and welfare.