Tag Archives: VeterinaryMedicine
What are the values that drive Covetrus forward?
At Covetrus, we have the mission of advancing the world of veterinary medicine. To do so, we rely on years of experience and, equally important, on our shared values. Our beliefs and work ethic guide how we act as individuals …
RVC canine diabetes archive used to examine link between immune system genes and diabetes in high-risk dog breeds
While previous studies have implicated these MHC genes in canine diabetes, this study is the first to examine this association in individual dog breeds. The research, published in Canine Medicine and Genetics, reveals that particular MHC genes are indeed associated with canine diabetes in certain breeds of dogs, suggesting that further work is needed to understand the role of the immune system in the development of canine diabetes, but that the disease may not be the same in all breeds.
Meet the team: Jack Dixon
Meet our new recruit, Veterinary Instrumentation Marketer, Jack Dixon. Originally from Scunthorpe, or “Sunny Scunny” as he calls it, Vi’s newest member grew up in quite a busy home: three siblings, one black Labrador, countless hamsters, one giant french rabbit & a one-eared …
Veterinary Marketing: 5 reasons why your vet practice needs to start a blog.
You don’t need to be Earnest Hemmingway to start a blog. You do, however, need a passion for your topic. And who’s more passionate about animal health than our community of veterinarians? Today, we examine why a blog is so …
RVC study highlights breed loyalty for pugs, French bulldogs, and English bulldogs
According to a new study, 93% of owners of flat-faced dogs—including the Pug, French Bulldog and English Bulldog—would opt for the same breed again, despite experiencing common and severe health problems in their pets. The research, led by the Royal …
Racism and its impact on mental wellbeing in the veterinary profession
A team of researchers, led by Dr Victoria Crossley, Research Impact Officer at the Royal Veterinary College, and Navaratnam Partheeban, co-founder of the British Veterinary Ethnicity and Diversity Society (BVEDS), have won a £20,000 grant to undertake a significant research …
Veterinary Marketing: 5 ways to build your reputation on & offline
According to Warren Buffet, reputation “takes twenty years to build and five minutes to destroy”. What’s your veterinary practice known for? A comfortable, calming waiting room that puts customers and their pets at ease…
RVC study into congenital intrahepatic shunt classifications to help improve care for dogs
A new descriptive study has determined important variations in the classification of congenital birth defects that occur in various dog breeds. These findings are an important step in, not only the diagnosis, but surgical method and recommended treatments.
RVC researchers win grant for vital project on coronavirus infections in companion animals
Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have been awarded a grant worth almost £200,000 by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to undertake a collaborative research project which will examine companion animal susceptibility to coronavirus infections.
Meet the team: Mariah Fredrick
In this series, we speak to the people behind Covetrus. This week, we caught up with Marketing Maven, Mariah Fredrick! Name: Mariah Fredrick Role: Business Development Category Manager Quote to live by: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to …