Research notice board

Welcome to the BSAVA research board, where you can find and support clinical research projects from BSAVA members.

 If you are a BSAVA member, we can help promote your research project to the veterinary community. Projects must be in-line with BSAVA values and mission to promote excellence in small animal practice through science.

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Prospective trial of different antimicrobial treatment durations for presumptive canine urinary tract infections – the STOP on SUNDAY trial

Company: Willows Veterinary Centre & Referral Service - Fergus Allerton
Date Posted:21.06.2021
Presentation of lower urinary tract signs (increased frequency of urination and straining to urinate) is a common reason for veterinary consultation in dogs. These signs can be caused by a urinary tract infection (UTI) that can be treated with antimicrobial therapy. In fact the positive predictive......Read More

Feline cardiorenal syndrome - is fibroblast growth factor 23 associated with left ventricular hypertrophy and dysfunction in cats with chronic kidney disease?

Company: Langford Vets - Eoin Kilkenny and Melanie Hezzell
Date Posted:07.06.2021
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common in cats, affecting ~30% of senior cats. The functions of the heart and the kidneys are closely linked, with disease in one often leading to complications in the other. This is known as the cardiorenal syndrome and is of crucial importance in human patients wi......Read More

Investigating how first opinion veterinary surgeons in the UK react to canine patients’ presentations depending on presenting signs.

Company: University of Edinburgh - Catherine Horton
Date Posted:30.03.2021
This online survey is open to first opinion veterinary surgeons practising in the UK whose caseload is at least 50% small animals including dogs.  The survey gathers data which will  be used in a thesis as part of  MSc with the University of Edinburgh.  It is likely to take up to 15 minutes to comp......Read More

Client Perception and Experience of Veterinary Teleconsultations amidst Covid-19

Company: Marianne Humber - University of Surrey
Date Posted:10.03.2021
I am a 3rd year veterinary student looking for pet owners to share their opinions about the use of veterinary teleconsultations, especially during the covid-19 pandemic. It is not necessary for you to have used these services before, but I would really appreciate any contributions to my study. As ......Read More

Popularity of Canine Blood Transfusions and Donor Collection Protocols in the UK

Company: Ellie Alker - Royal Veterinary College
Date Posted:03.02.2021
This survey is being undertaken as part of a final year project for the BSc Veterinary Nursing course, and is open to registered veterinary nurses and veterinary surgeons. The first part of this study aims to explore what fraction of practices are currently undertaking blood transfusions in the U......Read More
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