Laminitis manifests in the foot and results in varying degrees of pain, lameness and debilitation. There are several causes, but being able to identify animals at increased risk, as well as the potent...
Human Animal Interaction Human animal interaction (HAI) studies have traditionally relied on observed behaviour to gain insights into how people and animals engage with each other. But such appr...
December 21, 2016 - One in five US veterans of recent conflicts suffers from some form of post-traumatic stress disorder or major depression. This can lead to huge problems, including family breakdown...
Professor Alex German of the Institute of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool has been a long-time collaborator with WALTHAM seeking solutions to the growing problem of pet obesity. Together w...
Ghent University early career researcher wins ESVCN-WALTHAM research grant in 2017 As with people, obesity in pets is an increasing problem. The challenge is multi-faceted, but the more we can unders...
Britain has long been thought of as a nation of pet lovers. Nearly half of UK households have at least one pet, but the last 40 years have seen many changes in attitudes to animals and their ownership...
It’s an unfamiliar look for a horse: a long coat all year, abnormal sweat patches, and unusual body fat distribution. Yet a proportion of aged horses may be exhibiting these signs as part of the chang...
One in six American children is exposed to physical violence at home by the time they are 17. It is a disturbing statistic, and one that underlies a growing awareness of serious emotional and behavio...