Dogs like to move! In fact, when not asleep, it’s hard to get them to remain very still at all. If they are not actively walking or running, then wagging tails, endless sniffing and other body movemen...
We are partnering with biotech companies Diversigen, Inc. and Synomics to harness the power of AI and big data and investigate new ways to prevent and predict conditions affecting pets’ health. The re...
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...
A walk in the local park is enough to see how many people have welcomed a new puppy into their lives during lockdown. It’s no surprise that we crave the loving companionship of a dog during these toug...
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...
A number of studies have shown that variations in the human gut microbiome are associated with different diet compositions as well as a number of medical conditions. This suggests that dietary changes...
Scientists often look to fellow experts, other professions and published work for inspiration, or more simply, stand on the shoulders of giants. This is exactly what the ...
Let’s take it back to basics. The foods and liquids we consume enter our digestive tract, which is essentially a tube that goes from our mouth to our anus. The body secretes enzymes and biochemicals i...