An overview of ongoing small-animal research Dr Ronan Mullins, assistant professor of small animal surgery, University College Dublin, gives an overview of some of the interesting ongoing research that is taking place in the college’s Small Animal Surgery Department
Productivity, animal health and the environment This month, Finbar Mulligan, associate professor at the School of Veterinary Medicine, shares an update on the dairy nutrition research that is taking place at UCD Lyons Far
Common feline behaviour problems A collaborative research project on veterinary professionals’ understanding of common feline behaviour problems and use of ‘cat-friendly’ practices found that there is a need for formal training in these areas
How ‘omics’ are contributing to sustainable animal production Torres Sweeney, full professor of animal genomics at the UCD School of Veterinary Medicine gives an overview of how ‘omics’ technologies are contributing to sustainable animal production
Mechanisms of inflammation in primary immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia Researchers at University College Dublin are investigating mechanisms involved in primary immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia in dogs through microRNA evaluation
Racetrack opportunity and success – the ‘Speed Gene’ test A collaborative research study between UCD and global equine science company, Plusvital, led to an investigation into the economic outcome when thoroughbred horses are run over optimal or sub-optimal distances as defined by the ‘Speed Gene’ test. This article provides an overview of the investigation
An exploration of markers of iron defi ciency in dogs UCD researchers are examining the biomarkers of iron status of dogs with confirmed and suspected iron deficiency with a view to improving diagnoses and care of impacted animals
Dairy nutrition research: low milk fat percentage Orla Neville’s current research hopes to shed further light on the significant issue of milk fat depression and low milk fat percentage on Irish dairy farms
Investigation of the relationship between helminths, the host immune system and intestinal dysbiosis in horses Researchers at University College Dublin are currently investigating ways to provide better diagnostics and treatment of horses at risk from acute larval cyathostominosis
Oral delivery of unstable bioactive components sourced from food: formulation and assessment Oral delivery is the preferred route for bioactive components sourced from food. Researchers at University College Dublin are working on formulating bioactive components, which are currently unstable and poorly absorbed to unlock their desired physiological effects
Canine demodicosis and the role of demodex mites in rosacea Researchers at University College Dublin are investigating the pathogenesis of canine demodicosis and the role of demodex mites in rosacea – a one health approach
UCD summer research update Alison Reynolds, assistant professor in veterinary biosciences, University College Dublin, provides an update on some of the research projects that students undertook this summer