Waltham Petcare Science Institute

Happy International Dog Day! 🐶 Today is all about our canine companions at Waltham Petcare Science Institute. Pets are at the heart of everything we do, as we continue to strive towards our Purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS #InternationalDogDay #ABetterWorldForPets

Hear from Dr Corrin Wallis, Senior Research Scientist at Mars Petcare, discussing why it's important to detect gum disease in dogs early, and tips for helping owners prevent it from progressing any further. Learn more about a recent study, led by Dr Corrin Wallis, that explores the “Real-world diagnostic potential of bacterial biomarkers of canine periodontitis” bit.ly/3y7g3GA #ABetterWorldForPets #PetOralHealth #PeriodontalDisease #CanineHealth

The team at Waltham Petcare Science Institute are excited to see the VET-Dock waste anaesthetic gas capture machine installed. We’re proud to be involved in piloting this revolutionary anaesthetic gas capture solution from SageTech Veterinary alongside Mars Veterinary Health and UK veterinary group Linnaeus.      Another way that we continue to drive our Purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS https://lnkd.in/ebZVBTEM

At Waltham Petcare Science Institute, we have proudly been partnering with Mars Veterinary Health and UK veterinary group Linnaeus, to pilot a first-of-its-kind innovative anaesthetic gas capture solution from SageTech Veterinary. This revolutionary new initiative is helping prevent harmful greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere that are released during a typical anaesthetic procedure. This is one of the ways we are tackling climate action together to reduce our environmental impact, all in support of our Purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS

🔊 Tune into to the ‘Empowering Vet Professionals with Science, Data and Technology’ episode of the Veterinary Innovation Podcast to hear Dr James Barr, Chief Medical Officer at Mars Science & Diagnostics, discuss how our work, including the research from Waltham Petcare Science Institute, is at the forefront of innovation in veterinary medicine. Listen here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ePB4-Vqi #ABetterWorldForPets

Happy International Cat Day! 🐾 Today we celebrate our feline friends at Waltham Petcare Science Institute, where we’ve been advancing science to better understand pet health for over 60 years. #InternationalCatDay #ABetterWorldForPets

Explore our new study on “Real-world diagnostic potential of bacterial biomarkers of canine periodontitis” in the Vet Times 👉 bit.ly/4cgXQnT   In this study researchers explored the diagnostic accuracy of a molecular technique which showed that qPCR (quantitative polymerase chain reaction) screening can accurately detect microbial biomarkers specifically associated with canine periodontitis from a single dental plaque sample.   Find out more in the full research article 👉 bit.ly/4dfxCmQ

We are proud to announce that Dr Pat Harris, Head of the Equine Studies Group at Waltham Petcare Science Institute, has been ranked #192 among the best scientists in the world for 2024 in the field of animal science and veterinary. Ranked at #20 in the United Kingdom, Dr Harris is the only equine-only scientist on the list. This makes her the top-ranked scientist working exclusively on horses in the UK 🐴   Under Pat’s leadership, Waltham’s Equine Studies Group, in collaboration with worldwide partners, has published more than 75 peer-reviewed research papers in the past 10 years alone. This research focuses on the senior horse, obesity, laminitis, insulin dysregulation, and weight management.   Read more: https://bit.ly/4c2UTqF

We are thrilled to share that Dr Martin Whiting, Global Head of Welfare and Ethics based at Waltham Petcare Science Institute, has been awarded Fellowship with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) for meritorious contribution to the profession. This is recognition of Martin’s leading contribution to animal welfare science, veterinary ethics, and veterinary law (AWSEL). Martin is an RCVS and European Veterinary Specialist in Animal Welfare Science, Ethics and Law with a PhD in veterinary professional regulation. Martin’s career has spanned academia, civil service and the commercial sector. He was previously appointed as the first faculty in Veterinary Ethics and Law at the Royal Veterinary College, where he established a new curriculum in veterinary professional ethics and established a new approach to clinical governance and clinical research ethical review. He then moved to the Home Office as Head of Operations in a division of Home Office Science and Security, before returning to education as the Director of Learning Education and Development at CVS Group. Martin has made a longstanding contribution through RCVS committee work and chairmanship. He has been a member of the VN Legislation Working Party, a member and Chair of the RCVS Disciplinary Committee and is the current Chair of the Preliminary Qualifications SubCommittee. Martin has also made significant academic contributions through published and presented work in the areas of veterinary ethics, professional regulation and governance. Commenting on Martin’s RCVS Fellowship, Dr Sarah Heath FRCVS said: “Dr Whiting’s Fellowship of the RCVS is both well-deserved from a personal perspective and highly significant from the perspective of the profession. Veterinary ethics and animal welfare are vital areas within the profession and Dr Whiting has worked tirelessly to increase their profile and thereby benefit the non-human animals our profession is committed to protecting.”

We’re excited to share our latest research that confirms a simple molecular screening technique (qPCR (quantitative polymerase chain reaction)) can be used to detect bacterial species specifically associated with canine periodontal disease earlier, improving dogs’ oral and overall health.   Detecting periodontitis early can reduce the risk of associated serious health conditions, such as liver, kidney, and heart disease,   This study shows that qPCR analysis of plaque taken from above the gumline in conscious dogs can provide a quick, simple and reliable approach to early detection, ultimately leading to a healthier, happier, and better world for dogs. Read more on our breakthrough study 👉 https://lnkd.in/g-4UcV3v   #CanineHealth #DogDental #ABetterWorldForPets