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University of Cambridge Vet School

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The Department of Veterinary Medicine is a centre of excellence for teaching and research. The Department hosts undergraduate and postgraduate students and operates a small animal hospital as well as equine and farm animal clinical services.

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University of Cambridge Vet School @camvetschool.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
☀️We're delighted to see two experts from @camvetschool.bsky.social featured in the #UniversityofCambridge summer wellbeing guide! ⛱️ Check it out 👇🏽
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University of Cambridge Vet School @camvetschool.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Congratulations to Professor Jonathan Heeney and colleagues from @camvetschool.bsky.social on this exciting breakthrough in vaccine research. The team's new approach could help create vaccines that protect against future variants. @darwincollegecam.bsky.social Read more below👇
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University of Cambridge Vet School @camvetschool.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Professor Jonathan Heeney from @camvetschool.bsky.social featured in @theobserveruk.bsky.social discussing the urgent need for adaptable Ebola vaccines as outbreaks continue in the DRC. #Ebola #GlobalHealth #OneHealth #BeACambridgeVet
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University of Cambridge Vet School @camvetschool.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Congratulations to @alexmsalmeida.bsky.social and his research team at the @camvetschool.bsky.social on their latest paper exploring the ‘hidden’ microbes in our gut. Discover more about their fascinating findings on the University of Cambridge Research website 👇🏽 www.cam.ac.uk/research/new...
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‘Hidden’ bugs in our gut appear key to good health, finds global study
An understudied group of bacteria in our gut microbiome appears to play a central role in keeping us healthy, according to researchers at the University of
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University of Cambridge Vet School @camvetschool.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Congrats to Prof Pietro Mastroeni from @camvetschool.bsky.social for new review article published in asm.org: "Multivalent vaccines for invasive Salmonella disease: need, rationale and immunological foundations." 👉🏽 journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/iai.00118-25 #GlobalHealth #AntimicrobialResistance
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University of Cambridge Vet School @camvetschool.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
A big congratulations🎉to Catherine Wilson, our Senior Clinical Training Scholar in Veterinary Pathology, on the publication of her final PhD paper in @nature.com working with @sangerinstitute.bsky.social and from her time at the @liverpooluni.bsky.social 👇🏽
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University of Cambridge Vet School @camvetschool.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
We’re delighted the pioneering work going on at the QVSH, is featured on the #UniversityofCambridge research website. Delivering injection treatment that’s helping dogs with serious spinal injuries. Full story on the University of Cambridge website 👇🏽 lnkd.in/e9Rj9c8V #TeamQVSH #IVDDResearch
montage pictures of a dog having enzyme treatment
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University of Cambridge Vet School @camvetschool.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
On this day in 1955, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh opened the Department of Veterinary Medicine building in Cambridge. Read more here: www.vet.cam.ac.uk/news/celebrating-70-years-cambridge-vet-school-building #CambridgeVet70 #VetMed #BeACambridgeVet
Montage of photos from 1950s when the Vet School was being built
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University of Cambridge Vet School @camvetschool.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
🐾 Our Veterinary Hospital is working with the Wellcome Sanger Institute on a study into osteosarcoma, a bone cancer affecting many dogs. If your dog is having an amputation for OSA, they may be eligible to take part. More info 👉 www.hospital.vet.cam.ac.uk/news/new-res... 📩 oncology@vet.cam.ac.uk
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University of Cambridge Vet School @camvetschool.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
🐾 Exciting news The QVSH General Practice is open to pet owners across Cambs. We’re proud to be a not-for-profit practice and hospital. Register your pet - it's easy and you’ll be part of a community that helps shape the future of veterinary medicine. 👉 www.hospital.vet.cam.ac.uk/general-prac...
Flyer promoting the QVSH General Practice in Cambridge
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University of Cambridge Vet School @camvetschool.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
🔬 How does a common food additive interact with your immune system? New research from @camvetschool.bsky.social shows how food-grade titanium dioxide (fgTiO₂) builds up in gut immune cells and how it behaves. 👉🏼https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-60248-9 #GutHealth #FoodAdditives
Photo shows fgTiO2 specifically targeting auto fluorescent, antigen-presenting cells of the Peyer's patch.
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University of Cambridge Vet School @camvetschool.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
When a peregrine falcon chick was sadly found dead in Hertfordshire, our team from @camvetschool.bsky.social helped reveal a lodged bone in its throat. A sad story - but one now teaching future vets and students @camzoology.bsky.social 👉🏼https://bit.ly/3IalvNu #VetMed #WildlifeForensics
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University of Cambridge Vet School @camvetschool.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Honoured to welcome the Paraguayan Ambassador and guests to our #UniFarm on Friday. A great showcase of sustainable farming, tech innovation, and hands-on vet student learning 🐄💡 🔗 www.vet.cam.ac.uk/news/honoure... #SustainableFarming #VetMed #CambridgeUniversity #BeACambridgeVet
Photo of guests outside the Cow Shed at the University farm
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University of Cambridge Vet School @camvetschool.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Do you know someone thinking about studying #VeterinaryMedicine? Why not tell them about this Open Day at the Cambridge Vet School on 29th August! @camvetschool.bsky.social 👇🏼 #BeACambridgeVet #CambridgeVet #6thForm #6thFormStudents www.vet.cam.ac.uk/news/calling...
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Calling all sixth formers - join us for the Vet School and Fitzwilliam College joint open day | Department of Veterinary Medicine
Join us for the Veterinary School and Fitzwilliam College joint open day on Friday 29 August!
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University of Cambridge Vet School @camvetschool.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Thrilled to share that @clarebryant.bsky.social‬ our Professor of Innate Immunity, has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences!🎉 A brilliant recognition of her group’s work in advancing research in innate immunity. Huge congratulations! #MedicalScience #Cambridge #InnateImmunity
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University of Cambridge Vet School @camvetschool.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
We're delighted that researchers from the @camvetschool.bsky.social are contributing to this important new network, advancing understanding of the gut-immune-brain connection.🧠👇🏽
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University of Cambridge Vet School @camvetschool.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
New research from the Canine Genetics Centre, here at the @camvetschool.bsky.social, in collab with Wisdom Panel, explores the genetic causes of hereditary #cataracts in dogs - one of the leading causes of blindness in over 100 breeds.🐾🧬 #CanineGenetics #VetResearch journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
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Common variants in the CPT1A gene are associated with cataracts in Northern breeds of domestic dog
Primary hereditary cataract affects many purebred domestic dog breeds and is a major cause of visual impairment in dogs. Cataracts are common in Northern breeds such as the Siberian Husky, Alaskan Mal...
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University of Cambridge Vet School @camvetschool.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Great news Hayley! @thehjbrod.bsky.social and researchers at @camvetschool.bsky.social @julianparkhill.bsky.social Exciting research, giving us a better understanding of how the Streptococcus equi evolves and adapts, shaping the way it infects horses and donkeys. 👇🏽
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University of Cambridge Vet School @camvetschool.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
📢 Interested in AI in Medicine? Join us TONIGHT for a free LIVE podcast: ‘AI in Human and Veterinary Cardiology’ for @cambridgefestival.bsky.social 📅 25 March – 7.30pm 📍 Queen’s Lecture Theatre, Emmanuel College, Cambridge, St Andrew's St, CB2 3AP 👉🏽 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/live-podca...
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University of Cambridge Vet School @camvetschool.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
📢 Interested in AI in Medicine? Join us for a LIVE podcast: ‘AI in Human and Veterinary Cardiology’ for the @cambridgefestival.bsky.social 📅 25 March 2025 – 7.30pm 📍 Queen’s Lecture Theatre, Emmanuel College, Cambridge, St Andrew's St, Cambridge, CB2 3AP 🎫 The event is free 👉🏽 lnkd.in/eKBGAAKH
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University of Cambridge Vet School @camvetschool.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
📢 This Saturday, 22nd March - The Vet School is taking part in the West Cambridge Open Day @cambridgefestival.bsky.social We open the doors at 10am with hands-on activities and a talk at 1pm🐰 Fun for all the family no tickets needed - all welcome! 🐾 Read more 👇🏽 www.vet.cam.ac.uk/research/cam...
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University of Cambridge Vet School @camvetschool.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Join us at the #CambridgeFestival for a live recording of The Animal Heartbeat podcast. 'Artificial Intelligence in Human and Veterinary Cardiology’ 📅 25 March 2025 – 7.30pm 📍 Queen’s Lecture Theatre, Emmanuel College, Cambridge, CB2 3AP 🎫 Tickets: www.vet.cam.ac.uk/research/cam... #Cardiology
Post design promoting the Live podcast event at the Cambridge Festival
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University of Cambridge Vet School @camvetschool.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
📢 Calling our international veterinary community! One of our 3rd year vet students is currently conducting a project on the global distribution of Canine Transmissible Venereal Tumour (TVT). Please fill out this short questionnaire: lnkd.in/egMWZWYq Thank you!
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University of Cambridge Vet School @camvetschool.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
The @camvetschool.bsky.social would like to congratulate Professor Jon Simons who was recently appointed as the new Head of the School of Biological Sciences!👇🏼
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University of Cambridge Vet School @camvetschool.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Well done👏🏽 to @camvetschool.bsky.social researchers @alexmsalmeida.bsky.social and Qi Yin for publishing their study that shows how your gut health through diet can combat infections. Check it out here 👇🏼 www.cam.ac.uk/research/new...
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Feeding your good gut bacteria through fibre in diet may boost body against infections
A new study has found that the composition of your gut microbiome helps predict how likely you are to succumb to potentially life-threatening infection with
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University of Cambridge Vet School @camvetschool.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Well done to @julianparkhill.bsky.social and @noemielefrancq.bsky.social from @camvetschool.bsky.social working in collaboration with @geneticscam.bsky.social on new method to spot highly infectious variants of viruses and bacteria that spread in humans. 👇🏼 Read the full article: bit.ly/3Pp7onG
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System to auto-detect new variants will inform better response to future infectious disease outbreaks
Researchers have come up with a new way to identify more infectious variants of viruses or bacteria that start spreading in humans - including those causing
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University of Cambridge Vet School @camvetschool.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Every Tuesday, our research community gathers for 'Coffee and Cake'- a cherished tradition set-up to foster connections and celebrate the great research going on across our site. Today we celebrated the 1st anniversary of these meet-ups! Thank you for making it special. See you in the New Year! 🐾
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