Why is this research important ? Canine obesity has been constantly increasing within recent years, with 25-59% of all companion dogs in the UK being recorded to be overweight or obese (Yam et al 2016). Dogs are generally considered to be overweight when their total body weight exceeds the optimum recommended weight for that breed […]
I am sure that any ‘dog lover’ at some point have wondered how their companion sees the world. But the question is, do they see it the same as we do? Or to what extent are they able to see? Dog’s eyesight quite generally speaking, is like humans however, their ability to distinguish between an […]
Point A- Pre-placement CV Name: Emily Sargeant Address: 118 Oxney Road, Peterborough, PE1 5NG Mobile Number: 07581278278 Email Address: Emily.sargeant1507@btinternet.com Scientific blog: myevolutioncom.wordpress.com (For my latest scientific work) Personal Statement: I am a dedicated, hardworking and enthusiastic individual, always ensuring my work is completed in a timely fashion and to a high standard. I can […]
Introduction: In recent years there has been a growing push towards using alternative methods in place of protected animals. This is mainly because 3.52 million procedures in 2018 involved protected mammals and a ‘Replacement’ strategy should always be sourced where possible (Home office 2018). This does not only reduce the severity and extent of pain […]
Reflective and evidence-based practise (EBP) are increasingly common among veterinary professionals, as it allows more efficient and decisive decisions when concerning patients care. This is why professionals are encouraged to use the EBP approach as it takes into consideration a number of factors (see below): Preferences of the patient– what do they prefer? Is the […]
Having knowledge about reproduction and genetics within the animal industry can be beneficial in detecting and predicting possible traits in a variable F1 generation. For example, by mapping the medical history of a group of cattle you can predict the possibility of a still birth occurrence. it is for this reason that farmers undertake genome […]
Although the first year of university isn’t the most important, it is imperative that you apply yourself to every module in order to learn how to write both examinations and coursework to your best ability. These skills learnt during the first year can then help tremendously in year two and later on. During the first […]
Meiosis is generally understood to be the cellular process of reducing the DNA content of a cell from its Diploid state to a Haploid state (Moens 2001). This allows for prefiltration of four genetically separate daughter cells thus leading to genetic variation between each cell but also from the two parents involved. Due to the […]
Conducting experiments whilst working with enzymes (protein molecules) can be challenging as a small deviation in PH or temperature can affect the validity of your results massively. This is due to the fact enzymes have an optimum ‘working’ condition, which is between 29-46 degrees for temperature (Almeida and Marana 2019) and a PH range of […]
MyEvolution 