Who are you? I’m Abel Ekiri. I recently joined vHive’s ALPHA project as a Research Fellow in Epidemiology. ALPHA project is a collaborative initiative between the University of Surrey and Zoetis working to advance livestock health and productivity in local communities in Sub-Saharan Africa. What’s your personal philosophy? Treat others the way you would like […]
Pet Wearables are now a Thing! For dogs, physical activity is one half of a healthy life; good rest being the other. We know many diseases and conditions manifest and affect normal patterns of physical activity and research is currently focused on teasing apart the idiosyncrasies and nuances. One of the most objective and unobtrusive […]
There’s been drastic changes and improvements in the animal health space in the past year. These advances have had far-reaching implications on not only veterinary practices and research but also on the livestock industry and our understanding of animals as a whole. Let’s that a look at some exciting developments in animal health this year: […]
vHive is pleased to announce a collaboration with Zoetis to support their A.L.P.H.A. (African Livestock Productivity and Health Advancement) initiative, which is co-funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Zoetis. This initiative seeks to holistically approach the development of a sustainable Animal Health market that will target farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa by mobilizing […]
As a vet student with a keen interest in all things tech, I was thrilled and intrigued when I heard about plans for a new venture in veterinary technology to be based at the University of Surrey. The Veterinary Health Innovation Engine (vHive), is an exciting new partnership between the university (incorporating specialist input from […]
Who are you? Hi, I’m Dan Cooper and I’ve just joined vHive as a Data Scientist. What’s your personal philosophy? Let’s fix this! Can you tell us the story of your employment journey? I’ve worked in a few areas now, although still fresh on the scene. Whilst I was studying Computer Science at Brunel University, […]
We caught up with Dr Constanza Gomez Alvarez (PI and Lecturer) and Dr Alexander Humphries (Research Fellow in Animal Biomechanics) in the Animal Biomechanics Lab where they perform innovative research on canines with portable equipment that is on the cutting edge of science. Amongst other projects, the two are performing research on foot loading and […]
On Saturday 13th May, a free family day out is being planned to celebrate Surrey University’s 50th Anniversary. There are lots of activities and entertainment to be had, including a kids zone and the opportunity for visitors to see what goes on behind the scenes at Vet School. A horse and cart will even bring […]
We’re excited to announce that our new and refreshed website is live. The updated site includes new pages, changes to navigation, easier access on mobile devices and a project section that will be coming very soon. We’ve also built a blog which will feature our latest news and updates, so you’ll know what projects and […]
The Veterinary Innovation Summit is a collision of different ideas, technologies, organizations, and people we are all committed to advancing the future of the veterinary profession. The North American Veterinary Community and Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine have collaborated to create a unique and immersive program that will challenge the status quo while developing […]
