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Assessment of health and welfare in a small sample of dogs owned by people who are homeless (2021)
Journal Article
Scanlon, L., Hobson‐West, P., Cobb, K., McBride, A., & Stavisky, J. (2022). Assessment of health and welfare in a small sample of dogs owned by people who are homeless. Veterinary Record, 190(12), Article e776. https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.776

Background: Pet ownership is common among homeless people, with dogs the most frequently reported pets. However, homeless people receive considerable criticism for keeping pets due to public perception of poor care provision. Materials and methods: A... Read More about Assessment of health and welfare in a small sample of dogs owned by people who are homeless.

Attitudes of UK veterinary students towards careers in the production animal sector: A mixed methods approach (2021)
Journal Article
Payne, E., Cobb, K., Oldham, J., & Remnant, J. (2021). Attitudes of UK veterinary students towards careers in the production animal sector: A mixed methods approach. Veterinary Record, Article e455. https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.455

Background: Within the production animal sector, it has long been forecast that demand for veterinary services could outstrip supply. This study aims to identify factors influencing veterinary undergraduates’ attitudes towards a career in farm animal... Read More about Attitudes of UK veterinary students towards careers in the production animal sector: A mixed methods approach.

Homeless people and their dogs: Exploring the nature and impact of the human-companion animal bond (2021)
Journal Article
Scanlon, L., Hobson-West, P., Cobb, K., McBride, A., & Stavisky, J. (2021). Homeless people and their dogs: Exploring the nature and impact of the human-companion animal bond. Anthrozoös, 34(1), 77-92. https://doi.org/10.1080/08927936.2021.1878683

Homelessness is a pervasive social issue worldwide. In the UK, it is currently estimated that one in two hundred people are homeless, approximating 0.5% of the population. Pet ownership among this group is thought to be commonplace and has been linke... Read More about Homeless people and their dogs: Exploring the nature and impact of the human-companion animal bond.

Appointment scheduling and cost in first opinion small animal practice (2019)
Journal Article
Corah, L., Lambert, A., Cobb, K., & Mossop, L. (2019). Appointment scheduling and cost in first opinion small animal practice. Heliyon, 5(10), Article e02567. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e02567

Approximately half of first opinion, small animal consultations exceed their allocated time and there's a growing call in the UK for longer consults. The aim of this study was to investigate and describe allocated appointment length in first opinion,... Read More about Appointment scheduling and cost in first opinion small animal practice.

The future of cattle veterinary practice: insights from a qualitative study (2019)
Journal Article
Woodward, H., Cobb, K., & Remnant, J. (2019). The future of cattle veterinary practice: insights from a qualitative study. Veterinary Record, 185(7), https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.105321

The British livestock sector is constantly changing due to environmental and economic pressures, consequentially causing a shift in demand on farm veterinary services. The aim of this study was to explore the future of cattle veterinary practice, usi... Read More about The future of cattle veterinary practice: insights from a qualitative study.

Student perceptions of veterinary anatomy practical classes: a longitudinal study (2018)
Journal Article
Gummery, E., Cobb, K. A., Mossop, L. H., & Cobb, M. A. (2018). Student perceptions of veterinary anatomy practical classes: a longitudinal study. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 45(2), https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme.0816-132r1

Using cadaveric material to teach veterinary students poses many challenges. However, little research exists on the contribution of this traditional approach to student learning. This longitudinal study aimed to investigate student perceptions of cad... Read More about Student perceptions of veterinary anatomy practical classes: a longitudinal study.

Measuring the success of specific health problem consultations in cats and dogs: a systematic review (2018)
Journal Article
Corah, L., Mossop, L., Cobb, K., & Dean, R. (in press). Measuring the success of specific health problem consultations in cats and dogs: a systematic review. Veterinary Record, https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.104759

Consultations are complex interactions, are central to achieving optimal outcomes for all stakeholders, yet what constitutes a successful consultation has not been defined. The aim of this systematic review was to describe the scope of the literature... Read More about Measuring the success of specific health problem consultations in cats and dogs: a systematic review.