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Founded in 2002, with Professor Jacquie Rand as Director, the Centre is committed to making a difference in the health of our beloved pets, enriching the human-animal relationship for the benefit of animals and the community and finding ways to reduce the number of unwanted pets.  The Centre is internationally renowned for its studies in feline diabetes and obesity, and is fostering new areas of study to prevent unwanted pets and enrich the human-animal bond.



Welcome
The Centre for Companion Animal Health at the University of Queensland welcomes you to our web site.

Our Team
Our team of veterinarians, researchers, nutritionists, psychologists and clinicians find answers to ensure a healthy and happy life for our pets. Our discoveries benefit cats, dogs and people around the world.

CCAH Research Associates
Veterinarians, researchers, nutritionists, psychologists and clinicians working with us to find answers that will ensure a healthy and happy life for our pets.

History
Since its founding, the Centre has been very successful in expanding research in areas of current expertise, and developing collaborative relationships nationally and internationally. The Centre is also successfully developing new research areas .....

Mission & Vision
A world where companion animals live longer, healthier and happier lives......

Organisation
The Centre for Companion Animal Health is positioned within the School of Veterinary Science at the University of Queensland. The School is part of the Faculty of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Veterinary Science.

Teaching contribution
The Centre provides teaching to the School of Veterinary Science at UQ: Prof. Rand  lectures veterinary students through problem-based learning. She teaches endocrinology and urban animal management, including ...

Advisory Committee
The Centre for Companion Animal Health acknowledges the support and guidance of its Advisory Board. The Board comprises external leaders from the veterinary profession, industry's the Not-for-Profit Sector and other relevant fields, as well as key.....