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RVC launches first comprehensive study of umbilical cord torsion in thoroughbreds
Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have been awarded funding to build on their studies into umbilical cord torsion (UCT) in thoroughbreds. This research, funded by the Alborada Trust, continues the first ever comprehensive study of … -
RVC research reveals how ageing may contribute to tendon injuries
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified the different cell populations in horses’ tendons and established which cells are most affected by ageing. These findings will help develop a better understanding of why older … -
Red setters, bulldogs and boxers among dog breeds most likely to have a wee problem
RVC's VetCompass™ programme studied data from veterinary practices across England and found that one in every 100 male dogs is affected by urinary incontinence. -
New study reveals flat faced dogs have the highest risk when giving birth
New study by the RVC led by Dr Rowena Packer reveals flat faced dogs have the highest risk when giving birth -
'Rottweilers top the lame list’ say RVC
Rottweilers are the most predisposed dog breed to suffer from osteoarthritis according to new research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease diagnosed in dogs, and this study is the largest ever conducted into the condition in dogs under veterinary care – covering 455,557 dogs -
New study highlights impact of elastic resistance band training for horses
Use of these bands on horses shown to prevent injuries as well as overcome them -
Weight gain more than doubles the risk of laminitis in horses and ponies
Horses and ponies that gain weight are more than twice as likely to develop laminitis than if they lose or maintain their weight, new research has found. -
New RVC research explains human foot and leg proportions
Novel research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) examining the human walk has been able to predict leg and foot proportions using collisional geometry. The findings suggest why modern humans have a knee halfway down their legs, short heel and … -
New study highlights perceptions of the use of NSAIDs for post-disbudding analgesia of calves
Study looks at the attitudes of farmers and vets on pain perception and pain management methods for disbuddingA new study examining cattle farmers’ and veterinarians’ opinions of pain-induced distress …
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RVC and LSHTM publish joint study evaluating the Government’s Anti-Microbial Resistance Strategy
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) together with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine’s Policy Innovation and Evaluation Research Unit (LSHTM PIRU) has published an evaluation study on the Government’s Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) …The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) together with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine’s …