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Research by the RVC explores link between parasitic infection and stunted growth in children
Analysis of current literature and research by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed there are various pathways which connect parasitic infection to stunting. The findings suggest that human exposure to parasitic disease from conception …Analysis of current literature and research by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed …
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Old dogs are now teaching us new tricks
Research conducted by the RVC has identified that the emotional and physical connection between dogs and their owners is even more powerful than previously understood. -
New study from the RVC identifies most common findings in pre-purchase examinations of horses
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found that lameness is the most common prejudicial PPE finding in prepurchase examinations (PPEs) in horses in the UK. It was also found that horses with a higher purchase price are more … -
World first, RVC finds cognitive impairments in dogs with epilepsy
A series of pioneering research studies from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) into dogs with epilepsy have revealed that: Dogs with epilepsy find it harder to obey commands, are slower to learn new tricks, have spatial memory deficits and are easily distracted. Aversive training methods, such as bark-activated collars, prong collars and verbal punishment are associated with poor trainability and their use should be avoided. Some anti-epileptic drugs (the medications commonly used to treat seizures) were found to worsen the cognitive impairment of dogs with epilepsy. Dogs with greater exposure to training activities, including obedience classes, agility, and gun-dog training, were found to be associated with higher trainability and have fewer signs of cognitive dysfunction.You can’t teach epileptic dogs new tricks? A series of pioneering research studies from the Royal …
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RVC lecturer awarded prestigious RCVS Fellowship
Dr Matteo Rossanese, Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery and Co-Head of Soft Tissue Surgery at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has been awarded the title of Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (FRCVS). The Royal …Dr Matteo Rossanese, Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery and Co-Head of Soft Tissue …
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IFSTAL launch and documentary film screening of "The Scottish Breed"
IFSTAL is a collaboration between five higher education institutions: The University of Oxford, LCIRAH (comprising The Royal Veterinary College (RVC), The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, School of Oriental and African Studies) and …IFSTAL is a collaboration between five higher education institutions: The University of Oxford, …
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Graduation day for Dr O'Neill and Dr Summers
Congratulations to Dr Jennifer Summers and Dr Dan O'Neill who graduated this week. Both PhD studies were done within the VetCompass project. Jen looked at the effectiveness of antimicrobials for the treatment of canine pyoderma, and Dan's PhD … -
New lecturer in anatomic pathology
Dr Jonathan Williams has joined the pathology team as a lecturer in anatomic pathology, having previously completed residency and PhD studies at the University of Liverpool. Jonathan is a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Pathologists … -
Creating and connecting a community of food systems thinkers
A novel approach to addressing the challenges of the food system has marked its third successful year.A novel approach to addressing the challenges of the food system has marked its third successful …
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Dr Rowena Packer wins UFAW Award
UFAW is pleased to announce that its Young Animal Welfare Scientist of the Year Award has been given to Dr Rowena Packer, a Clinical Investigations Postdoctoral Researcher at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). The UFAW Young Animal Welfare …