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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 … -
New RVC research finds inbreeding is contributing factor to mid and late-term pregnancy loss in Thoroughbreds
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in collaboration with Cornell University, has found that inbreeding is a contributing factor to mid and late-term pregnancy loss (MLPL), but not early pregnancy loss (EPL) in Thoroughbreds. This … -
New RVC research proves clinical benefits from surgical intervention for dogs with cranial cruciate ligament rupture
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that surgical management of cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) ruptures in dogs causes better outcomes for reducing lameness compared to non-surgical management. The study demonstrated … -
New research from the RVC highlights most common disorders in UK pet guinea pigs
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified the most common conditions in pet guinea pigs in the UK are overgrown nails, ringworm and eye ulcers. Several of these common conditions are linked to sedentary lives in captivity … -
New research from the RVC finds that one in seven pet rabbits suffer with dental disease
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified that each year, more than one in seven companion rabbits under primary veterinary care in the UK are suffering from dental disease, a condition which can cause severe pain. The most … -
Cavapoo and Cockapoo designer dog breeds at high risk of tick infestation, study finds
The RVC’s VetCompass Programme reveals the dog breeds at most and least risk of tick infestation to help prevention and support canine welfare. New research from the RVC has revealed that designer cross breeds, including Cavapoo, Cockapoo, … -
New research from the RVC predicts the future life expectancy for companion cats
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in collaboration with researchers from the National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) in Taiwan, has produced the first-ever ‘life tables’ for the UK companion cat population. This represents a major … -
Professor Stephen May awarded prestigious RVC Honorary Fellowship
Professor Stephen May, Senior Vice Principal at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the RVC in recognition of his ‘inspirational’ contributions to the veterinary profession. During the annual Principal’s … -
Life After Racing: The RVC is calling for owners of former racehorses for rehoming survey
Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) are calling for owners and previous owners of former racehorses in the UK to participate in a new survey and share their experiences of rehoming racehorses to uncover the different factors that … -
Delegates from the RVC travel to UAE to support veterinary education in Ajman
A group of senior delegates from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in England travelled to Ajman in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to participate in an international veterinary education conference, sharing their expertise and insights. The …