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New research from the RVC furthers understanding of the role of muscles and tendons
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has uncovered how muscles and tendons work together in order to transfer weight without exerting unnecessary energy. This research is an important step in better understanding the role of muscles … -
Early Jurassic dinosaur shifted from four legs to two legs as it grew up
Scientists have discovered that an early species of dinosaur, Mussaurus patagonicus, could only move on four limbs once born but switched to two legs as it grew up, just as humans do. -
Animals make light work of walking
The range of footfall patterns seen in walking amphibians, reptiles and mammals - including hippopotamus, horse and (inverted) sloth - are consistent with simple principles of mechanical work minimisation. One of the fundamental objectives of … -
Scientists use modern species to discover genome structure of dinosaurs
A team of leading researchers have determined the genome structure of some of the world’s most popular dinosaurs (including the Velociraptor and the T-Rex), using ground-breaking new biotechnological research methods. -
Vets working with Medics to find solutions for the COVID-19 crisis
Members of the One Health Poultry Hub, including two experts from the RVC, are helping to guide the world's recovery from this latest zoonotic disease crisis.The latest blog post from Fiona Tomley, The Director of the One Health Poultry Hub explains how …
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New study reveals hunting strategy of remaining populations of endangered African wild dogs
RVC's Structure and Motion Laboratory and Botswana Predator Conservation Trust has revealed new information about African wild dogs that will help the conservation of this endangered species. -
Birds in flight share lessons for future aircraft designs
There is much still to learn from birds in flight when developing small and more efficient aircraft, a team of scientists at the RVC has concluded -
Peke-a-poo: Boom in designer dogs creates the perfect storm for animal welfare issues
A new study, led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has revealed a huge demand for designer crossbreed dogs in the UK between 2019 and 2020 and has identified the main factors behind the increasing demand – including beliefs that they are more … -
Probabilistic risk assessment to inform surveillance and control of Hepatitis E
Professor Javier Guitian and Dr Ana Mateus have been awarded funding by the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) to develop a probabilistic risk assessment to inform surveillance and control of Hepatitis E. The European Food Safety …Professor Javier Guitian and Dr Ana Mateus have been awarded funding by the Agriculture & …
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Using clinical records to assess pain-related welfare in companion animals - a new YouTube video
Happy New Year! We kick start the New Year with a new YouTube video featuring an interview between Fergus Coutts of the University of Edinburgh and Dan O’Neill, in which they discussed the application of veterinary clinical records for research to …