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RVC retains Leader in Openness status
The Concordat on Openness on Animal Research in the UK, is a voluntary code of practice that commits signatory organisations to enhance their animal research communications. Leaders in Openness are Concordat signatories who commit considerable …The Concordat on Openness on Animal Research in the UK, is a voluntary code of practice that …
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VetCompass RVC Student Projects at BSAVA Congress 2023
Five outstanding and brave veterinary undergraduate students will present their final year VetCompass projects as oral abstracts at BSAVA Congress 2023 in Manchester. These projects cover a range of important individual health conditions in dogs … -
Dog’s body size and shape could indicate a greater bone tumour risk
Osteosarcoma is a painful and aggressive bone tumour in dogs that is known to be more common in certain breeds than others. New research has now confirmed that larger breeds, such as Rottweiler, Great Dane and Rhodesian Ridgeback, have a greater … -
New research explores diagnoses associated with ionised hypercalcaemia in cats and the prevalence of concurrent urolithiasis
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College explores the diagnoses associated with ionised hypercalcaemia in cats and the prevalence of concurrent urolithiasis. High ionised calcium concentrations can occur for numerous reasons. Previous, often … -
PhD opportunities in VEEPH
New opportunities to do a PhD with the VEEPH group at RVCWe have four exciting PhD opportunities available to start in October 2019. The deadline for …
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Pirbright young scientist of the year award
Congratulations to Claire Guinat (PhD student registered at the RVC) who is the joint winner of the Pirbright young scientist of the year award, along with a student from Compton. Claire was nominated for the award by Professor Linda Dixon from the …Congratulations to Claire Guinat (PhD student registered at the RVC) who is the joint winner of the …
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Neurology
Small brachycephalic dog breeds, such as the pug and French bulldog, are prone to develop specific neurological conditions and spinal disorders in particular. -
New Mars Petcare UK grant awarded to the RVC
Dr Nicola Menzies-Gow has been awarded a grant by Mars Petcare UK to study "Predisposition to laminitis: a prospective study evaluating metabolic alterations and management practices". Certain individual horses or ponies appear predisposed to …Dr Nicola Menzies-Gow has been awarded a grant by Mars Petcare UK to study "Predisposition to …
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LinkTADs workshop on animal health surveillance in China
The VEEPH group of the Royal Veterinary College, with other LinkTADS partners, organised a workshop on the design and the evaluation of animal health surveillance systems in Qingdao, China The workshop was held on 13th and 14th of July 2015 and …The VEEPH group of the Royal Veterinary College, with other LinkTADS partners, organised a workshop …
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VetCompass, RSPCA & Medivet companion animal disorder & longevity posters
This week the RSPCA are promoting a set of educational posters, developed in collaboration with the Medivet veterinary partnership and the VetCompass Programme. These posters summarise the findings of three important VetCompass studies, using …