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The Lab Report: just how healthy is the UK’s most popular dog breed?
A new study from the RVC has revealed an overall picture on the healthiness of Labrador Retrievers in the UK, showing that arthritis is a particular concern for the breed -
New Newton Institutional Links grant awarded to RVC
Professor Dirk Pfeiffer and Dr Timothée Vergne have been awarded a Newton Institutional Links grant by the British Council to work on the transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza in free-grazing duck populations in Vietnam. Despite …Professor Dirk Pfeiffer and Dr Timothée Vergne have been awarded a Newton Institutional Links grant …
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New report finds domesticated animals are most frequent source of recurring human illness
A new report led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and published by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), has found that contact with and trade of domesticated animals and their products are by far the most frequent source of …A new report led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and published by International Union for …
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New BBSRC funded LIDo studentship awarded
Congratulations to Mr Lorcan Carnegie, who has won a BBSRC- funded PhD studentship from the London Interdisciplinary Doctoral Programme (LIDo). He will join the RVC to work on a PhD research project proposed by primary supervisor Dr Sarah Hill, and …Congratulations to Mr Lorcan Carnegie, who has won a BBSRC- funded PhD studentship from the London …
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New RVC study reveals consequences of 2020 pandemic restrictions on puppies
Puppy imports, designer crossbreeds and the closure of puppy classes identified as key differences in the early lives of puppies purchased in 2020 A study by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that puppies purchased during the … -
ACT Summer Studentship - undertaken Summer 2014
ACT Summer Studentship 2014 Olivia Lane was a second year BVetMed student, who was awarded a summer studentship this summer, by the Animal Care Trust, to undertake a research project with Professor Richard Piercy. Olivia tells us about how the …ACT Summer Studentship 2014
Olivia Lane was a second year BVetMed student, who was awarded a …
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Structure and Motion researchers get children Stepping Into Science at The Big Bang Fair
Last week, researchers from Structure and Motion attended The Big Bang Fair at Birmingham NEC with their activity ‘Stepping Into Science’, designed by Dr Jim Usherwood and Dr Zoe Self. The Stepping Into Science project is part of Dr Usherwood’s Wellcome Trust funded research and combines public engagement with data collection. -
Are you kidding me?
Researchers from the RVC, including Professor John Hutchinson, have recently supported artist-designer Thomas Thwaites in his attempt to recreate life as a goat. Thomas Thwaites testing the design of the forelimb prosthetic Thwaites has been … -
Countries Agree on Actions to Help Save Saiga Antelopes
Saiga Range Countries and Experts Convene in Tashkent Following Saiga Mass Mortality EventSaiga Range Countries and Experts Convene in Tashkent Following Saiga Mass Mortality Event …
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Humble fruit fly demonstrates that wing shape is crucial for peak performance
Using genetic methods to alter wing shape of fruit flies changes their flight performance and even improved their agility