Search - Research
21 - 30 of 156 results
-
Ethics
The ethical issues surrounding brachycephalic breeds are numerous, and conflicting interests exist within and between stakeholder groups. Breeders, owners and vets alike have a moral responsibility to safeguard the health and welfare of sentient animals to the best of their ability. -
New VetCompass study reports uptake of leptospirosis vaccine in dogs in the UK
A new study at the Royal Veterinary College reported the uptake of leptospirosis vaccine and explored factors associated with vaccine usage. Vaccination is an important veterinary tool to protect animal health but despite this, vaccine usage is not … -
HBLB grant awarded to investigate coordination dynamics in racehorse-rider dyads trotting over turf, synthetic and tarmac surfaces
A new Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) “small grant” has been awarded to Dr Kate Horan and Dr. Thilo Pfau to study coordination dynamics in racehorse-rider dyads trotting over turf, synthetic and tarmac surfaces and is a follow-up study to the …A new Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) “small grant” has been awarded to Dr Kate Horan and Dr. …
-
Discover Dogs 2015 event!
In October 2015 the ExCel centre in London was home to another successful Discover Dogs event, organised by the UK Kennel Club. At this popular annual exhibition visitors can meet dogs from over 200 different breeds and types, and have … -
RVC Professor included in list of Five Inspirational Women Shaping the Future of International Development
Professor Joanne Webster, has been included in the list of Five Inspirational Women compiled by the London International Development Centre (LIDC).The RVC are delighted to announce that Professor Joanne Webster (Professor of Parasitic Diseases), …
-
Kennel Club Breed Health Symposium 2018
Breed Health Co-ordinators (BHCs) are individuals appointed by dog breed clubs and councils as advocates for the health and welfare of their breed. The main role of the BHC is to facilitate the collection and communication of data on the health of … -
New technologies can more effectively track freshwater snails and prevent tropical disease schistosomiasis
Google Earth, satellite images and drone photos can help identify which remote communities are most at risk of contracting one of the world’s worst tropical diseases – schistosomiasiGoogle Earth, satellite images and drone photos can help identify which remote communities are most …
-
Almost two thirds of Persian cats suffer from at least one health condition according to the largest ever study of this breed.
Disorders of Persian cats
Almost two thirds of Persian cats suffer from at least one health condition according to the largest ever study of this breed. The research, which was conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh, revealed that haircoat disorders, dental disease, overgrown nails and eye discharge are the most common conditions diagnosed in the Persian cat.
-
Do long limbs really provide a leg up?
Musculoskeletal models reveal the impact of giraffe’s long limbs on its mobility. -
New Royal Veterinary College study finds low-cost thermal image devices could be as effective as expensive alternatives in detecting lameness in dairy cattle
The research reveals that the low-cost devices could be as effective as diagnostics that are up to 50 times more expensive Left - Thermogram from the low cost device, Right - Thermogram from the high cost device A new study, led by the Royal …The research reveals that the low-cost devices could be as effective as diagnostics that are up to 5 …