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3D modelling reveals extinct shark with teeth bigger than your mobile phone would eat prey the size of killer whales
Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College, among other international partners across Switzerland, USA, Australia and South Africa, used 3D modelling to understand more than just the size of the megalodon Photo Credit: J. J. Giraldo An … -
Research reveals dangers of replacement synthetic chemicals
Piglet study finds advised replacement of synthetic organic chemical, typically used in water bottles, still leads to increased exposure of a hormonally active substance in humansA new study conducted in piglets has revealed that synthetic organic chemical bisphenol S (BPS) …
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VetCompass featured in this month's Veterinary Practice magazine
An interview with VetCompass researcher, Dr Dan O’Neill features in this month’s edition of Veterinary Practice. In ‘A leap forward in primary care EBVM’, Dan discusses all aspects of the VetCompass companion animal surveillance project. Included …An interview with VetCompass researcher, Dr Dan O’Neill features in this month’s edition of …
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VetCompass featured in this month's Veterinary Practice magazine
An interview with VetCompass researcher, Dr Dan O’Neill features in this month’s edition of Veterinary Practice. In ‘A leap forward in primary care EBVM’, Dan discusses all aspects of the VetCompass companion animal surveillance project. Included … -
Shelling out the facts: New RVC study reveals most common health disorders of tortoises in the UK
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed beak abnormalities, overgrown nails and shell abnormalities as the most common health disorders affecting pet tortoises, terrapins and turtles in the UK. As the largest study of …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed beak abnormalities, overgrown …
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New award-winning RVC research reveals the importance of a One Health approach if elimination of a major parasitic disease is to be achieved
This study highlights how viable zoonotic hybridisation between parasites of humans with those of animals, together with wider ecosystem contexts, can affect the transmission and resilience of the disease.A new study published in Lancet Planetary Health led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), working …
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RVC staff win major awards at the Society for Reproduction and Fertility Annual Conference
The following members of RVC staff won major awards at the Society for Reproduction and Fertility (SRF) annual conference held this week: Professor Claire Wathes was the recipient of the 2015 Marshall Medal, the most prestigious award given out …The following members of RVC staff won major awards at the Society for Reproduction and Fertility ( …
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New research from the RVC sheds light on common health issues in pet rabbits
Exploring the most common health problems in pet rabbits in the UK, new research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) reveals unnatural body shapes along with inadequate diet and exercise as having strong links with poorer health in rabbits. … -
RVC researchers lead vital study on global food systems
Important study highlighting the need for a holistic approach to understanding food systems if significant progress is to be made in producing healthy and nutritious food in an environmentally sustainable way to all people at all times.Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have led an important study as part of the …
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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 …