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New concepts in research suggest that animals suffer boredom too
Boredom when it is severe and prolonged is torment to humans and can cause dangerous or criminal behaviour and depression. It has been little researched from a biological perspective to date and some believe boredom is unique to humans. However, …Boredom when it is severe and prolonged is torment to humans and can cause dangerous or criminal …
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Contacts and clusters in UK equids - understanding infectious disease risks
The Horse Trust has awarded a grant to the RVC’s Dr Jackie Cardwell and Dr Kim Stevens, in collaboration with Dr Kelsey Spence (University of Guelph), Dr Sarah Rosanowski (New Zealand Equine Health Association) and Prof Josh Slater (University of …The Horse Trust has awarded a grant to the RVC’s Dr Jackie Cardwell and Dr Kim Stevens, in …
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New BBSRC grant: FSTL3: A Crucial Regulator of Sertoli Cell Proliferation
Dr Abir Mukherjee has been awarded a new BBSRC grant entitled "FSTL3: A Crucial Regulator of Sertoli Cell Proliferation". Notwithstanding current world population infertility in humans is on the rise. 1 in 8 couples is infertile and in about a …Dr Abir Mukherjee has been awarded a new BBSRC grant entitled "FSTL3: A Crucial Regulator of …
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Leading biomechanics researcher from the RVC shares insights at United Nations’ AI for Good event
This week, Professor Richard Bomphrey, Professor of Comparative Biomechanics at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) will lead a panel of experts at the United Nations’ (UN) next AI for Good event. Taking place on Wednesday, 27th September at 3pm ( … -
A Very big dog problem: New study identifies alarming bone cancer risk in giant dogs
New research from the Royal Veterinary College has shed light on the frequency and risk factors associated with osteosarcoma bone cancer in dogs in the UK New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed the frequency and risk … -
First published study from the RVC’s Graduate Diploma in Equine Locomotor Research explores the impact of farriery interventions on horses’ symmetry
A peer-reviewed study, by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), which examines the effect of farriery interventions, in this case road nails, and demonstrates the impact on horses movement symmetry including weight bearing and propulsion has been published. -
New collaboration between the RVC and UCB seeks to better understand diseases of excessive bone formation
Research, led by the RVC, will explore disease causing mechanisms of two severe bone diseases characterised by bone overgrowth. A new multi-year research project, led by the RVC, and in partnership with biopharmaceutical company UCB, will …Research, led by the RVC, will explore disease causing mechanisms of two severe bone diseases …
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The UK’s largest ever feline dental disease study identifies age and breed as biggest risk factors
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has shed light on the frequency, risk factors and linked health problems associated with periodontal disease in pet cats in the UK. These findings will help veterinary practitioners and owners … -
RVC experts show homeopathy only appears to work because of perceptual errors
A recent peer reviewed article authored by Professor Peter Lees, Emeritus Professor in Pharmacology at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), definitively explains why homeopathy in veterinary care can appear to be effective because of perceptual …A recent peer reviewed article authored by Professor Peter Lees, Emeritus Professor in Pharmacology …
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The pawfect storm: study finds high levels of problem behaviours and use of aversive training methods in pandemic puppies
The average number of owner-reported problem behaviours among ‘pandemic puppies’ was five, with problem behaviours more likely in owners using aversive training techniques, says the Royal Veterinary College Four in five (82%) ‘pandemic puppy’ …The average number of owner-reported problem behaviours among ‘pandemic puppies’ was five, with …