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Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Progressive retinal atrophy is an inherited condition that affects several breeds
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New Pet Plan Charitable Trust award
Dr Rebecca Geddes has been awarded a Pet Plan Charitable Trust Pump Priming Grant to research “Is upper urinary tract stone formation in cats caused by disrupted calcium-phosphate metabolism?” Kidney stones are a common problem in many species, …Dr Rebecca Geddes has been awarded a Pet Plan Charitable Trust Pump Priming Grant to research “Is …
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The Animal Care Trust funds research into combatting deadly wildlife virus
Nobody could help but be moved by the tragic plight of the Saiga antelope as portrayed in David Attenborough’s Planet Earth II when 150,000 antelope died in front of the series’ TV crew across three devastating days. Royal Veterinary College (RVC) researchers were presented with a £3,000 grant from the Animal Care Trust (ACT) to research this disease and support its eradication.Nobody could help but be moved by the tragic plight of the Saiga antelope as portrayed in David …
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Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgery
The RVC veterinary soft tissue surgery specialists provide reconstructive and medical surgery for dog, cat and other small animal referrals, including genito-urinary, gastro-intestinal, recto-anal and cardiothoracic conditions. -
Scientists collaborate to assess the impact of an infection with Mycobacterium bovis on different cow breeds
Scientists from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia,), the Centro de Investigación y Asistencia en Tecnología y Diseño del Estado de Jalisco (Guadalajara Jalisco, México), Public Health England ( …Scientists from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y …
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RVC Researcher awarded a Winn Feline Foundation grant to study the genetics of phosphate control in cats with chronic kidney disease
Dr Rebecca Geddes has been awarded a research grant by the Winn Feline Foundation as part of their recent call for proposals focused on “Feline Kidney Health and the Impact of Dietary Phosphorus and Calcium”, co-sponsored by Nestle Purina Petcare …Dr Rebecca Geddes has been awarded a research grant by the Winn Feline Foundation as part of their …
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Understanding the role of genetic background as a risk factor for laminitis in UK ponies
Dr Nicola Menzies-Gow has been awarded funding by Mars Petcare UK for a study that will involve understanding the role of genetic background as a risk factor for laminitis in UK ponies. Laminitis is a common, painful and debilitating condition of …Dr Nicola Menzies-Gow has been awarded funding by Mars Petcare UK for a study that will involve …
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New VetCompass research explores the frequency and risk factors of Cushing's syndrome in dogs
Naturally occurring Cushing's syndrome, is an endocrine disorder which results from chronic excessive production of glucocorticoids. It is associated with recognised clinical signs and can increase the risk of dogs developing other diseases such as … -
Veterinary Nurse Mental Health and Wellbeing Grant
The IDEXX Foundation has awarded the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) $147,000 (£120,000) for research into UK veterinary nurse mental health and wellbeing. The project will be carried out by an RVC-led multidisciplinary team of veterinary surgeons, …The IDEXX Foundation has awarded the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) $147,000 (£120,000) for …
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Academic Consultancy
Clients of Royal Veterinary College Business are able to access the expertise of the RVC’s 100 + research active staff across many different disciplines and covering all aspects of veterinary and biomedical science.