New RVC research sheds light on best toys and housing to improve ferret welfare as well as those that pose serious risk
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has revealed the toys and environmental …
Lobsters, octopuses and crabs recognised as sentient beings in UK Law
The UK government has declared that lobsters, crabs, octopuses and related species will be included …
Best Poster - International Society for Equitation Science
Congratulations to AWSE's PhD student Aline!!!
Aline's excellent poster at the International …
Summer students investigate horse behaviour and welfare
Last week we celebrated the end of our summer students' projects!
We were very lucky to have Ambre …
RVC student's review of the Dangerous Dogs Act in Vet Record.
RVC student Toby Allcock and his project supervisor Dr Madeleine Campbell recently published an …
Picking up mice after sanitising your hands can affect mouse behaviour
During the Covid 19 pandemic, most of us have become all too familiar with hand sanitisers, …
Identical mice: which is the kindest way to mark them?
RVC research is helping improve care of laboratory mice. Lab mice usually appear identical, so the …
Behaviour and health outcomes in conventional and slow-growing breeds of broiler chicken
In a study carried out at the RVC Hawkshead campus, RVC researchers led by Dr. Siobhan Abeyesinghe …
Understanding the behaviour and improving the welfare of chickens
RVC's Professor in Animal Welfare, Dr. Christine Nicol, has edited this new publication - …
Flat-faced dogs; an addictive personality
According to a new study, 93% of owners of flat-faced dogs – including the Pug, French Bulldog and …