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The following articles have all appeared in Clinical Connections the RVC veterinary services newsletter
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Latest In Gait Assessment Technology with the Orthopaedic Service
Recently, thanks to the kind generosity of the Animal Care Trust (ACT), the RVC’s registered charity, a grant was awarded to upgrade the now out of date pressure mat, to allow the team to expand their lameness diagnosis and clinical monitoring through a state-of-the-art instrumented dog treadmill. -
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Rabbit Ear Disease
Nadene Stapleton, RVC Exotics and Small Mammals Here at RVC Exotics, ear disease remains one of the most common problems encountered in rabbits. Despite this, it is a seriously underdiagnosed condition in companion rabbits – particularly lop- … -
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Tackling Diseases of tomorrow and Antimicrobial Resistance
Royal Veterinary College Principal Stuart Reid spoke at a debate held at our Camden campus in October, and urged different professions to work together to implement life-saving measures around the world. -
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Recognition for Veterinary Trauma Centre
The Royal Veterinary College’s Small Animal Referrals service has been designated as the first Level I Veterinary Trauma Centre (VTC) outside of North America. -
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Headshaking – Treatment Overview
Occasional shaking of the head may be normal, however when becoming frequent, violent and when affecting riding or handling the horse, a pathological process must be considered. -
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Turning the Table – Computed Tomography of the Cervical Spine and Stifles in Horses
The RVC Equine CT scanner is 10 cm wider than a standard CT, allowing us to image the entire cervical spine, often up to the level of the thoracic vertebrae and the limb up to and including the stifle. -
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Farm Diagnostic Imaging by Transdisciplinary Team
The ability of the RVC’s Farm Animal Clinical Centre (FACC) to undertake an increasing amount of diagnostic imaging on farms and in the referral clinical centre has greatly enhanced the service that can be offered to referring vets and clients. -
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The Most Common Cases Referred to Internal Medicine
We are focusing, over a number of articles, on the most common cases referred to the RVC team and the capacities that enable us to offer effective treatments to patients and a good service to referrers. -
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Our Most Common Emergency and Critical Care Cases
The RVC Emergency Referrals and Critical Care services have a wealth of experience that allows team members to deal with all sorts of emergencies and presentations. However, there are certain conditions that are seen and treated more frequently. -
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A Precious Resource: Antimicrobial Stewardship in the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals
Rosanne Jepson, Professor Small Animal Internal Medicine, and Tom Greensmith, Lecturer in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care In November 2022 the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals (QMHA) participated in ‘World Antimicrobial Awareness Week’, …
