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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kind generosity of the Animal Care Trust (ACT), the RVC’s registered charity, a grant was awarded to upgrade the now out of date pressure mat, to allow the team to expand their lameness diagnosis and clinical monitoring through a state-of-the-art instrumented dog treadmill.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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  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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  Certificates in Advanced Veterinary Nursing

  Evie Yon, Teaching Fellow in Veterinary Nursing In May 2021, the RVC welcomed the first cohort of 25 registered veterinary nurses (RVNs) onto our newly launched Graduate and Postgraduate Certificates in Advanced Veterinary Nursing. The CertAVN …
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  Epidemiology of Canine Periodontal Disease

  Dan O’Neill, Senior Lecturer in Companion Animal Epidemiology         Periodontal disease describes the most common form of dental disease in dogs, spanning a spectrum from inflamed gums to deeper infections that can ultimately lead to tooth …
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  The Value of the Transfusion Medicine Service

  Charlotte Russo, Head Transfusion Medicine RVN     Anaemia, blood loss and transfusion dependant conditions are sadly not uncommon in veterinary medicine. They can be devastating for pets, owners, and the veterinary staff treating them. There is …
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  Getting the Best out of Biopsies at the RVC

  The RVC anatomic pathology team provides professional expertise in post mortem examinations, histopathology and immunohistochemistry for domestic species. Farmed livestock are also examined, in a partnership arrangement with the Animal Plant and Health Agency.
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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.