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Initiatives to control and eliminate parasitic disease are reaching targets earlier than projected
Data, analysed by researchers, from nine national schistosomiasis control programmes, identified that the majority of initiatives acrosssub-Saharan Africa and Yemen have reached the disease-control target by two treatment rounds or lessNew data, analysed by a group of leading researchers, from nine national schistosomiasis control …
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World’s largest elbow disease study helps owners of large-breed dogs
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has just completed the largest ever study of elbow disease in dogs attending first opinion veterinary practices in the UK. The results have highlighted which breeds are most at risk in order to assist owners to be alert for the signs of this condition and to seek veterinary treatment early. -
It’s a bird, it’s a plane!
The Royal Society’s Summer Science, features research from the RVC into ground-breaking research on aerodynamics in birds and how this could inform the development of future aircraft design -
That’s paw-some!
The RVC celebrates World Blood Donor Day by awarding canine and feline families “Blood Donor of the Year” awardsThe Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is celebrating World Blood Donor Day (14 June) by honouring the …
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16th International Symposium of Veterinary Epidemiologists and Economists held in Halifax, Canada
Our VEEPH group was well represented at ISVEE 16 (International Symposium on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics) in Halifax in Canada in August 2022. We hosted special sessions, gave oral and poster presentations, were active in workshops, met …Our VEEPH group was well represented at ISVEE 16 (International Symposium on Veterinary …
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RVC names “Pet Blood Donors of the Year” this World Blood Donor Day
In celebration of World Blood Donor Day (14 June), the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has announced its Pet Blood Donors of the Year 2023. These awards honour cats and dogs that participate in its vital blood donor programme to help other furry friends in need.Superhero Pets: the RVC names “Pet Blood Donors of the Year 2023” this World Blood Donor Day
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Surrey miracle pet up for national award
A miracle pet survivor from Surrey has been selected as a finalist in PDSA’s national Pet Survivor 2019 competition. Custo, a crossbreed dog from Camberley who survived an aggressive cancer of the spleen, is now in the running for the coveted award. … -
New study reveals hunting strategy of remaining populations of endangered African wild dogs
RVC's Structure and Motion Laboratory and Botswana Predator Conservation Trust has revealed new information about African wild dogs that will help the conservation of this endangered species. -
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 RVC collaborates on new veterinary Endocrinology App for Dogs
The Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) data and analytics has supported Dechra Veterinary Products to create a research-informed app - the first of its kind - which helps vets better diagnose and treat disorders that affect the glands producing …