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International experts warn noisy breathing could signal suffering in popular flat-faced dogs
The International Collaborative on Extreme Conformations in Dogs (ICECDogs) has released new guidance for owners advising that brachycephalic (flat-faced) dogs, such as French Bulldogs, Pugs and English Bulldogs, that have noisy breathing at rest or …The International Collaborative on Extreme Conformations in Dogs (ICECDogs) has released new …
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Welfare crisis looms for flat faced dog breeds commonly used in advertising
Organisations with an interest in dog welfare have penned an open letter asking companies to stop using ‘flat faced’ (brachycephalic) dogs to sell products. The Brachycephalic Working Group (BWG), made up of the veterinary profession, national animal welfare organisations, scientists, and dog breed clubs are calling for companies to stop using flat faced dog breeds, such as Pugs, Bulldogs and French Bulldogs, to endorse and sell products. Soaring demand for these breeds, fuelled by their prominence in advertising and marketing campaigns, is creating a health and welfare crisis. -
Feline Pancytopenia Update
RVC Feline Pancytopenia research survey for vets -
Lab members represent Structure and Motion at SEB Prague
The Society for Experimental Biology's (SEB) Annual Main Meeting was held in Prague from 29th June to 3rd July. This is an important conference for SML members as biomechanics is heavily represented amongst the scientific sessions. As with most … -
New Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board grant
Professor Javier Guitian has been awarded a grant by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board for the following study: Dairy Cattle Health, Welfare and Nutrition (RP2) - Continued analysis of the AHDB heifer cohort to evaluate the importance …Professor Javier Guitian has been awarded a grant by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board …
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RVC-led study will help vets investigate lameness
A study on equine lameness led by a Royal Veterinary College expert on bio-engineering will help vets to investigate the condition. -
Comparative Physiology and Medicine Symposium - to commemorate the work of Professor A R (Bob) Michell
A Comparative Physiology and Medicine symposium was held on 31 May 2017 at the RVC. This day was to celebrate and reflect upon the scientific career of a leader of our profession, Alastair Robert (Bob) Michell. Bob was passionate about science, …A Comparative Physiology and Medicine symposium was held on 31 May 2017 at the RVC.
This day was …
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Latest publications from the VEEPH group
Read on to find out more about some of the work we have published over the last couple of months...Read on to find out more about some of the work we have published over the last couple of months... …
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New grant awarded by the Francis Crick institute to Dr Ellen Knuepfer
Dr Ellen Knuepfer was awarded a grant by The Francis Crick Institute to carry out research on the Characterisation of novel protein complexes which play an essential role in erythrocyte invasion by Plasmodium and Babesia parasites and to investigate …Dr Ellen Knuepfer was awarded a grant by The Francis Crick Institute to carry out research on the …
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VetCompass Australia: Diabetes in dogs explored
Latest research published by VetCompass Australia explored the epidemiology of dogs with diabetes mellitus attending primary care veterinary clinics in Australia. The researchers involved reported the following: "ContextThe objectives of this study …