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Scientists uncover secret of mass mortality event in remote steppe grassland of Central Asia - Sudden death of 200,000 critically endangered saiga antelopes was caused by unusual environmental conditions
Scientists uncover secret of mass mortality event in remote steppe grassland of Central Asia - Sudden death of 200,000 critically endangered saiga antelopes was caused by unusual environmental conditionsThe sudden death of over 200,000 saiga antelopes in Kazakhstan in May 2015, more than 80% of the …
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Do long limbs really provide a leg up?
Musculoskeletal models reveal the impact of giraffe’s long limbs on its mobility. -
French Bulldogs predisposed to catastrophic elbow fractures, according to RVC research
Fractures of the elbow joint (humeral condyle fractures – see figure 1) can be challenging to repair and in certain dog breeds can happen with minimal trauma, often when dogs are quite young. These fractures are painful and cannot be managed …Fractures of the elbow joint (humeral condyle fractures – see figure 1) can be challenging to …
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Now listen ear: New RVC research reveals the dog breeds most affected by ear infections
Largest study into why dogs get ear infections included anonymised data from more than 22,000 dogs across the UK to help owners spot the signs -
New concepts in research suggest that non-human animals also suffer boredom
Dr Charlotte Burn, Senior Lecturer in Animal Welfare and Behaviour Science at the Royal Veterinary College, has recently published work suggesting that non-human animals also suffer with boredom.Boredom when it is severe and prolonged is torment to humans and can cause dangerous or criminal …
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Economics of heifer rearing
A news article in the Cattle Site features an address that Dr Alana Boulton made at the recent British Society of Animal Science conference in Chester about a study in which she examines in detail the economics of heifer rearing. The outcomes of …A news article in the Cattle Site features an address that Dr Alana Boulton made at the recent …
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Holly Smith, Head Neurology & Rehabilitation RVN – 30 Year work anniversary
In June 2024 we celebrate a 30-year work anniversary for one of our highly experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse’s, Holly Smith. Holly qualified as an RVN in 1992 and worked in a mixed animal practice in Luton before moving to the QMHA in 1994. …In June 2024 we celebrate a 30-year work anniversary for one of our highly experienced Registered …
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Cavapoo and Cockapoo designer dog breeds at high risk of tick infestation, study finds
The RVC’s VetCompass Programme reveals the dog breeds at most and least risk of tick infestation to help prevention and support canine welfare. New research from the RVC has revealed that designer cross breeds, including Cavapoo, Cockapoo, … -
Shelling out the facts: New RVC study reveals most common health disorders of tortoises in the UK
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed beak abnormalities, overgrown nails and shell abnormalities as the most common health disorders affecting pet tortoises, terrapins and turtles in the UK. As the largest study of …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed beak abnormalities, overgrown …
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The RVC awarded funding for crucial research that could contribute to the reduction of methane emissions worldwide
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been awarded a £1,200,000 grant from the Bezos Earth Fund to explore how methane-producing microorganisms colonise the gastro-intestinal (GI) tract of calves in the first six weeks of life and how they impact …The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been awarded a £1,200,000 grant from the Bezos Earth Fund to …