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Researchers reveal disease mechanism of the bovine TB pathogen
Researchers from The Francis Crick Institute, University College Dublin, Public Health England, APHA and the RVC shed new light on how the bacteria that cause TB in humans and animals manipulate the host immune system to cause diseaseA multidisciplinary team led by researchers from The Francis Crick Institute and including …
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How gliding barn owls could be the key to improved flight of small aircraft
New research from the RVC shows potential to reduce drag Aeronautical engineers have long looked to birds to develop more efficient and aerodynamic designs. Thanks to a new study observing gliding barn owls by researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), there is now evidence that tail postures can minimise drag. -
Sensor technology allows experts to enhance understanding of the relationship between lameness and back problems in horses
Sensor technology is allowing experts from the RVC and Animal Health Trust to enhance their understanding of the relationship between lameness and back problems in horses -
Farriers from across the USA join the RVC’s pioneering course
The first US-based students on the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC’s) Graduate Diploma in Equine Locomotor Research (Grad Dip ELR) have enjoyed their first sessions with experts from the College. -
No kidding! Goat given new lease of life with 3D printed foot
A Nubian goat named Thistle has successfully been fitted with a 3D printed prosthetic foot, after suffering from a severely fractured limb as a kid. Thistle was five weeks old when she was first referred to the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) … -
The RVC’s Equine Locomotor Research Course expands to the USA
Grad Dip Equine Locomotor Research offers professional farriers the chance to gain the skills to produce original research which could enhance equine welfare -
LBIC is awarded ‘Outstanding Contribution to Life Sciences’ at the One Nucleus Annual Awards 2025
The RVC are delighted to see the London BioScience Innovation Centre (LBIC) honoured as the recipient of this years ‘Outstanding Contribution to Life Sciences’ award, received at The One Nucleus Annual Awards 2025 on Tuesday 27th March 2025. Held … -
Owners urged to ‘stop and think’ before buying as English bulldogs are twice as likely to have a health problem
New study from the Royal Veterinary College suggests urgent action is required to reduce many serious health issues of English Bulldogs associated with exaggerated features -
Who’s top dog? French Bulldogs and Cockapoos claim top spot for the UK’s most popular puppies
A new study by the Royal Veterinary College reveals that French Bulldogs and Cockapoos have now overtaken Labrador Retrievers and Jack Russell Terriers as the UK’s favourite puppy to acquire, posing serious questions about longer-term impacts of the … -
A Very big dog problem: New study identifies alarming bone cancer risk in giant dogs
New research from the Royal Veterinary College has shed light on the frequency and risk factors associated with osteosarcoma bone cancer in dogs in the UK New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed the frequency and risk …