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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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Galloping isn’t such hard work for horses
For the first time, external mechanical work in galloping racehorses has been measured using force plates as ergometers. The results of this study, conducted by Royal Veterinary College (RVC) researchers in the Structure and Motion Laboratory, have … -
Dragonflies and damselflies
This week, Dr Richard Bomphrey and his colleagues from Japan, Sweden and the USA have published a comprehensive account of how dragonflies and damselflies take to the air. These incredible animals, from the order Odonata, have changed little since …This week, Dr Richard Bomphrey and his colleagues from Japan, Sweden and the USA have published a …
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Professor Alan Wilson and SML research featured on BBC One: Big Cats
Professor Alan Wilson’s research will be featured in the final episode of the three-part BBC One series entitled Big Cats. Professor Alan Wilson with cheetahs and the Structure and Motion Lab research aircraft. ©BBC/Stuart Dunn Professor Wilson … -
New VetCompass™ Paper: Road Traffic Accidents in Dogs
A new VetCompass™ study of almost 200,000 dogs has revealed some fascinating insights into Road Traffic Accident (RTA) events in dogs in the UK. The paper, published in the Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, reveals that 4 in every 1 …A new VetCompass™ study of almost 200,000 dogs has revealed some fascinating insights into Road …
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Evaluation of a novel rodenticide: methaemoglobin-inducing agent
Congratulations to Dr Troy Gibson and colleagues on the publication of 2 papers in ''Animal Welfare''. Both papers discuss the use of a potential new class of novel rodenticides that induce methaemoglobinaemia. The findings suggest that lethal and …Congratulations to Dr Troy Gibson and colleagues on the publication of 2 papers in ''Animal Welfare' …
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New VetCompass study reports uptake of leptospirosis vaccine in dogs in the UK
A new study at the Royal Veterinary College reported the uptake of leptospirosis vaccine and explored factors associated with vaccine usage. Vaccination is an important veterinary tool to protect animal health but despite this, vaccine usage is not … -
New research explores diagnoses associated with ionised hypercalcaemia in cats and the prevalence of concurrent urolithiasis
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College explores the diagnoses associated with ionised hypercalcaemia in cats and the prevalence of concurrent urolithiasis. High ionised calcium concentrations can occur for numerous reasons. Previous, often … -
Animal Welfare Conference
Experts at an event at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) discussed how selective breeding for ‘desirable’ traits can ultimately push an animal’s biology to the point where it breaks down, due to increased susceptibility to disease.Experts at an event at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) discussed how selective breeding for ‘ …
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The Royal Veterinary College raises £45million in debut private placement
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has successfully raised £45 million to facilitate investment in major campus developments supporting education, research and veterinary services, through a debut private placement with Sun Life Investment Management.