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New research from the RVC highlights pandemic risks posed by evolving swine flu viruses in Europe
A new study led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed significant genetic and antigenic diversity in European swine influenza viruses, raising the critical need for pandemic preparedness and vaccine effectiveness in both animal and …A new study led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed significant genetic and …
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RVC research highlights the potential gains from early conversations and treatment for newly diagnosed cats with diabetes
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has shed new light on the epidemiology, risk factors and outcomes for cats diagnosed with diabetes mellitus in the UK. The findings offer vital information for veterinarians and owners that could … -
The Structure and Motion Lab is expanding
Due to the recent successes in attracting new funding, a second state-of-the-art experimental facility is currently being built at the Hawkshead Campus to cater to the Structure and Motion Lab's growing research programme. The new building will … -
Dr Marthe Ludtmann awarded Royal Society Research Grant
Dr Marthe Ludtmann has received a Royal Society Research Grant to investigate the redox control of a mitochondrial protein that has been linked to neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. Marthe will employ a …Dr Marthe Ludtmann has received a Royal Society Research Grant to investigate the redox control of …
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VetCompass promotes undergraduate research outputs at BSAVA 2024.
An impressive fourteen VetCompass projects will be presented at BSAVA Congress 2024 in Manchester this week. Twelve of these projects were undertaken by undergraduate veterinary medicine students and a further two undertaken by Master of Research … -
New VetCompass paper on canine degenerative mitral valve disease!
To date, epidemiological studies on degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) in dogs have largely reported referral caseloads or been limited to predisposed breeds. We are pleased to announce that a study undertaken by Maddy Mattin as part of her … -
Chavaunne Thorpe - Arthritis Research UK Career Development Fellowship
Chavaunne Thorpe has been awarded an Arthritis Research UK Career Development Fellowship to work on "The tendon interfascicular matrix: a mechanically unique tendon progenitor cell niche" Tendons connect muscle to bone and so keeping them …Chavaunne Thorpe has been awarded an Arthritis Research UK Career Development Fellowship to work on …
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New research from the RVC finds no strong link between rabbit ear type or head shape and dental problems
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found there’s no substantial link between popular conformation in rabbits, including floppy ears or flat faces, and an increased risk of dental problems. The study concluded that instead, diet, …A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found there’s no substantial link between …
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Helping racehorses put their best foot forward
An international research team is working to understand how horseshoes affect foot skeleton stress in racehorses, in a project that is likely to benefit the racing industry and protect horses from injury. The research team, from the RVC, UQ in … -
VetCompass Christmas Newsletter 2019
The VetCompass Christmas Newsletter is live! Click the link below to read a summary of VetCompass 2019 progress. VetCompass Christmas Newsletter 2019 To date, VetCompass shares data with 1800 UK vet practices (over 30% of all UK practices) and …