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Study reveals the welfare impact of ear conditions in pet rabbits
Research by the Royal Veterinary College reveals that affected rabbits are less likely to display binkying behaviour and are more likely to experience a reduction in overall quality of life A recent questionnaire conducted by the Royal Veterinary …Research by the Royal Veterinary College reveals that affected rabbits are less likely to display …
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New research from the RVC sheds light on common health issues in pet rabbits
Exploring the most common health problems in pet rabbits in the UK, new research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) reveals unnatural body shapes along with inadequate diet and exercise as having strong links with poorer health in rabbits. … -
New RVC research reveals the extent of suboptimal vaccination practice in sheep and barriers to training for farmers
New research from the Royal Veterinary College has revealed the large extent of suboptimal vaccination practice in the UK sheep industry and the impact of the lack of awareness of training for farmers. The research also identified the barriers …New research from the Royal Veterinary College has revealed the large extent of suboptimal …
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FLondon Veterinary Teaching Hospital Deemed Outstanding in five awards with the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme
The RVC's Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital (BSAH) is the first in London to have been judged as ‘Outstanding’ in five awards by the Practice Standards Scheme at the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)The RVC's Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital (BSAH) is the first in London to have been judged as ‘ …
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Chocolate Labradors have shorter lifespan than rest of the breed
Chocolate Labrador Retrievers have a significantly shorter lifespan than their black and yellow counterparts, according to the results of the largest study ever done of the breed in the UK. The median lifespan for chocolate Labradors is just 10.7 … -
New Study Reveals 'challenge focused' veterinary graduates will experience higher job satisfaction
A new study published in Veterinary Record by academics at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that new veterinary graduates typically adopt one of two professional identities; one of which is associated with job dissatisfaction while the other is more likely to result in them enjoying their career as a vet more.A new study published in Veterinary Record by academics at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has …
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Three RVC Nurses Honoured with Prestigious Awards
Gillian Calvo, Gina Parkes and Shakira Free-Miles win prestigious awards at the British Small Animal Veterinary Association’s (BSAVA) Annual Congress and the Ceva Awards for Animal Welfare -
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) … -
New research from the RVC highlights need for industry standard of alpaca care
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), which investigated alpaca husbandry practices in the UK, has uncovered a variation in the management of alpacas. It demonstrates the need to establish ‘gold standard’ practices across the …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), which investigated alpaca husbandry practices …
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New RVC study reveals positive outcomes of feline epicardial pacemaker implantations
A new study led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has shown positive clinical outcomes and quality of life for cats suffering from severe heart conditions through the implantation of epicardial pacemakers (EPs). The use of EP implantation to …A new study led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has shown positive clinical outcomes and …