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The RVC and the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine Launch new MARS EQUESTRIAN™ Veterinary Scholarship Programme for Equine Research
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) – together with the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) and MARS EQUESTRIAN™ – has launched a new, international scholarship programme aimed at advancing the health and welfare of the horse while providing an unparalleled learning experience for one aspiring veterinary investigator. -
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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The RVC calls for vets to participate in survey to help shape the future of epilepsy research
The Canine Epilepsy Research team at the (RVC is calling for general practice vets to participate in a vital survey being conducted on canine epilepsy therapiesThe Canine Epilepsy Research team at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is calling for general …
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The RVC appoints new Vice Principal for Research and Innovation to continue scientific excellence
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is delighted to announce that Professor Oliver Pybus has been appointed to the position of Vice Principal for Research and Innovation and will be taking up the role on 1st March 2022. -
Professor Joanne Webster is finalist in the prestigious BBSRC Innovator of the Year Awards 2018
Joanne Webster, Professor of Parasitic Diseases at the Royal Veterinary College, has received the significant honour of being one of three finalists in the International Impact category of the prestigious BBSRC Innovator of the Year Award 2018. -
RVC’s Professor Jonathan Elliott appointed a panel member for Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029
Jonathan Elliott, Professor in Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology at the Royal Veterinary College has been appointed as a panel member for the Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Sciences unit for the criteria-setting phase of for the Research Excellence …Jonathan Elliott, Professor in Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology at the Royal Veterinary College has …
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RVC launches major study to identify key risk factors for racehorse training injuries
Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have launched a major new study to improve the safety and welfare of Thoroughbred racehorses in training. The project will provide vital evidence to help reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injury, one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in racehorses worldwide. -
Veterinary institutions come together and commit to evidence-based veterinary medicine
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In a first for the profession, 15 of the major UK member organisations, vet schools and policy-making bodies – including the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) – have today come together to affirm their commitment to veterinary medicine based on sound … -
Big data from VetCompass reaffirms value of Pimobendan in management of canine heart disease
A new VetCompass study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has confirmed the findings of previous studies, showing positive outcomes for pimobendan treatment in dogs with heart disease. The results – using a successful application of “target … -
New RVC study reveals breed predispositions and risk factors for rare adrenal tumour in dogs
Novel research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in collaboration with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Utrecht University, has revealed the epidemiology of phaeochromocytoma, a rare adrenal tumour, in dogs. The new study uncovers …Novel research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in collaboration with the Faculty of …