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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. -
Improving antimicrobial stewardship: RVC research reveals extent of systemic antimicrobial usage in UK equine practice
To mark World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has released new research using real-world antimicrobial prescription data to investigate the use of systemic antimicrobials in UK equine practice. The research, which is …To mark World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has released new …
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The RVC helps shape international agreement on what constitutes naturally healthy body shapes for dogs
The International Collaborative on Extreme Conformations in Dogs (ICECDogs) has published a position paper, heavily informed by research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), that helps owners to recognise good innate health in dogs. The …The International Collaborative on Extreme Conformations in Dogs (ICECDogs) has published a …
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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 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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New RVC VetCompass research offers insights into clinical management and welfare impacts of rabbit dental disease
A team of researchers within the VetCompass Programme at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) studying dental disease in rabbits under primary veterinary care have identified common clinical signs for rabbits experiencing dental disease and assessed … -
Cats in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and London needed for feline diabetes diet research trial
Cat owners in Hertfordshire are being asked to take part in ground-breaking research on cats with diabetes.Cat owners in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and London are being asked to take part …
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New equine research reveals laminitis is as common as colic and is a year-round threat
One in 10 horses or ponies may develop at least one laminitis episode each year, making it just as common as colic, according to a new study led by Dr Danica Pollard, a PhD student at the Royal Veterinary College. The research was conducted by the … -
Study reveals substantial negative impacts on owners’ lives when their dog develops epilepsy
The qualitative study, led by the RVC, explored the impact of owning a dog with epilepsy, aiming to provide better support and resources to help improve owner quality of lifeA study led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), which explored the impact of owning a dog with …
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What role do horse blood donors play at the RVC?
The RVC keeps four horse blood donors who perform a vital role donating blood and plasma each month