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New breakthrough in creation of feline stem cells could help develop treatments for heart disease in cats and humans
In what is believed to be a world-first, researchers have identified the conditions required to generate pluripotent stem cells from domestic cats, a finding which could have significant benefits for feline and human healthIn what is believed to be a world-first, researchers have identified the conditions required to …
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Farriers from across the USA join the RVC’s pioneering course
The first US-based students on the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC’s) Graduate Diploma in Equine Locomotor Research (Grad Dip ELR) have enjoyed their first sessions with experts from the College. -
RVC & Bloomsbury Learning Environment Contribute to Sector-Wide Conversation on Technology in Education
Researchers and educators at the RVC and Birkbeck have collaborated on a new e-book about the power and impact of technology on the learning, assessment and feedback of students in educationEducators will now have a valuable insight into the way technology can enhance assessment and …
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Reasons behind mosquitoes’ unusual flight behaviour identified in new study
Research led by scientists from the RVC has identified aerodynamic features which help explain these features. -
Leading Veterinary Cardiothoracic Surgery Centre Expands
Europe’s leading centre for pet heart surgery, based at The Royal Veterinary College, has quadrupled its capacity to perform canine mitral valve surgeries -
Raisin Alert! Keep dogs away from the Christmas Cake
raisins, sultanas and grapes, key ingredients to many Christmas foods, can be deadly if eaten by our four legged friends -
EPIC breakthrough at the RVC
Findings of a global study highlight the need for a significant shift in how vets approach the diagnosis and management of mitral valve disease (MVD).Earlier treatment of preclinical MVD delays onset of heart failure in dogs, according to ground- …
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What a great eye-deer! Snowflake the reindeer’s sight saved through surgery at the RVC
Snowflake the reindeer has been given the gift of sight this Christmas after undergoing a successful eye operation by specialists at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). The nine-year-old reindeer is part of a herd of 22 reindeer based in Rutland. … -
New RVC research finds inbreeding is contributing factor to mid and late-term pregnancy loss in Thoroughbreds
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in collaboration with Cornell University, has found that inbreeding is a contributing factor to mid and late-term pregnancy loss (MLPL), but not early pregnancy loss (EPL) in Thoroughbreds. This … -
The RVC celebrates 20 years of life-saving blood donations by launching birthday appeal
The RVC is celebrating 20 years of its life-saving blood donation programme provided at its North Mymms Hawkshead campus – which has supported thousands of cats and dogs over the years. To mark the special occasion and provide more pets with this …The RVC is celebrating 20 years of its life-saving blood donation programme provided at its North …