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World Blood Donor Day – Celebrating Animal Blood Donations at the RVC
Thousands of animals’ lives are saved by blood donors, and there is an increasing need for dog and cat donors -
Royal Veterinary College supports One Health Day
The RVC is putting on activities today to raise awareness of the One Health approach to medicine, and showcase the research undertaken to tackle major threats to human and animal health. One Health is a growing principle which recognises that … -
New RVC research reveals antibiotics offer no benefit in treating dogs with diarrhoea
A new VetCompass study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that veterinary prescription of antibiotics at first presentation of uncomplicated diarrhoea in dogs causes no difference in clinical resolution of these cases. The study … -
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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RVC awarded international grants to advance research into cattle vaccines
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been awarded two pump-prime grants from the International Veterinary Vaccinology Network (IVVN) to advance crucial research into Bovine Babesiosis and Bovine Tuberculosis vaccines to support cattle welfare. …The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been awarded two pump-prime grants from the International …
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Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) update
Avian Influenza restrictions are being relaxed across most of the UK -
Important Update on Avian Influenza
Defra has announced that with effect from 13 April 2017 there will be some significant relaxation to the measures to control Bird Flu in England. These mean that it is no longer a requirement to house all poultry and captive birds in England. and … -
Update on Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (APIZ) has been lifted across most of England from 15 May 2017 -
“Stop and think before buying a flat-faced dog”: French Bulldog no longer a ‘typical’ dog
“Stop and think before buying a flat-faced dog”: French Bulldog no longer a ‘typical’ dog -
Vets and NHS Staff Address Dangers Smokers Pose to Pets
The RVC hosted an NHS trust delegation, who visited the College’s small animal referral hospital to discuss the ill effects of smoking on the wider environment, including pets