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Weight gain more than doubles the risk of laminitis in horses and ponies
Horses and ponies that gain weight are more than twice as likely to develop laminitis than if they lose or maintain their weight, new research has found. -
New innovative study proves racehorses use less energy to gallop than previously thought
Researchers from the RVC have made use of force plate technology to accurately measure the external work of galloping in racehorses. This technique, which has never been used for such large animals at high speed before, showed that horses had much …Researchers from the RVC have made use of force plate technology to accurately measure the external …
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Professor John Hutchinson performs dissection on big cat at Science Festival
Public watch Professor John Hutchinson from the Royal Veterinary College perform a live dissection on a cheetah at world famous Cheltenham Science Festival -
Galloping isn’t such hard work for horses
For the first time, external mechanical work in galloping racehorses has been measured using force plates as ergometers. The results of this study, conducted by Royal Veterinary College (RVC) researchers in the Structure and Motion Laboratory, have … -
Registered Veterinary Nurse celebrates 30 years of service at the RVC
Katie Bacon, a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), is celebrating thirty years of service caring for animals at the institution’s world-leading hospital. Katie always loved learning about science at school and …Katie Bacon, a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), is …
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Black History Month – a joint message from the RVC and RVC SU
Today sees the start of Black History Month (BHM) in the United Kingdom, a month that celebrates the contributions and achievements of black people and communities, not only nationally but internationally. It is celebrated during February in the USA … -
Who’s top dog? French Bulldogs and Cockapoos claim top spot for the UK’s most popular puppies
A new study by the Royal Veterinary College reveals that French Bulldogs and Cockapoos have now overtaken Labrador Retrievers and Jack Russell Terriers as the UK’s favourite puppy to acquire, posing serious questions about longer-term impacts of the … -
RVC research shows cavalier King Charles spaniels walk like toddlers
Cavalier King Charles spaniels affected by syringomyelia and Chiari-like malformation have an irregular, “drunk-like” gaitResearchers have found that cavalier King Charles spaniels affected by syringomyelia and Chiari- …
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RVC given GOLD standard for its rabbit care
Bugs Bunny is famed for asking “what’s up, doc?!”, and it is question he could ask with confidence at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), University of London. The RVC’s Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital (BSAH) has been awarded the Gold Standard …Bugs Bunny is famed for asking “what’s up, doc?!”, and it is question he could ask with confidence …
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Ground-breaking open-heart surgery - a world first at the RVC
Labrador, Mabel, is recovering well after undergoing ground breaking open-heart surgery at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). This life-saving surgery was a world-first using cutting-edge technology to reverse Mabel’s heart failure. Mabel has now returned home as is enjoying a new lease of life with her owners and their other dog.