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RVC breakthrough in the global effort to eradicate PPR virus
RVC Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in examining the spread of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), an animal disease targeted for global eradication. They found that repeated vaccination campaigns targeting production systems acting as viral reservoirs would be the most effective way of eradicating the disease.Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in examining the spread of Peste des Petits …
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New research from the RVC on India’s antibiotic regulation identifies framework for policy development in livestock
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has led novel research on India’s 2019 ban on the use of colistin in livestock, providing a framework to approach the regulation of other critically important groups of antibiotics being used in livestock. …The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has led novel research on India’s 2019 ban on the use of …
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RVC’s Professor Joanne Webster awarded prestigious Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences
Professor Joanne P. Webster, Chair of Parasitic Diseases at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has this week been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences (FMedSci) for her exceptional contributions to the advancement of biomedical … -
New research from the RVC highlights pandemic risks posed by evolving swine flu viruses in Europe
A new study led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed significant genetic and antigenic diversity in European swine influenza viruses, raising the critical need for pandemic preparedness and vaccine effectiveness in both animal and …A new study led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed significant genetic and …
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Professor Stuart Reid elected as a Fellow of the Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases
Professor Stuart Reid elected as a Fellow of the Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases -
Royal Veterinary College honours Martin Alder with Honorary Fellowship
The Royal Veterinary College has awarded Martin Alder, the recently retired Editor of The Veterinary Record, with an Honorary Fellowship presented during the RVC’s Annual Principal’s Dinner. Mr. Alder was honoured for his dedication and contribution towards promoting the veterinary profession. -
African swine fever in the Russian Federation: who infects whom?
A new research contribution from the VEEPH group has recently been published on the transmission of African swine fever. African swine fever (ASF) is a contagious viral disease of swine associated with very high lethality rates. It poses one of the …A new research contribution from the VEEPH group has recently been published on the transmission of …
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New research unveils the extent of painful eye condition in dogs, and the breeds at most risk
Latest research from the RVC has revealed the true scale of cherry eye, a condition which results in the appearance of a large pink mass in the corner of a dog’s eye. The study also identified the breeds most at risk of developing the condition, including English Bulldogs and popular crossbreeds, such as the Puggle. -
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 study reveals flat faced dogs have the highest risk when giving birth
New study by the RVC led by Dr Rowena Packer reveals flat faced dogs have the highest risk when giving birth