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RVC makes breakthrough in treatment of deadly ‘Alabama rot’ dog disease.
Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) Queen Mother Hospital for Animals (QMHA) have made a ground-breaking discovery in the treatment of Alabama rot, a deadly disease which affects dogs. Alabama rot, properly known as Cutaneous and Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy (CRGV) first emerged in Alabama in the 1980s, giving it the nickname ‘Alabama Rot’. The lack of understanding on how it spreads or can be stopped has led to high fatality rates for dogs who develop it -
International Canine Health Award for RVC PhD Student for canine diabetes genetic research
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Alice Denyer, a PhD student from the Royal Veterinary College, has won an International Canine Health Award - the 2018 Postgraduate Student Inspiration Award. This is in recognition of her research into the genetic differences between individual dog … -
The RVC maintains strong results in third iteration of the Knowledge Exchange Framework
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has continued to score highly in the third iteration of the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF3), exceeding the peer average in some categories. This reflects the institution’s strengths in its research partnerships, …The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has continued to score highly in the third iteration of the …
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RVC honours UC Davis Dean, Dr Michael Lairmore, with Honorary Fellowship
This honour was granted to Dean Lairmore in recognition for his outstanding leadership in veterinary medicine and One Health, and was presented during the RVC’s Annual Principal’s Dinner. -
RVC awards honorary degrees to two outstanding veterinarians
The Royal Veterinary College has awarded honorary degrees to two internationally recognised veterinarians. Professor Sarah Cleaveland and Dr Willie Reed were celebrated by the RVC for their exceptional contributions to the profession and society. -
Academics from the RVC publish ground-breaking new book dedicated to welfare improvement in flat-faced companion animals
Dr Rowena Packer and Dr Dan O’Neill, both leading researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), have published the first ever book condensing global knowledge of brachycephaly (having a flat-faced conformation) in companion animals.Dr Rowena Packer and Dr Dan O’Neill, both leading researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), …
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The RVC calls for vets to participate in survey to help shape the future of epilepsy research
The Canine Epilepsy Research team at the (RVC is calling for general practice vets to participate in a vital survey being conducted on canine epilepsy therapiesThe Canine Epilepsy Research team at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is calling for general …
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RVC researcher presents poster on a potentially exciting new treatment for skeletal disorders
Dr Andrew Pitsillides, Professor of Skeletal Dynamics at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has today presented a poster at the American Society of Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) highlighting a potential new treatment for skeletal disorders such …Dr Andrew Pitsillides, Professor of Skeletal Dynamics at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has …
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RVC academic leads study examining bacteria in chickens which leave thousands of people unwell every year
RVC academic leads study examining bacteria in chickens which leave thousands of people unwell every yearA new study published in the Scientific Reports journal, led by Royal Veterinary College (RVC) …
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RVC study finds needle reuse in piglets results in increased administering force
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has shown that repeated needle use increases the required puncture force which could lead to increased pain experienced by piglets. This research provides critical data supporting the …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has shown that repeated needle use increases …