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VetCompass™ explores aging in males and females
Given that the lives of pet dogs are so closely entwined with their owners, we can learn a lot from dogs that can help both dogs themselves and also help the human species. Humans are known to exhibit female-biased survival and multiple sex …Given that the lives of pet dogs are so closely entwined with their owners, we can learn a lot from …
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Bird movement research featured in prestigious journal
Royal Veterinary College research into the movement of birds on the ground is featured in the Journal of Experimental Biology. -
A study conducted by the Royal Veterinary College in collaboration with UT Southwestern Medical Center demonstrates the potential of gene editing technology to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy
A study conducted by the Royal Veterinary College in collaboration with UT Southwestern Medical Center demonstrates the potential of gene editing technology to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophyResearchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in collaboration with researchers at UT …
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VetCompass study reveals new insights on seizures and epilepsy in cats
Neurological disorders are supposedly a leading cause of death in cats but, until now, there has been little information on how commonly cats are affected by seizure disorders or epilepsy. The latest VetCompass study shines new light on these … -
New RVC study reveals consequences of 2020 pandemic restrictions on puppies
Puppy imports, designer crossbreeds and the closure of puppy classes identified as key differences in the early lives of puppies purchased in 2020 A study by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that puppies purchased during the … -
Hyperthyroidism and neutering; is there a link?
Hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid gland) is now a very common in geriatric cats, affecting almost 10% of cats over 9 years, but this disease was not commonly recognised until the 1980s. The reasons for the emergence of hyperthyroidism are …Hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid gland) is now a very common in geriatric cats, affecting …
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NEW VACCINATION AVAILABLE
Is your rabbit up to date with vaccines? Recently, a new strain of Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (RVHD) has been found in the UK, which appears resistant to standard vaccination. A new vaccine has been developed to protect against this strain and we are now offering this vaccine to combat the disease.Is your rabbit up to date with vaccines?
Recently, a new strain of Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic …
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New VetCompass study reports on epidemiology and risk factors for mammary tumours in female cats
A new study at the Royal Veterinary College reported on the frequency and risk factors for mammary tumours in female cats. Mammary tumours in cats are uncommon but can be highly aggressive when they do happen. The study aimed to report the … -
RVC ranked highest... again!
The RVC is once again the most highly ranked in London for its student experience in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Student Experience Survey 2017. -
New study shows majority of injuries in thoroughbred flat racing are minor
RVC study show that 70 percent of injuries recorded among thoroughbred flat racing horses on race-day were minor and not career-ending.