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A tale of survival: Heroic emergency services save beloved cat from burning house
Owner thanks fire service, paramedics and veterinary staff who rescued cat Whiskey from fire and provided medical care to ensure her miraculous recovery Whiskey, a one-year-old beloved domestic short-hair cat from Hatfield, has defied the odds …Owner thanks fire service, paramedics and veterinary staff who rescued cat Whiskey from fire and …
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The RVC advances efforts in wildlife and One Health research in Uganda through partnership with Conservation Through Public Health
Dr Stuart Patterson, Senior Lecturer in Wild Animal Health & Associate Dean at the RVC and Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Founder and CEO, Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH) The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has signed a memorandum of … -
RVC’s Professor Joanne Webster elected as Fellow of the Royal Society
Professor Joanne P. Webster FMedSci, Professor of Parasitic Diseases at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) for her considerable contributions to excellence in science. Upon her election, …Professor Joanne P. Webster FMedSci, Professor of Parasitic Diseases at the Royal Veterinary …
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Beauty isn’t even skin deep: New study from the RVC finds that flat-faced dogs are at the highest risk of skin fold dermatitis
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found that some popular flat-faced dog breeds, including the English Bulldog, French Bulldog and Pug, are at the highest risk of skin fold dermatitis – a painful skin condition. The study … -
New research reveals biggest risk factors for puppies developing separation-related behaviours
New research conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in collaboration with Dogs Trust, has identified experiences in a puppy’s early life that put them at the greatest risk of developing separation-related behaviours (SRBs) when left home …New research conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in collaboration with Dogs Trust, has …
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RVC researchers reveal the molecular mechanisms that underlie a common genetic form of ‘tying up’ in horses.
In 2008, researchers at the University of Minnesota revealed the genetic cause of type 1 Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM1), a common disorder associated with exertional rhabdomyolysis in horses. Affected animals have a mutation in a key …In 2008, researchers at the University of Minnesota revealed the genetic cause of type 1 …
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New study reveals link between chromosomal errors and pregnancy loss in mares
Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), as part of a team from Cornell University, have identified chromosomal errors as a common cause of pregnancy loss in mares. Whilst chromosomal abnormalities are widely acknowledged as a common … -
Farriers from across the USA join the RVC’s pioneering course
The first US-based students on the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC’s) Graduate Diploma in Equine Locomotor Research (Grad Dip ELR) have enjoyed their first sessions with experts from the College. -
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. -
Improved diagnosis of infectious causes of airway disease in racehorses
Congratulations to Dr Simon Priestnall who has been awarded a grant by the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) for the project "Improved diagnosis of infectious causes of airway disease in racehorses" Inflammatory airway disease (IAD), part of the …Congratulations to Dr Simon Priestnall who has been awarded a grant by the Horserace Betting Levy …