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New RVC study first to reveal impact of vet-owner relationship on canine epilepsy management
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) explores the role of vet-owner relationships in the experience of owners of dogs with epilepsy. The study found that clearer owner expectations for treatment outcomes and the condition’s …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) explores the role of vet-owner relationships …
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RVC Skeletal Biology Group’s work showcased in the Diamond Light Source Annual Review Launch
Research shows evidence for a link between abnormal growth, altered loads placed upon the joint and osteoarthritis development which could help identify those at risk of developing osteoarthritisDiamond Light Source, the UK’s national synchrotron science facility, launched its Annual Review …
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Presentation of RVC work at the Nairobi FAO regional subgroup on livestock
Dr Paula Dominguez-Salas was invited to present the preliminary results of the RVC/ILRI/LSHTM Seed project on the association of livestock value chains and maternal and child nutrition in low-income households of Nairobi, and also to present the …Dr Paula Dominguez-Salas was invited to present the preliminary results of the RVC/ILRI/LSHTM Seed …
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Comparative Physiology and Medicine Symposium - to commemorate the work of Professor A R (Bob) Michell
A Comparative Physiology and Medicine symposium was held on 31 May 2017 at the RVC. This day was to celebrate and reflect upon the scientific career of a leader of our profession, Alastair Robert (Bob) Michell. Bob was passionate about science, …A Comparative Physiology and Medicine symposium was held on 31 May 2017 at the RVC.
This day was …
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RVC experts show homeopathy only appears to work because of perceptual errors
A recent peer reviewed article authored by Professor Peter Lees, Emeritus Professor in Pharmacology at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), definitively explains why homeopathy in veterinary care can appear to be effective because of perceptual …A recent peer reviewed article authored by Professor Peter Lees, Emeritus Professor in Pharmacology …
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New BBSRC grant awarded to Dr Rowena Packer
Dr Rowena Packer has been awarded a BBSRC Fellowship to work on "Comorbidity and characteristics of canine neurodevelopmental disorders and their impact on animal welfare" Epilepsy is a complex brain disease, in which individuals are predisposed to …Dr Rowena Packer has been awarded a BBSRC Fellowship to work on "Comorbidity and characteristics of …
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American Kennel Club award to Professor Holger Volk
Professor Holger Volk has been awarded £74k by the American Kennel Club - Canine Health Foundation to work on "Investigating the Effect of a Ketogenic Medium-Chain Triglyceride (MCT) Supplement on the Treatment of Drug-Resistant Canine Idiopathic …Professor Holger Volk has been awarded £74k by the American Kennel Club - Canine Health Foundation …
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RVC experts involved in research on giraffe locomotion as part of valuable conservation work for this species
Three RVC academics and experts, Professor John Hutchinson, Dr. Chris Basu and Professor Alan Wilson are are collaborating with Dr Francois Deacon, lecturer in wildlife sciences at the University of the Free State in South Africa on project using drones to research the secrets of giraffe locomotion. -
Clinical Director of RVC Small Animal Hospital is Double-Award winner
Media story on Holger Volk's award success winning International Canine Health Award and Bourgelat Award at BSAVA 2016 -
VetCompass™ study explores the classification, diagnosis, and clinical management of seizures in dogs
Substantial differences between epilepsy classification in clinical records and those assigned by researchers based on formal guidelines support the need for greater integration of diagnostic guidelines in clinical practice