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Leading the flock: The RVC launches new ‘Flockmaster’ Course to help sheep farmers increase their flock productivity and improve the health of their sheep
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has launched a new course for sheep farmers, shepherds, and smallholders to help them build knowledge and skills to protect and increase their flock productivity and improve the health of their sheep. Rearing …The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has launched a new course for sheep farmers, shepherds, and …
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New research shows Pugs have high health risks and can no longer be considered a ‘typical dog’ from a health perspective
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College suggests urgent action is needed as many health issues of Pugs are associated with their extreme body shape New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that the health of Pugs in … -
Peke-a-poo: Boom in designer dogs creates the perfect storm for animal welfare issues
A new study, led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has revealed a huge demand for designer crossbreed dogs in the UK between 2019 and 2020 and has identified the main factors behind the increasing demand – including beliefs that they are more … -
RVC study examines the effects of air pollution on brain cell health
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been published which examines the effects of air pollution on brain cell health. Published in Developmental Neuroscience, this important new research paves the way for a better understanding of …A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been published which examines the effects …
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The RVC’s Professor Nicola Lewis appointed as new director of the Worldwide Influenza Centre at the Francis Crick Institute
Professor Nicola Lewis, an internationally recognised expert in influenza research and surveillance, has joined the Crick as the new director of the Worldwide Influenza Centre (WIC). Professor Nicola Lewis The Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) … -
RVC researchers identify gaps in actual disease burden highlighted by Monkeypox outbreak
A recent article by researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and others published in the ‘International Journal of Infectious Diseases’ highlights the research gaps in the epidemiology of Monkeypox (MPX) virus in endemic countries. The …A recent article by researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and others published in the …
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Owners urged to ‘stop and think’ before buying as English bulldogs are twice as likely to have a health problem
New study from the Royal Veterinary College suggests urgent action is required to reduce many serious health issues of English Bulldogs associated with exaggerated features -
RVC joins UK’s top scientists to combat increasing cases of bird flu
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has announced its involvement in a new major UK research consortium, convened to battle bird flu following unprecedented outbreaks, which have led to more than 100 cases in the UK this year alone. The group is …The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has announced its involvement in a new major UK research …
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Largest study reveals most common disorders and lifespan of pet hamsters in the UK
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed the 20 most common disorders in pet hamsters. Of these, the most popular include “wet tail", bite injuries from other hamsters, overgrown nails and/or incisors and traumatic injury. … -
RVC wins research grant to investigate how viral diseases spread in salmon farms
RVC wins research grant to investigate how viral diseases spread in salmon farmsThe Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been awarded a £500,000 BBSRC (Biotechnology and Biological …