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VetCompass rocks the joint in dogs
A new VetCompass™ study is the largest study of osteoarthritis in dogs under veterinary care ever conducted and covered 455,557 dogs. Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease diagnosed in dogs and poses considerable welfare challenges.A new VetCompass™ study is the largest study of osteoarthritis in dogs under veterinary care ever …
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French Bulldogs: Latest VetCompass™ breed explored
The top health issues in French Bulldogs have been revealed as a result of Britain’s largest ever study into the breed, conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and supported by the Kennel Club Charitable Trust.The top health issues in French Bulldogs have been revealed as a result of Britain’s largest ever …
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1st prize for PhD student
Congratulations to Marie-Christine Bartens, 2nd year LiDo/Bloomsbury PhD student working in the Molecular Immunology group of Prof Dirk Werling, who has won 1st prize for the best poster presentation at the International Veterinary Vaccinology …Congratulations to Marie-Christine Bartens, 2nd year LiDo/Bloomsbury PhD student working in the …
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SML research featured on BBC4 documentary 'Can Science Make Me Perfect?'
Tune in to BBC4 this evening at 21:00 for the airing of ‘Can Science Make Me Perfect?’ with Alice Roberts for a redesign of the human body inspired by the best adaptations across the animal kingdom. BBC presenter Alice Roberts and her 'perfect' … -
New BBSRC Newton Fund grant awarded to Professor Liam Good
Professor Liam Good and Dr Steven Van Winden have been awarded a grant by the BBSRC Newton Fund for "Bovine Mastitis Control by Local Administration of Polyplex Nanoparticles". There are millions of cases of mastitis annually. Mastitis can linger, …Professor Liam Good and Dr Steven Van Winden have been awarded a grant by the BBSRC Newton Fund for …
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Latest VetCompass™ research explores seizure occurrence in dogs
Seizures are considered common events in dogs. However, reliable information on seizure occurrence in UK dogs has been limited until now. Seizures in dogs are sudden, short lasting and transient events but, to date, most studies have focused on the … -
RVC retains its HR Excellence in Research Award
We are delighted to announce that the RVC has retained its HR Excellence in Research Award. As part of our ongoing commitment to the principles of the Concordat to Support the Career Development of our Researchers, a 6 year internal review was …We are delighted to announce that the RVC has retained its HR Excellence in Research Award.
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Latest VetCompass™ research explores seizure occurrence in dogs
This latest VetCompass™ study has revealed the prevalence and risk factors for seizure occurrence. Certain breeds are at increased risk of seizure occurrence. Other risk factors such as sex, age and bodyweight were also identified. These results can help practitioners, insurance companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacovigilance agencies by providing a representative evidence-base that can be generalized to the wider dog population.Seizures are considered common events in dogs. However, reliable information on seizure occurrence …
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Creating and connecting a community of food systems thinkers
A novel approach to addressing the challenges of the food system has marked its third successful year.A novel approach to addressing the challenges of the food system has marked its third successful …
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Latest collaborative VetCompass™ research explores prognostic factors in dogs with cardiac disease attending primary-care practice
Degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) is a common form of cardiac disease in dogs, especially in small breed dogs such as the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. The disease has been explored by specialists and prognostic indicators have been …