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Veterinary institutions come together and commit to evidence-based veterinary medicine
In a first for the profession, 15 of the major UK member organisations, vet schools and policy-making bodies – including the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) – have today come together to affirm their commitment to veterinary medicine based on sound … -
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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Skeletal regeneration expert joins RVC to investigate osteoarthritis gene therapy
Dr Scott Roberts has joined the RVC as Senior Lecturer in Translational Skeletal Research in the Department of Comparative Biomedical SciencesDr Scott Roberts, who joins the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) as Senior Lecturer in Translational …
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New research investigates how different horseshoes and surfaces influence hoof motion in galloping racehorses
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) examining the impact of different horseshoes and surfaces on hoof kinematics in galloping racehorses has been published in Animals, a leading veterinary science magazine. The findings from the research could help lower the risk of musculo-skeletal injuries, optimise gait quality and improve performance in galloping racehorses, during both training and racing. -
Early neutering of bitches increases incontinence risk, study finds
The link between urinary incontinence and neutering in bitches has previously been suspected, but this new study now provides real evidence on the extent of this relationship -
RVC study helps to fill the evidence gap on UK pet rabbit health
Thanks to research which has never been done before, we now have a much better picture of what needs to be done to keep rabbits, a popular pet among adults and children, healthy. -
Red setters, bulldogs and boxers among dog breeds most likely to have a wee problem
RVC's VetCompass™ programme studied data from veterinary practices across England and found that one in every 100 male dogs is affected by urinary incontinence. -
New study reveals flat faced dogs have the highest risk when giving birth
New study by the RVC led by Dr Rowena Packer reveals flat faced dogs have the highest risk when giving birth -
Miniature schnauzer – one of the most average dogs in the UK according to new research
Miniature schnauzer's averageness suggests that it could be considered as a good option of dog breed for aspiring owners -
'Rottweilers top the lame list’ say RVC
Rottweilers are the most predisposed dog breed to suffer from osteoarthritis according to new research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease diagnosed in dogs, and this study is the largest ever conducted into the condition in dogs under veterinary care – covering 455,557 dogs