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Cavapoo and Cockapoo designer dog breeds at high risk of tick infestation, study finds
The RVC’s VetCompass Programme reveals the dog breeds at most and least risk of tick infestation to help prevention and support canine welfare. New research from the RVC has revealed that designer cross breeds, including Cavapoo, Cockapoo, … -
Research reveals Vitamin D as potential determinant of cancer immunity and immunotherapy success
Specialist pathologist researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) – working alongside The Francis Crick Institute (FCI) and other partners – have discovered that a diet high in vitamin D encourages the growth of a type of gut bacteria in … -
New RVC research reveals later-age spaying of bitches reduces risk of urinary incontinence
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that delaying spaying of bitches until between seven and 18 months causes a 20 percent reduction in the risk of early-onset urinary incontinence, compared with early-age spaying … -
RVC Professor named chair of The Royal Society’s judging panel for the 2024 Trivedi Science Book Prize
The Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) Professor John Hutchinson has today been announced as Chair of Judges for the Royal Society’s 2024 Trivedi Science Book Prize. Now in its 37th year, the prize, supported by the Trivedi Family Foundation, … -
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 … -
New research from the RVC reveals reasons for antibiotic usage in Indian chicken farming
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in collaboration with the West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences (WBUAFS), explored antibiotic use in chicken farming in eastern India, revealing how poultry companies play a …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in collaboration with the West Bengal …
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Lasting lockdown love? RVC research identifies that problem behaviours are damaging the owner-dog relationship as pandemic puppies reach young adulthood
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) pandemic puppies research programme has highlighted the negative impact of problem behaviours in young adult dogs on the strength of the owner-dog relationship. These findings can be used to …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) pandemic puppies research programme has …
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Pirbright young scientist of the year award
Congratulations to Claire Guinat (PhD student registered at the RVC) who is the joint winner of the Pirbright young scientist of the year award, along with a student from Compton. Claire was nominated for the award by Professor Linda Dixon from the …Congratulations to Claire Guinat (PhD student registered at the RVC) who is the joint winner of the …
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Cat Flown in from Germany Cured by Advanced Procedure at the RVC
A couple flew their cat from Germany to England so it could have surgery to cure its diabetes at the Royal Veterinary College, which has campuses in London and Hertfordshire -
Another jewel in the crown for RVC Equine
The Royal Veterinary College’s Equine Referral Hospital has been deemed ‘Outstanding’ in all areas assessed by the Practice Standards Scheme (PSS), the UK’s accreditation system for veterinary hospitals and practices, operated by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.