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Black History Month – a joint message from the RVC and RVC SU
Today sees the start of Black History Month (BHM) in the United Kingdom, a month that celebrates the contributions and achievements of black people and communities, not only nationally but internationally. It is celebrated during February in the USA … -
Dog’s body size and shape could indicate a greater bone tumour risk
Osteosarcoma is a painful and aggressive bone tumour in dogs that is known to be more common in certain breeds than others. New research has now confirmed that larger breeds, such as Rottweiler, Great Dane and Rhodesian Ridgeback, have a greater … -
New VetCompass study reports on epidemiology and risk factors for mammary tumours in female cats
A new study at the Royal Veterinary College reported on the frequency and risk factors for mammary tumours in female cats. Mammary tumours in cats are uncommon but can be highly aggressive when they do happen. The study aimed to report the … -
Integrating genetics with functional genomics to dissect the aetiopathogenesis of equine exertional rhabdomyolysis
A Warmblood, one of the types of horse predisposed to ER Equine exertional rhabdomyolysis (ER) is a syndrome involving painful, exercise induced episodes of muscle stiffness and acute myonecrosis which can result in renal failure and in severe …A Warmblood, one of the types of horse predisposed to ER
Equine exertional rhabdomyolysis (ER) is …
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RVC retains its HR Excellence in Research Award
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is pleased to announce that its HR Excellence in Research Award, following its eight-year review, has been renewed. The Award provides an important mechanism for implementing the principles of the Concordat to … -
Agreeing language in veterinary endocrinology
The Royal Veterinary College has hosted a two-day symposium about endocrinology, with a focus on the terminology used by clinicians and researchers and how well this should transmit a common meaning across the field. -
Royal Veterinary College ranked top for teaching among all UK universities in the National Student Survey
The Royal Veterinary College has been ranked joint fourth at institutional level for overall student satisfaction, and first for teaching out of all UK universities in the National Student Survey 2018, with 93% of final year students at the RVC satisfied with how their courses were taught. -
Wild Animal Biology and Wild Animal Health classes of 2023 celebrate their achievements
The new graduating cohorts in MSc Wild Animal Biology (WAB) and MSc Wild Animal Health (WAH) enjoyed a night of celebration at London Zoo as their studies came to an end. Kylie Rothwell won Best Student Overall for Wild Animal Biology (WAB) The … -
Initiatives to control and eliminate parasitic disease are reaching targets earlier than projected
Data, analysed by researchers, from nine national schistosomiasis control programmes, identified that the majority of initiatives acrosssub-Saharan Africa and Yemen have reached the disease-control target by two treatment rounds or lessNew data, analysed by a group of leading researchers, from nine national schistosomiasis control …
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Social science-led projects awarded £170,000 to combat infectious disease through a cross-disciplinary approach
The RVC and its partners in The Bloomsbury SET programme will bring new perspectives to global human and animal health challengesThe Bloomsbury SET – a £5-million translational research programme led by The Royal Veterinary …