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Flat-faced dogs; an addictive personality
RVC study highlights breed loyalty for pugs, French bulldogs, and English bulldogs, despite substantial health risksAccording to a new study, 93% of owners of flat-faced dogs – including the Pug, French Bulldog and …
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New research from the RVC explores the genetic adaptions and evolution of livestock and wild animals in response to extreme climates
Genetics of extreme climate adaptation which help the world’s most northern Yakut cattle population in Siberia survive their extreme cold environmentNew research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and the Institute of Cytology and Genetics in …
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RVC-led study will help vets investigate lameness
A study on equine lameness led by a Royal Veterinary College expert on bio-engineering will help vets to investigate the condition. -
Boltons Park Farm hosts over 850 visitors for Open Farm Sunday
Based at Boltons Park Farm, part of the RVC’s Hawkshead Campus, visitors were able to learn about all of the activities on our working farm, including the teaching that we undertake with our veterinary and science students, the calving and milking cycle of our dairy herd, the way that we manage our land and water to ensure good environmental stewardship, and the management of our sheep flock, including a shearing demonstration. -
Leading biomechanics researcher from the RVC shares insights at United Nations’ AI for Good event
This week, Professor Richard Bomphrey, Professor of Comparative Biomechanics at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) will lead a panel of experts at the United Nations’ (UN) next AI for Good event. Taking place on Wednesday, 27th September at 3pm ( … -
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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New technologies can more effectively track freshwater snails and prevent tropical disease schistosomiasis
Google Earth, satellite images and drone photos can help identify which remote communities are most at risk of contracting one of the world’s worst tropical diseases – schistosomiasiGoogle Earth, satellite images and drone photos can help identify which remote communities are most …
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South African student awarded international scholarship to study at world’s top vet school
Student, Thalia Tollemache Dufour from Johannesburg in South Africa, has been awarded an international scholarship to study at the world-renowned Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in her pursuit of becoming a wildlife vet. This scholarship is part of … -
RVC Cardiology team offers dedicated Puppy Heart Clinic
The RVC’s Small Animal Referral Service now has a dedicated heart clinic for puppies based at the Queen Mother Hospital in Hertfordshire. The clinic supports dogs under two years old where their physical examination abnormalities are suggestive …The RVC’s Small Animal Referral Service now has a dedicated heart clinic for puppies based at the …
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UK falls out of puppy-love with Westies
The discovery is surprising given that the breed, which is well-known for its dense white coat and cheeky face, has been a multiple Crufts winner and featured in various long-running advertising campaigns.