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New RVC research links reduced blood supply in ageing horses to increased tendon injury risk
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified that ageing causes a significant loss of blood vessels in the tendons of horses. This discovery offers vital insight into why older horses and people are more prone to tendon … -
New RVC study reveals how dragonfly wings can inform engineering and robotics
A new study led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and Imperial College London has revealed how dragonflies use a small number of strategically positioned sensors on their wings to monitor wing shape in real time. This simple but highly effective … -
New RVC study reveals 2075 percent rise in surgeries for French Bulldogs
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed a 2075% increase in soft-tissue surgical referrals over the past 10 years for French Bulldogs at the RVC’s Queen Mother Hospital for Animals (QMHA ) in London. The study, which is the …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed a 2075% increase in soft-tissue …
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Wellcome Discovery Award Secured for Ground-breaking Malaria Research
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is pleased to announce that Dr Ellen Knuepfer, Senior Lecturer in Vaccinology, and Dr Melissa Hart, Wellcome Trust Early Career Award Fellow, are serving as Co-Investigators on a newly awarded Wellcome Discovery … -
New research from the RVC on lead exposure in carnivores highlights risk to wider ecosystems
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in collaboration with Namibian and other international institutions, investigating the impact of lead on carnivore species of conservation concern, revealed that lead-contaminated meat is a …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in collaboration with Namibian and other …
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New RVC research reveals correlation between livelihoods in the Bolivian Amazon and perceptions of jaguars
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New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), looking at how livelihoods influence views toward jaguars in protected areas of the Bolivian Amazon, has found that subsistence hunting for meat has a negative influence on views and behaviours …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), looking at how livelihoods influence views …
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The RVC appoints new Head of Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences to strengthen research excellence and innovation
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has appointed Professor Jodi Lindsay as the new Head of the Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences (CBS) at its Camden campus. Professor Lindsay will bring her extensive experience of research and teaching …The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has appointed Professor Jodi Lindsay as the new Head of the …
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The cat’s out of the bag: New RVC research reveals most common health disorders in popular Ragdoll cats
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) VetCompass programme has revealed the most common health challenges facing Ragdolls – one of the UK’s most popular cat breeds. With identified common health risks including dental disease, … -
RVC launches major study to identify key risk factors for racehorse training injuries
Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have launched a major new study to improve the safety and welfare of Thoroughbred racehorses in training. The project will provide vital evidence to help reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injury, one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in racehorses worldwide. -
How changing limb posture helped ancient reptiles grow
New collaborative research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), along with the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (Beijing, China) and Clemson University (South Carolina, USA), has revealed how more upright limb postures …