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X-ray technology reveals a new bone in a very old fish
Scientists from the RVC’s Structure and Motion Lab use CT scanning to reveal new bone in fossil specimens of Eusthenopteron -
Canine Dystocia: Prevalence and Risk Factors
Newly published article - Canine dystocia in 50 UK first-opinion emergency-care veterinary practices: prevalence and risk factors. Canine dystocia is a common presentation in emergency-care veterinary practice. The objectives of this study were to … -
VetCompass reveals the secrets of Border Terriers in England
Secrets of the Border Terrier revealed The Border Terrier is a working terrier type that is generally considered to be a relatively healthy and hardy breed. A new VetCompass™ study has explored these beliefs using anonymised clinical data from … -
Pandemics: past, present and future - RVC Principal Professor Stuart Reid joins the panel for upcoming One Health Poultry Hub event
In the third discussion as part of this series, two panelists will discuss how and why pandemics have shaped history, what the legacy of COVID-19 will be and how risk mitigation can prevent future upheavals in a live online event on Wednesday 11th November from 9am - 10am. -
Extreme temperatures amplifies the negative effects of tuberculosis
RVC researcher, Associate Professor Julian Drewe, is part of a team whose research has shown that climate change may impact the fitness of individuals and populations by altering the prevalence of infectious disease outbreaks. Their data showed …RVC researcher, Associate Professor Julian Drewe, is part of a team whose research has shown that …
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Lobsters, octopuses and crabs recognised as sentient beings in UK Law
The UK government has declared that lobsters, crabs, octopuses and related species will be included under the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill. This paves the way for legal protection from practices like being boiled alive and having the tendons of …The UK government has declared that lobsters, crabs, octopuses and related species will be included …
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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. -
Crufts welcomes 800 vet students
The Kennel Club recently sponsored 800 veterinary students from universities across the UK to visit Crufts 2015, which ran from the 5th to the 8th of March in Birmingham. The purpose was to familiarise the students with pedigree dogs and some … -
The role of interleukin-10 (IL-10) in the regulation of innate immunity in the domestic chicken - new BBSRC grant
Building on a recently completed Animal Research Club project, researchers at RVC and the Roslin Institute have been awarded ~£1 million to continue work focused on breeding chickens that are intrinsically resistant or resilient in the face of …Building on a recently completed Animal Research Club project, researchers at RVC and the Roslin …
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New VetCompass poster: Patellar luxation in dogs
New findings on prevalence, risk factors and clinical management of patellar luxation in dogs attending primary-care practice in England. A poster was presented at the recent BSAVA Congress 2016 on the findings of a VetCompass study, conducted …