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The RVC celebrates 20 years of life-saving blood donations by launching birthday appeal
The RVC is celebrating 20 years of its life-saving blood donation programme provided at its North Mymms Hawkshead campus – which has supported thousands of cats and dogs over the years. To mark the special occasion and provide more pets with this …The RVC is celebrating 20 years of its life-saving blood donation programme provided at its North …
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Life After Racing: The RVC is calling for owners of former racehorses for rehoming survey
Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) are calling for owners and previous owners of former racehorses in the UK to participate in a new survey and share their experiences of rehoming racehorses to uncover the different factors that … -
RVC Researcher awarded Plowright Prize for substantial contributions to understanding and control of animal infectious disease
The Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) Professor Fiona Tomley CBE has been awarded the prestigious Plowright Prize by RCVS Knowledge (RCVSK) in recognition of her key contributions to the field of animal infectious diseases. The prize fund of £100,000 …The Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) Professor Fiona Tomley CBE has been awarded the prestigious …
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Badgers cleared as main culprit of lamb attacks on Scottish farms
Recent research facilitated by the RVC has found that despite farmer perceptions, foxes remain the most likely culprit for lamb attacks in Scottish farms compared to badgers. Predation, also known as the preying of one animal on another, is a … -
The big picture – new big bore CT scanner revolutionises equine imaging
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has installed a new advanced Computed Tomography (CT) scanner in its Equine Referral Hospital, allowing vets to better diagnose and treat conditions in horses. The new CT enables the scanning of regions of the … -
RVC research identifies new model for wildlife health management
Research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified a new approach to assessing and managing health in wildlife populations. Taking learnings from well-established practices in managing livestock, this proposed model will help more …Research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified a new approach to assessing and …
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RVC study identifies genes associated with higher risk of fracture in horses
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified more than 100 genes that may contribute to bone fracture risk in Thoroughbreds. These findings will inform further research into genetic risk factors, contributing to health and … -
RVC awarded international grant to advance research into fatal blood disease of dogs
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been awarded a research grant from Allen and Barbara Dearry through the Morris Animal Foundation’s Donor Inspired Study programme to advance critical research into immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA), a …The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been awarded a research grant from Allen and Barbara Dearry …
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New RVC research reveals improved outcomes over time for canine mitral valve repair surgery using a structured multidisciplinary approach
A new publication from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), reveals that adopting a structured multidisciplinary approach to mitral valve repairs improves short-term outcomes for canines suffering from degenerative heart valve disease. While open …A new publication from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), reveals that adopting a structured …
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New research by the RVC finds promising treatment for sclerosteosis patients
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified porcupine inhibition – a strategy that blocks a key bone-related signalling pathway (Wnt) – as a promising pharmacological treatment for severe sclerosteosis. Sclerosteosis is an …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified porcupine inhibition – a …