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New RVC research highlights the considerable behavioural and psychiatric effects of a mind-altering parasite
A Royal Veterinary College (RVC) study, published in Trends in Parasitology, suggests that the human infection burden of Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii), a globally distributed parasitic infection, have been greatly underestimated.A Royal Veterinary College (RVC) study, published in Trends in Parasitology, suggests that the …
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Is the Staffordshire Bull Terrier as tough as its reputation?
New RVC research shows no evidence that Staffordshire Bull Terriers are any less healthy than other breeds in general -
New modelling of ancient fossil movement reveals important step in the evolution of posture in the ancestors of dinosaurs and crocodiles
Scientists from the RVC and University of Bristol used three-dimensional computer modelling to investigate the hindlimb of Euparkeria capensis–a small reptile that lived in the Triassic Period 245 million years ago -
Research into Parkinson’s disease to be pioneered by the Royal Veterinary College and UCL with $7 million grant
Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and UCL are launching a pioneering new study into the causes and progression of Parkinson’s disease, following a $7 million grant from the Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) initiative. …Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and UCL are launching a pioneering new study into …
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Prospective observational study of the use of omeprazole and maropitant citrate in veterinary specialist care
In a new study that has been recently published, RVC researchers found that the drugs omeprazole and maropitant, which are used to treat stomach ulcers or vomiting/nausea respectively, are prescribed very frequently in dogs being treated in a …In a new study that has been recently published, RVC researchers found that the drugs omeprazole …
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RVC researchers secure grant for collaborative project investigating racism and its impact on mental wellbeing in the veterinary profession
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) awrded grant to undertake research examining experiences of racism and its impacts on mental wellbeing in Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) veterinary professionals.A team of researchers, led by Dr Victoria Crossley, Research Impact Officer at the Royal Veterinary …
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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 … -
New grant awarded for VetCompass antimicrobial research
Brodbelt, O’Neill DG, D, Mateus A, Kennedy N, Church D (2021-2023) . Improved Stewardship to Protect Veterinary Antimicrobial Usage. PetPlan Charitable Trust, Two year postdoctoral researcher. Antimicrobial resistance is increasingly reported in … -
Veterinary and medical professionals call for a One Health approach to improve human pandemic infection control
At a time when the world’s biodiversity is facing both a mass extinction event and an increase in emerging infections, a group of leading veterinary and medical professionals have spoken out about the need for health professionals to function within broader multidisciplinary teams in order to mitigate against human pandemics and help the health of the globe.At a time when the world’s biodiversity is facing both a mass extinction event and an increase in …
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VetCompass study identifies the side effects to systemic glucocorticoids in dogs in the UK
Glucocorticoids are commonly used in companion animal veterinary practice. However, glucocorticoids have been associated with various side effects. This new VetCompass study used data from primary-care clinics in the UK. Review of the records of 3,00 …