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Leading the flock: The RVC launches new ‘Flockmaster’ Course to help sheep farmers increase their flock productivity and improve the health of their sheep
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has launched a new course for sheep farmers, shepherds, and smallholders to help them build knowledge and skills to protect and increase their flock productivity and improve the health of their sheep. Rearing …The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has launched a new course for sheep farmers, shepherds, and …
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RVC study examines the effects of air pollution on brain cell health
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been published which examines the effects of air pollution on brain cell health. Published in Developmental Neuroscience, this important new research paves the way for a better understanding of …A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been published which examines the effects …
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No social distancing for rabbits: Why two bunnies are better than one
RVC study finds single housing increases stress related behaviour and decreases body temperature, highlighting how owners should avoid having lone rabbitsA study released today (8 April 2020) by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found that, despite …
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New RVC research reveals how pet ferret owners’ awareness of animal boredom can impact their pet’s welfare
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed the extent to which pet ferret owners are aware of and understand ferret boredom. The study found that, although most owners believed their ferrets could experience boredom, owners …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed the extent to which pet ferret …
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Research by the RVC explores link between parasitic infection and stunted growth in children
Analysis of current literature and research by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed there are various pathways which connect parasitic infection to stunting. The findings suggest that human exposure to parasitic disease from conception …Analysis of current literature and research by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed …
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The RVC celebrates 10 years of lifesaving treatment
This month, the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is celebrating 10 years of its life-saving service of extracorporeal therapies for cats and dogs with kidney failure, immune-mediated disease and certain toxicities. The RVC’s Queen Mother Hospital for …This month, the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is celebrating 10 years of its life-saving service …
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Is It Puppy Love? RVC Needs Families For An Investigation Into Impact Of Pet Dogs On Children’s Mental Health During Pandemic
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has launched a new study, ‘Pandemic Pals’, to explore how the ownership of dogs during the Covid-19 pandemic impacted the mental health and wellbeing of children. This study explores relationships between dogs and …The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has launched a new study, ‘Pandemic Pals’, to explore how the …
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RVC’s Professor John Hutchinson elected Fellow of prestigious Royal Society
John Hutchinson, Professor of Evolutionary Biomechanics at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS), in recognition of his outstanding contribution to science. John joins a select group of scientists … -
RVC research reveals how ageing may contribute to tendon injuries
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified the different cell populations in horses’ tendons and established which cells are most affected by ageing. These findings will help develop a better understanding of why older … -
Sensor technology allows experts to enhance understanding of the relationship between lameness and back problems in horses
Sensor technology is allowing experts from the RVC and Animal Health Trust to enhance their understanding of the relationship between lameness and back problems in horses