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New RVC study reveals positive outcomes of feline epicardial pacemaker implantations
A new study led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has shown positive clinical outcomes and quality of life for cats suffering from severe heart conditions through the implantation of epicardial pacemakers (EPs). The use of EP implantation to …A new study led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has shown positive clinical outcomes 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 … -
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 …
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New research from the RVC reveals differing views on improving UK broiler (meat) chicken welfare
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found economic costs, environmental impacts, and misalignment between consumer purchasing and understanding are key reasons for the limited shift of UK chicken meat production to higher …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found economic costs, environmental …
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RVC representatives awarded prestigious 2025 Honours & Awards from The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Two individuals at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have been selected as recipients of the prestigious Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) 2025 Honours & Awards. Perdi Welsh, Director of School of Veterinary Nursing at the RVC was awarded … -
Owners urged to ‘stop and think’ before buying as English bulldogs are twice as likely to have a health problem
New study from the Royal Veterinary College suggests urgent action is required to reduce many serious health issues of English Bulldogs associated with exaggerated features -
New research highlights surprisingly good health characteristics in Shih Tzu dogs in the UK
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found the most common conditions diagnosed in Shih Tzu dogs in the UK are periodontal disease (inflammation of the gums and tissue around the teeth), anal sac impaction and ear disorders. … -
BSAVA 2018 Woodrow Award
Congratulations to Professor Ross Bond who has been awarded the BSAVA's 2018 Woodrow Award for contributions to the advancement of small animal medicine by a qualified veterinarian. Professor Bond was presented with his award at the BSAVA Congress …Congratulations to Professor Ross Bond who has been awarded the BSAVA's 2018 Woodrow Award for …
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New VetCompass YouTube video
We have a new VetCompass Youtube video on evidence-based veterinary medicine. The three-minute video gives a flavour of the evidence being produced by VetCompass on companion animal health and welfare in the UK. This format of video has no speakers, … -
Ancient bus-sized crocodile had extra vertebra to assist movement, new study shows
An ancient caiman that weighed as much as an Asian elephant (3 tonnes) and almost was as long as a bus (8 metres) had unique specialisations to help it move, a new study shows. The Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) Professor John Hutchinson joined …