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International welfare group calls for worldwide end to adverts inappropriately using dogs with extreme body shapes
The International Collaborative on Extreme Conformations in Dogs (ICECDogs) has released new guidance for advertisers, heavily informed by research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), that advises on which images of dogs should be avoided in …The International Collaborative on Extreme Conformations in Dogs (ICECDogs) has released new …
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Hop to it: New research explores the muscle anatomy of frogs in relation to their movement
Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and UCL have uncovered anatomical differences between species of frogs specialising in different locomotor styles. Jumping, swimming, burrowing, walking and climbing frogs were all found to differ … -
RVC research suggests flatter saddles may improve welfare in ridden horses
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and the University of Southampton has suggested that flatter-shaped saddles may better fit horses that spend most of their ridden time in motion. From observing significant changes in the shape … -
RVC awarded international grant to further research into equitable and sustainable livestock and food systems
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been awarded more than USD $339,160 from the Tiny Beam’s Kindling Initiative grant to continue Critical Research on Industrial Livestock Systems (CRILS) Network. CRILS aims to support and advocate for just and …The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been awarded more than USD $339,160 from the Tiny Beam’s …
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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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New research from the RVC highlights pandemic risks posed by evolving swine flu viruses in Europe
A new study led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed significant genetic and antigenic diversity in European swine influenza viruses, raising the critical need for pandemic preparedness and vaccine effectiveness in both animal and …A new study led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed significant genetic and …
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RVC advanced medical imaging centre set to strengthen Hertfordshire’s life sciences capability
The RVC has been awarded a £2.13 million Getting Building Fund grant from Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) to create a Cardiovascular Imaging Centre of Excellence (C-ICE) in the countyThe Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been awarded a £2.13 million Getting Building Fund grant …
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New RVC research proves clinical benefits from surgical intervention for dogs with cranial cruciate ligament rupture
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that surgical management of cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) ruptures in dogs causes better outcomes for reducing lameness compared to non-surgical management. The study demonstrated … -
New research from the RVC highlights most common disorders in UK pet guinea pigs
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified the most common conditions in pet guinea pigs in the UK are overgrown nails, ringworm and eye ulcers. Several of these common conditions are linked to sedentary lives in captivity … -
New research from the RVC sheds light on common health issues in pet rabbits
Exploring the most common health problems in pet rabbits in the UK, new research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) reveals unnatural body shapes along with inadequate diet and exercise as having strong links with poorer health in rabbits. …