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Elucidating the Mechanisms Underpinning Canine Achilles Tendon Degeneration and Calcification
Dr Chavaunne Thorpe, Dr Isabel Orriss and Dr Richard Meeson have been awarded a grant from the Petplan Charitable Trust to investigate the mechanisms leading to degeneration and calcification in the dog Achilles tendon. Tendon calcification is …Dr Chavaunne Thorpe, Dr Isabel Orriss and Dr Richard Meeson have been awarded a grant from the …
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RVC research reveals important insights into the diagnosis of strangles in UK horses
Royal Veterinary College research study of diagnoses of strangles across the UK for an improved understanding of the spread and control of this devastating equine disease. -
New research investigates how different horseshoes and surfaces influence hoof motion in galloping racehorses
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) examining the impact of different horseshoes and surfaces on hoof kinematics in galloping racehorses has been published in Animals, a leading veterinary science magazine. The findings from the research could help lower the risk of musculo-skeletal injuries, optimise gait quality and improve performance in galloping racehorses, during both training and racing. -
RVC graduate announced as finalist for the 2021 BETA Equine Thesis of the Year Award
Recent BVetMed graduate, Sophie Avery from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been shortlisted as one of four finalists for the BETA Equine Thesis of the Year Award. -
New RVC research reveals dog breeds with folded ears more likely to suffer from blood blisters of the ear
Aural haematoma, also known as a ‘blood blister of the ear’, is a distressing condition for dogs where the ear flaps fill with bloody fluid. -
The in-vivo effect of photoactivated chromophore for keratitis cross-linking (PACK-CXL) on bacterial growth in canine patients with infectious keratitis
Petplan Charitable Trust have funded a project to study "The in-vivo effect of photoactivated chromophore for keratitis cross-linking (PACK-CXL) on bacterial growth in canine patients with infectious keratitis". This project is a collaboration …Petplan Charitable Trust have funded a project to study "The in-vivo effect of photoactivated …
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The RVC appoints new Vice Principal for Research and Innovation to continue scientific excellence
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is delighted to announce that Professor Oliver Pybus has been appointed to the position of Vice Principal for Research and Innovation and will be taking up the role on 1st March 2022. -
Pioneering RVC research study reveals impacts of horse shoe and ground surfaces on horses and riders
RVC equine research reveals associations between hoof-ground interactions and upper body movements of horses and their ridersPioneering RVC study reveals associations between hoof-ground interactions and upper body movements …
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Professor Stuart Reid elected as a Fellow of the Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases
Professor Stuart Reid elected as a Fellow of the Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases -
New VetCompass research explores the frequency and risk factors of Cushing's syndrome in dogs
Naturally occurring Cushing's syndrome, is an endocrine disorder which results from chronic excessive production of glucocorticoids. It is associated with recognised clinical signs and can increase the risk of dogs developing other diseases such as …