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RVC joins forces with the Jordan University of Science and Technology to build biosecurity infrastructure in the Middle East
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is working closely with the UK Government and counterparts in Jordan to build public health and biosecurity infrastructure in the Middle East. As part of this effort, since 2015 the RVC has twinned with a leading … -
New research from the RVC finds no strong link between rabbit ear type or head shape and dental problems
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found there’s no substantial link between popular conformation in rabbits, including floppy ears or flat faces, and an increased risk of dental problems. The study concluded that instead, diet, …A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found there’s no substantial link between …
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Surrey miracle pet up for national award
A miracle pet survivor from Surrey has been selected as a finalist in PDSA’s national Pet Survivor 2019 competition. Custo, a crossbreed dog from Camberley who survived an aggressive cancer of the spleen, is now in the running for the coveted award. … -
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. -
Misbehaving dogs die young
New pioneering research conducted by the VetCompass™ Programme at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) reveals that dogs with undesirable behaviours, such as aggression, running away, fighting, over-excitability or barking, are more likely to die at a younger age. Undesirable behaviours may reflect poor training by owners or even undiagnosed medical conditions, for example dogs that urinate indoors may be suffering from unidentified bladder infections. -
RVC launches revolutionary Pet Diabetes App
App provides pet owners with a convenient free tool to actively participate in the medical management of their pet and participate in research and help develop better treatment options for pets with diabetes -
New research from the RVC discovers the dog breeds at most risk of insulinoma
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in collaboration with Utrecht University, is the first of its kind to report on the epidemiology of canine insulinoma. Findings reveal that Boxers, German Pointers, Flat Coated Retrievers and …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in collaboration with Utrecht University, is …
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New collaboration between the RVC and UCB seeks to better understand diseases of excessive bone formation
Research, led by the RVC, will explore disease causing mechanisms of two severe bone diseases characterised by bone overgrowth. A new multi-year research project, led by the RVC, and in partnership with biopharmaceutical company UCB, will …Research, led by the RVC, will explore disease causing mechanisms of two severe bone diseases …
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New RVC study identifies cancers as health priority in Boxer dogs
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In the largest ever study of Boxer dogs using veterinary records, researchers from the Royal Veterinary College have identified the most common health disorders in the breed in the UK Photo Credit: Emily Stretch Research from the Royal … -
New research reveals brachycephalic dogs are most susceptible to corneal ulcerative disease
New research from the RVC's VetCompass team shows short-nosed or flat-faced dogs are 11 times more likely to be affected