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RVC Professor accepts award from the International Hoof-Care Summit
Award given to Professor Weller for her talk, "The pros and cons of various systems in quantifying foot movement", at the 2014 International Hoof-Care Summit -
Latest collaborative VetCompass™ research explores prognostic factors in dogs with cardiac disease attending primary-care practice
Degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) is a common form of cardiac disease in dogs, especially in small breed dogs such as the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. The disease has been explored by specialists and prognostic indicators have been … -
PhD opportunities in VEEPH
New opportunities to do a PhD with the VEEPH group at RVCWe have four exciting PhD opportunities available to start in October 2019. The deadline for …
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Chronic Kidney disease in cats explored
Chronic Kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 1.2% cats attending primary-care practice in the UK, a new study has revealed. The research, carried out by the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) VetCompassTM programme, also investigated risk … -
Diagnosis and management of Cushing's syndrome in dogs explored
Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s syndrome) is one of the most common endocrine diseases in dogs attending primary-care practice, affecting 0.28% of UK dogs. Dogs with hyperadrenocorticism are typically diagnosed and managed within primary-care … -
New litter-picking initiative reinforces RVC’s commitment to the environment and its community
Staff and students at the RVC joined together this week to kick-start a new monthly litter picking initiative as part of the College’s environmental stewardship role and ongoing commitment to support the local community. -
Dog’s body size and shape could indicate a greater bone tumour risk
Osteosarcoma is a painful and aggressive bone tumour in dogs that is known to be more common in certain breeds than others. New research has now confirmed that larger breeds, such as Rottweiler, Great Dane and Rhodesian Ridgeback, have a greater … -
RVC wins research grant to investigate how viral diseases spread in salmon farms
RVC wins research grant to investigate how viral diseases spread in salmon farmsThe Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been awarded a £500,000 BBSRC (Biotechnology and Biological …
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RVC retains its HR Excellence in Research Award
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is pleased to announce that its HR Excellence in Research Award, following its eight-year review, has been renewed. The Award provides an important mechanism for implementing the principles of the Concordat to … -
RVC vet wins prestigious award for contributions to society
Dr Elsa Beltran, a vet and senior lecturer at the RVC, has received the prestigious Ángel Herrera Award for her invaluable professional contributions and commitment to social transformation