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Welfare crisis looms for flat faced dog breeds commonly used in advertising
Organisations with an interest in dog welfare have penned an open letter asking companies to stop using ‘flat faced’ (brachycephalic) dogs to sell products. The Brachycephalic Working Group (BWG), made up of the veterinary profession, national animal welfare organisations, scientists, and dog breed clubs are calling for companies to stop using flat faced dog breeds, such as Pugs, Bulldogs and French Bulldogs, to endorse and sell products. Soaring demand for these breeds, fuelled by their prominence in advertising and marketing campaigns, is creating a health and welfare crisis. -
Feline Pancytopenia Update
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Cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy a.k.a. ‘Alabama rot’ in the UK – Frequently asked questions
Cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy a.k.a. ‘Alabama rot’ in the UK – Frequently asked questionsWhat is the disease?
The condition was first reported exclusively greyhounds in America during the …
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New Equine Locomotor Research Course at the Royal Veterinary College
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is launching a new Graduate Diploma in Equine Locomotor Research (Grad Dip ELR), which offers farriers the opportunity to gain skills and experience in producing original research to increase the evidence base behind farriery, and enhance equine welfare. -
RVC statement on the involvement of veterinary schools in research
RVC statement on the involvement of veterinary schools in research for human and animal health benefitRVC statement on the involvement of veterinary schools in research
Animals contribute to human …
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Exploring the barriers and incentives towards effective surveillance for antimicrobial and anthelmintic usage (AMHU) in beef and sheep in Great Britain
Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in collaboration with the University of Hertfordshire have released a research report and brief highlighting the current challenges and potential incentives towards the effective implementation of …Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in collaboration with the University of …
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Microchipping - Law Changes as of 6th April 2016
From the 6th of April 2016, all dogs must be micro-chipped and registered to an approved database by the time they are 8 weeks oldFrom Wednesday 6th April 2016 the law is changing and all dogs must have a microchip which is …
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New keyhole (laparoscopic) neutering service at the Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital (BSAH)
We are pleased to announce that we now offer keyhole neutering for dogs as part of our regular neutering service. Keyhole surgery, otherwise known as laparoscopic surgery, is a form of minimally invasive surgery and is considered by many to be the …We are pleased to announce that we now offer keyhole neutering for dogs as part of our regular …
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‘Nursing Matters’: RVC researchers launch exploration of mental health and wellbeing amongst veterinary nurses
As part of a larger project, called ‘Nursing Matters’, RVC researchers are calling for both registered veterinary nurses (RVNs) and student veterinary nurses (SVNs) to participate in a 20–25 minute survey to gain in-depth insights into how and why …As part of a larger project, called ‘Nursing Matters’, RVC researchers are calling for both …
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Equine welfare set to be improved by new study into laminitis
Equine welfare is set to be improved by a new PhD study into the chronic condition of laminitis, a painful and debilitating equine foot condition that often requires prolonged treatment, or even euthanasia in severe cases. Previous research has …