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Four-thousand farms in Wales have been screened in bovine viral diarrhoea project
A collaborative programme involving the RVC has been testing farms for the past six months in an effort to eradicate BVD. Of those tested, 27% have evidence of the BVD infection and some 50 have started persistent infected (PI) animal hunts on their farms. -
Flat-faced dogs such as bulldogs, French bulldogs and pugs at increased risk of heat stroke
Latest VetCompass research: Breeds with flat faces (brachycephalic) are at particular risk of developing heat stroke, the largest study of its kind suggests -
Health and Welfare of Brachycephalic (Flat-faced) Companion Animals - New Book Available to Pre-order
Dr Rowena Packer and VetCompass' Dr Dan O'Neill edit new book about brachycephalic health and welfare Health and welfare issues of brachycephalic (flat-faced) animals are one of the most pressing problems facing companion animals right now. Dogs, … -
New study shows majority of injuries in thoroughbred flat racing are minor
RVC study show that 70 percent of injuries recorded among thoroughbred flat racing horses on race-day were minor and not career-ending. -
Equine Atypical Myopathy toxin and biochemical tests and tree sample testing available at the RVC
The RVC is testing for atypical myopathy in its work towards improved treatments and management of this disorder, and to enhance the welfare of affected horses. -
New research shows that human modification of landscapes reduces mammals’ range
A new study suggests that mammals move considerably shorter distances in areas that have been modified by humans than they would if they were in the wild. Findings from an international team of leading scientists indicate that mammals move distances … -
RVC first in the UK for overall student satisfaction
The RVC has been ranked by its students as providing the best quality courses of all UK universities in the National Student Survey (NSS) -
RVC Hosts Pan-European Veterinary Event
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is hosting the 30th General Assembly of the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE), the accreditation authority for veterinary education establishments in Europe. The mission of … -
Are critically endangered mountain gorillas at risk from human disease?
Students from The Royal Veterinary College, in London, have completed research to identify if critically endangered mountain gorillas have contracted human diseases. -
Can Autophagy help in the fight against diseases?
Leading academics met in London to discuss research that hopes to one day find the key to fighting diseases such as cancer and dementiaLeading academics met in London recently to discuss research that hopes to one day unlock the key …
