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VetCompass at Veterinary Evidence Today 2016
At the start of November, RCVS Knowledge hosted the second international evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM) network conference, Veterinary Evidence Today 2016, in Edinburgh. The programme featured an array of informative EBVM-themed lectures … -
Statement on recent events in USA
I think most of us will have watched the events in the USA over the weekend with an immense feeling of sadness, anger and helplessness that, nearly six decades on from the civil rights marches of that time, the issues of racial prejudice and … -
Prospective observational study of the use of omeprazole and maropitant citrate in veterinary specialist care
In a new study that has been recently published, RVC researchers found that the drugs omeprazole and maropitant, which are used to treat stomach ulcers or vomiting/nausea respectively, are prescribed very frequently in dogs being treated in a …In a new study that has been recently published, RVC researchers found that the drugs omeprazole …
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Ten VetCompass studies to be presented at BSAVA 2021
Over 125 Clinical Abstracts will be presented online as part of the BSAVA virtual Congress 2021 on 24, 25 and 26 May, via Zoom. A diverse programme of clinical abstracts has always been an integral part of BSAVA Congress, where researchers alongside … -
Cat flown from Germany for advanced RVC procedure
A couple flew from Germany to England with their cat for treatment thanks to their vet hearing that RVC specialists have expertise in hypophysectomy, an advanced surgical technique.A couple flew from Germany to England with their cat for treatment thanks to their vet in Germany …
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Impact of facial conformation on canine health: Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome
Congratulations to Rowena Packer, Charlotte Burn, Anke Hendricks and Michael Tivers on the publication of their paper: Impact of facial conformation on canine health: Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome This paper has come from the work of …Congratulations to Rowena Packer, Charlotte Burn, Anke Hendricks and Michael Tivers on the …
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Identical mice: which is the kindest way to mark them?
RVC research is helping improve care of laboratory mice. Lab mice usually appear identical, so the most common way to identification mark them is to cut small holes or notches in their ears. A less common alternative is to mark them using ink on the …RVC research is helping improve care of laboratory mice. Lab mice usually appear identical, so the …
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VetCompass RVC Student Projects at BSAVA Congress 2023
Five outstanding and brave veterinary undergraduate students will present their final year VetCompass projects as oral abstracts at BSAVA Congress 2023 in Manchester. These projects cover a range of important individual health conditions in dogs … -
The RVC gets fantastic results in 2016 Student Experience Survey!
RVC voted number one university in London in the Times Higher Education (THE) Student Experience Survey -
Lifting laboratory rats: who uses which methods?
Laboratory rats have better welfare when picked up using methods that support their weight, according to our recently published survey results1. Some staff pick rats up by the tail; 11% of the people in our survey did this, but many were worried …Laboratory rats have better welfare when picked up using methods that support their weight, …