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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. -
The hunting kinetics of Kensa the barn owl
The kinetics of two barn owl hunting phases "leap" and "strike" were investigated, providing insight into particular owl behaviours and morphologies. -
The simple truth behind sheepdog behaviour
Sheepdogs use two simple "driving" and "collecting" rules to herd sheep. This knowledge could be used to design herding robots used for herding livestock, cleaning up the environment, and crowd control. -
New Orthopaedic Research UK Grant awarded
Congratulations to Dr Chantal Chenu who has been awarded a grant to study "Can we improve fracture healing in the elderly by stimulating skeletal perfusion". Dr Chenu explains what the study will involve: "Osteoporotic fractures represent one of …Congratulations to Dr Chantal Chenu who has been awarded a grant to study "Can we improve fracture …
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'Exceptional' RVC student honoured at American convention
RVC student Molly Muedeking was the only British or European student to receive a $2,500 scholarship from the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation and insurance group Markel. -
New bacterial proteins identified in bacteria tempering with the immune response
A new study involving RVC researchers has been published relating to the identification of bacterial proteins identified in Staphylococcus aureus tempering with the immune response. The epidemiology of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ( …A new study involving RVC researchers has been published relating to the identification of …
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Mechanism of Sulf1 and Sulf2 function in cardiovascular development and myocardial repair
Professor Gurtej Dhoot has been awarded a grant by British Heart Foundation for “Mechanism of Sulf1/Sulf2 function in cardiovascular development and myocardial repair” This study will take place over the next 3 years. Professor Dhoot explains …Professor Gurtej Dhoot has been awarded a grant by British Heart Foundation for “Mechanism of Sulf1/ …
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All cows are not the same!
Disease susceptible calves and cows have animal welfare implications and economic consequences for the farmers due to high medication costs and loss of production. Disease resistant cattle would be a sustainable approach to reduce (preventive) …Disease susceptible calves and cows have animal welfare implications and economic consequences for …
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Structure and Motion researchers get children Stepping Into Science at The Big Bang Fair
Last week, researchers from Structure and Motion attended The Big Bang Fair at Birmingham NEC with their activity ‘Stepping Into Science’, designed by Dr Jim Usherwood and Dr Zoe Self. The Stepping Into Science project is part of Dr Usherwood’s Wellcome Trust funded research and combines public engagement with data collection. -
RVC’s status as a world-leading specialist veterinary institution confirmed by outcome of HEFCE’s institution-specific funding review
RVC to receive enhanced institution-specific funding in recognition of its world-leading teaching and quality of the learning environment