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The RVC to offer minimally invasive surgical procedure for horses suffering from cervical spinal nerve compression
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has announced the expansion of its Equine Referral Hospital services to include a pioneering surgical procedure for horses with cervical spinal nerve compression. From 1st August 2025, the introduction of uniportal … -
Contacts and clusters in UK equids - understanding infectious disease risks
The Horse Trust has awarded a grant to the RVC’s Dr Jackie Cardwell and Dr Kim Stevens, in collaboration with Dr Kelsey Spence (University of Guelph), Dr Sarah Rosanowski (New Zealand Equine Health Association) and Prof Josh Slater (University of …The Horse Trust has awarded a grant to the RVC’s Dr Jackie Cardwell and Dr Kim Stevens, in …
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Pioneering RVC research identifies a key reason for equine pregnancy loss
Research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has demonstrated that a chromosomal defect is the reason why a significant proportion of horse pregnancies fail within the first two months of development. This will pave the way for new diagnostic … -
Research identifies first case of Fragile Foal Syndrome in Thoroughbred horses
Collaborative research study has found the first case of Fragile Foal Syndrome in a Thoroughbred horse -
Latest publications from the VEEPH group
Read on to find out more about some of the work we have published over the last couple of months...Read on to find out more about some of the work we have published over the last couple of months... …
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New research investigates how different horseshoes and surfaces influence hoof motion in galloping racehorses
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) examining the impact of different horseshoes and surfaces on hoof kinematics in galloping racehorses has been published in Animals, a leading veterinary science magazine. The findings from the research could help lower the risk of musculo-skeletal injuries, optimise gait quality and improve performance in galloping racehorses, during both training and racing. -
Do long limbs really provide a leg up?
Musculoskeletal models reveal the impact of giraffe’s long limbs on its mobility. -
The RVC awarded funding to better understand early-life influences on performance and financial viability of Thoroughbred breeding
The RVC awarded funding to better understand early-life influences on performance and financial viability of Thoroughbred breeding -
RVC breakthrough reveals the molecular mechanisms that underlie a form of ‘tying up’ in horses
Breakthrough at Royal Veterinary College as researchers reveal the molecular mechanisms that underlie a common genetic form of ‘tying up’ in horses -
PhD Congratulations
Congratulations to Anatomic Pathology SCTS Hannah Williams who successfully defended her PhD thesis this week. Hannah, a Wellcome Trust funded Integrated Research Fellow, completed her PhD entitled, "Activation of Toll-like receptors by human and …