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• African swine fever in the Russian Federation: who infects whom?

  

  A new research contribution from the VEEPH group has recently been published on the transmission of African swine fever. African swine fever (ASF) is a contagious viral disease of swine associated with very high lethality rates. It poses one of the …

   21 Jul 2015

  A new research contribution from the VEEPH group has recently been published on the transmission of …

• RVC-led study will help vets investigate lameness

  

  A study on equine lameness led by a Royal Veterinary College expert on bio-engineering will help vets to investigate the condition.

   31 May 2017

• Welfare problems of flat-faced dogs - can we ever solve them?

  

  APDAWG Meeting on Feb 23 2021 The popularity of brachycephalic (flat-faced) dogs is at an all-time high. These breeds are the darlings of the popular press, social media & advertisers. The public have fallen in love with these breeds & are choosing …

   02 Mar 2021

• RVC Pandemic Puppies team publishes first paper

  

  The AWF-funded Pandemic Puppies survey aims to explore if and how the early lives of ‘Pandemic Puppies’ differed from those purchased before the pandemic. This research will identify vulnerabilities to the health, behaviour, and welfare of this …

   10 Sep 2021

• Research news – VetCompass study on mast cell tumours in dogs

  

  Mast cell tumour (MCT) appears to be a frequent tumour type in dogs, though there is little published in relation to its frequency in dogs in the UK. This week, a VetCompass study looking at the prevalence and risk factors for MCTs in dogs …

   29 Jan 2015

• The Structure and Motion Lab is expanding

  

  Due to the recent successes in attracting new funding, a second state-of-the-art experimental facility is currently being built at the Hawkshead Campus to cater to the Structure and Motion Lab's growing research programme.  The new building will …

   16 Mar 2015

• VetCompass™ paper: most highly accessed article

  

  Canine Genetics and Epidemiology is an Open Access journal dedicated to publishing high quality papers that promote improved canine welfare. A recent VetCompass™ paper ‘Demography and disorders of German Shepherd Dogs under primary veterinary care …

   23 Apr 2018

• Innovative animal tracking system developed by the RVC wins ERC Proof of Concept Grant

  

  This dynamically augmented navigation system (DYANS) system was developed to track fast-moving animals in the wild in order to better understand their locomotion, hunting and ranging behaviour

   04 May 2020

• New research suggests genetic diversity is key to the sustainability of local chicken farming in Africa

  

  Study suggests that a more localised and flexible approach could boost the productivity of small-scale chicken farms in Africa

   15 Oct 2018

  The results of a collaborative new study suggest that a more localised and flexible approach could …

• RVC Skeletal Biology Group’s work showcased in the Diamond Light Source Annual Review Launch

  

  Research shows evidence for a link between abnormal growth, altered loads placed upon the joint and osteoarthritis development which could help identify those at risk of developing osteoarthritis

   06 Jul 2016

  Diamond Light Source, the UK’s national synchrotron science facility, launched its Annual Review …