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RVC research discovers hippos' ability to become airborne
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) into the movement and gaits of hippopotamuses on land has found that while they almost exclusively trot, the fastest-moving hippos become airborne for substantial periods of time. This research … -
The RVC calls for participants as it launches new study into the effects of Cushing’s disease in horses and ponies
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in partnership with CVS Group plc, has launched a new study to explore the effects of Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), commonly known as Equine Cushing’s disease, in adult and older horses and ponies … -
Hop to it: New research explores the muscle anatomy of frogs in relation to their movement
Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and UCL have uncovered anatomical differences between species of frogs specialising in different locomotor styles. Jumping, swimming, burrowing, walking and climbing frogs were all found to differ … -
RVC awarded international grant to advance research into fatal blood disease of dogs
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been awarded a research grant from Allen and Barbara Dearry through the Morris Animal Foundation’s Donor Inspired Study programme to advance critical research into immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA), a …The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been awarded a research grant from Allen and Barbara Dearry …
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New research by the RVC finds promising treatment for sclerosteosis patients
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified porcupine inhibition – a strategy that blocks a key bone-related signalling pathway (Wnt) – as a promising pharmacological treatment for severe sclerosteosis. Sclerosteosis is an …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified porcupine inhibition – a …
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New research from the RVC reveals differing views on improving UK broiler (meat) chicken welfare
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found economic costs, environmental impacts, and misalignment between consumer purchasing and understanding are key reasons for the limited shift of UK chicken meat production to higher …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found economic costs, environmental …
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Professors Dame Angela McLean and Gary England awarded RVC Honorary Degrees
At the 2025 graduation ceremony, the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) awarded Honorary Degrees of Veterinary Medicine to two eminent leaders in science and veterinary medicine – Professor Dame Angela McLean and Professor Gary England. Professor Dame … -
New NERC grant: Saiga antelope mortality in Kazakhstan 2015: emergency investigation of disease outbreak to improve knowledge of drivers
Professor Richard Kock has received a grant from Natural Environment Research Council for the following study: "Saiga antelope mortality in Kazakhstan 2015: emergency investigation of disease outbreak to improve knowledge of drivers" Between 10th …Professor Richard Kock has received a grant from Natural Environment Research Council for the …
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Excessive exercise responsible for three-quarters of heatstroke cases in dogs, study shows
The most common cause of potentially-fatal heatstroke in dogs is being exercised by their owners, the largest study of its kind has found. A team at Nottingham Trent University and the Royal Veterinary College found that exertion or exercise – … -
Rare sea turtle gets CT scan at the RVC
“Turtley” terrific teamwork at the Royal Veterinary College gives promising CT scan result for Menai the TurtleClinicians at the Royal Veterinary College in Hertfordshire played a key role in a rare turtle’s …