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Rabbit Health Alert
Sadly we have confirmed the presence of the rabbit haemorrhage disease virus two (RHD2 virus) in London. This is the first time we have diagnosed this fatal disease in this area. We encourage everyone who has not yet done so to bring their …Sadly we have confirmed the presence of the rabbit haemorrhage disease virus two (RHD2 virus) in …
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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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Bloomsbury SET - new grant awarded
The Bloomsbury SET is a partnership between RVC, LSHTM, SOAS and LSE, who received a grant from Research England to support a range of activities to address the challenges of ‘pathogen emergence’ in Europe and LMIC through the Connecting …The Bloomsbury SET is a partnership between RVC, LSHTM, SOAS and LSE, who received a grant from …
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VetCompass reveals scale of bracycephalic crisis at London Vet Show
The scale of the current and upcoming issues related to the unprecedented demand for certain brachycephalic dog breeds is now starting to be realised. The current popularity of breeds such as the Pug, French bulldog and Bulldog has led to a huge … -
Final year BvetMed Student attends fully funded dairy welfare rotation in Canada
Last month, RVC Year 5 BvetMed student Yuri Burton seized a unique educational opportunity by participating in a week-long dairy welfare rotation hosted by the University of Guelph in Canada. This fully funded program is designed to provide final- … -
RVC receives MRC funding to generate zebrafish models of Batten Disease
Batten disease is a group of inherited neurodegenerative diseases that affects children, causing blindness, seizures, and motor and cognitive decline, and is the most common form of dementia in children. Our recent publication(1) using the yeast …Batten disease is a group of inherited neurodegenerative diseases that affects children, causing …
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New VetCompass study reports on epidemiology and risk factors for mammary tumours in female cats
A new study at the Royal Veterinary College reported on the frequency and risk factors for mammary tumours in female cats. Mammary tumours in cats are uncommon but can be highly aggressive when they do happen. The study aimed to report the … -
Integrating genetics with functional genomics to dissect the aetiopathogenesis of equine exertional rhabdomyolysis
A Warmblood, one of the types of horse predisposed to ER Equine exertional rhabdomyolysis (ER) is a syndrome involving painful, exercise induced episodes of muscle stiffness and acute myonecrosis which can result in renal failure and in severe …A Warmblood, one of the types of horse predisposed to ER
Equine exertional rhabdomyolysis (ER) is …
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VetCompass at BSAVA Congress 2015
VetCompass enjoyed a hugely successful British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) Congress from 9th-12th April 2015, contributing a total of 7 presentations by 5 different speakers during this well-attended event. BSAVA Congress, held … -
French Bulldogs and Bulldogs at high risk of "old dog syndrome"
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Aging dogs often show signs of Vestibular disease, often colloquially called “old dog syndrome”. Affected dogs typically show sudden loss of balance, collapsing, disorientation, head tilt and flickering of the eyes (nystagmus). These signs can be …