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New concepts in research suggest that non-human animals also suffer boredom
Dr Charlotte Burn, Senior Lecturer in Animal Welfare and Behaviour Science at the Royal Veterinary College, has recently published work suggesting that non-human animals also suffer with boredom.Boredom when it is severe and prolonged is torment to humans and can cause dangerous or criminal …
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Demography and disorders of German Shepherd Dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK
New VetCompass study published which describes the demography and disorders of German Shepherds under primary veterinary care in the UK. The German Shepherd Dog (GSD) is one of the most popular dog breeds worldwide. However, concerns for the … -
New Arthritis Research UK grant
Dr Chantal Chenu, Professor Andrew Pitsillides and Professor George Bou-Gharios (University of Liverpool) have been awarded a grant by Arthritis Research UK (ARUK) to study Semaphorin 3A / new target for controlling joint pain? Around 10 million …Dr Chantal Chenu, Professor Andrew Pitsillides and Professor George Bou-Gharios (University of …
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BVD eradication project
The RVC will be providing technical direction to an industry lead project to eradicate BVD from the cattle herd in Wales. Bovine Viral Diarrhoea is an important immunosuppressive disease of cattle and is an underlying problem on many cattle farms …The RVC will be providing technical direction to an industry lead project to eradicate BVD from the …
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Comparative Physiology and Medicine Symposium - to commemorate the work of Professor A R (Bob) Michell
A Comparative Physiology and Medicine symposium was held on 31 May 2017 at the RVC. This day was to celebrate and reflect upon the scientific career of a leader of our profession, Alastair Robert (Bob) Michell. Bob was passionate about science, …A Comparative Physiology and Medicine symposium was held on 31 May 2017 at the RVC.
This day was …
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New Dogs Trust grant: Of mice and dogs: Comparison of the alterations in the metabolome associated with heart failure
Congratulations to Dr David Connolly and Professor Adrian Boswood for their recent grant award from the Dogs Trust for the study "Of mice and dogs: Comparison of the alterations in the metabolome associated with heart failure" Approximately 320,000 …Congratulations to Dr David Connolly and Professor Adrian Boswood for their recent grant award from …
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Dinosaur Art and Science Blended in RVC and City of London Academy Collaboration
Five-week ‘science through art’ after-school outreach project exploring themes of evolutionary diversification and adaptation -
Clinical Connections - Summer 2017
Royal Veterinary College (RVC) Clinical Services newsletter featuring an article on the successful treatment of headshaking using PENS. -
RVC Senior Vice-Principal becomes RCVS President
Royal Veterinary College (RVC) Senior Vice-Principal Stephen May has become President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, the body which regulates the profession in the UK. -
VetCompass at the 2017 UFAW International Symposium
Dr. Jen Summers was fortunate to represent VetCompass at the recent annual meeting of the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW), which asked “Measuring animal welfare and applying scientific advances - Why is it still so difficult?”. …