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Researchers at RVC explored the spatial and seasonal distribution and environmental risk factors for leptospirosis in dogs in GB
Leptospirosis is an important zoonotic disease, widely distributed across the world and mammalian species. Disease can range from asymptomatic to fatal, generally by causing liver and kidney damage. Leptospirosis cases in other countries have been …Leptospirosis is an important zoonotic disease, widely distributed across the world and mammalian …
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NEW Specialist Exotic & Small Mammal Pet Service Opens May 2014
Based at the Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital in Camden, London, we provide services for a large variety of small mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians and ornamental fishThe exotics service at the RVC is led by Joanna Hedley, an RCVS and European specialist in exotic …
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RVC researchers reveal the molecular mechanisms that underlie a common genetic form of ‘tying up’ in horses.
In 2008, researchers at the University of Minnesota revealed the genetic cause of type 1 Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM1), a common disorder associated with exertional rhabdomyolysis in horses. Affected animals have a mutation in a key …In 2008, researchers at the University of Minnesota revealed the genetic cause of type 1 …
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RVC study explains the weakness in the most common muscle disorder of Labrador Retriever dogs
Researchers at the Comparative Neuromuscular Diseases Laboratory have revealed mechanisms explaining weakness common muscle condition of Labrador Retriever dogsResearchers at the Comparative Neuromuscular Diseases Laboratory at the RVC have revealed the …
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Behaviour and health outcomes in conventional and slow-growing breeds of broiler chicken
In a study carried out at the RVC Hawkshead campus, RVC researchers led by Dr. Siobhan Abeyesinghe compared conventional and slow-growing broiler breeds. We have identified key behavioural measures that should be used to improve welfare assessments. …In a study carried out at the RVC Hawkshead campus, RVC researchers led by Dr. Siobhan Abeyesinghe …
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FPersian cats at high risk of health problems, study shows
Almost two thirds of Persian cats suffer from at least one health condition according to the largest every study of this breed -
The RVC forms another global partnership
The Royal Veterinary College has signed an historic Memorandum of Understanding with Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. -
The RVC and Sokoine University of Agriculture boost testing capacity for severe gastrointestinal and respiratory disease in sheep and goats
Joint project improving regional testing capacities for the devastating Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus (PPRV) -
The Royal Veterinary College receives £1.25m grant to pioneer One Health approach
‘One Health’ research and teaching facilities being created by the RVC will be supported with a grant from The Wolfson Foundation -
RVC study into congenital intrahepatic shunt classifications to help improve care for dogs
A new descriptive study has determined important variations in the classification of congenital birth defects that occur in various dog breeds - an important step in diagnosis, surgical method and recommended treatmentsA new descriptive study has determined important variations in the classification of congenital …