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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 …
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Pioneering RVC research identifies a key reason for equine pregnancy loss
Research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has demonstrated that a chromosomal defect is the reason why a significant proportion of horse pregnancies fail within the first two months of development. This will pave the way for new diagnostic … -
New VetCompass tool aids diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome in dogs
Freely accessible tool, developed at the RVC, designed to be used in practice to support decision-making and increase confidence in diagnosis. -
New RVC research highlights the considerable behavioural and psychiatric effects of a mind-altering parasite
A Royal Veterinary College (RVC) study, published in Trends in Parasitology, suggests that the human infection burden of Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii), a globally distributed parasitic infection, have been greatly underestimated.A Royal Veterinary College (RVC) study, published in Trends in Parasitology, suggests that the …
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New modelling of ancient fossil movement reveals important step in the evolution of posture in the ancestors of dinosaurs and crocodiles
Scientists from the RVC and University of Bristol used three-dimensional computer modelling to investigate the hindlimb of Euparkeria capensis–a small reptile that lived in the Triassic Period 245 million years ago -
Veterinary and medical professionals call for a One Health approach to improve human pandemic infection control
At a time when the world’s biodiversity is facing both a mass extinction event and an increase in emerging infections, a group of leading veterinary and medical professionals have spoken out about the need for health professionals to function within broader multidisciplinary teams in order to mitigate against human pandemics and help the health of the globe.At a time when the world’s biodiversity is facing both a mass extinction event and an increase in …
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Lily the barn owl reveals how birds fly in gusty winds
Newly discovered avian suspension system has implications for bio-inspired aircraft -
VetCompass™ study explores the classification, diagnosis, and clinical management of seizures in dogs
Substantial differences between epilepsy classification in clinical records and those assigned by researchers based on formal guidelines support the need for greater integration of diagnostic guidelines in clinical practice -
RVC invites UK dog owners who acquired a puppy since January 2019 to take part in huge national study
The ‘Pandemic Puppies’ study will explore how the Covid-19 lockdown has affected puppy buying in the UK -
Study reveals substantial negative impacts on owners’ lives when their dog develops epilepsy
The qualitative study, led by the RVC, explored the impact of owning a dog with epilepsy, aiming to provide better support and resources to help improve owner quality of lifeA study led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), which explored the impact of owning a dog with …