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The RVC awarded funding for crucial research that could contribute to the reduction of methane emissions worldwide
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been awarded a £1,200,000 grant from the Bezos Earth Fund to explore how methane-producing microorganisms colonise the gastro-intestinal (GI) tract of calves in the first six weeks of life and how they impact …The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been awarded a £1,200,000 grant from the Bezos Earth Fund to …
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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 … -
RVC research sheds light on predator/prey movement
Superior athletic capability gives predators the edge at high speeds, but low speed maneuverability favours prey survival – says new Royal Veterinary College (RVC) research In the battle between predator and prey, the victor can be decided by the … -
RVC join forces with BBC for Cat Watch 2014
The RVC Structure and Motion Lab team have joined up with the BBC and presenter Liz Bonnin for Cat Watch 2014 on BBC2 Horizon, October 7th, 8th and 9th. See our scientists revealing how town cats, village cats and farm cats spend their days and … -
Feline Diabetic Diet Research Trial : Reglucat trial
The RVC Diabetic Remission Clinic is recruiting for a 1-year trial examining the ability of a new prescription diet to promote weight loss and diabetic remission in overweight cats with diabetes mellitus. The trial period will last for 1 year; cats … -
The DogWeb Survey (Complete)
This study aims to explore whether and how online information sourcing affects the decision-making of UK canine caregivers when deciding whether to seek veterinary care for dogs exhibiting clinical signs of disease. -
Exploding myths about seed dispersal
New insights into the biology and mechanics behind exploding seed pods show they don’t wait to dry out before they explode their seeds at record speeds -
Reconstruction of ancient chromosomes offers insight into mammalian evolution
What if researchers could go back in time 105 million years and accurately sequence the chromosomes of the first placental mammalWhat if researchers could go back in time 105 million years and accurately sequence the chromosomes …
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Summer students investigate horse behaviour and welfare
Last week we celebrated the end of our summer students' projects! We were very lucky to have Ambre Jacquart (MSci WAB) and Emmanuel Oloyede-Oyeyemi (BVetMed) join us this summer to run projects alongside Aline's PhD project on early life effects on …Last week we celebrated the end of our summer students' projects!
We were very lucky to have Ambre …
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New study highlights concerns over the purchasing of flat-faced dogs
Owners are attracted by their large, wide-set eyes, and flat faces, even though these characteristics are linked with a variety of inherited diseases.The popularity of flat faced brachycephalic dogs in the UK continues to rise.
The French Bulldog …