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Galloping isn’t such hard work for horses
For the first time, external mechanical work in galloping racehorses has been measured using force plates as ergometers. The results of this study, conducted by Royal Veterinary College (RVC) researchers in the Structure and Motion Laboratory, have … -
Who’s top dog? French Bulldogs and Cockapoos claim top spot for the UK’s most popular puppies
A new study by the Royal Veterinary College reveals that French Bulldogs and Cockapoos have now overtaken Labrador Retrievers and Jack Russell Terriers as the UK’s favourite puppy to acquire, posing serious questions about longer-term impacts of the … -
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 -
New research from the RVC unlocks the key to hummingbird flight
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), UCLA and the University of British Columbia has found that hummingbirds create a 3D map of their body, which may enable them to hover and make nuanced adjustments to their flight dynamics based … -
International Summer School Students have fun learning about animal welfare
This month RVC Animal Welfare Science and Ethics kicked off the brand new RVC International summer school for students who are considering studying Veterinary or Biological Sciences at RVC with an interactive session on animal welfare to promote …This month RVC Animal Welfare Science and Ethics kicked off the brand new RVC International …
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VetCompass study featured in Your Cat magazine
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The October edition of Your Cat magazine is now available, and includes some important VetCompass findings on the life-spans of our feline friends. In the regular 'Vet's View' feature of this latest issue, highly-regarded vet Dr Bradley Viner ( … -
RVC student blogs about his BBSRC Research Experience Placement
Luke Grinham, one of our BioVeterinary Sciences students, was awarded a BBSRC Research Experience Placement this summer, which he undertook in our Structure and Motion Lab. His project focused on "How do giraffes use long limbs to lengthen their …Luke Grinham, one of our BioVeterinary Sciences students, was awarded a BBSRC Research Experience …
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Helping racehorses put their best foot forward
An international research team is working to understand how horseshoes affect foot skeleton stress in racehorses, in a project that is likely to benefit the racing industry and protect horses from injury. The research team, from the RVC, UQ in … -
Emi Takahashi awarded best presentation prize at the British Federation of Women Graduates Research Presentation Day
Congratulations to Emi Takahashi who was awarded the prize for the best presentation at the British Federation of Women Graduates Research Presentation Day which was held on 10th June 2017. The title of Emi's talk was "Identifying areas at risk of …Congratulations to Emi Takahashi who was awarded the prize for the best presentation at the British …
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Birds of Prey visit Royal Veterinary College
Birds of prey visit the Structure and Motion Laboratory for a week of flight analysis. Expert bird behaviourists and trainers Lloyd and Rose Buck have brought their knowledge and some members of their bird family to the Royal Veterinary College. …