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French Bulldogs predisposed to catastrophic elbow fractures, according to RVC research
Fractures of the elbow joint (humeral condyle fractures – see figure 1) can be challenging to repair and in certain dog breeds can happen with minimal trauma, often when dogs are quite young. These fractures are painful and cannot be managed …Fractures of the elbow joint (humeral condyle fractures – see figure 1) can be challenging to …
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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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New RVC research gets to the root of dental disease in dogs
Dental disease is one of the most common health problems experienced by dogs but often remains unrecognised by owners as a major welfare issue. The latest research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) reveals just how common dental disease is in … -
New research from the RVC explores the functions of leg muscles and structures in running
Research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has explored the functions of leg muscles, structures and mechanisms in running, finding parallels with bicycle wheels that support body weight, and pedals and gears that enable the muscles to work … -
RVC Research study reveals consequences of extreme demand for puppies during COVID-19 Pandemic
RVC study reveals why so many people bought puppies during the pandemic and the consequences of this extreme demand -
New research unveils the extent of painful eye condition in dogs, and the breeds at most risk
Latest research from the RVC has revealed the true scale of cherry eye, a condition which results in the appearance of a large pink mass in the corner of a dog’s eye. The study also identified the breeds most at risk of developing the condition, including English Bulldogs and popular crossbreeds, such as the Puggle. -
New research from the RVC suggests human heat-health alerts could help prevent heatstroke in dogs
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) which investigated heatstroke in UK dogs has found a strong correlation between the occurrence of these episodes in dogs and heatwaves in the UK. Researchers therefore suggest that heat-health …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) which investigated heatstroke in UK dogs has …
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New RVC VetCompass research offers insights into clinical management and welfare impacts of rabbit dental disease
A team of researchers within the VetCompass Programme at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) studying dental disease in rabbits under primary veterinary care have identified common clinical signs for rabbits experiencing dental disease and assessed … -
Chavaunne Thorpe - Arthritis Research UK Career Development Fellowship
Chavaunne Thorpe has been awarded an Arthritis Research UK Career Development Fellowship to work on "The tendon interfascicular matrix: a mechanically unique tendon progenitor cell niche" Tendons connect muscle to bone and so keeping them …Chavaunne Thorpe has been awarded an Arthritis Research UK Career Development Fellowship to work on …
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New research reveals potential for earlier detection of cartilage degeneration in osteoarthritis
New research reveals potential for earlier detection of cartilage degeneration in osteoarthritisResearch, led by the RVC, marks an important milestone in detection of molecular changes that mark …