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Chocolate Labradors have shorter lifespan than rest of the breed
Chocolate Labrador Retrievers have a significantly shorter lifespan than their black and yellow counterparts, according to the results of the largest study ever done of the breed in the UK. The median lifespan for chocolate Labradors is just 10.7 … -
New Study Reveals 'challenge focused' veterinary graduates will experience higher job satisfaction
A new study published in Veterinary Record by academics at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that new veterinary graduates typically adopt one of two professional identities; one of which is associated with job dissatisfaction while the other is more likely to result in them enjoying their career as a vet more.A new study published in Veterinary Record by academics at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has …
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New research from the RVC highlights need for industry standard of alpaca care
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), which investigated alpaca husbandry practices in the UK, has uncovered a variation in the management of alpacas. It demonstrates the need to establish ‘gold standard’ practices across the …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), which investigated alpaca husbandry practices …
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£5 million funding awarded to transform the UK Food System to address the country’s needs for health and sustainability
The Royal Veterinary College is among the world-leading research bodies which will drive the UK’s Food Systems Partnership for Sustainable Food Future – Centre for Doctoral TrainingA partnership of leading universities, including the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), have been …
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New RVC study reveals consequences of 2020 pandemic restrictions on puppies
Puppy imports, designer crossbreeds and the closure of puppy classes identified as key differences in the early lives of puppies purchased in 2020 A study by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that puppies purchased during the … -
New RVC research sheds light on best toys and housing to improve ferret welfare as well as those that pose serious risk
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has revealed the toys and environmental enrichments – enhancements to an animal’s environment to promote physiological and psychological wellbeing – that can directly impact ferrets’ health and …A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has revealed the toys and environmental …
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Peke-a-poo: Boom in designer dogs creates the perfect storm for animal welfare issues
A new study, led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has revealed a huge demand for designer crossbreed dogs in the UK between 2019 and 2020 and has identified the main factors behind the increasing demand – including beliefs that they are more … -
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 …
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World Tortoise and Turtle Day: Research from the Royal Veterinary College reveals risk factors to tortoises during brumation in UK
Marking World Tortoise and Turtle Day, new research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed the factors contributing to sickness and mortality in captive tortoises in the United Kingdom during and post brumation. Tortoise brumation …Marking World Tortoise and Turtle Day, new research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has …
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Dinosaur Dissection
Professor John Hutchinson, of the Structure and Motion Laboratory, is featured as a principal scientific consultant on a new documentary for the National Geographic Channel "T. rex Autopsy". The show is the first of its kind and features the 12 …