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• First published study from the RVC’s Graduate Diploma in Equine Locomotor Research explores the impact of farriery interventions on horses’ symmetry

  

  A peer-reviewed study, by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), which examines the effect of farriery interventions, in this case road nails, and demonstrates the impact on horses movement symmetry including weight bearing and propulsion has been published.

   27 Apr 2020
• Equine VetCompass: Guiding Evidence-Based Equine Healthcare (Complete)

  

  Funded by the RVC’s Mellon Fund for Equine Research and RCVS Knowledge, this project aims to estimate the prevalence of, and determine risk factors for, the most common disorders affecting horses attended to by veterinary practitioners in the UK. 
• Using Veterinary Practice Data to Improve Understanding of Equine Strangles (In Progress)

  

  The aim of this study is to explore the epidemiology, and management of Strangles in first-opinion equine practice in the UK.

• Health and Welfare of Brachycephalic (Flat-faced) Companion Animals - New Book Available to Pre-order

  

  Dr Rowena Packer and VetCompass' Dr Dan O'Neill edit new book about brachycephalic health and welfare Health and welfare issues of brachycephalic (flat-faced) animals are one of the most pressing problems facing companion animals right now. Dogs, …

   21 Jan 2021

• New HBLB grant awarded to Prof Simon Priestnall and Dr Alejandro Suarez-Bonnet

  

  Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second commonest equine tumour, predominantly affecting genitalia and the eyes/periorbital tissues. These tumours typically have a guarded to poor prognosis, and a significant proportion are likely induced by …

   03 Jul 2019

  Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second commonest equine tumour, predominantly affecting …

• New HBLB grant awarded to RVC

  

  A new HBLB grant has been awarded to researchers at the Royal Veterinary College to work on Blood outgrowth endothelial cells: a novel non-invasive method for studying equine endothelial cell biology in health and disease

   13 Feb 2015

  A new HBLB grant has been awarded to researchers at the Royal Veterinary College to work on "Blood …

• Contacts and clusters in UK equids - understanding infectious disease risks

  

  The Horse Trust has awarded a grant to the RVC’s Dr Jackie Cardwell and Dr Kim Stevens, in collaboration with Dr Kelsey Spence (University of Guelph), Dr Sarah Rosanowski (New Zealand Equine Health Association) and Prof Josh Slater (University of …

   18 Mar 2022

  The Horse Trust has awarded a grant to the RVC’s Dr Jackie Cardwell and Dr Kim Stevens, in …

• The UK’s largest ever feline dental disease study identifies age and breed as biggest risk factors

  

  New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has shed light on the frequency, risk factors and linked health problems associated with periodontal disease in pet cats in the UK. These findings will help veterinary practitioners and owners …

   16 Mar 2023

• New RVC research reveals different endothelial cell responses between humans and horses

  

  New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed a fundamental difference between how the cells which line blood vessels (endothelial cells), react in horses compared to humans. Regulating the factors that influence endothelial cell …

   13 Jun 2024

  New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed a fundamental difference between …

• VetCompass-like system captures animal health data from primary-care veterinary clinics in New Zealand

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  Researchers have completed a 4-week pilot project designed to determine the feasibility of leveraging companion animal and equine health data from primary-care veterinary clinics in New Zealand. A prototype surveillance system, similar to that used …

   09 Jan 2017

  Researchers have completed a 4-week pilot project designed to determine the feasibility of …