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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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Graduation day for Dr Emma Buckland
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Congratulations to Dr Emma Buckland who graduated on 15th July 2015! Emma’s PhD research was conducted in the RVC Animal Welfare Science and Ethics research group, and was focused on the identification of valid indicators of emotion in pet dogs, … -
Graduation day for Dr O'Neill and Dr Summers
Congratulations to Dr Jennifer Summers and Dr Dan O'Neill who graduated this week. Both PhD studies were done within the VetCompass project. Jen looked at the effectiveness of antimicrobials for the treatment of canine pyoderma, and Dan's PhD … -
Prehistoric cousin of modern-day giraffe brought digitally back to life
Researchers from the Structure and Motion team have led the development of a 3d model of a Sivatherium, an ancient form of Giraffid. PhD student Chris Basu worked with Professor John Hutchinson and Dr Peter Falkingham (Liverpool John Moores … -
Visit the Structure and Motion team
On Saturday 9 May 2015 the Royal Veterinary College will be hosting our Annual Open Day, where you can meet members of the Structure and Motion Lab and find out more about how we work. If you are considering studying at the RVC and have an … -
NEOH - Network for Evaluation of One Health - Workshop and Management Committee meeting, 18-19 January 2016
Network for Evaluation of One Health (NEOH) is an open network that brings together people from a wide range of disciplines that have an interest in One Health and evaluation. The network is funded by EU COST- European Cooperation in Science and …Network for Evaluation of One Health (NEOH) is an open network that brings together people from a …
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RVC study sets the agenda for the future of canine epilepsy research
RVC study sets the agenda for the future of canine epilepsy researchA new study, conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has identified improving drug …
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New RVC research uses machine-learning to diagnose Cushing’s syndrome in dogs
Utilising machine-learning methods in clinical practice, could contribute to improved diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome in dogs -
New RVC research reveals how pet ferret owners’ awareness of animal boredom can impact their pet’s welfare
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed the extent to which pet ferret owners are aware of and understand ferret boredom. The study found that, although most owners believed their ferrets could experience boredom, owners …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed the extent to which pet ferret …
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Animal Welfare Conference
Experts at an event at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) discussed how selective breeding for ‘desirable’ traits can ultimately push an animal’s biology to the point where it breaks down, due to increased susceptibility to disease.Experts at an event at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) discussed how selective breeding for ‘ …