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RVC awarded international grant to further research into equitable and sustainable livestock and food systems
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been awarded more than USD $339,160 from the Tiny Beam’s Kindling Initiative grant to continue Critical Research on Industrial Livestock Systems (CRILS) Network. CRILS aims to support and advocate for just and …The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been awarded more than USD $339,160 from the Tiny Beam’s …
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Biomechanical models unlock muscle-bound secrets of the evolution of dinosaur locomotion
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Scientists have discovered how the locomotion of dinosaurs on land changed from the earliest, cat-sized bipedal (walking on two hind legs) forms to giants like Tyrannosaurus rex and then ultimately birds. The findings identify that movement in … -
RVC's Prof Christine Nicol wins medal for poultry welfare science
We are delighted to announce that our own Professor Christine Nicol, presented the prestigious Gordon Memorial Trust Lecture at this year’s WPSA conference on the 13th of April, Christine enthralled attendees with her lecture titled – ‘Whither …We are delighted to announce that our own Professor Christine Nicol, presented the …
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New report finds domesticated animals are most frequent source of recurring human illness
A new report led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and published by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), has found that contact with and trade of domesticated animals and their products are by far the most frequent source of …A new report led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and published by International Union for …
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The RVC awarded funding to advance mollusc aquaculture sustainability in southeast Asia
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has granted funding to the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) as part of a crucial project researching the sustainability of mollusc aquaculture in southeast Asia. As a popular livelihood and key source of food supply, …UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has granted funding to the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) as part …
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Innovative animal tracking system developed by the RVC wins ERC Proof of Concept Grant
This dynamically augmented navigation system (DYANS) system was developed to track fast-moving animals in the wild in order to better understand their locomotion, hunting and ranging behaviour -
New Newton Institutional Links grant awarded to RVC
Professor Dirk Pfeiffer and Dr Timothée Vergne have been awarded a Newton Institutional Links grant by the British Council to work on the transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza in free-grazing duck populations in Vietnam. Despite …Professor Dirk Pfeiffer and Dr Timothée Vergne have been awarded a Newton Institutional Links grant …
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Slavery carried parasites from West Africa to the Caribbean
Research confirms slave trade imported parasites carrying the bilharzia disease from West Africa to the CaribbeanPioneering genetic research involving scientists from The Royal Veterinary College (RVC), …
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New study reveals hunting strategy of remaining populations of endangered African wild dogs
RVC's Structure and Motion Laboratory and Botswana Predator Conservation Trust has revealed new information about African wild dogs that will help the conservation of this endangered species. -
Probabilistic risk assessment to inform surveillance and control of Hepatitis E
Professor Javier Guitian and Dr Ana Mateus have been awarded funding by the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) to develop a probabilistic risk assessment to inform surveillance and control of Hepatitis E. The European Food Safety …Professor Javier Guitian and Dr Ana Mateus have been awarded funding by the Agriculture & …