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New VetCompass paper on canine degenerative mitral valve disease!
To date, epidemiological studies on degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) in dogs have largely reported referral caseloads or been limited to predisposed breeds. We are pleased to announce that a study undertaken by Maddy Mattin as part of her … -
Nutrition breakthrough to help manage dogs with epilepsy
RVC research nutrition breakthrough to help manage dogs with epilepsyResearch from the RVC canine epilepsy clinic leads to the development of the first and only diet to …
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Ten VetCompass studies to be presented at BSAVA 2021
Over 125 Clinical Abstracts will be presented online as part of the BSAVA virtual Congress 2021 on 24, 25 and 26 May, via Zoom. A diverse programme of clinical abstracts has always been an integral part of BSAVA Congress, where researchers alongside … -
New Public Engagement activities – Results of Public Engagement £2K Competition for Contract Researchers
Two projects have each been awarded £2,000 from the RVC’s internal competition to support public engagement projects relating to RVC research. Dr Dan O’Neill will be using the funds to create a “Learn Zone” interactive tool on the VetCompass …Two projects have each been awarded £2,000 from the RVC’s internal competition to support public …
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RVC research finds potential in ground-breaking new dietary treatment for canine epilepsy
Research shows that small changes to the diets of dogs with hard-to-treat epilepsy has the potential to reduce the number of seizures and improve the quality of life for affected dogs and their owners.Research conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), funded by The American Kennel Club Canine …
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Diabetes mellitus and antibiotics – exploring the use of antibiotics as a risk factor for the disease (Complete)
The project aims to report the incidence of canine diabetes mellitus cases diagnosed in primary care veterinary practices in the United Kingdom and to describe and explore systemic antibiotic usage prior to dogs developing diabetes mellitus. -
New research explores diagnoses associated with ionised hypercalcaemia in cats and the prevalence of concurrent urolithiasis
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College explores the diagnoses associated with ionised hypercalcaemia in cats and the prevalence of concurrent urolithiasis. High ionised calcium concentrations can occur for numerous reasons. Previous, often … -
Royal Veterinary College professor wins prestigious research award
Professor Harriet Syme of the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been announced as the winner of the Petplan Charitable Trust Scientific Research Award 2020. The award is made for outstanding contributions to veterinary research and reflects …Professor Harriet Syme of the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been announced as the winner of …
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Why do Crocodiles gallop?
Structure and Motion lab featured in Journal of Anatomy with crocodile and alligator limb research. A team of researchers led by members of the Structure and Motion lab have been investigating why alligators do not appear to use galloping gaits … -
Article awarded Journal of Anatomy Runner-Up Best Paper Prize for 2014
The RVC's Structure and Motion Lab has received the Journal of Anatomy's Runner Up Best Paper Prize 2014 for the following paper: ‘Comparative architectural properties of limb muscles in Crocodylidae and Alligatoridae and their relevance to …The RVC's Structure and Motion Lab has received the Journal of Anatomy's Runner Up Best Paper Prize …