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Evaluation of a novel rodenticide: methaemoglobin-inducing agent
Congratulations to Dr Troy Gibson and colleagues on the publication of 2 papers in ''Animal Welfare''. Both papers discuss the use of a potential new class of novel rodenticides that induce methaemoglobinaemia. The findings suggest that lethal and …Congratulations to Dr Troy Gibson and colleagues on the publication of 2 papers in ''Animal Welfare' …
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RVC Open Day 2015
The RVC's Structure and Motion Lab highlight the variety of interesting career options open to veterinary graduates at the RVC Open Day 2015 -
The DogWeb Survey (Complete)
This study aims to explore whether and how online information sourcing affects the decision-making of UK canine caregivers when deciding whether to seek veterinary care for dogs exhibiting clinical signs of disease. -
New BBSRC grant awarded to Dr Rowena Packer
Dr Rowena Packer has been awarded a BBSRC Fellowship to work on "Comorbidity and characteristics of canine neurodevelopmental disorders and their impact on animal welfare" Epilepsy is a complex brain disease, in which individuals are predisposed to …Dr Rowena Packer has been awarded a BBSRC Fellowship to work on "Comorbidity and characteristics of …
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RVC graduate receives prestigious BVA award
Ruth Layton, a Royal Veterinary College (RVC) graduate, has received the British Veterinary Association’s prestigious Chiron AwardRuth Layton, a Royal Veterinary College (RVC) graduate, has received the British Veterinary …
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During the past decade, education campaigns from major animal welfare and veterinary organisations warning of the health consequences of these body shapes have not resulted in the desired reduction in popularity of these high-risk breeds, and indeed some breeds such as the French bulldog have paradoxically increased in numbers in the face of strong messaging.
Understanding brachycephalic ownership
It has become increasingly clear that understanding the motivations and desires of both current and prospective brachycephalic dog owners is key to devising more targeted human behaviour change interventions in the future. To date, RVC work in this area has uncovered a number of key findings.
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LBIC client - MicrosensDx announces a portable coronavirus testing kit for research use that takes less than 25 minutes from taking a sample to test result
MicrosensDx is one of 50 biotechnology and life science companies based at the London Bioscience Innovation Centre, located next to the RVC's Camden Campus, and owned by the RVC. It was founded in 2000 with the express purpose of developing a life …MicrosensDx is one of 50 biotechnology and life science companies based at the London Bioscience …
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HBLB grant awarded to investigate coordination dynamics in racehorse-rider dyads trotting over turf, synthetic and tarmac surfaces
A new Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) “small grant” has been awarded to Dr Kate Horan and Dr. Thilo Pfau to study coordination dynamics in racehorse-rider dyads trotting over turf, synthetic and tarmac surfaces and is a follow-up study to the …A new Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) “small grant” has been awarded to Dr Kate Horan and Dr. …
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RVC researcher receives grant for a project analysing shape change in horse’s backs during walking and trotting
A lecturer and early career researcher at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been awarded a grant to carry out research exploring the shape change in horse’s backs during walking and trotting. This research aims to identify where saddles should … -
RVC uses CT scans to diagnose musculoskeletal disease in elephants
Study will help vets recognise foot disease and continue to improve elephant welfare and management