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Chocolate Labradors have shorter lifespan than rest of the breed
Chocolate Labrador Retrievers have a significantly shorter lifespan than their black and yellow counterparts, according to the results of the largest study ever done of the breed in the UK. The median lifespan for chocolate Labradors is just 10.7 … -
New Study Reveals 'challenge focused' veterinary graduates will experience higher job satisfaction
A new study published in Veterinary Record by academics at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that new veterinary graduates typically adopt one of two professional identities; one of which is associated with job dissatisfaction while the other is more likely to result in them enjoying their career as a vet more.A new study published in Veterinary Record by academics at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has …
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Hopes to improve practise after first systematic review of the effectiveness and safety of anti-epileptic drugs in cats
Researchers from Ghent University (UGhent), Austria Veterinary Medicine School (Austria VetMed) and the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have found that testing anti-epileptic drugs’ effectiveness and safety for cats has been generally subpar, worse than what was formerly reported in dogs.Researchers from Ghent University (UGhent), Austria Veterinary Medicine School (Austria VetMed) and …
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Leading veterinarian awarded prestigious National Teaching Fellowship
An RVC professor has been honoured with a national award in recognition of her substantial national and international contributions to education and pedagogy. -
New research reveals frogs’ impressive ability to jump at an extreme range of take-off angles
Research led by the RVC shows how frogs are able to achieve a wide range of jump angles, from nearly horizontal to almost vertical -
New review on antimicrobial resistance in livestock highlights knowledge gaps which threaten global health
FAO paper on the epidemiology of antimicrobial resistance in animal production highlights substantial research gaps and recommends a One Health approachResearchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have highlighted substantial research gaps in the …
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Position Available - BSAVA PetSavers Master's in Research
BSAVA PetSavers Master's in Research: Earlier Onset Urinary Incontinence in the Bitch and its Association with Neutering Thanks to the support of BSAVA PetSavers, a fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the VetCompass team. Working … -
Professor Jonathan Elliott of the RVC awarded Honorary Member of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Jonathan Elliott, Professor of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has been awarded Honorary Member status in Small Animal Internal Medicine by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM). The …Jonathan Elliott, Professor of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology at the Royal Veterinary College ( …
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New Thoroughbred genetic fracture risk scoring system developed by the RVC discovers collagen is contributing factor
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) into genetic risks of fracture in Thoroughbred horses has found that horses with lower levels of collagen type III have a higher risk of fracture. Previously, there has been limited research …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) into genetic risks of fracture in Thoroughbred …
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New research from the RVC and the One Health Poultry Hub reveals speed of avian flu transmission
New research from the Global Challenges Research Fund’s (GCRF) One Health Poultry Hub, including researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has, for the first time, modelled the transmission of avian influenza (‘bird flu’), revealing the …New research from the Global Challenges Research Fund’s (GCRF) One Health Poultry Hub, including …