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• RVC researchers reveal the molecular mechanisms that underlie a common genetic form of ‘tying up’ in horses.

  

   In 2008, researchers at the University of Minnesota revealed the genetic cause of type 1 Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM1), a common disorder associated with exertional rhabdomyolysis in horses. Affected animals have a mutation in a key …

   08 Sep 2016

   In 2008, researchers at the University of Minnesota revealed the genetic cause of type 1 …

• The International Feline Encephalitis Study Group - The seizuring cat

  A seizure is defined as the clinical manifestation of excessive synchronous epileptic activity of neurons in the forebrain, typically resulting in transient motor, autonomic and/or behavioural signs. In cats, seizures represent one of the most …

• New research highlights dog breeds at most risk of hypothyroidism

  

  A new study from the Royal Veterinary College explores the frequency and risk factors for hypothyroidism in dogs in the UK, promoting greater awareness with earlier detection and treatment New research the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has shed …

   12 Oct 2022

• Excellent results for the RVC in second iteration of the Knowledge Exchange Framework

  

  The publication of the second iteration of the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF2) reveals strong results for the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), exceeding the peer average. This reflects the institution’s strengths in research partnerships, in …

   01 Nov 2022

  The publication of the second iteration of the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF2) reveals strong …

• New RVC research identifies changing epidemiology of harmful foetal disease

  

  A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) highlights the changing epidemiology of congenital toxoplasmosis (CT), a foetal disease which affects approximately 190,000 pregnancies around the world each year, and the need for more extensive …

   15 Nov 2022

  A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) highlights the changing epidemiology of …

• Improving antimicrobial stewardship: RVC research reveals extent of systemic antimicrobial usage in UK equine practice

  

  To mark World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has released new research using real-world antimicrobial prescription data to investigate the use of systemic antimicrobials in UK equine practice. The research, which is …

   18 Nov 2022

  To mark World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has released new …

• The RVC’s London BioScience Innovation Centre expands provision to Tribeca development

  

  The London BioScience Innovation Centre (LBIC) – founded in 2000 and owned by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) – will open a new 37,127 sq. ft. (GIA) state-of-the-art innovation centre at The Apex, one of five mixed-use buildings within the ‘ …

   17 Nov 2022

  The London BioScience Innovation Centre (LBIC) – founded in 2000 and owned by the Royal Veterinary …

• 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 …

   29 Nov 2022

  New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed the extent to which pet ferret …

• 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 …

   23 May 2022

  Marking World Tortoise and Turtle Day, new research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has …

• New programme announced to help eradicate Sheep Scab from the iconic national Welsh flock

  

  A new programme developed by the farming industry, in partnership with the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and Coleg Sir gar, and funded by the Welsh Government Rural Investment Schemes, will help eradicate Sheep Scab in farms across the country. …

   20 Dec 2022

  A new programme developed by the farming industry, in partnership with the Royal Veterinary College …