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PhD success for VetCompass researcher Dr Maddy Mattin
Congratulations to Maddy Mattin who recently completed her PhD on canine degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD), the most common heart disease in dogs. This PetPlan funded work aimed to document the prevalence of DMVD, evaluate survival … -
DBRG supported by VetCompass™ wins Ceva ‘Charitable Team of the Year’ Award
The Dog Breeding Reform Group (DBRG) is a group of like-minded individuals and organisations who work together to improve the welfare of breeding dogs and their puppies in the UK. DBRG has been supported for several years by VetCompass™ and by Dr … -
Emergency and Critical Care
The Emergency and Critical Care service at the RVC manages both emergency referrals and patients requiring critical care in our intensive care unit. We see many brachycephalic dogs. The reasons for presentation of a brachycephalic breed to the … -
Ophthalmology
Brachycephalic breeds currently represent about 25% of all canine patients seen at the Ophthalmology Service at the RVC -
RVC retains Leader in Openness status
The Concordat on Openness on Animal Research in the UK, is a voluntary code of practice that commits signatory organisations to enhance their animal research communications. Leaders in Openness are Concordat signatories who commit considerable …The Concordat on Openness on Animal Research in the UK, is a voluntary code of practice that …
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The International Feline Encephalitis Study Group
We are an international, cross-disciplinary group of researchers interested in improving recognition, diagnosis and outcomes in cats with acute onset seizures and limbic encephalitis. Our focus is on inflammatory brain diseases (encephalitides) … -
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 ‘ …The London BioScience Innovation Centre (LBIC) – founded in 2000 and owned by the Royal Veterinary …
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Young, male and crossbred cats at most risk of road accidents
Being young, male and crossbred increases a cat’s chances of being hit by a car, according to the findings of a new paper published today. -
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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Lifting laboratory rats: who uses which methods?
Laboratory rats have better welfare when picked up using methods that support their weight, according to our recently published survey results1. Some staff pick rats up by the tail; 11% of the people in our survey did this, but many were worried …Laboratory rats have better welfare when picked up using methods that support their weight, …