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No social distancing for rabbits: Why two bunnies are better than one
RVC study finds single housing increases stress related behaviour and decreases body temperature, highlighting how owners should avoid having lone rabbitsA study released today (8 April 2020) by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found that, despite …
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New study highlights perceptions of the use of NSAIDs for post-disbudding analgesia of calves
Study looks at the attitudes of farmers and vets on pain perception and pain management methods for disbuddingA new study examining cattle farmers’ and veterinarians’ opinions of pain-induced distress …
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RVC statement on the involvement of veterinary schools in research
RVC statement on the involvement of veterinary schools in research for human and animal health benefitRVC statement on the involvement of veterinary schools in research
Animals contribute to human …
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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 -
RVC research tackles endemic cattle disease
Royal Veterinary College (RVC) research could enable cattle to be vaccinated more effectively against bovine viral diarrhoea virus (BVDV), an endemic viral disease which has a considerable economic impact in the UK and elsewhere.Royal Veterinary College (RVC) research could enable cattle to be vaccinated more effectively …
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Huge Congratulations to Liane Preshaw on her MPhil
We are very pleased to announce that Liane Preshaw nee Crowther has been granted her MPhil on 'An investigation into the development and potential application of a Welfare Assessment protocol to assess horse welfare using animal-based …We are very pleased to announce that Liane Preshaw nee Crowther has been granted her …
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VetCompassTM study identifies top dog breeds affected with demodicosis
Demodicosis is a relatively common parasitic skin disease in dogs that results when the normally harmless Demodex spp. mites in hair follicles multiply to excessive numbers. Clinical presentation can vary, but severe lesions and secondary infection … -
VetCompass study identifies the side effects to systemic glucocorticoids in dogs in the UK
Glucocorticoids are commonly used in companion animal veterinary practice. However, glucocorticoids have been associated with various side effects. This new VetCompass study used data from primary-care clinics in the UK. Review of the records of 3,00 … -
New One Health textbook empowers learners to take integrated approach to address health challenges
A new textbook called Principles of One Health for a better planet, edited by leading researcher Professor Barbara Häsler from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in collaboration with international colleagues, has been published. The book offers an …A new textbook called Principles of One Health for a better planet, edited by leading researcher …
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New RVC research reveals later-age spaying of bitches reduces risk of urinary incontinence
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that delaying spaying of bitches until between seven and 18 months causes a 20 percent reduction in the risk of early-onset urinary incontinence, compared with early-age spaying …