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RVC Researcher awarded Plowright Prize for substantial contributions to understanding and control of animal infectious disease
The Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) Professor Fiona Tomley CBE has been awarded the prestigious Plowright Prize by RCVS Knowledge (RCVSK) in recognition of her key contributions to the field of animal infectious diseases. The prize fund of £100,000 …The Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) Professor Fiona Tomley CBE has been awarded the prestigious …
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RVC research discovers hippos' ability to become airborne
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) into the movement and gaits of hippopotamuses on land has found that while they almost exclusively trot, the fastest-moving hippos become airborne for substantial periods of time. This research … -
RVC awarded international grant to further research into equitable and sustainable livestock and food systems
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been awarded more than USD $339,160 from the Tiny Beam’s Kindling Initiative grant to continue Critical Research on Industrial Livestock Systems (CRILS) Network. CRILS aims to support and advocate for just and …The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been awarded more than USD $339,160 from the Tiny Beam’s …
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New BBSRC grant awarded to Dr Michael Doube
Dr Michael Doube has been awarded a BBSRC grant for the following study: "Is the plate to rod transition in trabecular bone loss a real phenomenon or a spurious of a misused metric?" Dr Doube explains that a latticework of bony trabeculae …Dr Michael Doube has been awarded a BBSRC grant for the following study: "Is the plate to rod …
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New Alborada Trust grant
A new grant has been awarded by the Alborada Trust to Professor Josh Slater, Dr Jackie Cardwell and Dr Sarah Rosanowski to work on "Exotic disease preparedness: how prepared is the United Kingdom for an exotic disease outbreak?" International …A new grant has been awarded by the Alborada Trust to Professor Josh Slater, Dr Jackie Cardwell and …
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New concepts in research suggest that non-human animals also suffer boredom
Dr Charlotte Burn, Senior Lecturer in Animal Welfare and Behaviour Science at the Royal Veterinary College, has recently published work suggesting that non-human animals also suffer with boredom.Boredom when it is severe and prolonged is torment to humans and can cause dangerous or criminal …
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Latest publications from the VEEPH group
Read on to find out more about some of the work we have published over the last couple of months...Read on to find out more about some of the work we have published over the last couple of months... …
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New VetCompass PhD aims to find Causes rather than Associations
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VetCompass are excited to announce that their new “VetCompass eClinical Trials” PhD project, supported by Dogs Trust, will commence in October 2021. Although veterinarians are encouraged to apply ‘evidence based principles’, there is a paucity of …VetCompass are excited to announce that their new “VetCompass eClinical Trials” PhD project, …
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RVC wins research grant to investigate how viral diseases spread in salmon farms
RVC wins research grant to investigate how viral diseases spread in salmon farmsThe Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been awarded a £500,000 BBSRC (Biotechnology and Biological …
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New VetCompass study reports on epidemiology and risk factors for mammary tumours in female cats
A new study at the Royal Veterinary College reported on the frequency and risk factors for mammary tumours in female cats. Mammary tumours in cats are uncommon but can be highly aggressive when they do happen. The study aimed to report the …