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• Research by the RVC explores link between parasitic infection and stunted growth in children

  

  Analysis of current literature and research by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed there are various pathways which connect parasitic infection to stunting. The findings suggest that human exposure to parasitic disease from conception …

   25 Jan 2023

  Analysis of current literature and research by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed …

• Feline Diabetic Diet Research Trial : Reglucat trial

  

  The RVC Diabetic Remission Clinic is recruiting for a 1-year trial examining the ability of a new prescription diet to promote weight loss and diabetic remission in overweight cats with diabetes mellitus. The trial period will last for 1 year; cats …

• Red setters, bulldogs and boxers among dog breeds most likely to have a wee problem

  

  RVC's VetCompass™ programme studied data from veterinary practices across England and found that one in every 100 male dogs is affected by urinary incontinence.

   09 Nov 2018

• New study reveals flat faced dogs have the highest risk when giving birth

  

  New study by the RVC led by Dr Rowena Packer reveals flat faced dogs have the highest risk when giving birth

   31 May 2017

• UK dogs and their fatty lumps: finally the risks explained

  

  Springer Spaniels, Dobermann Pinscher, Weimaraners and Labrador Retrievers: some of our most popular dog breeds in the UK are also the most susceptible to lipomas (also known as fatty masses or fatty lumps), according to the Royal Veterinary College …

   10 Oct 2018

• RVC and LSHTM publish joint study evaluating the Government’s Anti-Microbial Resistance Strategy

  

  The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) together with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine’s Policy Innovation and Evaluation Research Unit (LSHTM PIRU) has published an evaluation study on the Government’s Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) …

   30 Apr 2020

  The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) together with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine’s …

• New breakthrough in creation of feline stem cells could help develop treatments for heart disease in cats and humans

  

  In what is believed to be a world-first, researchers have identified the conditions required to generate pluripotent stem cells from domestic cats, a finding which could have significant benefits for feline and human health

   24 Sep 2019

  In what is believed to be a world-first, researchers have identified the conditions required to …

• 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.

   01 Nov 2018

• 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 …

   22 Oct 2018

• 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.

   04 Jul 2018

  A new study published in Veterinary Record by academics at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has …