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Bryony Jones awarded British Veterinary Association's Trevor Blackburn Award
Bryony Jones has been awarded the British Veterinary Association's Trevor Blackburn Award for outstanding contribution to animal health and welfare in Africa.Bryony Jones, a researcher in the VEEPH Group, has been awarded the British Veterinary Association' …
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'Problems from head to tail'
On the 5th of April 2016 the Guardian released an article highlighting a handful of the medical issues we have been working on here at the RVC regarding bracycephalic dog breeds. 'Problems from head to tail': craze for pedigree pugs raises health …On the 5th of April 2016 the Guardian released an article highlighting a handful of the medical …
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World’s largest elbow disease study helps owners of large-breed dogs
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has just completed the largest ever study of elbow disease in dogs attending first opinion veterinary practices in the UK. The results have highlighted which breeds are most at risk in order to assist owners to be alert for the signs of this condition and to seek veterinary treatment early. -
New research finds Rottweilers at greatest risk of cranial cruciate ligament rupture
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) explores the reasons for cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture in dogs in the UK, as well as the factors influencing how it is managed clinically. The research also identifies which breeds are … -
The RVC awarded funding for crucial research that could contribute to the reduction of methane emissions worldwide
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been awarded a £1,200,000 grant from the Bezos Earth Fund to explore how methane-producing microorganisms colonise the gastro-intestinal (GI) tract of calves in the first six weeks of life and how they impact …The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been awarded a £1,200,000 grant from the Bezos Earth Fund to …
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Research shows epileptic dogs on anti-seizure drugs more likely to experience increased appetite and become overweight or obese
The findings led by the Royal Veterinary College are key in helping vets offer more information and support to pet owners when managing their dog’s epilepsy Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) working in collaboration with the …The findings led by the Royal Veterinary College are key in helping vets offer more information and …
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New RVC VetCompass research offers insights into clinical management and welfare impacts of rabbit dental disease
A team of researchers within the VetCompass Programme at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) studying dental disease in rabbits under primary veterinary care have identified common clinical signs for rabbits experiencing dental disease and assessed … -
Overview
The Veterinary Companion Animal Surveillance System (VetCompassTM) is an initiative focused on improving companion animal health. -
RVC research sheds light on epilepsy treatments — Why don’t the fits stop?
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) canine epilepsy clinic has shed light on why some dogs do not respond to anti-epilepsy treatments. The study found that dogs that experience more than one seizure a day and male dogs were less …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) canine epilepsy clinic has shed light on why …
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New RVC study investigates the role of inflammasome in canine chronic enteropathy
A new RVC study published in PLoS One has investigated the role of inflammasome in canine chronic enteropathy (CCE). The pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease( IBD) in dogs is still unknown, and in particular, the cytokines involved in the …A new RVC study published in PLoS One has investigated the role of inflammasome in canine chronic …