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Researchers reveal disease mechanism of the bovine TB pathogen
Researchers from The Francis Crick Institute, University College Dublin, Public Health England, APHA and the RVC shed new light on how the bacteria that cause TB in humans and animals manipulate the host immune system to cause diseaseA multidisciplinary team led by researchers from The Francis Crick Institute and including …
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Pioneering RVC research study reveals impacts of horse shoe and ground surfaces on horses and riders
RVC equine research reveals associations between hoof-ground interactions and upper body movements of horses and their ridersPioneering RVC study reveals associations between hoof-ground interactions and upper body movements …
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Has Covid-19 continued to impact people’s decision-making when it comes to buying puppies?
The Royal Veterinary College launches national follow up survey, “Pandemic Puppies – The Next Generation”, to determine whether the changing factors around the puppy buying process, which influence canine welfare, remained in 2021. -
How gliding barn owls could be the key to improved flight of small aircraft
New research from the RVC shows potential to reduce drag Aeronautical engineers have long looked to birds to develop more efficient and aerodynamic designs. Thanks to a new study observing gliding barn owls by researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), there is now evidence that tail postures can minimise drag. -
RVC study examines the effects of air pollution on brain cell health
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been published which examines the effects of air pollution on brain cell health. Published in Developmental Neuroscience, this important new research paves the way for a better understanding of …A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been published which examines the effects …
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Do long limbs really provide a leg up?
Musculoskeletal models reveal the impact of giraffe’s long limbs on its mobility. -
New RVC research reveals the extent of suboptimal vaccination practice in sheep and barriers to training for farmers
New research from the Royal Veterinary College has revealed the large extent of suboptimal vaccination practice in the UK sheep industry and the impact of the lack of awareness of training for farmers. The research also identified the barriers …New research from the Royal Veterinary College has revealed the large extent of suboptimal …
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New RVC research identifies changing epidemiology of harmful foetal disease
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) highlights the changing epidemiology of congenital toxoplasmosis (CT), a foetal disease which affects approximately 190,000 pregnancies around the world each year, and the need for more extensive …A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) highlights the changing epidemiology of …
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New programme announced to help eradicate Sheep Scab from the iconic national Welsh flock
A new programme developed by the farming industry, in partnership with the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and Coleg Sir gar, and funded by the Welsh Government Rural Investment Schemes, will help eradicate Sheep Scab in farms across the country. …A new programme developed by the farming industry, in partnership with the Royal Veterinary College …
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Vets, doctors and pathologists collaborate on ferret mystery
Two Royal Veterinary College (RVC) exotic species vets and a clinical pathologist are among the authors of a peer reviewed article concerning a ferret becoming seriously ill after repeated contact with an aquarium.Two Royal Veterinary College (RVC) exotic species vets and a clinical pathologist are among the …