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New research highlights high risk of ear and eye disease in English Cocker Spaniels in the UK
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New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) VetCompass™ programme has found that English Cockers Spaniels have an increased risk of disorders such as ear discharge, dry eye and musculoskeletal pain, but have reduced risk of allergies, … -
New research from the RVC reveals reasons for antibiotic usage in Indian chicken farming
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in collaboration with the West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences (WBUAFS), explored antibiotic use in chicken farming in eastern India, revealing how poultry companies play a …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in collaboration with the West Bengal …
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New research from the RVC lifts the lid on dog breeds suffering from abnormal eyelids
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) VetCompass Programme has revealed the scale of serious welfare issues associated with dog breeds that have abnormal eyelid positioning that many people still consider as ‘normal for the breed’. … -
New research from the RVC reveals how boredom can manifest in animals
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that sensory monotony can induce boredom-like behaviour in rats, as happens in humans. These findings could have implications for animal training, animal welfare, and for understanding …A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that sensory monotony can induce …
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New RVC study reveals novel insights into nail clipping in dogs in the UK
A new study by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) VetCompass Programme has revealed that nail clipping in dogs in the UK is a highly common procedure and recommends additional training and education to further support veterinarians and owners to … -
New RVC research reveals correlation between livelihoods in the Bolivian Amazon and perceptions of jaguars
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New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), looking at how livelihoods influence views toward jaguars in protected areas of the Bolivian Amazon, has found that subsistence hunting for meat has a negative influence on views and behaviours …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), looking at how livelihoods influence views …
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New RVC study reveals 2075 percent rise in surgeries for French Bulldogs
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed a 2075% increase in soft-tissue surgical referrals over the past 10 years for French Bulldogs at the RVC’s Queen Mother Hospital for Animals (QMHA ) in London. The study, which is the …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed a 2075% increase in soft-tissue …
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New RVC study reveals how dragonfly wings can inform engineering and robotics
A new study led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and Imperial College London has revealed how dragonflies use a small number of strategically positioned sensors on their wings to monitor wing shape in real time. This simple but highly effective … -
New RVC study reveals that parasite-produced dopamine can alter host behaviour
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has shed light on how Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii), the causative agent of toxoplasmosis, can alter host behaviour. The research findings show that such behavioural changes are achieved, at least …A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has shed light on how Toxoplasma gondii (T. …
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VetCompass at BSAVA Congress 2015
VetCompass enjoyed a hugely successful British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) Congress from 9th-12th April 2015, contributing a total of 7 presentations by 5 different speakers during this well-attended event. BSAVA Congress, held …