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New RVC research reveals correlation between livelihoods in the Bolivian Amazon and perceptions of jaguars
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 … -
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 … -
New Petplan award
Professor Mark Fox, Dr Damer Blake, Kim Stevens (RVC), Professor Arancha Meana (University of Madrid), Professor Paul Davis, Dr Corrine Austin (Austin Davis Biologics Ltd) and Professor John Pickett (Rothamsted Research) have been awarded a grant by …Professor Mark Fox, Dr Damer Blake, Kim Stevens (RVC), Professor Arancha Meana (University of …
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RVC statement on the involvement of veterinary schools in research
RVC statement on the involvement of veterinary schools in research for human and animal health benefitRVC statement on the involvement of veterinary schools in research
Animals contribute to human …
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Flat-faced dogs such as bulldogs, French bulldogs and pugs at increased risk of heat stroke
Latest VetCompass research: Breeds with flat faces (brachycephalic) are at particular risk of developing heat stroke, the largest study of its kind suggests -
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Health and Welfare of Brachycephalic (Flat-faced) Companion Animals - New Book Available to Pre-order
Dr Rowena Packer and VetCompass' Dr Dan O'Neill edit new book about brachycephalic health and welfare Health and welfare issues of brachycephalic (flat-faced) animals are one of the most pressing problems facing companion animals right now. Dogs, … -
New research shows that human modification of landscapes reduces mammals’ range
A new study suggests that mammals move considerably shorter distances in areas that have been modified by humans than they would if they were in the wild. Findings from an international team of leading scientists indicate that mammals move distances …
