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Summer students investigate horse behaviour and welfare
Last week we celebrated the end of our summer students' projects! We were very lucky to have Ambre Jacquart (MSci WAB) and Emmanuel Oloyede-Oyeyemi (BVetMed) join us this summer to run projects alongside Aline's PhD project on early life effects on …Last week we celebrated the end of our summer students' projects!
We were very lucky to have Ambre …
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FAWSE success at Post graduate research day
On the 8th of June 2022, RVC held it’s annual post graduate research day at our Hawkshead Campus. Post graduates across the RVC showed off the hard work they are putting into their varying projects with impacts statements, presentations and posters. …On the 8th of June 2022, RVC held it’s annual post graduate research day at our Hawkshead Campus. …
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Understanding the socioeconomic impact of Foot and Mouth Disease control in Kenya: an RVC collaboration with The Pirbright Institute and the University of Nairobi
Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is a viral disease of cloven-hooved animals that causes lesions in the mouth and on the feet, alongside generalised illness. It affects cows, sheep, goats and pigs, and although they recover after a couple of weeks, it …Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is a viral disease of cloven-hooved animals that causes lesions in the …
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New research from the RVC reveals differing views on improving UK broiler (meat) chicken welfare
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found economic costs, environmental impacts, and misalignment between consumer purchasing and understanding are key reasons for the limited shift of UK chicken meat production to higher …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found economic costs, environmental …
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Welcome to our new VetCompass team member, Dr Emma Buckland!
We are excited to announce the expansion of our VetCompass team, with the recent addition of Dr. Emma Buckland as a UFAW-funded, Post Doctoral Research Associate. Emma has a strong background in welfare research, and recently completed her PhD … -
Walk This Way
New research by Dr Tatjana Hubel and Dr Jim Usherwood provides fresh insight into the impact of size and speed for the way we humans walk and run. Dr Hubel, working alongside Structure and Motion Lab colleague Dr Usherwood, has been conducting … -
Wellbeing and Boredom @ Night at the Vet college
From left to right: Lauren Kirby, Natalie Chancellor, Jade Raffle. Picture Credit: Oliver Sinnods The topic for this terms Night At The Vet College held on the 22nd of November was 'Animal Wellbeing'. Jade Raffle, AWSE's LiDo placement student …From left to right: Lauren Kirby, Natalie Chancellor, Jade Raffle. Picture Credit: Oliver Sinnods …
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VetCompass at the annual SVEPM conference
The annual Meeting of the Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine (SVEPM) is the highlight of the European epidemiology year and this year it was held in Elsinore, Denmark on March 16-18th 2016. Each year epidemiology researchers, … -
Research news - VetCompass article on feline hyperthyroidism
A new VetCompass study entitled "Feline hyperthyroidism reported in primary-care veterinary practices in England: prevalence, associated factors and spatial distribution" has been published by the Veterinary Record and is now available to view … -
£5 million funding awarded to transform the UK Food System to address the country’s needs for health and sustainability
The Royal Veterinary College is among the world-leading research bodies which will drive the UK’s Food Systems Partnership for Sustainable Food Future – Centre for Doctoral TrainingA partnership of leading universities, including the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), have been …