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Leading the flock: The RVC launches new ‘Flockmaster’ Course to help sheep farmers increase their flock productivity and improve the health of their sheep
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has launched a new course for sheep farmers, shepherds, and smallholders to help them build knowledge and skills to protect and increase their flock productivity and improve the health of their sheep. Rearing …The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has launched a new course for sheep farmers, shepherds, and …
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RVC researcher presents poster on a potentially exciting new treatment for skeletal disorders
Dr Andrew Pitsillides, Professor of Skeletal Dynamics at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has today presented a poster at the American Society of Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) highlighting a potential new treatment for skeletal disorders such …Dr Andrew Pitsillides, Professor of Skeletal Dynamics at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has …
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The RVC demonstrates the strength and breadth of research with the 2021 REF results
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has demonstrated its breadth and depth of research excellence, celebrating 88% of research being rated as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*), according to the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) results.The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has demonstrated its breadth and depth of research excellence, …
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Biomechanical models unlock muscle-bound secrets of the evolution of dinosaur locomotion
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Scientists have discovered how the locomotion of dinosaurs on land changed from the earliest, cat-sized bipedal (walking on two hind legs) forms to giants like Tyrannosaurus rex and then ultimately birds. The findings identify that movement in … -
RVC team publish work on oestrus suppression in the mare
Dr Madeleine Campbell, Dr Mandi de Mestre, Professor Ken Smith, Daniel Hampshire, Dr Belinda Rose and Lauren Hamstead have recently published the results of their HBLB funded work on the development of a welfare-friendly, ethical method of oestrus …Dr Madeleine Campbell, Dr Mandi de Mestre, Professor Ken Smith, Daniel Hampshire, Dr Belinda Rose …
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RVC awarded funding to contribute to the global effort on COVID-19 health research
A project, led by researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), which seeks to reduce COVID-19 transmission in traditional food markets in Bolivia and Peru, receives fundingA project, led by researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), which seeks to reduce COVID-19 …
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VetCompass featured on TV
VetCompass was featured in a TV show this week! ‘A Shoppers Guide to Saving Money - Pets and Printer Ink’ was aired on Channel 4 at 8.30pm Monday November 8th 2015. Team member, Dr Dan O’Neill talked about a recent VetCompass study … -
New modelling of ancient fossil movement reveals important step in the evolution of posture in the ancestors of dinosaurs and crocodiles
Scientists from the RVC and University of Bristol used three-dimensional computer modelling to investigate the hindlimb of Euparkeria capensis–a small reptile that lived in the Triassic Period 245 million years ago -
RVC joins prestigious network to preserve the UK’s reputation for world-leading research
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has today announced it has joined the UK Reproducibility Network (UKRN), in collaboration with nine other leading UK universitiesThe Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has today announced it has joined the UK Reproducibility Network …
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No social distancing for rabbits: Why two bunnies are better than one
RVC study finds single housing increases stress related behaviour and decreases body temperature, highlighting how owners should avoid having lone rabbitsA study released today (8 April 2020) by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found that, despite …