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New research by the RVC identifies markers for key health and productivity traits in sub-Saharan African chicken populations
New study finds that birds from two distinct indigenous chicken populations (ecotypes) in Ethiopia share several genetic regions linked to important productivity and disease resistance traitsA new study by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), University of Liverpool, the University of …
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Get brushing: Dental disease tops the list of most common problems in UK dogs, according to new study by the RVC
In line with Pet Dental Health Month, findings from the study revealed the most common health problems of dogs are dental disease, ear infection and obesity -
RVC academic receives grant for vital research exploring the risk of fracture among Thoroughbreds
Grant awarde by the Alborada Trust to Dr Debbie Guest, for research which has the potential to make a significant improvement to Thoroughbred health and welfareA Senior Research Fellow at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been awarded a grant, worth …
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Wildlife trade bans not the only option to reduce pandemic risk
Researchers at the RVC, Griffith University and TRAFFIC, suggests existing systems for food safety, rather than broad, untargeted bans on wildlife trade, are key to preventing the next pandemicA new study from a team of researchers at the Royal Veterinary College, Griffith University and …
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RVC joins UK’s top scientists to combat increasing cases of bird flu
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has announced its involvement in a new major UK research consortium, convened to battle bird flu following unprecedented outbreaks, which have led to more than 100 cases in the UK this year alone. The group is …The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has announced its involvement in a new major UK research …
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RVC student wins international award for outstanding research into canine pain management
Simone Ku, fourth-year veterinary student at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has been awarded the International Undergraduate Student Inspiration Award by the Kennel Club Charitable Trust in recognition of her pioneering work to understand pain …Simone Ku, fourth-year veterinary student at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has been awarded …
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RVC joins new transdisciplinary network to address antimicrobial resistance
This week, the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has announced its participation in the newly launched Agrifood Systems Transdisciplinary (AMAST) Network – a transdisciplinary project which has been established to better understand how antimicrobial …This week, the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has announced its participation in the newly launched …
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Global expert report provides new comprehensive recommendations for One Health
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has co-authored a new report, as part of the Lancet One Health Commission, which provides a framework and recommendations for implementing an effective One Health approach. It aims to bring together human, animal, …The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has co-authored a new report, as part of the Lancet One Health …
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RVC research sheds light on epilepsy treatments — Why don’t the fits stop?
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) canine epilepsy clinic has shed light on why some dogs do not respond to anti-epilepsy treatments. The study found that dogs that experience more than one seizure a day and male dogs were less …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) canine epilepsy clinic has shed light on why …
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New VetCompass study - Mammary tumours in female dogs
New study evaluates the risk of mammary cancer in bitches in primary care practice. Just over 1% of bitches were diagnosed with mammary tumours during 2016. Springer and cocker spaniels amongst others were identified as at increased risk breeds, …