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New VetCompass paper on canine degenerative mitral valve disease!
To date, epidemiological studies on degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) in dogs have largely reported referral caseloads or been limited to predisposed breeds. We are pleased to announce that a study undertaken by Maddy Mattin as part of her … -
Animal Mosaic Interview
Dr Noelia Lopez-Salesanky, one of our Named Veterinary Surgeons at the RVC and also a PhD student, was recently interviewed by Animal Mosaic. Animal Mosaic is the largest online community of people working to protect animals around the world. …Dr Noelia Lopez-Salesanky, one of our Named Veterinary Surgeons at the RVC and also a PhD student, …
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Research shows why vets are often missing the cause of feline diabetes
1 in 4 cases of diabetes mellitus in domestic cats are caused by excess secretion of pituitary growth hormoneRoyal Veterinary College research, published in the journal PLOS ONE, reveals that 1 in 4 cases of …
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New VetCompass publication: Survival in dogs with DMVD
The latest peer-reviewed study from the VetCompass team has just been published in the journal Preventive Veterinary Medicine: Degenerative mitral valve disease: Survival of dogs attending primary-care practice in England. Mattin MJ, Boswood A, … -
PhD student selected to attend Burroughs Wellcome Fund Workshop
Congratulations to Wendy Beauvais, a PhD student, who has been selected to participate in the Burroughs Wellcome Fund "Becoming Faculty" workshop that will be held concurrently with the 2015 Merial-NIH Veterinary Student Scholars Symposium July 30- …Congratulations to Wendy Beauvais, a PhD student, who has been selected to participate in the …
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RVC Research into Muscular Dystrophy featured in the Observer
The Observer has featured an article on research involving dogs that has been carried out at the RVC - Beagles bred with muscular dystrophy offer ‘hope of a human cure’ (15 November 2015) As part of our commitment to the concordat on openness on …The Observer has featured an article on research involving dogs that has been carried out at the …
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DMVD study newsletter and last chance to enrol cases
An autumn newsletter containing the most up-to-date information on the VetCompass degenerative mitral valve disease study has been published on the website. So far, an impressive 855 dogs have been enrolled to the study, from 78 veterinary … -
ISVEE 14 Yucatan success
Congratulations to the following RVC researchers who have been awarded best graduate student papers/presentations at the ISVEE 14 Yucatan conference which was held in November 2015. Alexis Delabouglise: A participatory method for assessment of …Congratulations to the following RVC researchers who have been awarded best graduate student …
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There's an elephant in the camp!
A current PhD student in the RVC's Structure and Motion Lab discusses her experiences and the highlights of collecting data in the field -
German Shepherd Dogs in the UK: Demography and disorders
A new VetCompass study has revealed fascinating insights into the demography and common disorders of German Shepherd Dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK. The German Shepherd Dog (GSD) is one of the most popular dog breeds worldwide. …A new VetCompass study has revealed fascinating insights into the demography and common disorders …