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Wildlife health considerations in conservation translocations
A team of researchers, including Katie Beckmann, a PhD student at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), have conducted a study into the health outcomes in wildlife reintroduction projects. Conservation translocations as they are formally termed are …A team of researchers, including Katie Beckmann, a PhD student at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) …
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3D modelling reveals extinct shark with teeth bigger than your mobile phone would eat prey the size of killer whales
Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College, among other international partners across Switzerland, USA, Australia and South Africa, used 3D modelling to understand more than just the size of the megalodon Photo Credit: J. J. Giraldo An … -
Study reveals the true risks of anaesthesia in dogs
A team of researchers at the Royal Veterinary College and the University of Manchester used data from more than 150,000 dogs in the UK to assess the risk of death from sedation and general anaesthetics. -
Two RVC students awarded prizes at prestigious International Canine Health Awards
Two students, Michelle Farrow and Sierra Latshaw, from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have been awarded prizes at the International Canine Health Awards in the ‘Student Inspiration Award’ category in recognition of their contributions to the … -
RVC professor chairs the Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is delighted to share that Professor Alan Wilson, Professor of Locomotor Biomechanics is serving as the Chair for the Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize this year. Professor Alan Wilson poses with cheetahs … -
New VetCompass study reports uptake of leptospirosis vaccine in dogs in the UK
A new study at the Royal Veterinary College reported the uptake of leptospirosis vaccine and explored factors associated with vaccine usage. Vaccination is an important veterinary tool to protect animal health but despite this, vaccine usage is not … -
Dr. Charlotte Burn and RVC student Ria Popat - Winners of the Animal Technology and Welfare 2021 Journal prize
Congratulations to Dr Charlotte Burn and Ms Ria Popat, who have won the Animal Technology and Welfare 2021 journal prize. The prize was awarded for their publication entitled ‘A tunnel is not enough: mice benefit from in-cage provision of a …Congratulations to Dr Charlotte Burn and Ms Ria Popat, who have won the Animal Technology and …
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The International Feline Encephalitis Study Group - The seizuring cat
A seizure is defined as the clinical manifestation of excessive synchronous epileptic activity of neurons in the forebrain, typically resulting in transient motor, autonomic and/or behavioural signs. In cats, seizures represent one of the most … -
New research highlights dog breeds at most risk of hypothyroidism
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College explores the frequency and risk factors for hypothyroidism in dogs in the UK, promoting greater awareness with earlier detection and treatment New research the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has shed … -
Excellent results for the RVC in second iteration of the Knowledge Exchange Framework
The publication of the second iteration of the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF2) reveals strong results for the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), exceeding the peer average. This reflects the institution’s strengths in research partnerships, in …The publication of the second iteration of the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF2) reveals strong …