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Wildebeest muscles almost three times more efficient than a car engine
Wildebeest muscles have an extremely high efficiency of 62.6%. By comparison, most animal muscles and a car engine are only 25% efficient -
RVC research sheds light on predator/prey movement
Superior athletic capability gives predators the edge at high speeds, but low speed maneuverability favours prey survival – says new Royal Veterinary College (RVC) research In the battle between predator and prey, the victor can be decided by the … -
Incontinence in bitches: huge breed predispositions shown in VetCompass study
A new research study conducted by Vet Compass into urinary incontinence in dogs and particularly bitches of specific breeds. -
Professor John Hutchinson performs dissection on big cat at Science Festival
Public watch Professor John Hutchinson from the Royal Veterinary College perform a live dissection on a cheetah at world famous Cheltenham Science Festival -
First ever systematic review and meta-analysis of adverse effect of antiepileptic drugs in canine epilepsy
Researchers found that much of the evidence for the medical treatment of canine epilepsy was based on subpar reporting of adverse effect and in studies that were below the expected standard.How safe are antiepieleptic drugs? RVC research sheds light on epilepsy treatments.
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RVC research selected as a top ten case study showcasing the real-life impact of UK international development research
A study led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been selected as one of the top ten case studies, submitted to the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF2021), to be showcased by the UK Collaborative on Development Research (UKCDR) on ‘ …A study led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been selected as one of the top ten case …
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Position Available - BSAVA PetSavers Master's in Research
BSAVA PetSavers Master's in Research: Earlier Onset Urinary Incontinence in the Bitch and its Association with Neutering Thanks to the support of BSAVA PetSavers, a fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the VetCompass team. Working … -
Media reactions of National Food Strategy overlooked need for greater government action for reform, say researchers
New research suggests that more emphasis on individual responsibility to tackle issues relating to food, instead of systemic change was pushed within media, in response to the National Food Strategy (NFS). Researchers from the Royal Veterinary …New research suggests that more emphasis on individual responsibility to tackle issues relating to …
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RVC research identifies new model for wildlife health management
Research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified a new approach to assessing and managing health in wildlife populations. Taking learnings from well-established practices in managing livestock, this proposed model will help more …Research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified a new approach to assessing and …
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New research by the RVC finds promising treatment for sclerosteosis patients
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified porcupine inhibition – a strategy that blocks a key bone-related signalling pathway (Wnt) – as a promising pharmacological treatment for severe sclerosteosis. Sclerosteosis is an …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified porcupine inhibition – a …