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New research reveals frogs’ impressive ability to jump at an extreme range of take-off angles
Research led by the RVC shows how frogs are able to achieve a wide range of jump angles, from nearly horizontal to almost vertical -
New research traces origins of zoonotic disease to the Neolithic period
Study provides evidence for hypotheses about the effects of farming on human and animal health and wellbeingNew research has investigated the possible origins of the common zoonotic disease brucellosis in …
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Reasons behind mosquitoes’ unusual flight behaviour identified in new study
Research led by scientists from the RVC has identified aerodynamic features which help explain these features. -
New Petplan award to Dr David Connolly, Professor Brian Catchpole, Dr Jay Dudhia (RVC) and Hannah Hodgkiss-Geere (Liverpool Vet School)
Dr David Connolly, Professor Brian Catchpole, Dr Jay Dudhia (RVC) and Hannah Hodgkiss-Geere (Liverpool Vet School) has been awarded a grant by Petplan Charitable Trust for a project called: "Avoid rejection to fix a broken heart: assessing the …Dr David Connolly, Professor Brian Catchpole, Dr Jay Dudhia (RVC) and Hannah Hodgkiss-Geere ( …
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Epidemiology - VetCompass
The currently high proportion of dogs that are brachycephalic suggests that issues around the health and population explosion associated with these breeds should be considered as a major welfare issue for dogs at a population level. -
Feline Diabetic Diet Research Trial : Reglucat trial
The RVC Diabetic Remission Clinic is recruiting for a 1-year trial examining the ability of a new prescription diet to promote weight loss and diabetic remission in overweight cats with diabetes mellitus. The trial period will last for 1 year; cats … -
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 … -
Diabetes mellitus and antibiotics – exploring the use of antibiotics as a risk factor for the disease (Complete)
The project aims to report the incidence of canine diabetes mellitus cases diagnosed in primary care veterinary practices in the United Kingdom and to describe and explore systemic antibiotic usage prior to dogs developing diabetes mellitus. -
How curved are your bones? RVC study finds smart bones curve to protect against fracture
How curved are your bones? RVC study finds smart bones curve to protect against fractureBone adaptation to physiological forces at the organ level is not related to local mechanical …
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It’s a bird, it’s a plane!
The Royal Society’s Summer Science, features research from the RVC into ground-breaking research on aerodynamics in birds and how this could inform the development of future aircraft design