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The below abstract was presented at the 2021 American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists' conference in Indianapolis. It is a 2-centre study, with cases from the RVC and eye clinic in Berlin.
Primary glaucoma in the French Bulldog
This study aimed to describe ocular, gonioscopic and histopathologic findings in a series of French Bulldogs with glaucoma.
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French Bulldogs: Latest VetCompass™ breed explored
The French Bulldog breed explored The top health issues in French Bulldogs have been revealed as a result of Britain’s largest ever study into the breed, conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and supported by the Kennel Club Charitable … -
RVC's Prof Christine Nicol wins medal for poultry welfare science
We are delighted to announce that our own Professor Christine Nicol, presented the prestigious Gordon Memorial Trust Lecture at this year’s WPSA conference on the 13th of April, Christine enthralled attendees with her lecture titled – ‘Whither …We are delighted to announce that our own Professor Christine Nicol, presented the …
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Successful FAO Worskshop in livestock and human nutrition held in Dakar (Senegal)
RVC researchers, Pablo Alarcon and Paula Dominguez-Salas, organised and facilitated a regional training workshop for the Sahel in Dakar (Senegal), entitled "Livestock, livelihoods and human nutrition", between November 5 and 7, 2014. This workshop …RVC researchers, Pablo Alarcon and Paula Dominguez-Salas, organised and facilitated a regional …
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Economics of heifer rearing
A news article in the Cattle Site features an address that Dr Alana Boulton made at the recent British Society of Animal Science conference in Chester about a study in which she examines in detail the economics of heifer rearing. The outcomes of …A news article in the Cattle Site features an address that Dr Alana Boulton made at the recent …
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UFAW Animal Welfare Student Scholarship awarded to final year BVetMed student
Holly Asquith-Barnes, a final year BVetMed student was awarded an Animal Welfare Student Scholarship from the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW), a Zebra Foundation grant from the British Veterinary Zoological Society (BVZS) and a …Holly Asquith-Barnes, a final year BVetMed student was awarded an Animal Welfare Student …
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Muscle, Power and Locomotion
New research from the Structure and Motion Laboratory supports the use of single skinned muscle fibres in studies of animal locomotion. The research, recently published in The Journal of Experimental Biology, contriubutes to Professor Alan Wilson' … -
New Book Chapter - the dog as a model for human longevity
As well as working to improve animal health and welfare, VetCompass is now contributing toward a greater understanding of human health. There are remarkable overlaps and similarities in health between humans and dogs. The dog is the most … -
Pirbright young scientist of the year award
Congratulations to Claire Guinat (PhD student registered at the RVC) who is the joint winner of the Pirbright young scientist of the year award, along with a student from Compton. Claire was nominated for the award by Professor Linda Dixon from the …Congratulations to Claire Guinat (PhD student registered at the RVC) who is the joint winner of the …
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RVC VetCompass Programme contributes to human aging research
There are remarkable commonalities in health and lifestyle between dogs and humans that lead to shared risks for disease and aging between the species. In addition, the companion dog is the most phenotypically diverse species on the planet, with …There are remarkable commonalities in health and lifestyle between dogs and humans that lead to …