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RVC wins openness award for ground-breaking research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
The RVC has won the Media Engagement Award at the fifth annual Understanding Animal Research Openness AwardsThe Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has won the Media Engagement Award at the fifth annual …
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New research suggests genetic diversity is key to the sustainability of local chicken farming in Africa
Study suggests that a more localised and flexible approach could boost the productivity of small-scale chicken farms in AfricaThe results of a collaborative new study suggest that a more localised and flexible approach could …
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An international collaborative network publishes new guidance handbook to enhance the evaluation of One Health
The Network for Evaluation of One Health (NEOH) has published a new interdisciplinary guidance handbook which lays out an evidenced based framework for evaluating integrated approaches to health, such as the One Health approach. Integrated …The Network for Evaluation of One Health (NEOH) has published a new interdisciplinary guidance …
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Chocolate Labradors have shorter lifespan than rest of the breed
Chocolate Labrador Retrievers have a significantly shorter lifespan than their black and yellow counterparts, according to the results of the largest study ever done of the breed in the UK. The median lifespan for chocolate Labradors is just 10.7 … -
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 -
Made for the long jump: RVC study reveals how frogs use their unique skeletal anatomy to improve their jumping capabilities
RVC study reveals how frogs use their unique skeletal anatomy to improve their jumping capabilities -
New Study Reveals 'challenge focused' veterinary graduates will experience higher job satisfaction
A new study published in Veterinary Record by academics at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that new veterinary graduates typically adopt one of two professional identities; one of which is associated with job dissatisfaction while the other is more likely to result in them enjoying their career as a vet more.A new study published in Veterinary Record by academics at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has …
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Misbehaving dogs die young
New pioneering research conducted by the VetCompass™ Programme at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) reveals that dogs with undesirable behaviours, such as aggression, running away, fighting, over-excitability or barking, are more likely to die at a younger age. Undesirable behaviours may reflect poor training by owners or even undiagnosed medical conditions, for example dogs that urinate indoors may be suffering from unidentified bladder infections. -
RVC breakthrough in the global effort to eradicate PPR virus
RVC Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in examining the spread of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), an animal disease targeted for global eradication. They found that repeated vaccination campaigns targeting production systems acting as viral reservoirs would be the most effective way of eradicating the disease.Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in examining the spread of Peste des Petits …
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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 …