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Animal Welfare Conference
Experts at an event at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) discussed how selective breeding for ‘desirable’ traits can ultimately push an animal’s biology to the point where it breaks down, due to increased susceptibility to disease.Experts at an event at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) discussed how selective breeding for ‘ …
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New research from the RVC unlocks the key to hummingbird flight
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), UCLA and the University of British Columbia has found that hummingbirds create a 3D map of their body, which may enable them to hover and make nuanced adjustments to their flight dynamics based … -
Exploring the barriers and incentives towards effective surveillance for antimicrobial and anthelmintic usage (AMHU) in beef and sheep in Great Britain
Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in collaboration with the University of Hertfordshire have released a research report and brief highlighting the current challenges and potential incentives towards the effective implementation of …Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in collaboration with the University of …
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Structure and Motion research presented at SICB annual conference
The Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB) is among the most prestigious professional associations of its kind in the world, bringing together broad disciplines within the field of biology. Each year the society holds an annual … -
VetCompass at the first international Canine Behaviour & Genetics meeting
The implications of consistently producing or selecting dogs which are not appropriately 'fit for function' both mentally and physically are manifold, with detrimental effects on canine welfare, economic investments and the integrity of the human- … -
Where might a career in science take you?
Example of the interesting work and professional possibilities that arise from studying STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) subjects -
New Dogs Trust PhD studentship awarded
Dr Simon Priestnall, Dr Judy Mitchell, Dr Jackie Cardwell and Louise Allum have been awarded a PhD studentship by the Dogs Trust on "Improved diagnosis and epidemiological understanding of CIRD in dogs" Canine infectious respiratory disease (CIRD) …Dr Simon Priestnall, Dr Judy Mitchell, Dr Jackie Cardwell and Louise Allum have been awarded a …
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New ‘Kennel Club Charitable Trust’ epidemiologist role available
‘Kennel Club Charitable Trust’ epidemiologist role available to explore dog breed-specific health The Kennel Club Charitable Trust (KCCT) has funded a 1-year project within VetCompass™ called ‘Evidence-based prioritisation of disorders using … -
Assessment and economic evaluation of small ruminant reproduction efficiency, challenges and mitigation strategies in Kajiado, Kenya study
This study is funded by BBSRC-NRF and aims to generate the basic knowledge on the current level of the reproduction performance indicators for different sheep and goat herds, which could then be used as a reference to identify those pastoralists …This study is funded by BBSRC-NRF and aims to generate the basic knowledge on the current level of …
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So, are crossbred dogs healthier than purebred dogs?
The VetCompass Programme uses clinical information on 2 million dogs shared from over 450 UK veterinary practices to examine health and welfare issues. A current hot topic in canine health asks whether crossbred dogs are healthier than purebred dogs …