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RVC visits the British Racing School
The Royal Veterinary College visit the British Racing School to deliver feedback on research into the influence of experience on jockey technique. Jockey with inertial measurement units ready to mount the racehorse simulator A research team from … -
New Leverhulme Grant awarded to Dr Michael Doube
Congratulations to Dr Michael Doube who has been awarded a grant by the Leverhulme Trust for his proposal, "Act big, get big. Bone cell activity scaling among species as a skeletal adaptation mechanism" Bones, and the foam-like structures within …Congratulations to Dr Michael Doube who has been awarded a grant by the Leverhulme Trust for his …
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PhD studentship awarded to study the role of adiponectin in equine endocrinopathic laminitis
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Dr Nicola Menzies-Gow has been awarded a grant by WALTHAM/Mars Petcare UK to study ‘The role of adiponectin in equine endocrinopathic laminitis’. This project will form the basis of a PhD studentship co-supervised by Dr Menzies-Gow, Professor …Dr Nicola Menzies-Gow has been awarded a grant by WALTHAM/Mars Petcare UK to study ‘The role of …
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Animals make light work of walking
The range of footfall patterns seen in walking amphibians, reptiles and mammals - including hippopotamus, horse and (inverted) sloth - are consistent with simple principles of mechanical work minimisation. One of the fundamental objectives of … -
The pawfect storm: study finds high levels of problem behaviours and use of aversive training methods in pandemic puppies
The average number of owner-reported problem behaviours among ‘pandemic puppies’ was five, with problem behaviours more likely in owners using aversive training techniques, says the Royal Veterinary College Four in five (82%) ‘pandemic puppy’ …The average number of owner-reported problem behaviours among ‘pandemic puppies’ was five, with …
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Ethics
The ethical issues surrounding brachycephalic breeds are numerous, and conflicting interests exist within and between stakeholder groups. Breeders, owners and vets alike have a moral responsibility to safeguard the health and welfare of sentient animals to the best of their ability. -
New research from the RVC identifies impact of owner perceptions on brachycephalic dog welfare reforms
One in seven owners of extreme brachycephalic dogs stated that ‘nothing’ could put them off buying a brachycephalic dog. A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified key perceptual barriers to improving the welfare of …One in seven owners of extreme brachycephalic dogs stated that ‘nothing’ could put them off buying …
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RVC study sets the agenda for the future of canine epilepsy research
RVC study sets the agenda for the future of canine epilepsy researchA new study, conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has identified improving drug …
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Flat-faced dogs; an addictive personality
RVC study highlights breed loyalty for pugs, French bulldogs, and English bulldogs, despite substantial health risksAccording to a new study, 93% of owners of flat-faced dogs – including the Pug, French Bulldog and …
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RVC Research study reveals consequences of extreme demand for puppies during COVID-19 Pandemic
RVC study reveals why so many people bought puppies during the pandemic and the consequences of this extreme demand