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The RVC maintains strong results in third iteration of the Knowledge Exchange Framework
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has continued to score highly in the third iteration of the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF3), exceeding the peer average in some categories. This reflects the institution’s strengths in its research partnerships, …The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has continued to score highly in the third iteration of the …
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New RVC research reveals antibiotics offer no benefit in treating dogs with diarrhoea
A new VetCompass study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that veterinary prescription of antibiotics at first presentation of uncomplicated diarrhoea in dogs causes no difference in clinical resolution of these cases. The study … -
The RVC collaborates on new veterinary Endocrinology App for Dogs
The Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) data and analytics has supported Dechra Veterinary Products to create a research-informed app - the first of its kind - which helps vets better diagnose and treat disorders that affect the glands producing … -
Lifting laboratory rats: who uses which methods?
Laboratory rats have better welfare when picked up using methods that support their weight, according to our recently published survey results1. Some staff pick rats up by the tail; 11% of the people in our survey did this, but many were worried …Laboratory rats have better welfare when picked up using methods that support their weight, …
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Lecturer at the Royal Veterinary College wins international award for excellence in microbiology
Dr Ben Swift, Lecturer in Antimicrobial Resistance, at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has been named this year’s winner of the international Basil Jarvis Prize for his significant contribution to food safety, food fermentations and food …Dr Ben Swift, Lecturer in Antimicrobial Resistance, at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has …
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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 … -
New H2020 EU grant awarded to RVC
The Royal Veterinary College has been awarded a H2020 EU grant under the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership Fund EDCTPF project PANDORA IDNET. This is a 10M euro project with European and African partners including …The Royal Veterinary College has been awarded a H2020 EU grant under the European and Developing …
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New research from the RVC highlights need for industry standard of alpaca care
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), which investigated alpaca husbandry practices in the UK, has uncovered a variation in the management of alpacas. It demonstrates the need to establish ‘gold standard’ practices across the …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), which investigated alpaca husbandry practices …
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New research confirms extreme welfare issues in Shar Pei, the sandpaper skin dog breed
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found that in-turned eyelids and ear disorders are the most common health conditions in Shar Pei dogs in the UK; both resulting from the breed’s characteristic loose, thickened and folded skin. … -
New study from the RVC explores malaria invasion to help develop life-saving vaccine
Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and University of Oxford have led an innovative project investigating the progression of malaria infection and the role of the parasite to better aid the development of an effective malaria vaccine …Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and University of Oxford have led an innovative …