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Flapping-wing flight
Two new papers, from Dr Richard Bomphrey's Flight Group in the Structure and Motion Laboratory, develop understanding of flapping-wing flight. The first paper, produced by Dr Toshiyuki Nakata, proposes a new approach for studying flapping-wing … -
RVC researchers invent oral vaccine platform to combat PCV2
Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have developed an oral vaccine against Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) based on the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. PCV2 is endemic in every major pig producing country, causing PCV-associated disease (PCVAD), linked with large scale economic losses.Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have developed an oral vaccine against porcine …
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Life, death and immortality of insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells: a genomic approach
Professor Brian Catchpole and Dr Lucy Davison have been awarded a grant by Petplan Charitable Trust for "Life, death and immortality of insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells: a genomic approach". Canine diabetes mellitus affects around 1 in 300 …Professor Brian Catchpole and Dr Lucy Davison have been awarded a grant by Petplan Charitable Trust …
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Pig Experts Meet at Royal Veterinary College
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) hosted experts from across the pig production sector, from the Pig Expert Group, who discussed emerging threats to porcine health.The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) recently hosted experts from across the pig production sector, …
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Impact of Eimeria Infection on Chicken Organ-Specific Microbiota and Host Cell Responses
Dr Dong Xia has been awarded a grant by the Houghton Trust Ltd to work on Impact of Eimeria Infection on Chicken Organ-Specific Microbiota and Host Cell Responses. He will be working closely with Professors Fiona Tomley and Damer Blake on this …Dr Dong Xia has been awarded a grant by the Houghton Trust Ltd to work on Impact of Eimeria …
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VetCompass rocks the joint in dogs
Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease diagnosed in dogs and poses considerable welfare challenges. The condition is progressive and leads to impaired joint function and pain. The VetCompass™ Programme at the RVC collates de-identified EPR …Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease diagnosed in dogs and poses considerable welfare …
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Understanding the socioeconomic impact of Foot and Mouth Disease control in Kenya: an RVC collaboration with The Pirbright Institute and the University of Nairobi
Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is a viral disease of cloven-hooved animals that causes lesions in the mouth and on the feet, alongside generalised illness. It affects cows, sheep, goats and pigs, and although they recover after a couple of weeks, it …Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is a viral disease of cloven-hooved animals that causes lesions in the …
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Bloomsbury SET - new grant awarded
The Bloomsbury SET is a partnership between RVC, LSHTM, SOAS and LSE, who received a grant from Research England to support a range of activities to address the challenges of ‘pathogen emergence’ in Europe and LMIC through the Connecting …The Bloomsbury SET is a partnership between RVC, LSHTM, SOAS and LSE, who received a grant from …
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Factors affecting bird distribution in loose housed laying systems
Kate Norman has been awarded a grant by BBSRC/Animal Welfare Research Network to study factors affecting bird distribution in loose housed laying systems. Hens at a laying farm. Photo credit Kate Norman The UK’s large food retailers will stop …Kate Norman has been awarded a grant by BBSRC/Animal Welfare Research Network to study factors …
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Dermatology
The Dermatology Service at the RVC treats a wide range of skin and ear problems in dogs of all breeds referred to RVC Small Animal Referrals.