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• Latest VetCompass Australia research explores early-age desexing of cats

  

  The global problem of unowned domestic cats, driven by their phenomenal reproductive success, carries significant economic, animal welfare and biodiversity costs. Desexing owned cats prior to puberty prevents unwanted litters that contribute to …

   28 Jan 2021

• Behaviour and health outcomes in conventional and slow-growing breeds of broiler chicken

  

  In a study carried out at the RVC Hawkshead campus, RVC researchers led by Dr. Siobhan Abeyesinghe compared conventional and slow-growing broiler breeds. We have identified key behavioural measures that should be used to improve welfare assessments.  …

   11 Jun 2021

  In a study carried out at the RVC Hawkshead campus, RVC researchers led by Dr. Siobhan Abeyesinghe …

• Researchers at RVC explored the spatial and seasonal distribution and environmental risk factors for leptospirosis in dogs in GB

  

  Leptospirosis is an important zoonotic disease, widely distributed across the world and mammalian species. Disease can range from asymptomatic to fatal, generally by causing liver and kidney damage. Leptospirosis cases in other countries have been …

   22 Jun 2021

  Leptospirosis is an important zoonotic disease, widely distributed across the world and mammalian …

• The below abstract was presented at the 2021 American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists' conference in Indianapolis. It is a 2-centre study, with cases from the RVC and eye clinic in Berlin.

  Primary glaucoma in the French Bulldog

  This study aimed to describe ocular, gonioscopic and histopathologic findings in a series of French Bulldogs with glaucoma. 

• RVC researchers reveal the molecular mechanisms that underlie a common genetic form of ‘tying up’ in horses.

  

   In 2008, researchers at the University of Minnesota revealed the genetic cause of type 1 Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM1), a common disorder associated with exertional rhabdomyolysis in horses. Affected animals have a mutation in a key …

   08 Sep 2016

   In 2008, researchers at the University of Minnesota revealed the genetic cause of type 1 …

• RVC study explains the weakness in the most common muscle disorder of Labrador Retriever dogs

  

  Researchers at the Comparative Neuromuscular Diseases Laboratory have revealed mechanisms explaining weakness common muscle condition of Labrador Retriever dogs

   12 Jan 2017

  Researchers at the Comparative Neuromuscular Diseases Laboratory at the RVC have revealed the …

• FPersian cats at high risk of health problems, study shows

  

  Almost two thirds of Persian cats suffer from at least one health condition according to the largest every study of this breed

   17 Sep 2019
• A solution right under our nose? Exploring health implications and public demand for brachycephalic ‘designer’ outcrosses (In Progress)

  

  Do brachycephalic-outcrosses exhibit improved respiratory and ‘innate’ health characteristics compared to their extreme-brachycephalic parent-breed? Do brachycephalic-outcrosses meet the aesthetic-preferences of people who desire extreme- …

• RVC study into congenital intrahepatic shunt classifications to help improve care for dogs

  

  A new descriptive study has determined important variations in the classification of congenital birth defects that occur in various dog breeds - an important step in diagnosis, surgical method and recommended treatments

   29 Jul 2020

  A new descriptive study has determined important variations in the classification of congenital …

• Is the Staffordshire Bull Terrier as tough as its reputation?

  

  New RVC research shows no evidence that Staffordshire Bull Terriers are any less healthy than other breeds in general

   24 Sep 2020