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VetCompass-like system captures animal health data from primary-care veterinary clinics in New Zealand
Researchers have completed a 4-week pilot project designed to determine the feasibility of leveraging companion animal and equine health data from primary-care veterinary clinics in New Zealand. A prototype surveillance system, similar to that used … -
International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Disease symposium - 16th-19th October 2016, Bristol UK
The 4th International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases (ISCAID) symposium is coming to the UK and will be held in Bristol on 16th - 19th October 2016! This is the first time this biennial conference will be held in the UK following … -
RVC Researcher awarded Plowright Prize for substantial contributions to understanding and control of animal infectious disease
The Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) Professor Fiona Tomley CBE has been awarded the prestigious Plowright Prize by RCVS Knowledge (RCVSK) in recognition of her key contributions to the field of animal infectious diseases. The prize fund of £100,000 …The Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) Professor Fiona Tomley CBE has been awarded the prestigious …
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How the immune system is regulated by small RNAs called microRNAs to prevent self-attacks leading to autoimmunity
An article by RVC researchers has been published in Journal of Immunology. In this work, RVC researchers set about to understand microRNA regulation of helper T cells development. MicroRNAs, as their name implies, are small RNAs that provide an …An article by RVC researchers has been published in Journal of Immunology. In this work, RVC …
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RVC's Prof Christine Nicol wins medal for poultry welfare science
We are delighted to announce that our own Professor Christine Nicol, presented the prestigious Gordon Memorial Trust Lecture at this year’s WPSA conference on the 13th of April, Christine enthralled attendees with her lecture titled – ‘Whither …We are delighted to announce that our own Professor Christine Nicol, presented the …
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RVC research discovers hippos' ability to become airborne
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) into the movement and gaits of hippopotamuses on land has found that while they almost exclusively trot, the fastest-moving hippos become airborne for substantial periods of time. This research … -
New research reveals biggest risk factors for puppies developing separation-related behaviours
New research conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in collaboration with Dogs Trust, has identified experiences in a puppy’s early life that put them at the greatest risk of developing separation-related behaviours (SRBs) when left home …New research conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in collaboration with Dogs Trust, has …
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UFAW/RVC Companion Animal Genetic Health and Welfare Research (Complete)
This project developed evidence-based recommendations on breed-related health and welfare problems in companion animals. -
K-BAD: Estimating the Kanine Burden of Animal Disease in the UK (In Progress)
This project aims to assess canine disease burden in the UK, focusing on key breeds, and model the effects of potential changing breed ownership patterns on the overall health of the UK dog population. -
Morris Animal Foundation Canine Cancer Epidemiology Research Programme (In progress)
This project aims to explore the frequency of different cancers and factors associated with these cancers in dogs from the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study cohort. Alongside this, VetCompass health data will be examined to explore cancer frequency …