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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 … -
New RVC research reveals later-age spaying of bitches reduces risk of urinary incontinence
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that delaying spaying of bitches until between seven and 18 months causes a 20 percent reduction in the risk of early-onset urinary incontinence, compared with early-age spaying … -
Royal Veterinary College walking with giraffes
Have you ever wondered how a giraffe’s long thin legs can support its weight and transport its bulky body as it walks for miles across the plains of sub-Saharan Africa? Researchers from The Royal Veterinary College's Structure and Motion Lab aim to … -
Wellbeing and Boredom @ Night at the Vet college
From left to right: Lauren Kirby, Natalie Chancellor, Jade Raffle. Picture Credit: Oliver Sinnods The topic for this terms Night At The Vet College held on the 22nd of November was 'Animal Wellbeing'. Jade Raffle, AWSE's LiDo placement student …From left to right: Lauren Kirby, Natalie Chancellor, Jade Raffle. Picture Credit: Oliver Sinnods …
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Two RVC students awarded prizes at prestigious International Canine Health Awards
Two students, Michelle Farrow and Sierra Latshaw, from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have been awarded prizes at the International Canine Health Awards in the ‘Student Inspiration Award’ category in recognition of their contributions to the … -
RVC staff win major awards at the Society for Reproduction and Fertility Annual Conference
The following members of RVC staff won major awards at the Society for Reproduction and Fertility (SRF) annual conference held this week: Professor Claire Wathes was the recipient of the 2015 Marshall Medal, the most prestigious award given out …The following members of RVC staff won major awards at the Society for Reproduction and Fertility ( …
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Recognition awarded to Danilo Faccenda
During the 61st Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society held in New Orleans Lousiana, USA Danilo Faccenda received the honorable mention in Bioenergetics for his contribution to the elucidation of the molecular regulation of the mitochondrial …During the 61st Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society held in New Orleans Lousiana, USA …
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Article recommended by F1000Prime
We are delighted to report that an article by PhD student Ines Neves entitled "Estimating helminth burdens using sibship reconstruction, Parasites & vectors), has been recommended in F1000Prime as being of special significance in its field. F1000 …We are delighted to report that an article by PhD student Ines Neves entitled "Estimating helminth …
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BSAVA support for VetCompass!
We are excited to confirm full support from the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) for the VetCompass programme! Founded in 1957, BSAVA is a professional body for veterinary surgeons treating companion animals. Membership … -
Understanding the role of genetic background as a risk factor for laminitis in UK ponies
Dr Nicola Menzies-Gow has been awarded funding by Mars Petcare UK for a study that will involve understanding the role of genetic background as a risk factor for laminitis in UK ponies. Laminitis is a common, painful and debilitating condition of …Dr Nicola Menzies-Gow has been awarded funding by Mars Petcare UK for a study that will involve …