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• New innovative study proves racehorses use less energy to gallop than previously thought

  

  Researchers from the RVC have made use of force plate technology to accurately measure the external work of galloping in racehorses. This technique, which has never been used for such large animals at high speed before, showed that horses had much …

   25 Feb 2019

  Researchers from the RVC have made use of force plate technology to accurately measure the external …

• New research suggests genetic diversity is key to the sustainability of local chicken farming in Africa

  

  Study suggests that a more localised and flexible approach could boost the productivity of small-scale chicken farms in Africa

   15 Oct 2018

  The results of a collaborative new study suggest that a more localised and flexible approach could …

• An international collaborative network publishes new guidance handbook to enhance the evaluation of One Health

  

  The Network for Evaluation of One Health (NEOH) has published a new interdisciplinary guidance handbook which lays out an evidenced based framework for evaluating integrated approaches to health, such as the One Health approach. Integrated …

   19 Oct 2018

  The Network for Evaluation of One Health (NEOH) has published a new interdisciplinary guidance …

• Made for the long jump: RVC study reveals how frogs use their unique skeletal anatomy to improve their jumping capabilities

  

  RVC study reveals how frogs use their unique skeletal anatomy to improve their jumping capabilities

   12 Sep 2018

• New research shows that human modification of landscapes reduces mammals’ range

  

  A new study suggests that mammals move considerably shorter distances in areas that have been modified by humans than they would if they were in the wild. Findings from an international team of leading scientists indicate that mammals move distances …

   26 Jan 2018

• RVC study uses computer optimization to show ostrich gait in detail never seen before

  

  Study published in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface, focused on the mechanics and the muscles used by ostriches, the world’s fastest two-legged animal, as they walk and run

   04 May 2016

• RVC collaborates with Jordanian university to tackle disease transfer from camels to humans

  

  RVC collaborates with Jordan’s University of Science and Technology to tackle disease transfer of new deadly disease from camels to humans

   20 Dec 2016

  The RVC is delighted to announce that it has secured funding from the Medical Research Council …

• RVC uses CT scans to diagnose musculoskeletal disease in elephants

  

  Study will help vets recognise foot disease and continue to improve elephant welfare and management

   08 Feb 2017

• RVC Skeletal Biology Group’s work showcased in the Diamond Light Source Annual Review Launch

  

  Research shows evidence for a link between abnormal growth, altered loads placed upon the joint and osteoarthritis development which could help identify those at risk of developing osteoarthritis

   06 Jul 2016

  Diamond Light Source, the UK’s national synchrotron science facility, launched its Annual Review …

• Royal Veterinary College receives £5 million Government grant to drive research commercialisation

  

  A consortium led by The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is to receive £4.96 million, of a total £67 million Government investment, awarded through Research England’s Connecting Capability Fund (CCF). This funding aims to drive the commercialisation of research in universities across the UK. It acknowledges the RVC’s position as a leading institution for pioneering research and knowledge exchange.

   10 Apr 2018

  A consortium led by The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is to receive £4.96 million, of a total £67 …