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Leading biomechanics researcher from the RVC shares insights at United Nations’ AI for Good event
This week, Professor Richard Bomphrey, Professor of Comparative Biomechanics at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) will lead a panel of experts at the United Nations’ (UN) next AI for Good event. Taking place on Wednesday, 27th September at 3pm ( … -
RVC Open Day 2015
The RVC's Structure and Motion Lab highlight the variety of interesting career options open to veterinary graduates at the RVC Open Day 2015 -
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 … -
Innovative animal tracking system developed by the RVC wins ERC Proof of Concept Grant
This dynamically augmented navigation system (DYANS) system was developed to track fast-moving animals in the wild in order to better understand their locomotion, hunting and ranging behaviour -
Flat-faced dogs such as bulldogs, French bulldogs and pugs at increased risk of heat stroke
Latest VetCompass research: Breeds with flat faces (brachycephalic) are at particular risk of developing heat stroke, the largest study of its kind suggests -
RVC researchers win grant for vital project on coronavirus infections in companion animals
The study, named MASCOT could pave the way to a greater understanding of why certain people are more susceptible to COVID-19, as well as helping to identify new treatment targets.Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have been awarded a grant worth almost £200,000 …
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RVC research reveals persistent illegal puppy selling post-pandemic
Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College are calling for greater protection of puppy welfare as Lucy's Law is not adhered to and increasing numbers of underage puppies are being illegally imported A study exploring changes to UK puppy buying … -
Computer simulations reveal dinosaurs wagged their tails when running
Scientists from the Royal Veterinary College discover that dinosaurs, like Tyrannosaurus and Velociraptor, wagged their tails when running, similar to how humans swing their arms when moving. -
New research by the RVC could hold the key to treatments for tendon disease and other musculoskeletal disorders
Examining protein turnover rates in the tendons of rats, has found that tendons are a dynamic tissue with varying turnover rates of proteinsA new study, by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), which examined protein turnover rates in the …
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RVC study finds needle reuse in piglets results in increased administering force
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has shown that repeated needle use increases the required puncture force which could lead to increased pain experienced by piglets. This research provides critical data supporting the …New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has shown that repeated needle use increases …