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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 … -
Diabetes mellitus and antibiotics – exploring the use of antibiotics as a risk factor for the disease (Complete)
The project aims to report the incidence of canine diabetes mellitus cases diagnosed in primary care veterinary practices in the United Kingdom and to describe and explore systemic antibiotic usage prior to dogs developing diabetes mellitus. -
New VetCompass study reports uptake of leptospirosis vaccine in dogs in the UK
A new study at the Royal Veterinary College reported the uptake of leptospirosis vaccine and explored factors associated with vaccine usage. Vaccination is an important veterinary tool to protect animal health but despite this, vaccine usage is not … -
How curved are your bones? RVC study finds smart bones curve to protect against fracture
How curved are your bones? RVC study finds smart bones curve to protect against fractureBone adaptation to physiological forces at the organ level is not related to local mechanical …
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Biomechanical models unlock muscle-bound secrets of the evolution of dinosaur locomotion
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Scientists have discovered how the locomotion of dinosaurs on land changed from the earliest, cat-sized bipedal (walking on two hind legs) forms to giants like Tyrannosaurus rex and then ultimately birds. The findings identify that movement in … -
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. -
ACT Summer Studentship - undertaken Summer 2014
ACT Summer Studentship 2014 Olivia Lane was a second year BVetMed student, who was awarded a summer studentship this summer, by the Animal Care Trust, to undertake a research project with Professor Richard Piercy. Olivia tells us about how the …ACT Summer Studentship 2014
Olivia Lane was a second year BVetMed student, who was awarded a …
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New BBSRC grant: Development of a novel yeast-based oral subunit vaccine against Eimeria spp. in chickens
A new BBSRC grant has been awarded to Profs Damer Blake, Dirk Werling and Fiona Tomley entitled “Development of a novel yeast-based oral subunit vaccine against Eimeria spp. in chickens”. Yeast species such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae are useful …A new BBSRC grant has been awarded to Profs Damer Blake, Dirk Werling and Fiona Tomley entitled “ …
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Creating and connecting a community of food systems thinkers
A novel approach to addressing the challenges of the food system has marked its third successful year.A novel approach to addressing the challenges of the food system has marked its third successful …
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Royal Veterinary College amongst recipients of first-ever Turing Network Development Awards
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been named amongst the first-ever successful applicants to receive The Alan Turing Institute’s Network Development Award. This will see the RVC awarded £24,953 in research funding which will enhance its work …The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been named amongst the first-ever successful applicants to …