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The simple truth behind sheepdog behaviour
Sheepdogs use two simple "driving" and "collecting" rules to herd sheep. This knowledge could be used to design herding robots used for herding livestock, cleaning up the environment, and crowd control. -
Wildlife trade bans not the only option to reduce pandemic risk
Researchers at the RVC, Griffith University and TRAFFIC, suggests existing systems for food safety, rather than broad, untargeted bans on wildlife trade, are key to preventing the next pandemicA new study from a team of researchers at the Royal Veterinary College, Griffith University and …
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Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Individual Fellowship Award
Professor John Hutchinson has been awarded a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Individual Fellowship Award for Dr. Sandy Kawano from the National Institute of Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (Knoxville, Tennessee) in the USA to come work with his …Professor John Hutchinson has been awarded a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Individual Fellowship …
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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 AfricaThe results of a collaborative new study suggest that a more localised and flexible approach could …
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LBIC client - MicrosensDx announces a portable coronavirus testing kit for research use that takes less than 25 minutes from taking a sample to test result
MicrosensDx is one of 50 biotechnology and life science companies based at the London Bioscience Innovation Centre, located next to the RVC's Camden Campus, and owned by the RVC. It was founded in 2000 with the express purpose of developing a life …MicrosensDx is one of 50 biotechnology and life science companies based at the London Bioscience …
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New study reveals need for greater One Health understanding in antimicrobial resistance management
A new study from researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC); Massey University; and AgResearch, a leading agricultural research institution in Aotearoa New Zealand, has found a need for greater engagement and collaboration between …A new study from researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC); Massey University; and …
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Animals make light work of walking
The range of footfall patterns seen in walking amphibians, reptiles and mammals - including hippopotamus, horse and (inverted) sloth - are consistent with simple principles of mechanical work minimisation. One of the fundamental objectives of … -
VetCompass at Newcastle University's Animal Science Conference 2015
VetCompass were pleased to participate in the Animal Science Conference 2015 at Newcastle University on Dec 9th. Organised by the final year BSc Agriculture and Animal Production Science and BSc Animal Science students, the conference addressed the … -
The RVC awarded funding to advance mollusc aquaculture sustainability in southeast Asia
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has granted funding to the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) as part of a crucial project researching the sustainability of mollusc aquaculture in southeast Asia. As a popular livelihood and key source of food supply, …UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has granted funding to the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) as part …
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New RVC study sheds light on the prognosis of aggressive canine cancer
New research from the RVC VetCompass Programme has provided fresh insights into survival rates for dogs diagnosed with haemangiosarcoma, one of the most aggressive cancers in companion animals. Despite an association with extremely poor survival …