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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 … -
RVC receives MRC funding to generate zebrafish models of Batten Disease
Batten disease is a group of inherited neurodegenerative diseases that affects children, causing blindness, seizures, and motor and cognitive decline, and is the most common form of dementia in children. Our recent publication(1) using the yeast …Batten disease is a group of inherited neurodegenerative diseases that affects children, causing …
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The International Feline Encephalitis Study Group - Owners' Day
27th March 2025, Approx 12.30-5.30pmCorpus Christi College, OxfordFREE Refreshments provided* Welcome to the inaugural International Feline Encephalitis Group Owners’ Day! We have planned an informative afternoon of talks about our research … -
New VetCompass study reports on epidemiology and risk factors for mammary tumours in female cats
A new study at the Royal Veterinary College reported on the frequency and risk factors for mammary tumours in female cats. Mammary tumours in cats are uncommon but can be highly aggressive when they do happen. The study aimed to report the … -
Working towards the global eradication of Peste des petits ruminants: a modelling approach
Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) is a viral disease representing a major burden for sheep and goat farmers across Africa and Asia. It has been targeted by the OIE and FAO for eradication by 2030. The global eradication strategy heavily relies on …Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) is a viral disease representing a major burden for sheep and goat …
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NC3R Skills and Knowledge Transfer Grant
Dr Virginia Marugan-Hernandez has been awarded an NC3Rs Skills and Knowledge Transfer award to transfer her in vitro screening method to test new interventions for coccidiosis, to SALUVET-innova, an SME spun-out of the Complutense University of …Dr Virginia Marugan-Hernandez has been awarded an NC3Rs Skills and Knowledge Transfer award to …
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How did some large dinosaurs’ bodies develop?
Research using computer models of the bodies of sauropod dinosaurs to examine the evolutionary history of their body shape -
New MRC grant awarded to RVC
Dr David Bishop-Bailey has been awarded a MRC grant to work on "Roles of epoxy-oxylipins in the human acute inflammatory response" The project involves a collaboration between Dr Bishop-Bailey, Dr Caroline Hyde (Bio-analytical Lab; LBIC) and Prof …Dr David Bishop-Bailey has been awarded a MRC grant to work on "Roles of epoxy-oxylipins in the …
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Helping racehorses put their best foot forward
An international research team is working to understand how horseshoes affect foot skeleton stress in racehorses, in a project that is likely to benefit the racing industry and protect horses from injury. The research team, from the RVC, UQ in … -
Mortality due to trauma in cats
Mortality due to trauma in cats attending veterinary practices in central and south-east England A newly published VetCompass study provides evidence as to the important demographic and spatial factors associated with the risk of mortality …