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Objective Gait Analysis for Poor Performance
Andy Fiske-Jackson, Deputy Head of RVC Equine and Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery Horses are frequently presented to the RVC Equine Referral Hospital for investigation of poor performance. Following acquisition of a thorough history, the horse is … -
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“One Pathology” For Clinicians and Researchers: All Species Are Equally Important
Lecturer in Comparative Pathology Dr Alejandro Suarez Bonnet, an RCVS and American Specialist in Veterinary Pathology, talks about his expertise in histopathological diagnosis of domestic, wildlife and laboratory animals, which supports the service … -
Raising a concern
The health and welfare needs of horses drove the establishment of the Royal Veterinary College, and these have remained at the core of the College's activities over the centuries. -
New research investigates how different horseshoes and surfaces influence hoof motion in galloping racehorses
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) examining the impact of different horseshoes and surfaces on hoof kinematics in galloping racehorses has been published in Animals, a leading veterinary science magazine. The findings from the research could help lower the risk of musculo-skeletal injuries, optimise gait quality and improve performance in galloping racehorses, during both training and racing. -
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A New Dimension in Visualisation
Maria-Christine Fischer, Lecturer in Ophthalmology The new ophthalmic operating microscope Zeiss Lumera 700 was purchased with an Animal Care Trust (ACT) grant and has provided a vast amount of benefits, not only to our patients, but also to … -
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Update on Gastrointestinal Diseases in Horses
Bettina Dunkel, Associate Professor in Equine Medicine The most commonly described intestinal disease in horses is probably gastric ulcers and colic but other diseases such as colitis and inflammatory bowel disease also play an important role. The … -
Exports
Vets are the RVC's Equine Practice are Official Veterinarians and, as such, can complete health certificates prior to equine export and are happy to advise on the processes involved. -
Oncology - Thermofield hyperthermia and intratumoral chemotherapy
Launched in January 2022 and funded by the RVC Animal Care Trust, we are the only centre in the UK to offer melanoma treatment using Thermofield hyperthermia and intratumoral chemotherapy. Melanoma is a very common nodular skin disease of older … -
The RVC’s Professor Roger Smith elected Junior VP of BEVA
The Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) Professor Roger Smith, Professor of Equine Orthopaedics, has been elected Junior Vice President of the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA), after being elected to the Council three times - in 1997, 2000 … -
New RVC study reveals the importance of monitoring insulin in predicting laminitis in ponies
A new study led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in partnership with the Waltham PetCare Science Institute, which investigated predictors of laminitis in ponies has found that the concentration of insulin in the blood is a key indicator of …