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Weight gain more than doubles the risk of laminitis in horses and ponies
Horses and ponies that gain weight are more than twice as likely to develop laminitis than if they lose or maintain their weight, new research has found. -
RVC research suggests flatter saddles may improve welfare in ridden horses
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and the University of Southampton has suggested that flatter-shaped saddles may better fit horses that spend most of their ridden time in motion. From observing significant changes in the shape … -
Sarcoids
Royal Veterinary College equine fact file giving owners information about sarcoids in horses. -
Respiratory diseases
Respiratory diseases in horses are very common and have a variety of different causes. Infectious respiratory diseases caused by bacterial and viral infections, for example strangles and influenza, occur in horses of all ages and are particularly common in young horses, especially those kept in larger groups or yards. -
Another jewel in the crown for RVC Equine
The Royal Veterinary College’s Equine Referral Hospital has been deemed ‘Outstanding’ in all areas assessed by the Practice Standards Scheme (PSS), the UK’s accreditation system for veterinary hospitals and practices, operated by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. -
RVC graduate announced as finalist for the 2021 BETA Equine Thesis of the Year Award
Recent BVetMed graduate, Sophie Avery from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been shortlisted as one of four finalists for the BETA Equine Thesis of the Year Award. -
World’s first study by RVC investigates blood pressure and kidney disease in domestic cats
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has conducted the world’s first genome wide association study (GWAS) specifically evaluating renal function and blood pressure traits in domestic cats. Studying a large population of cats, the findings pave the way …The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has conducted the world’s first genome wide association study ( …
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RVC breakthrough reveals the molecular mechanisms that underlie a form of ‘tying up’ in horses
Breakthrough at Royal Veterinary College as researchers reveal the molecular mechanisms that underlie a common genetic form of ‘tying up’ in horses -
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Rabbit Vaccination Concerns
Nadene Stapleton, Veterinary Surgeon (Exotics) at the Royal Veterinary College's Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital discusses the problem of animals not being vaccinated, incuding pet rabbits, which are at risk of a fatal infectious disease. -
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A Week with the Neurology and Neurosurgery Service
The Neurology and Neurosurgery Service at the RVC Small Animal Referrals sees a wide variety of cases each week. We take you through a week in the life of the service, through a selection of cases