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Equine welfare set to be improved by new study into laminitis
Equine welfare is set to be improved by a new PhD study into the chronic condition of laminitis, a painful and debilitating equine foot condition that often requires prolonged treatment, or even euthanasia in severe cases. Previous research has … -
RVC awarded grant to develop first-ever organ-on-a-chip facility for veterinary species
Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have been awarded funding to develop a first-of-its-kind organ-on-a-chip facility for veterinary species. By reflecting animal tissue structures and predicting responses to a wide range of stimuli … -
Equine Atypical Myopathy toxin and biochemical tests and tree sample testing available at the RVC
The RVC is testing for atypical myopathy in its work towards improved treatments and management of this disorder, and to enhance the welfare of affected 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. -
New keyhole (laparoscopic) neutering service at the Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital (BSAH)
We are pleased to announce that we now offer keyhole neutering for dogs as part of our regular neutering service. Keyhole surgery, otherwise known as laparoscopic surgery, is a form of minimally invasive surgery and is considered by many to be the …We are pleased to announce that we now offer keyhole neutering for dogs as part of our regular …
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ACVP Pathology Exam Success
Congratulations also go to Annette Levey in Clinical Pathology and external resident Fiona Brooks who have both passed the General Pathology (Phase 1) part of the ACVP board certification exam. Another great achievement for the Pathology Group. … -
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Pioneering Reconstructive Surgery and Cryotherapy for Equine Eyelid Tumour
The Ophthalmology Service is primarily based at RVC Small Animal Referrals but the team also works within RVC Equine to help patients with eye problems. One such case, treated last year, had never before been documented in scientific literature. … -
New Equine Locomotor Research Course at the RVC
New course offering farriers the opportunity to gain skills and experience in producing original research to increase the evidence base behind farriery, and enhance equine welfare. -
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How to administer eye treatment to your pet
Applying eye drops and ointments to your pet safely
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Bone Scan (Scintigraphy)
Scintigraphy is one of the advanced imaging modalities used in horses. It uses radioactive tracers that allow the identification of changes in bone metabolism before they become visible on radiographs. It is ideally suited to diagnose for example …