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Latest In Gait Assessment Technology with the Orthopaedic Service
Recently, thanks to the kind generosity of the Animal Care Trust (ACT), the RVC’s registered charity, a grant was awarded to upgrade the now out of date pressure mat, to allow the team to expand their lameness diagnosis and clinical monitoring through a state-of-the-art instrumented dog treadmill. -
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What Is Wrong with my Backyard Chickens?
Sonja Jeckel, Senior Lecturer in Farm Animal Disease Diagnostics Keeping backyard chickens is popular in the UK and numbers are presumed to have consistently increased over the last 20 years. However, precise numbers are unknown as only flocks with … -
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Headshaking – Treatment Overview
Occasional shaking of the head may be normal, however when becoming frequent, violent and when affecting riding or handling the horse, a pathological process must be considered. -
Cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy a.k.a. ‘Alabama rot’ in the UK – Frequently asked questions
Cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy a.k.a. ‘Alabama rot’ in the UK – Frequently asked questionsWhat is the disease?
The condition was first reported exclusively greyhounds in America during the …
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The RVC celebrates 20 years of life-saving blood donations by launching birthday appeal
The RVC is celebrating 20 years of its life-saving blood donation programme provided at its North Mymms Hawkshead campus – which has supported thousands of cats and dogs over the years. To mark the special occasion and provide more pets with this …The RVC is celebrating 20 years of its life-saving blood donation programme provided at its North …
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Meet our Pet Blood Donors and leave them a message
Alfie - has a super temperament with people and dogs alike. As well as showing and being Crufts qualified for life, also enjoys obedience training and has gained his KCGCS Gold award. He loves his walks, and most of all, rolling around … -
Research reveals Vitamin D as potential determinant of cancer immunity and immunotherapy success
Specialist pathologist researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) – working alongside The Francis Crick Institute (FCI) and other partners – have discovered that a diet high in vitamin D encourages the growth of a type of gut bacteria in … -
Life After Racing: The RVC is calling for owners of former racehorses for rehoming survey
Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) are calling for owners and previous owners of former racehorses in the UK to participate in a new survey and share their experiences of rehoming racehorses to uncover the different factors that … -
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Laser Lithotripsy in Small Animal Veterinary Medicine
RVC small animal referrals is the only veterinary service in the UK offering laser lithotripsy treatment for urolithiasis. -
Holly Smith, Head Neurology & Rehabilitation RVN – 30 Year work anniversary
In June 2024 we celebrate a 30-year work anniversary for one of our highly experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse’s, Holly Smith. Holly qualified as an RVN in 1992 and worked in a mixed animal practice in Luton before moving to the QMHA in 1994. …In June 2024 we celebrate a 30-year work anniversary for one of our highly experienced Registered …