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3D Printed Calf Head Model to Assess Dispersal of Intranasal Vaccine
Intranasal vaccination is an increasingly used practice in humans, as well as farmed species. Pioneering research at the RVC studied the dispersal of intranasal vaccine in calves. -
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 … -
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Brain Bank Benefits Beyond the RVC
The RVC has established a Companion Animal Brain Bank (CABB), with the objective of collecting and storing samples of brain tissue and other biological specimens for research and educational purposes. -
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Diagnostic Laboratories Development – Exotics Pathology
Dylan Yaffy, Lecturer in Zoo and Wildlife Pathology Exotic animal pathology is a growing specialisation and, having completed my BVetMed, Anatomic Pathology residency and MVetMed at the RVC, I was extremely pleased to return to take on the new role … -
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 … -
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RVC Small Animal and Equine Post Mortem Service
Interview with Norelene Harrington, Lecturer in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology and part of the pathology group providing the post mortem service. Which species do you deal with? We deal predominantly with companion animal and equine cases. About 70% … -
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Stopping the spread of MRSP
Over the past five years, the RVC Dermatology Service has seen an increase in dogs with skin or ear infection due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP). It recently established a decolonisation study aimed at reducing its spread. -
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Medicine Nursing at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals
The RVC team includes some of the most skilled RVNs in the UK, many of whom have advanced qualifications in their fields. They have expertise in caring for some of the most challenging cases seen in veterinary practice. -
Pioneering RVC research identifies a key reason for equine pregnancy loss
Research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has demonstrated that a chromosomal defect is the reason why a significant proportion of horse pregnancies fail within the first two months of development. This will pave the way for new diagnostic … -
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Exciting Development Offers New Ophthalmology Procedures
Maria-Christine Fischer, Charlotte Dawson, Roser Tetas Pont, Christiane Kafarnik and Serena Maini A new operating microscope within the Ophthalmology Service will enable the RVC team to offer procedures that are currently only available within very …