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  Targeted Melanoma Treatment for Inoperable Areas of Horses

  In January the RVC Equine Referral Hospital began to offer a novel treatment for equine melanoma using locoregional hyperthermia combined with intratumoral chemotherapy. The treatment specifically targets tumours that cannot be surgically removed, …
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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 …

   22 Jan 2018

• RVC Equine’s Referral Hospital and Practice both deemed ‘Outstanding’ in five awards in total

  

  This extraordinary achievement highlights the specialist skills and dedicated care provided by staff in both the hospital and the ambulatory practice

   16 Apr 2019

• New study shows majority of injuries in thoroughbred flat racing are minor

  

  RVC study show that 70 percent of injuries recorded among thoroughbred flat racing horses on race-day were minor and not career-ending.

   25 Oct 2016

• 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.

   13 Feb 2017
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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.

• Equine Laser Therapy

  RVC Equine team use red and near- infrared laser light wavelengths to treat horses and ponies for a variety of health conditions - this can be done at the yard or stable. K laser treatments for horses and ponies

• Veterinary Cardiology

  The RVC veterinary cardiology service handles specialist clinical cardiac referrals in dogs, cats and other small animals with congenital and acquired cardiac conditions

• Avian Vet Services

  RVC Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital offers clients and vets specialist avian vet services for domestic pet birds and leisure birds.