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RVC hospitals shine in new Practice Standards Scheme
The Royal Veterinary College’s Equine and Small Animal Referral Hospitals are among the first in the UK to be assessed under the new Practice Standards Scheme (PSS) Awards, and have been designated as ‘Outstanding’ in all categories assessed to date. -
Out-of-hours Emergency Care
The RVC operates a 24-hour veterinary emergency veterinary clinic, for dog, cat and other pet owners whose regular vet practices have signed up to our scheme. -
RVC study reveals multitude of indicators of equine insulin dysregulation and therefore laminitis risk
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has determined new factors that can indicate insulin dysregulation (ID) in ponies. The study findings confirm that physical observation (i.e., looking at the external characteristics of the … -
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Small Animal Hydrotherapy
The RVC delivers hydrotherapy in a purpose-built centre next to the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals. An underwater treadmill was updated this year. The Veterinary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Service works closely with the Neurology and Neurosurgery Service, as well as other clinical teams, to ensure the best possible outcome for each patient. -
Anatomic Pathology ACVP Successes!
Huge congratulations to our 2 anatomic pathology residents Dylan Yaffy and Tamara Dolensek on passing the Phase II examination and becoming new Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists! This is a massive achievement and … -
Brucella canis: Referring a dog to the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals
In the last two years, there have been increasing numbers of dogs identified in the UK with Brucella canis infection. Such dogs have usually been imported or have travelled to countries where Brucella canis is endemic. Due to the zoonotic risk … -
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Equine Degloving Case
Gannicus, an 11-year-old thoroughbred gelding, spent more than three months at the RVC Equine Referral Hospital earlier this year due to a degloving wound sustained by kicking through the side of a horsebox. -
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RVC’s Pandemic Puppies Team: Shining a light on contemporary challenges in canine welfare
Dr Rowena Packer, Lecturer in Companion Animal Behaviour and Welfare Science, reflects on the contributions of RVC research to understanding the dynamic world of dog welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond -
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Pathology Specialist Takes on New Leadership Role
Simon Priestnall, Professor of Veterinary Anatomic Pathology, has succeeded Ken Smith (who has become head of the Graduate School) as Head of the Department of Pathobiology and Population Sciences (PPS). We spoke to Simon about his new role and developments in diagnostic pathology at the RVC. -
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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.