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RVC research team is one step closer to objective detection of horses with ataxia
Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College have developed a method of objective evaluation that can help differentiate horses with ataxia, a neurological disorder resulting in an uncoordinated or drunken gait, from those with other mobility issues. -
Hyperthyroidism and neutering; is there a link?
Hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid gland) is now a very common in geriatric cats, affecting almost 10% of cats over 9 years, but this disease was not commonly recognised until the 1980s. The reasons for the emergence of hyperthyroidism are …Hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid gland) is now a very common in geriatric cats, affecting …
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Keratoconjuncitivitis sicca (dry eye)
Low tear production is the most common form of dry eye in dogs
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World’s first immune-mediated disease clinic
The RVC has established the world’s first immune-mediated disease veterinary clinic. It is led by the Internal Medicine Service and works closely other specialist teamsThe RVC has established the world’s first veterinary clinic for immune-mediated disease. The clinic …
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New grant awarded by the Francis Crick institute to Dr Ellen Knuepfer
Dr Ellen Knuepfer was awarded a grant by The Francis Crick Institute to carry out research on the Characterisation of novel protein complexes which play an essential role in erythrocyte invasion by Plasmodium and Babesia parasites and to investigate …Dr Ellen Knuepfer was awarded a grant by The Francis Crick Institute to carry out research on the …
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Corneal Cross-Linking Capacity
The RVC’s Ophthalmology Service now offers corneal cross-linking (CXL), which is a cost-effective alternative to surgical treatment and can allow the cornea to heal more naturally -
Activity trackers learning and alerting changes in cow behaviour
The cow herd located at RVC Boltons Park Farm have recently been fitted with an activity tracker named CowAlert. The CowAlert system consists of several monitoring sensors placed on their legs and they measure and track activity budgets, detect lameness and oestrus.The cow herd located at RVC's Boltons Park Farm have recently been fitted with an activity tracker …
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Blended Learning Strategy 2021
Enabling Flexible learning at the RVC What does Blended Learning mean at the RVC? The RVC is committed to creating opportunities for learning as part of a wider social activity in our community. Just as the physical campus spaces provide … -
Use of zebrafish to increase our understanding of diseases
One major use of zebrafish is to increase our understanding of diseases and provide disease models for therapeutic discovery. We focus on rare inherited diseases, which together affect about one in every 10 people, even though each disease has an … -
LGBT+ History Month
LGBT+ History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of the LGBT+ Community, past and present, and to commit to educating ourselves and others about that history. At the Royal Veterinary College this year, events were organised by …