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Evaluation of a novel rodenticide: methaemoglobin-inducing agent
Congratulations to Dr Troy Gibson and colleagues on the publication of 2 papers in ''Animal Welfare''. Both papers discuss the use of a potential new class of novel rodenticides that induce methaemoglobinaemia. The findings suggest that lethal and …Congratulations to Dr Troy Gibson and colleagues on the publication of 2 papers in ''Animal Welfare' …
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Animal Welfare Conference
Experts at an event at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) discussed how selective breeding for ‘desirable’ traits can ultimately push an animal’s biology to the point where it breaks down, due to increased susceptibility to disease.Experts at an event at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) discussed how selective breeding for ‘ …
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Outstanding Achievements
Various members and affiliated members of the Animal Welfare team at the RVC have recently received a variety of fantastic awards in our field. Congratulations to them all! Dr Rowena Packer wins UFAW's Young Animal Welfare Scientist of the Year …Various members and affiliated members of the Animal Welfare team at the RVC have recently received …
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New study highlights concerns over the purchasing of flat-faced dogs
Owners are attracted by their large, wide-set eyes, and flat faces, even though these characteristics are linked with a variety of inherited diseases.The popularity of flat faced brachycephalic dogs in the UK continues to rise.
The French Bulldog …
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New study highlights perceptions of the use of NSAIDs for post-disbudding analgesia of calves
Study looks at the attitudes of farmers and vets on pain perception and pain management methods for disbuddingA new study examining cattle farmers’ and veterinarians’ opinions of pain-induced distress …
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Welcome to Madeline Campbell - Lecturer in human-animal interactions and ethics
AWSE Welcomes Dr Madeleine (Maddy) Campbell, who joins the RVC today as lecturer in human-animal interactions and ethics. Maddy will be known to many in the RVC community, having previously been an honorary lecturer within the animal welfare …AWSE Welcomes Dr Madeleine (Maddy) Campbell, who joins the RVC today as lecturer in human-animal …
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New dog-fighting research: The reasons why vets under-report cases in the UK
Nearly 15% of veterinary professionals suspected that they had treated at least one dog that was engaged in illegal dog fighting in 2015New pioneering research suggests that nearly 15% of veterinary professionals suspected that they …
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FAWSE success at Post graduate research day
On the 8th of June 2022, RVC held it’s annual post graduate research day at our Hawkshead Campus. Post graduates across the RVC showed off the hard work they are putting into their varying projects with impacts statements, presentations and posters. …On the 8th of June 2022, RVC held it’s annual post graduate research day at our Hawkshead Campus. …
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New RVC research explains human foot and leg proportions
Novel research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) examining the human walk has been able to predict leg and foot proportions using collisional geometry. The findings suggest why modern humans have a knee halfway down their legs, short heel and … -
Royal Veterinary College gives World Class insight
RVC experts demonstrate the links between current research, performance and equine health management at the British Equine Federation's World Class Programme 'Fit to Compete' event