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Slavery carried parasites from West Africa to the Caribbean
Research confirms slave trade imported parasites carrying the bilharzia disease from West Africa to the CaribbeanPioneering genetic research involving scientists from The Royal Veterinary College (RVC), …
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How cheetahs find each other in their vast home ranges in Botswana
Researchers from the Structure and Motion Lab have published a paper on how cheetahs find each other in their vast home ranges in Botswana. Dr Tatjana Hubel, Prof Alan Wilson and collaborators from Cheetah Conservation Botswana tracked a coalition …Researchers from the Structure and Motion Lab have published a paper on how cheetahs find each …
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Easter bunnies and dogs do not mix
As Easter approaches, we should all be reminded about the possibility of chocolate poisoning in dogs. Every year Royal Veterinary College (RVC) hospitals and vet practices around the UK see poorly pets have plundered our beloved treats. -
From the geometry of a toppling table to a new ‘grazing’ gait? And perhaps why monkeys walk weirdly
In a new paper published in the Royal Society journal Biology Letters, two Royal Veterinary College (RVC) experts exploited the geometry of a wobbly table to explain the ‘grazing’ gait in quadrupeds as well as walking in primates. Very simple … -
Recent Papers and Current Projects
Recent Papers and Current Projects including calf anaemia from staff and students at RVC-SE -
Owners thank generous blood donors who saved Stan’s life
Stan was brought to the Royal Veterinary College at the end of April for the management of severe gastroenteritis after eating a rotting animal carcass on a walk. He was critically unwell, and was admitted to Emergency & Critical Care where he underwent repeat surgeries after an infection was detected in his abdomen.Stan was brought to the Royal Veterinary College at the end of April for the management of severe …
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New Pet Plan Charitable Trust award
Dr Rebecca Geddes has been awarded a Pet Plan Charitable Trust Pump Priming Grant to research “Is upper urinary tract stone formation in cats caused by disrupted calcium-phosphate metabolism?” Kidney stones are a common problem in many species, …Dr Rebecca Geddes has been awarded a Pet Plan Charitable Trust Pump Priming Grant to research “Is …
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New blood fridge funded through supporters' Companion Dog Show
Our new blood fridge has arrived at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals! A huge thank you to Joan and Paul and the K9 Care Dog Training Club for raising £2,100 from this year’s Companion Dog Show towards the blood fridge.Our new blood fridge has arrived at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals! A huge thank you to Joan …
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Calling all Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital Clients
The staff at the Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital would love for one of our furry friends to be a part of this lovely show. Please fill out your applications using the following link: CBeebies Vet Tales FERNE AND RORY’S VET TALES – NEEDS …The staff at the Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital would love for one of our furry friends to be a …
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Behaviour and health outcomes in conventional and slow-growing breeds of broiler chicken
In a study carried out at the RVC Hawkshead campus, RVC researchers led by Dr. Siobhan Abeyesinghe compared conventional and slow-growing broiler breeds. We have identified key behavioural measures that should be used to improve welfare assessments. …In a study carried out at the RVC Hawkshead campus, RVC researchers led by Dr. Siobhan Abeyesinghe …