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New study explains how fish got their fingers
New analysis of anatomical evidence shows how the limbs of land vertebrates (such as mammals and reptiles) originated from the fins of water-bound fishes. -
Three Innovation Fellows appointed to lead research on infectious diseases
Three Innovation Fellows have been appointed, including two at the RVC, to undertake studies aimed at producing new diagnostic tools for infectious diseases. -
RVC honours UC Davis Dean, Dr Michael Lairmore, with Honorary Fellowship
This honour was granted to Dean Lairmore in recognition for his outstanding leadership in veterinary medicine and One Health, and was presented during the RVC’s Annual Principal’s Dinner. -
One Health research programme awards first £1m to fight infectious diseases
Projects conducted by RVC academics were among two of the three recipients of this first tranche of grants.The Bloomsbury SET, a £5 million translational research programme led by the Royal Veterinary …
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World-First Surgery Combination Saves Puppy’s Life
Surgeons from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have successfully carried out the surgical repair of a complex combination of heart defects in a dog. The abnormalities required tricuspid valve repair surgery along with the repair for the common atrium. It is the first time these procedures have been carried out on a dog in the same operation. -
Chocolate Labradors have shorter lifespan than rest of the breed
Chocolate Labrador Retrievers have a significantly shorter lifespan than their black and yellow counterparts, according to the results of the largest study ever done of the breed in the UK. The median lifespan for chocolate Labradors is just 10.7 … -
Wildebeest muscles almost three times more efficient than a car engine
Wildebeest muscles have an extremely high efficiency of 62.6%. By comparison, most animal muscles and a car engine are only 25% efficient -
RVC awards honorary degrees to two outstanding veterinarians
The Royal Veterinary College has awarded honorary degrees to two internationally recognised veterinarians. Professor Sarah Cleaveland and Dr Willie Reed were celebrated by the RVC for their exceptional contributions to the profession and society. -
RVC agrees international affiliation with the University of Nicosia
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and the University of Nicosia have announced they will be working to deliver two new bachelor degrees in Veterinary Medicine in Cyprus. This new initiative aims to create Cyprus’ first veterinary school. The … -
RVC research sheds light on predator/prey movement
Superior athletic capability gives predators the edge at high speeds, but low speed maneuverability favours prey survival.