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Ancient bus-sized crocodile had extra vertebra to assist movement, new study shows
An ancient caiman that weighed as much as an Asian elephant (3 tonnes) and almost was as long as a bus (8 metres) had unique specialisations to help it move, a new study shows. The Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) Professor John Hutchinson joined … -
New research from the RVC explores the genetic adaptions and evolution of livestock and wild animals in response to extreme climates
Genetics of extreme climate adaptation which help the world’s most northern Yakut cattle population in Siberia survive their extreme cold environmentNew research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and the Institute of Cytology and Genetics in …
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Blended learning strategy - Glossary
Term or AcronymDescription Accessibility Accessible learning ensures that students can equally access the learning materials and experiences whether onsite or the digital learning through LEARN, Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). … -
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Update on Gastrointestinal Diseases in Horses
Bettina Dunkel, Associate Professor in Equine Medicine The most commonly described intestinal disease in horses is probably gastric ulcers and colic but other diseases such as colitis and inflammatory bowel disease also play an important role. The … -
RVC revolutionise equine imaging with first specialised CT scan for horses
The UK’s first specialised equine computed tomography (CT) scanner has been unveiled at the RVC -
World Blood Donor Day – Celebrating Animal Blood Donations at the RVC
Thousands of animals’ lives are saved by blood donors, and there is an increasing need for dog and cat donors -
New study from the RVC explores malaria invasion to help develop life-saving vaccine
Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and University of Oxford have led an innovative project investigating the progression of malaria infection and the role of the parasite to better aid the development of an effective malaria vaccine …Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and University of Oxford have led an innovative …
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New RVC research proves clinical benefits from surgical intervention for dogs with cranial cruciate ligament rupture
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that surgical management of cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) ruptures in dogs causes better outcomes for reducing lameness compared to non-surgical management. The study demonstrated … -
20 Years of Blood Donor Superheroes: Catherine, Winner of the Feline Lifetime Achievement Award, shares her story
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of World Blood Donor Day and 20 years since the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) Blood Donor Programme was launched, we crowned two pet owners with ‘Lifetime Achievement Awards’ for their significant contributions over the past two decades. The Feline Lifetime Achievement Award was bestowed to Catherine Kendall, a Registered Veterinary Nurse at the RVC from Stevenage. Catherine has been an exemplary participant in the Blood Donor Programme since 2007. Catherine has involved six cats and five dogs in the programme, collectively making over 114 donations and helping approximately 150 animals in need. Read Catherine's story here.In celebration of the 20th anniversary of World Blood Donor Day and 20 years since the Royal …
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Students championing diversity in the veterinary sector celebrate fifth anniversary of cause
Animal Aspirations, a national student-led organisation dedicated to improving ethnic and socioeconomic diversity within animal-related careers, celebrated its fifth birthday this week. After reports from the British Veterinary Association (BVA) …