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The RVC launches a new Primary and Accessible Care and Education Internship
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has announced it is launching a new course – the first of its kind in the UK – for practising veterinary surgeons with an interest in primary care and shelter medicine. The course, a Post Graduate Diploma in … -
The RVC’s Professor Joanne Webster announced as new Director of London Centre for Neglected Tropical Disease Research
Professor Joanne Webster, the Royal Veterinary College (RVC)’s Chair of Parasitic Diseases, has this week been announced as the new Director of the London Centre for Neglected Tropical Disease Research (LCNTDR). LCNTDR is an innovative research …Professor Joanne Webster, the Royal Veterinary College (RVC)’s Chair of Parasitic Diseases, has …
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Leading the flock: The RVC launches new ‘Flockmaster’ Course to help sheep farmers increase their flock productivity and improve the health of their sheep
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has launched a new course for sheep farmers, shepherds, and smallholders to help them build knowledge and skills to protect and increase their flock productivity and improve the health of their sheep. Rearing …The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has launched a new course for sheep farmers, shepherds, and …
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RVC research finds cat breeds at highest risk of kidney stones
Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have found the breeds that place cats at a higher risk of developing kidney and ureter stones, namely Burmese, Persian, Ragdoll and Tonkinese breeds. The research is the first of its kind to … -
RVC launches first comprehensive study of umbilical cord torsion in thoroughbreds
Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have been awarded funding to build on their studies into umbilical cord torsion (UCT) in thoroughbreds. This research, funded by the Alborada Trust, continues the first ever comprehensive study of … -
RVC research reveals how ageing may contribute to tendon injuries
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified the different cell populations in horses’ tendons and established which cells are most affected by ageing. These findings will help develop a better understanding of why older … -
Red setters, bulldogs and boxers among dog breeds most likely to have a wee problem
RVC's VetCompass™ programme studied data from veterinary practices across England and found that one in every 100 male dogs is affected by urinary incontinence. -
New study reveals flat faced dogs have the highest risk when giving birth
New study by the RVC led by Dr Rowena Packer reveals flat faced dogs have the highest risk when giving birth -
'Rottweilers top the lame list’ say RVC
Rottweilers are the most predisposed dog breed to suffer from osteoarthritis according to new research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease diagnosed in dogs, and this study is the largest ever conducted into the condition in dogs under veterinary care – covering 455,557 dogs -
New study highlights impact of elastic resistance band training for horses
Use of these bands on horses shown to prevent injuries as well as overcome them