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• Reconstruction of ancient chromosomes offers insight into mammalian evolution

  

  What if researchers could go back in time 105 million years and accurately sequence the chromosomes of the first placental mammal

   23 Jun 2017

  What if researchers could go back in time 105 million years and accurately sequence the chromosomes …

• 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 …

   18 Mar 2024

• New research from the RVC finds that one in seven pet rabbits suffer with dental disease

  

  New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified that each year, more than one in seven companion rabbits under primary veterinary care in the UK are suffering from dental disease, a condition which can cause severe pain. The most …

   05 Mar 2024

• Big data from VetCompass reaffirms value of Pimobendan in management of canine heart disease

  

  A new VetCompass study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has confirmed the findings of previous studies, showing positive outcomes for pimobendan treatment in dogs with heart disease. The results – using a successful application of “target …

   13 Jun 2025

• New RVC study reveals breed predispositions and risk factors for rare adrenal tumour in dogs

  

  Novel research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in collaboration with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Utrecht University, has revealed the epidemiology of phaeochromocytoma, a rare adrenal tumour, in dogs. The new study uncovers …

   15 Oct 2025

  Novel research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in collaboration with the Faculty of …

• VetCompass eClinical Trials (Complete)

  

  The study aims to develop innovative statistical approaches to veterinary electronic patient records to evaluate the effectiveness of clinical interventions in dogs.
• Morris Animal Foundation Canine Cancer Epidemiology Research Programme (In progress)

  

  This project aims to explore the frequency of different cancers and factors associated with these cancers in dogs from the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study cohort. Alongside this, VetCompass health data will be examined to explore cancer frequency …

• Feed trials

  The RVC Contract Research Unit provides services for livestock and companion animal feed studies to support the delivery and development of feeds and feed additives nationally and internationally.

• Individual Modules (Non-credit bearing)

  The RVC offers individual modules from the Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health postgraduate distance learning programme.

• New research from the RVC finds no strong link between rabbit ear type or head shape and dental problems

  

  A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found there’s no substantial link between popular conformation in rabbits, including floppy ears or flat faces, and an increased risk of dental problems. The study concluded that instead, diet, …

   31 Mar 2025

  A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found there’s no substantial link between …