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Research into Parkinson’s disease to be pioneered by the Royal Veterinary College and UCL with $7 million grant
Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and UCL are launching a pioneering new study into the causes and progression of Parkinson’s disease, following a $7 million grant from the Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) initiative. …Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and UCL are launching a pioneering new study into …
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New modelling of ancient fossil movement reveals important step in the evolution of posture in the ancestors of dinosaurs and crocodiles
Scientists from the RVC and University of Bristol used three-dimensional computer modelling to investigate the hindlimb of Euparkeria capensis–a small reptile that lived in the Triassic Period 245 million years ago -
Is the Staffordshire Bull Terrier as tough as its reputation?
New RVC research shows no evidence that Staffordshire Bull Terriers are any less healthy than other breeds in general -
Sign up to the NHS Track and Trace App
RVC staff and students are encouraged to sign up to the official NHS COVID-19 contact tracing app for England and Wales. Further information is available here. Please also familiarise yourselves with the RVC Track and Trace Process. RVC Track and … -
Bovine calving simulator to improve farm teaching and learning
The RVC Animal Care Trust has awarded a grant of almost £31,000 to purchase a bovine calving simulator. The simulator, based at the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) Boltons Park Farm and equipped with a functional udder, will offer improved learning opportunities to veterinary students before working with live animals.The RVC Animal Care Trust has awarded a grant of almost £31,000 to fund a bovine calving …
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Activity trackers learning and alerting changes in cow behaviour
The cow herd located at RVC Boltons Park Farm have recently been fitted with an activity tracker named CowAlert. The CowAlert system consists of several monitoring sensors placed on their legs and they measure and track activity budgets, detect lameness and oestrus.The cow herd located at RVC's Boltons Park Farm have recently been fitted with an activity tracker …
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Nyasha’s artwork of a jaguar wins our Animal Inspiration competition
Congratulations to Nyasha Emerenini whose artwork of a jaguar behind leaves was awarded first place in the RVC Animal Care Trust’s Animal Inspiration art competition.Congratulations to Nyasha Emerenini whose artwork of a jaguar behind leaves was awarded first place …
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Two Bloomsbury SET grants awarded to Dr Mehroosh Tak
Congratulations to Dr Mehroosh Tak, who with colleagues, has been awarded two Bloomsbury SET grants, to work on the following two projects: Assessing social acceptability and economic impact of centralised antibiotic usage data collection for GB …Congratulations to Dr Mehroosh Tak, who with colleagues, has been awarded two Bloomsbury SET grants, …
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RVC researchers lead vital study on global food systems
Important study highlighting the need for a holistic approach to understanding food systems if significant progress is to be made in producing healthy and nutritious food in an environmentally sustainable way to all people at all times.Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have led an important study as part of the …
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Flat-faced dogs; an addictive personality
RVC study highlights breed loyalty for pugs, French bulldogs, and English bulldogs, despite substantial health risksAccording to a new study, 93% of owners of flat-faced dogs – including the Pug, French Bulldog and …