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World first, RVC finds cognitive impairments in dogs with epilepsy
A series of pioneering research studies from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) into dogs with epilepsy have revealed that: Dogs with epilepsy find it harder to obey commands, are slower to learn new tricks, have spatial memory deficits and are easily distracted. Aversive training methods, such as bark-activated collars, prong collars and verbal punishment are associated with poor trainability and their use should be avoided. Some anti-epileptic drugs (the medications commonly used to treat seizures) were found to worsen the cognitive impairment of dogs with epilepsy. Dogs with greater exposure to training activities, including obedience classes, agility, and gun-dog training, were found to be associated with higher trainability and have fewer signs of cognitive dysfunction.You can’t teach epileptic dogs new tricks? A series of pioneering research studies from the Royal …
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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 mammalWhat if researchers could go back in time 105 million years and accurately sequence the chromosomes …
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A study conducted by the Royal Veterinary College in collaboration with UT Southwestern Medical Center demonstrates the potential of gene editing technology to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy
A study conducted by the Royal Veterinary College in collaboration with UT Southwestern Medical Center demonstrates the potential of gene editing technology to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophyResearchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in collaboration with researchers at UT …
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New research reveals biggest risk factors for puppies developing separation-related behaviours
New research conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in collaboration with Dogs Trust, has identified experiences in a puppy’s early life that put them at the greatest risk of developing separation-related behaviours (SRBs) when left home …New research conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in collaboration with Dogs Trust, has …
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New Equine Locomotor Research Course at the Royal Veterinary College
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is launching a new Graduate Diploma in Equine Locomotor Research (Grad Dip ELR), which offers farriers the opportunity to gain skills and experience in producing original research to increase the evidence base behind farriery, and enhance equine welfare. -
Complete animal genomes become easier to map thanks to revolutionary new method
Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and the University of Kent have developed a new cost effective approach to mapping and assembling genomes, using a novel method that is particularly effective for bird species. Developed with funding … -
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Non-Medical Helper (NMH) providers used by RVC students include Independent Dyslexia Consultants and University Mentoring Organisation -
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RVC Trauma Centre Maintains Level I Status
The Royal Veterinary College's Queen Mother Hospital for Animalsis the only ACVECC certified Level 1 Veterinary Trauma Centre outside of North America. -
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Transforming treatments with advanced respiratory technology
As veterinary science breakthroughs accelerate, so the need to harness technology increases. RVC Small Animal Referrals teams now have access to two new pieces of equipment that will help referral and emergency cases as well as support important research that progresses veterinary treatment.