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Comparative Physiology and Medicine Symposium - to commemorate the work of Professor A R (Bob) Michell
A Comparative Physiology and Medicine symposium was held on 31 May 2017 at the RVC. This day was to celebrate and reflect upon the scientific career of a leader of our profession, Alastair Robert (Bob) Michell. Bob was passionate about science, …A Comparative Physiology and Medicine symposium was held on 31 May 2017 at the RVC.
This day was …
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Royal Veterinary College Receives Royal Visitor
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall visits the RVC to mark the 30th birthday of the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals (QMHA) -
RVC collaborates to reveal health issues in different dog breeds
A Royal Veterinary College (RVC) veterinary researcher has been involved in an exciting collaboration to create a single resource, in an easy-to-read book format, that identifies the health issues that each dog and cat breed is predisposed to. Until now, owners have struggled to find information about the diseases their breeds are prone to because this information was often scattered across thousands of scholarly articles in academic journals. Now, following exhaustive research that examined thousands of peer-reviewed publications on dog and cat health, three veterinary surgeon researchers have finally collated all this information into a single book source for owners, vets, breeders and students. -
How curved are your bones? RVC study finds smart bones curve to protect against fracture
How curved are your bones? RVC study finds smart bones curve to protect against fractureBone adaptation to physiological forces at the organ level is not related to local mechanical …
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Can mosquitoes stop us going bump in the night?
International, collaborative research group led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has demonstrated how the mosquito avoids obstacles in the dark by sensing changes in the airflows generated by its flapping wings. -
Excessive exercise responsible for three-quarters of heatstroke cases in dogs, study shows
The most common cause of potentially-fatal heatstroke in dogs is being exercised by their owners, the largest study of its kind has found. A team at Nottingham Trent University and the Royal Veterinary College found that exertion or exercise – … -
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 …
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£5 million funding awarded to transform the UK Food System to address the country’s needs for health and sustainability
The Royal Veterinary College is among the world-leading research bodies which will drive the UK’s Food Systems Partnership for Sustainable Food Future – Centre for Doctoral TrainingA partnership of leading universities, including the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), have been …
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The Royal Veterinary College and Penn Vet New Bolton Center Launch new MARS EQUESTRIAN™ Veterinary Scholarship Programme for Equine Research
The Royal Veterinary College and Penn Vet New Bolton Center Launch new MARS EQUESTRIAN™ Veterinary Scholarship Programme for Equine Research -
New RVC research gets to the root of dental disease in dogs
Dental disease is one of the most common health problems experienced by dogs but often remains unrecognised by owners as a major welfare issue. The latest research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) reveals just how common dental disease is in …