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MRes - Developing treatments for Batten disease, a childhood neurodegenerative disease
Supervisors: Dr Claire Russell, Dr Valentina Marchica Department: Comparative Biomedical Sciences Project Details: The zebrafish is a prominent model to study inherited diseases. Mutations in CLN3 cause approximately half the cases of a group … -
How to transport your small mammal/exotic pet
Please bring any medication your pet is currently receiving. Rabbits and Rodents Rabbits and rodents may be transported in a small cat carrier or small mammal pet carrier depending on their size. We have a wide range of diets available in hospital … -
Prevention and Response training
Preventing sexual misconduct and violence is a community responsibility, not the responsibility of the person subjected to sexual violence. The RVC provides training programmes for students and staff focuses on understanding what sexual violence is, … -
Welfare crisis looms for flat faced dog breeds commonly used in advertising
Organisations with an interest in dog welfare have penned an open letter asking companies to stop using ‘flat faced’ (brachycephalic) dogs to sell products. The Brachycephalic Working Group (BWG), made up of the veterinary profession, national animal welfare organisations, scientists, and dog breed clubs are calling for companies to stop using flat faced dog breeds, such as Pugs, Bulldogs and French Bulldogs, to endorse and sell products. Soaring demand for these breeds, fuelled by their prominence in advertising and marketing campaigns, is creating a health and welfare crisis. -
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The RVC’s Diabetes Research Journey
Lucy Davison, Professor of Veterinary Clinical Genetics and MRC Clinician Scientist Fellow, reflects on the contributions of RVC research to the care of diabetic pets, including several important milestones, and looks to the future. Vets, nurses … -
Ancient bus-sized crocodile had extra vertebra to assist movement, new study shows
An ancient caiman that weighed as much as an Asian elephant (3 tonnes) and almost was as long as a bus (8 metres) had unique specialisations to help it move, a new study shows. The Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) Professor John Hutchinson joined … -
The Royal Veterinary College scores top marks for its Sutton Trust Summer School
Results from the Sutton Trust’s recent UK Summer Schools University Comparison Report have highlighted impressive results from The Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) Summer School. -
Applications for the Royal Veterinary College Summer Schools are now open
The RVC is calling for students from Years 10, 11 and 12 to apply for its 2021 Summer Schools -
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 … -
RVC Research study reveals consequences of extreme demand for puppies during COVID-19 Pandemic
RVC study reveals why so many people bought puppies during the pandemic and the consequences of this extreme demand