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• New concepts in research suggest that non-human animals also suffer boredom

  

  Dr Charlotte Burn, Senior Lecturer in Animal Welfare and Behaviour Science at the Royal Veterinary College, has recently published work suggesting that non-human animals also suffer with boredom.

   15 Aug 2017

  Boredom when it is severe and prolonged is torment to humans and can cause dangerous or criminal …

• Hyperthyroidism and neutering; is there a link?

  

  Hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid gland) is now a very common in geriatric cats, affecting almost 10% of cats over 9 years, but this disease was not commonly recognised until the 1980s. The reasons for the emergence of hyperthyroidism are …

   19 Dec 2017

  Hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid gland) is now a very common in geriatric cats, affecting …

• How to Apply

  UCAS Applications for the BSc Biological Sciences and BSc Bioveterinary Sciences with a Certificate in Work-based Learning and Research programme are made by visiting UCAS online. The course code for BSc Biological Sciences with a Certificate in …

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• How to Apply

  UCAS To apply for the BSc Bioveterinary Sciences programme please visit UCAS online. The course code for the programme is D300 and the institution code for the RVC is RVET R84. Deadline: 15 January for September entry. We may still be able to …

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• Chronic Kidney disease in cats explored

  

  Chronic Kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 1.2% cats attending primary-care practice in the UK, a new study has revealed. The research, carried out by the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) VetCompassTM programme, also investigated risk …

   16 May 2019
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  Transvenous PDA Occlusion

  Virginia Luis Fuentes and David Connolly, Professors of Veterinary Cardiology, Anne Kurosawa and Xavier Navarro Cubas, Cardiology Specialists. Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is one of the most common congenital cardiac diseases in dogs. Female …

• Stacy Chan to donate handbag profits to the ACT

  

  Stacy Chan, a luxury handbag designer, has dedicated a range of 'minibags' to her beloved Labrador, Charlie, and will donate 15% of the profit to the Animal Care Trust.

   16 Sep 2019

  Stacy Chan, a luxury handbag designer, has dedicated a range of 'minibags' to her beloved Labrador, …

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  Professional Development Opportunities

  The RVC has developed two professional doctorate programmes, in Veterinary Science (VetD) and Agriculture and Food (DAgriFood).

• Peter Marsden smashes fundraising target to raise over £7,000 for research into IMHA

  

  Peter walks 50 miles along the River Thames to raise money for the Animal Care Trust-funded research into immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA).

   18 Oct 2019

  Peter walks 50 miles along the River Thames to raise money for the Animal Care Trust-funded …

• NEW VACCINATION AVAILABLE

  

  Is your rabbit up to date with vaccines? Recently, a new strain of Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (RVHD) has been found in the UK, which appears resistant to standard vaccination. A new vaccine has been developed to protect against this strain and we are now offering this vaccine to combat the disease.

   13 Jul 2016

  Is your rabbit up to date with vaccines?

  Recently, a new strain of Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic …