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Scientists discover songbirds have an unusual chromosome
A new study, involving scientists from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in England and the Institute of Cytology and Genetics (ICG) in Russia, has found that all songbirds have an additional chromosome in their germ cells unlike other avian species.A new study, involving scientists from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in England and the …
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Population of critically-endangered Saiga antelope doubles in past three years
International group, which includes the RVC, dedicated to Saiga conservation shows the population now numbers over 228,000 compared to around 103,000 in 2015.The population of the critically-endangered Saiga antelope in Central Asia has doubled during 2016 …
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Recognising superheroes - New RVC awards for cat and dog blood donors
The RVC is celebrating these unsung heroes by awarding ‘Blood Donor of the Year’ awards to two of its regular donors, Bertie and Atticus -
RVC and The Animal and Plant Health Agency awarded OIE Collaborating Centre
OIE Collaborating Centres are centres of expertise in a specific designated sphere of competence relating to the management of general questions on animal health issues.The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) have been jointly …
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New study explains how fish got their fingers
New analysis of anatomical evidence shows how the limbs of land vertebrates (such as mammals and reptiles) originated from the fins of water-bound fishes. -
RVC honours UC Davis Dean, Dr Michael Lairmore, with Honorary Fellowship
This honour was granted to Dean Lairmore in recognition for his outstanding leadership in veterinary medicine and One Health, and was presented during the RVC’s Annual Principal’s Dinner. -
London’s ‘Knowledge Quarter’ is one of the world’s best locations for science and innovation
The one-mile radius around King’s Cross railway station in north London has been revealed to contain one of the highest densities of knowledge-based businesses and science organisations in the world.The one-mile radius around King’s Cross railway station in north London has been revealed to …
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RVC launches Aurora programme to support more women into senior roles
Demonstrating its continuing commitment to gender equality, the RVC has launched the Aurora programme to help address the under representation of women in senior academic roles -
RVC breakthrough in the global effort to eradicate PPR virus
RVC Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in examining the spread of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), an animal disease targeted for global eradication. They found that repeated vaccination campaigns targeting production systems acting as viral reservoirs would be the most effective way of eradicating the disease.Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in examining the spread of Peste des Petits …
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TV presenter Liz Bonnin amongst list of honorary degrees awarded by the Royal Veterinary College
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has awarded honorary degrees to three outstanding individuals; TV presenter and alumnus Liz Bonnin, Professor Alan McNeilly and Bruce Vivash Jones.