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Fundraising for Phoebe and IMHA
From making bandanas to jams, Lynne and Alexis are going the extra mile to raise funds for IMHA research after their Cocker Spaniel, Phoebe, was diagnosed.From making bandanas to jams, Lynne and Alexis are going the extra mile to raise funds for IMHA …
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Queen Mother Hospital for Animals
The RVC's Queen Mother Hospital for Animals is one of the largest and most advanced veterinary hospitals in the world. -
Equine rescue mannequin provides benefits to emergency responders
The Animal Care Trust, with the support of the Simon Gibson Charitable Trust, has acquired an equine rescue mannequin to improve the wellbeing and safety for horses involved in emergency incidents.The Animal Care Trust, with the support of the Simon Gibson Charitable Trust, has acquired an …
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Royal Veterinary College harnessing the power of the new CT scanner
Thanks to your support, the Royal Veterinary College is harnessing the power of the most advanced veterinary CT scanner in Europe. In situ since 2018, the CT scanner is transforming patient care at the RVC Small Animal Referrals Hospital.Funding of £630,000 CT scanner in 2018 is transforming patient care at the RVC Small Animal …
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Blood transfusion service remain prepared for emergency cases during Covid-19 outbreak
During these unprecedented times, we are all thinking about how we can adapt to keep things as ‘normal’ as possible. This extends to the wonderful blood donor programme; animal emergencies do not stop and so it is vital to have blood donations available for transfusion to the critically ill pets that need it the most.During these unprecedented times, we are all thinking about how we can adapt to keep things as ‘ …
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Donate for free when you shop with Savoo
As we all continue to come to terms with COVID-19, it’s easy to forget that animals, as well as people, need help and care. The lives and futures of society and animals are invariably linked. With a number of fundraising events cancelled or …As we all continue to come to terms with COVID-19, it’s easy to forget that animals, as well as …
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Serum from blood donations saving the vision of cats and dogs
Blood donations from the superhero cats and dogs at the RVC are used for transfusions for critically ill pets. Blood products are not just used for transfusions however, they are also used in ophthalmology – treatment of eye disorders and diseasesBlood donations from the superhero cats and dogs at the RVC are used for transfusions for …
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Activity trackers learning and alerting changes in cow behaviour
The cow herd located at RVC Boltons Park Farm have recently been fitted with an activity tracker named CowAlert. The CowAlert system consists of several monitoring sensors placed on their legs and they measure and track activity budgets, detect lameness and oestrus.The cow herd located at RVC's Boltons Park Farm have recently been fitted with an activity tracker …
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Case Study – Stem Cell Treatment of an Equine Tendon Injury
Roger K.W. Smith, Professor of Equine Orthopaedics ‘Podge’ (Moonbeg Boy), a 15-year-old Irish sports horse gelding used for eventing, had suffered an overstrain injury to his superficial digital flexor tendon in August 2018. He had developed a … -
CowAlert benefitting cows and education at Boltons Park Farm
After a year in use, we are pleased to report that the CowAlert system has been a very valuable addition to the Farm, as the team explains.Last year, the team at RVC’s Boltons Park Farm were awarded a grant of £29,000 to fund monitoring …