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Lop-eared rabbits more likely to suffer from ear and dental problems, study confirms for first time
Scientific confirmation for the first time, by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), that lop-eared rabbits are more prone to ear and dental problems than their erect-eared counterpartsIt has been scientifically confirmed for the first time, by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), …
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Veterinary Nursing - #WhatVNsDo
What is a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)? Veterinary Nursing is a recognised, regulated and registered profession. On successful completion of the VN qualification, veterinary nurses are invited to register with the RCVS (Royal College of … -
Love is blind? Many owners of short-muzzled dogs are strongly bonded to their pets but unaware of health problems
Love is blind? Many owners of short-muzzled dogs are strongly bonded to their pets but unaware of health problemsThe largest study to date on the owners of short-muzzled dogs reveals close bonds between them and …
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World first, RVC finds cognitive impairments in dogs with epilepsy
A series of pioneering research studies from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) into dogs with epilepsy have revealed that: Dogs with epilepsy find it harder to obey commands, are slower to learn new tricks, have spatial memory deficits and are easily distracted. Aversive training methods, such as bark-activated collars, prong collars and verbal punishment are associated with poor trainability and their use should be avoided. Some anti-epileptic drugs (the medications commonly used to treat seizures) were found to worsen the cognitive impairment of dogs with epilepsy. Dogs with greater exposure to training activities, including obedience classes, agility, and gun-dog training, were found to be associated with higher trainability and have fewer signs of cognitive dysfunction.You can’t teach epileptic dogs new tricks? A series of pioneering research studies from the Royal …
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RVC postgraduates attend inaugural food systems event
RVC postgraduate students were among those attending the inaugural Innovative Food Systems Teaching and Learning (IFSTAL) summer schoolRoyal Veterinary College (RVC) postgraduate students were among those attending the inaugural …
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Tackling IMHA - most common auto immune disease in dogs
RVC case study and research for IMHA - most common autoimmune disease in dogs -
Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Learning
Veterinary medicine courses are delivered through whole-class lectures, small group tutorials, group work in directed learning classes, computer-assisted learning, demonstrations, practical work in laboratory and dissection classes, practical classes utilising live animals, directed and self-directed reading, directed and self-directed practice in the Clinical Skills Centre, self-evaluation, animal husbandry placements, placements in veterinary practices, and production of project reports. -
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A New Dimension in Visualisation
Maria-Christine Fischer, Lecturer in Ophthalmology The new ophthalmic operating microscope Zeiss Lumera 700 was purchased with an Animal Care Trust (ACT) grant and has provided a vast amount of benefits, not only to our patients, but also to … -
RVC Equine’s Referral Hospital and Practice both deemed ‘Outstanding’ in five awards in total
This extraordinary achievement highlights the specialist skills and dedicated care provided by staff in both the hospital and the ambulatory practice -
Bloomsbury Learning Environment to offer free Digital Skills Awareness course to HE institutions
Free Digital Skills Awareness course for higher education (HE) institutions to roll out to students before they start university.