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Dr Beth Preston
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New Royal Veterinary College study finds low-cost thermal image devices could be as effective as expensive alternatives in detecting lameness in dairy cattle
The research reveals that the low-cost devices could be as effective as diagnostics that are up to 50 times more expensive Left - Thermogram from the low cost device, Right - Thermogram from the high cost device A new study, led by the Royal …The research reveals that the low-cost devices could be as effective as diagnostics that are up to 5 …
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RVC professor chairs the Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is delighted to share that Professor Alan Wilson, Professor of Locomotor Biomechanics is serving as the Chair for the Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize this year. Professor Alan Wilson poses with cheetahs … -
Not so happy bunnies: New RVC research reveals the breeds most at risk of tear duct inflammation this International Rabbit Day
New research by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed the rabbit breeds most at risk of developing dacryocystitis, an inflammatory condition of the tear ducts, including Lionheads, Mini Lops, Lops and Dwarf Lop rabbits. The research also …New research by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed the rabbit breeds most at risk of …
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RVC researchers reveal the molecular mechanisms that underlie a common genetic form of ‘tying up’ in horses.
In 2008, researchers at the University of Minnesota revealed the genetic cause of type 1 Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM1), a common disorder associated with exertional rhabdomyolysis in horses. Affected animals have a mutation in a key …In 2008, researchers at the University of Minnesota revealed the genetic cause of type 1 …
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Latitude Festival Kids Area
The Widening Participation team had the chance to go to Latitude festival in Suffolk this year, to meet hundreds and hundreds of young people interested in the world of Veterinary Science.Latitude is no normal music festival. The combination of …The Widening Participation team had the chance to go to Latitude festival in Suffolk this year, …
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Kentish Town Young Farmers visit
On 22nd August, the widening participation team had the pleasure of welcoming 26 young people (aged 7 - 15) who currently volunteer at the Kentish Town City Farm. They help out by cleaning out animals, taking them for walks, feeding them and …On 22nd August, the widening participation team had the pleasure of welcoming 26 young people ( …
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The Sutton Trust Summer School
We had an absolutely incredible time with our Sutton Trust Summer School students this year. They manged to do so much over the five days that it will be difficult to summarise, but here are some of the highlights! The RVC Sutton Trust summer …We had an absolutely incredible time with our Sutton Trust Summer School students this year. They …
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The BIG event - Science Communication Conference
Our Widening Participation team member Lucy Eckersley won a bursary to visit the BIG conference this year, after submitting an application detailing what our team would get out of the experience.The BIG event is a three day conference covering …Our Widening Participation team member Lucy Eckersley won a bursary to visit the BIG conference …
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Careers With Animals in collaboration with BAYLAB
On the 3rd and 6th of July, the widening participation team had the amazing opportunity to deliver events in association with BAYER at their state of the art facility; Baylab in Reading. The sessions were designed to spark an interest in …On the 3rd and 6th of July, the widening participation team had the amazing opportunity to …