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Hippos' ability to become airborne

Life Sciences

A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) into the movement and gaits of hippopotamuses on land has found that while they almost exclusively trot, the fastest-moving hippos become airborne for substantial periods of time.

Health - Aug 14

Need for greater One Health understanding in antimicrobial resistance management

New study reveals need for greater One Health understanding in antimicrobial resistance management.

New research from the RVC explores the functions of leg muscles and structures in running

Research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has explored the functions of leg muscles, structures and mechanisms in running, finding parallels with bicycle wheels that support body weight, and pedals and gears that enable the muscles to work effectively.

Link between chromosomal errors and pregnancy loss in mares

Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), as part of a team from Cornell University, have identified chromosomal errors as a common cause of pregnancy loss in mares.

RVC joins new transdisciplinary network to address antimicrobial resistance

This week, the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has announced its participation in the newly launched Agrifood Systems Transdisciplinary (AMAST) Network - a transdisciplinary project which has been established to better understand how antimicrobial resistance (AMR) impacts the UK's food production and agrifood system and develop new ways to address these challenges.

Health - Jul 9

New research from the RVC sheds light on common health issues in pet rabbits

Exploring the most common health problems in pet rabbits in the UK, new research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) reveals unnatural body shapes along with inadequate diet and exercise as having strong links with poorer health in rabbits.

Veterinary - Jul 3

Later-age spaying of bitches reduces risk of urinary incontinence

A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that delaying spaying of bitches until between seven and 18 months causes a 20 percent reduction in the risk of early-onset urinary incontinence, compared with early-age spaying between three and six months. The findings will help vets make evidence-based recommendations on the timing of spaying, whilst taking into account other spaying considerations.

Health - Jun 17

Research supports new legislation on the eradication of BVD in Welsh cattle

Following the success of the Gwaredu Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) screening programme, which was supported by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) amongst other industry partners, the Welsh Government has announced new legislation to aid the eradication of BVD in cattle.

Life Sciences - Aug 12

Hop to it: New research explores the muscle anatomy of frogs in relation to their movement

Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and UCL have uncovered anatomical differences between species of frogs specialising in different locomotor styles.

Health - Aug 6

The RVC awarded funding for crucial research that could contribute to the reduction of methane emissions worldwide

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been awarded a £1,200,000 grant from the Bezos Earth Fund to explore how methane-producing microorganisms colonise the gastro-intestinal (GI) tract of calves in the first six weeks of life and how they impact the developing immune system.

Health - Jul 26

Kissing and petting young camels found to be key transmitter of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus

New research led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) into the spread of MERS-CoV, the virus carried by camels which causes Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), has found that young camels present a high risk for human

Veterinary - Jul 12

International welfare group calls for worldwide end to adverts inappropriately using dogs with extreme body shapes

The International Collaborative on Extreme Conformations in Dogs (ICECDogs) has released new guidance for advertisers, heavily informed by research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), that advises on which images of dogs should be avoided in advertising and social media based on the dog's extreme body shape.

Veterinary - Jul 3

RVC student wins international award for outstanding research into canine pain management

Simone Ku, fourth-year veterinary student at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has been awarded the International Undergraduate Student Inspiration Award by the Kennel Club Charitable Trust in recognition of her pioneering work to understand pain relief and behaviour management in dogs.

Health - Aug 28

New RVC research debunks belief that designer crossbreed dogs are healthier than purebreds

The RVC has undertaken the world's largest study into the health of designer crossbreed dogs and revealed that the overall health of three common designer crossbreeds (Cockapoo, Labradoodle and Cavapoo) is largely similar to their parent purebred breeds. These findings debunk common public beliefs about the superior health of these designer crossbreed dogs and provide vital information to assist potential dog owners when deciding which type of dog to acquire.

Health - Jun 13

Different endothelial cell responses between humans and horses

New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed a fundamental difference between how the cells which line blood vessels (endothelial cells), react in horses compared to humans.