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What are the values that drive Covetrus forward?
At Covetrus, we have the mission of advancing the world of veterinary medicine. To do so, we rely on years of experience and, equally important, on our shared values. Our beliefs and work ethic guide how we act as individuals …
Study examines how bacteria in chickens is leaving thousands of people unwell every year.
A new study published in the Scientific Reports journal, led by Royal Veterinary College (RVC) lecturer and Roslin scientific associate Dr Androniki Psifidi, has revealed how genes influence chickens’ resistance to Campylobacter, a genus of bacteria that causes food poisoning …
Photography competition winners….
Thank you to all who took part in the I 💙 Photography Competition. Last month, we tasked our social media followers to get out, get active and capture our stunning countryside, cityscapes, rivers and lakes… We received dozens of amazing …
RVC research finds memory-boosting effects of a dietary supplement for cognitively-impaired dogs with epilepsy.
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has shown, for the first time, that changing the fat profile of the diet of dogs with hard-to-treat epilepsy can, not only improve their seizure control, but also their cognitive abilities, such …
Study reveals canine epilepsy is a “ticking time bomb”…
A study led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), which explored the impact of owning a dog with idiopathic epilepsy on their owner’s lives, has revealed that almost all owners have made substantial lifestyle changes in order to care for their dog.
RVC canine diabetes archive used to examine link between immune system genes and diabetes in high-risk dog breeds
While previous studies have implicated these MHC genes in canine diabetes, this study is the first to examine this association in individual dog breeds. The research, published in Canine Medicine and Genetics, reveals that particular MHC genes are indeed associated with canine diabetes in certain breeds of dogs, suggesting that further work is needed to understand the role of the immune system in the development of canine diabetes, but that the disease may not be the same in all breeds.
Exploring the classification, diagnosis & clinical management of seizures in dogs
While seizures are common in veterinary practice, this new study shows that approximately 1 in 160 dogs under first opinion veterinary care are affected by seizures every year.
Meet the team: Introducing Aoibhínn Higgins—your new Northern Irish Business Consultant.
This week, we caught up with Aoibhínn Higgins (pronounced ‘Aye-veen’ for those of you confused by those, sometimes, tricky Irish names!) Our new Business Development Consultant for Northern Ireland talks witches, wellness and worst Halloween looks! After growing up in …
Meet the team: Jack Dixon
Meet our new recruit, Veterinary Instrumentation Marketer, Jack Dixon. Originally from Scunthorpe, or “Sunny Scunny” as he calls it, Vi’s newest member grew up in quite a busy home: three siblings, one black Labrador, countless hamsters, one giant french rabbit & a one-eared …
£5 million funding awarded to transform the UK Food System to address the country’s needs for health and sustainability
The Royal Veterinary College is among the world-leading research bodies which will drive the UK’s Food Systems Partnership for Sustainable Food Future – Centre for Doctoral Training A partnership of leading universities, including the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), have been …