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RVC researchers win grant for vital project on coronavirus infections in companion animals

Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have been awarded a grant worth almost £200,000 by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to undertake a collaborative research project which will examine companion animal susceptibility to coronavirus infections.

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Business
Veterinary Marketing: Understanding SEO

Veterinary Marketing: Understanding SEO

“If your page’s content answers the terms that people are typing into Google you’re onto a winner. If someone has a question about puppy parties, or dental or neutering, think about how you can create useful content for your site and for your audience. Think about what your USP is, what is it that your practice can offer and what sets you apart from others. A lot of practices use stock photos on their site, so if you can get some nice high-quality photos of your practice, your staff, even your patients that’s a great start for your vet practice,” advises Briony.

Community
Meet the team: Nicky Gordon

Meet the team: Nicky Gordon

Meet Nicky Gordon, Continuous Improvement Manager at Covetrus UK. Based in Dumfries, Nicky tells us about his love for FC Barcelona, his dog and his daughter!

Business
Veterinary Marketing: 5 ways to attract millennial pet owners.

Veterinary Marketing: 5 ways to attract millennial pet owners.

As a veterinary practice manager or partner looking for new and exciting ways to promote your practice, it’s vital you understand the fundamentals of marketing. So, as part of our InsightOne Veterinary Marketing series, we’re diving into marketing methodologies to help empower you on the journey to reaching your full potential.

News
COVID-19 lockdown reveals human impact on wildlife.

COVID-19 lockdown reveals human impact on wildlife.

An international team of scientists is investigating how animals are responding to reduced levels of human activity during the Covid-19 pandemic. In an article published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, the leaders of a new global initiative explain how research during …

News
RVC professor contributes to vital research on potential COVID-19 treatment.

RVC professor contributes to vital research on potential COVID-19 treatment.

Continuing the ongoing and expanding partnership between the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and the Francis Crick Institute, Simon Priestnall— Professor of Veterinary Anatomic Pathology at the RVC—has contributed to a significant new piece of research just published in Science Mag …

News
No social distancing for rabbits: why two bunnies are better than one!

No social distancing for rabbits: why two bunnies are better than one!

RVC study finds single housing increases stress-related behaviour and decreases body temperature, highlighting how owners should avoid having lone rabbits. A study released today by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found that, despite recent surveys suggesting that about half …

Charity
Bee Active, Bee Healthy, Bee Happy Week 2020

Bee Active, Bee Healthy, Bee Happy Week 2020

April marks the beginning of the inaugural virtual mile, established by The Running Bee Foundation. The team behind MyFirst™ Virtual Mile is giving everyone in the UK the opportunity to “mix up their current exercise regimes or set themselves a challenge to complete …

Community
Meet the team: Lyle Hamilton

Meet the team: Lyle Hamilton

Continuing our Meet the Team series, we’re catching up with the faces behind the business. Today, we meet Lyle, one of our youngest members of the team! Name: Lyle HamiltonRole: Sales & Marketing Co-ordinator Words to live by: “Never underestimate the …

Community
Meet the team: Mariah Fredrick

Meet the team: Mariah Fredrick

In this series, we speak to the people behind Covetrus. This week, we caught up with Marketing Maven, Mariah Fredrick! Name: Mariah Fredrick  Role: Business Development Category Manager  Quote to live by: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to …


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