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RCVS Knowledge wants to improve its language

“We are looking forward to hearing from a wide range of veterinary professionals and animal owners to help us produce this vital resource…” – Freya Rooke, University of Nottingham.

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New research shows gut microbe weight loss link

Research carried out in Welsh mountain ponies raises the possibility of predicting weight loss success by analysing the faecal microbiome of individual animals.

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EU and UK farm antibiotic use falls again

“It’s very positive to see this downward trend across almost all countries – not just in terms of total sales, but also the highest priority antibiotics” – Cat McLaughlin, who chairs the Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture Alliance.

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COVID task force to head into 2021 with safeguards

The RCVS' COVID-19 task force, formed in late March 2020, has taken 30 decisions affecting day-to-day life in the professions.

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Swedish firm announces acquistion of Nutravet

Swedish animal health product manufacturer announces it has acquired UK veterinary nutraceuticals and pet supplement company.

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Survey to look at cow-with-calf concept

Researchers at Scotland’s Rural College to look into system where calves are kept with their mothers for up to five months.

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CATS report launches to aid feline welfare

The new annual report from Cats Protection will be used to aid the charity’s rehoming, neutering, education and advocacy work.

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Rocco goes the distance following knee surgery

A dog rescued from Greece after British couple witnessed it being hit by a car has been given a new lease of life following a knee replacement.

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RVC-led programme awards £170,000 in grants

The Bloomsbury Science, Economics, Technology research programme – led by RVC and funded by Research England – awards cash to six social science-led projects.

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Consolidation and COVID-19: role of lockdown in animal health digitalisation

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Weathering the coronavirus storm: navigating post-lockdown world

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