Royal Veterinary College

Doggy doctorates: Early career progression outcomes for UK‐funded postgraduate canine health and welfare researchers

Abstract Background This quantitative study describes characteristics and career outcomes (in August 2024) of students completing research master's or PhD degrees in canine health and welfare who received not‐for‐profit funding between 2012 and 2018. Methods Historical canine hea...

Long‐term outcomes following modified Blalock–Taussig–Thomas shunt placement in 13 dogs with cyanotic congenital heart disease

Objectives To describe long‐term outcome and owner‐perceived quality of life in dogs with cyanotic congenital cardiac disease undergoing modified Blalock–Taussig–Thomas shunt procedure. Materials and Methods Medical records of dogs that underwent Blalock–Taussig–Thomas shunt betw...

Long‐term survival after surgical removal of an intermediate grade pancreatic carcinoma in a cat

Abstract An 11‐year‐old male neutered domestic shorthair cat presented with a history of acute diarrhoea, decreased appetite, and a palpable abdominal mass. Following clinical staging and histopathological examination after partial pancreatectomy, the cat was diagnosed with a com...

Chronic, neutrophilic pericarditis with free‐floating intrapericardial mesothelial‐lined fibrous nodules in a cat

Abstract A 15‐year‐2‐month‐old, male, neutered domestic shorthair cat was presented for a 1‐week history of increased respiratory effort and declining appetite. Point‐of‐care ultrasound diagnosed tri‐cavitary effusion, and echocardiography revealed the presence of multiple free‐f...

Olfactory neuroblastoma in a goat

Abstract Nasal tumours are uncommon in goats, with lymphoma, enzootic intranasal tumours and polyps being the most commonly reported. Nasal neuroectodermal tumours are rarely described and olfactory neuroblastoma (ONB), an infrequent neuroepithelial neoplasm originating from the...

Evaluation of the Safety and Immunogenicity of a Peste Des Petits Ruminants (PPR), Sheep and Goat Pox (SGP) and Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia (CCPP) Multivalent Vaccine (JOVAC-Combo®) Under Field Conditions in Somalia

Peste des petits ruminants (PPR), sheep and goat pox (SGP), and contagious caprine pleuropneumonia (CCPP) are diseases of small ruminants and are the major constraints to livestock trading in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Vaccination against these diseases individually is ch...

Historical, clinical and nasal endoscopic findings in 1600 cases of equine sinonasal disease and associations with case outcome

Abstract Background No large study has described the signalment, pre‐referral management or clinical and nasal endoscopic findings in equine sinonasal disease. Objectives To explore associations between case outcome and signalment, pre‐referral treatments, clinical and nasal endo...

Diagnosed causes of sinonasal disease in 1600 horses and associations with clinical signs, computed tomographic findings and case outcome

BACKGROUND: The diagnosis of equine sinonasal disorders has been greatly enhanced by using computed tomographic (CT) imaging. OBJECTIVES: To explore associations between specific diagnoses and clinical and CT findings and between specific diagnoses and case outcome in equine sino...

Plurality in transformative change: Three co‐created pathways toward nature‐positive Europe(s)

1.The accelerating decline of biodiversity necessitates transformative change to protect nature and society, requiring innovative actions and governance strategies. This paper focuses on developing diverse transformative pathways for biodiversity in Europe and advancing methodolo...

Simulation-based inference of epidemiological and phylodynamic models via neural posterior estimation

Mathematical models play a central role in understanding and forecasting infectious disease dynamics, but parameter inference is often difficult when likelihoods are intractable. Simulation-based inference (SBI) circumvents this limitation by relying on model simulations. Traditi...

Development of a Photostable pH Biosensor Based on mStayGold

Fluorescent proteins (FPs) that are pH-sensitive play a crucial role in investigating pH-related cellular processes, such as endocytosis and exocytosis. Existing pH-sensitive FPs generated from Aequorea victoria green fluorescent protein (GFP), such as superecliptic pHluorin (SEP...

Impacts of the ‘Cost-of-Living Crisis’ on UK-Based Owners of Pandemic Puppies

Since 2021, United Kingdom (UK) residents have faced a decline in disposable income termed the Cost-of-Living Crisis (COLC). For pet owners, this has been compounded by the costs of veterinary care rising faster than the rate of inflation. Animal welfare charities have reported i...

New insights on the Feeding Site and Salivation by Lutzomyia longipalpis (Diptera: Psychodidae) During Blood Ingestion on Host Skin

Abstract Phlebotomine sand flies are major vectors of Leishmania parasites, yet the mechanisms underlying their blood-feeding behavior remain poorly understood. In Lutzomyia longipalpis , the primary vector of Leishmania infantum in the Americas, feeding occurs via telmophagy, a...

Clinical Behaviour and Outcome of Pelvic Osteosarcoma in Dogs: A Retrospective Multicentre Analysis of 74 Cases (2007–2025)

Although osteosarcoma is the most common primary bone tumour in dogs, involvement of the pelvic bones is rare. The aim of the present study was to describe clinical presentation, identify possible prognostic factors, and evaluate outcomes in dogs diagnosed with pelvic osteosarcom...

European Network for Optimization of Veterinary Antimicrobial Therapy (ENOVAT) guidelines for antimicrobial and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use in bovine respiratory disease

<ns5:p> Background Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is a major cause of morbidity, mortality, impaired welfare, production loss, and antimicrobial use in cattle. These European Network for Optimization of Veterinary Antimicrobial Therapy (ENOVAT) guidelines provide evidence-based...

Duodenal hamartomatous polyps in three pedigree-related laboratory ferrets (Mustela putorius furo)

Gastrointestinal polyps are considered rare in the ferret. This case series describes duodenal polyps in three related ferrets, all localised to the cranial duodenal flexure. Three mature intact female laboratory ferrets ( Mustela putorius furo ) were found to have hamartomatous...

The Utility of Routine Radiographic Follow-Up for Dogs with Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease Undergoing Uncomplicated Cranial Closing Wedge Ostectomy

Abstract The aim of this study was to determine the utility of routine follow-up radiographs after cranial closing wedge ostectomy (CCWO) for cranial cruciate ligament disease in dogs with a normal clinical examination and no owner concerns. Records were retrospectively reviewed...

Whole genome comparative analysis shows limited Escherichia coli co-occurrence within co-habiting humans and dogs

Abstract Background Dogs are one of the most popular companion animals in the UK, with an estimated 13.5 million within UK households. Within these households, human-animal physical interactions may lead to inter-species bacterial sharing, including Escherichia coli . E. coli is...

Sex differences in murine bone matrix maturation modulate osteoblast-endothelial interactions

Abstract Background Bone formation during skeletal growth and repair is divergently modulated by osteoblast-derived vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), which contributes to the sexual dimorphism of the bone vasculature. While the extracellular matrix (ECM) provides structu...

Operationalizing public health emergency operations centers in Somalia: a scoping review of challenges and strategies

Public Health Emergency Operations Centers (PHEOCs) are central to national health security systems, enabling coordinated preparedness, surveillance, and response to public health emergencies. However, their operationalization remains particularly challenging in fragile and confl...