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RVC Research Online is a repository of the research outputs produced by staff from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). The aims of the repository are (i) to provide an institutional archive of RVC's research outputs, (ii) to provide access to these outputs and support open science, and (iii) to increase the reach and impact of RVC's research.



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Learning While in Work: Exploring Influences on Engagement and Achievement in Veterinary Professionals Studying Remotely (2024)
Journal Article
Davis, R., Fox, K., & Armitage-Chan, E. (2024). Learning While in Work: Exploring Influences on Engagement and Achievement in Veterinary Professionals Studying Remotely. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme-2023-0169

Remote learning provides flexible opportunities for veterinarians and veterinary technicians to undertake professional development qualifications alongside their work. Although this offers advantages in accessing courses that may otherwise not be ava... Read More about Learning While in Work: Exploring Influences on Engagement and Achievement in Veterinary Professionals Studying Remotely.

Traumatic lateral patellar luxation in a dog (2024)
Journal Article
Simpson, M., Banks, C., von Hekkel, A., Watton, T., & Meeson, R. (2024). Traumatic lateral patellar luxation in a dog. Vet Record Case Reports, https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.825

A 2-year-old, female, entire, German shepherd dog presented for investigation of non-weight-bearing right hindlimb lameness following a suspected road traffic accident 1 day prior. Orthopaedic examination confirmed right lateral patellar luxation. St... Read More about Traumatic lateral patellar luxation in a dog.

Ocular biometry in rabbits using computed tomography (2024)
Journal Article
Goody, N., Israeliantz, N., Massidda, A., Richardson, J., Blacklock, B., Mitchell, J., & Liuti, T. (2024). Ocular biometry in rabbits using computed tomography. Veterinary Ophthalmology, https://doi.org/10.1111/vop.13209

ObjectiveTo describe a repeatable method of measuring ocular structures and to establish ocular biometry reference ranges in adult domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) without medical history or imaging findings consistent with ophthalmic disease... Read More about Ocular biometry in rabbits using computed tomography.

Anaesthetic management in adult reindeer (<i>Rangifer tarandus tarandus</i>) undergoing exploratory laparotomy for jejuno-jejunal intussusception surgery resection (2024)
Journal Article
Parra Martinez, C., Young, N., Fiske-Jackson, A., & Bianchi, C. (2024). Anaesthetic management in adult reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) undergoing exploratory laparotomy for jejuno-jejunal intussusception surgery resection. Vet Record Case Reports, https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.846

A 2-year-old, male reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) presented for further investigations and treatment of acute colic signs. On clinical investigations, an ultrasonographic abdominal exam revealed multiple hypomotile, dilated and fluid-filled sm... Read More about Anaesthetic management in adult reindeer (<i>Rangifer tarandus tarandus</i>) undergoing exploratory laparotomy for jejuno-jejunal intussusception surgery resection.

Prognosis in meningoencephalitis of unknown origin in dogs: Risk factors associated with survival, clinical relapse, and long-term disability (2024)
Journal Article
Gonçalves, R., De Decker, S., Walmsley, G., & Maddox, T. (2024). Prognosis in meningoencephalitis of unknown origin in dogs: Risk factors associated with survival, clinical relapse, and long-term disability. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.17037

Background Meningoencephalitis of unknown origin (MUO) comprises a group of noninfectious inflammatory diseases affecting the central nervous system of dogs. Previous studies have reported individual risk factors for survival but prognostication for... Read More about Prognosis in meningoencephalitis of unknown origin in dogs: Risk factors associated with survival, clinical relapse, and long-term disability.