Research Podcasts – Veterinary Science on the Move

Syringomyelia is a serious inherited disease which affects the nervous system of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in particular. In her 2nd foray into podcasting, Dr Kate Chandler explains what to look…

Fits in your four-legged friend can be a very distressing presentation for owner and vet alike. But when is this epilepsy and what can be done about it? Dr Kate Chandler of the RVC’s Small Animal Neu…

I'm sure everyone has stopped to admire the impressive sight of a stag during the rut. But what is the biology underlying the phenomenon of annual antler growth and shedding? Professor Jo Price expla…

So why is it necessary to get your horse vaccinated? In this podcast Professors Josh Slater and Ken Smith discuss the features and diagnosis of the common disease syndromes caused by Equine Herpesvir…

Itching is a real nuisance both for animals and humans. No matter whether your dog is affected, if you see 'itchy' dogs every day in the clinics or are merely interested in the topic, this podcast in…

Everyone is aware that crows feet, aching joints and forgetfulness are the signs of aging. And not even our animal friends are safe from the grey hairs of old age. But if you have not heard about imm…

Have you heard about Chronic Enteropathies before, but don't quite know what they do and how they may be treated? In this week's RVC podcast, Dr Karin Allensbach talks to us about the latest clinical…

In the last of our series of podcasts on bluetongue we will be talking to Katharina Staerk, Professor for Veterinary Public Health at the Royal Veterinary College, about the importance of midges in t…

Did the last RVC podcast trigger your interest in Bluetongue disease? Then listen to the new episode, where Prof Joe Brownlie explains why we are still waiting for a vaccine to protect lifestock from…

If you think that Bluetongue is the latest trend in body art, then you are are on the wrong track! To find out about the real importance of this viral animal disease, listen to this RVC Podcast, an i…

Have you ever been wondering if the efforts of Medecins Sans Frontieres in providing development and emergency aid to developing countries are matched by the veterinary profession? At least since Nic…

Have you ever wondered why the veterinary authorities in the UK fight the current outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the way that they do? Then listen to our interview with Prof Brian Aldri…

Strangles, a respiratory infection of horses caused by Streptococcus equi bacteria, was acknowledged as a major threat when horses were still used for work and transportation. Despite reduced awarene…

You know that smoking and drinking during pregnancy is bad for the baby, but think that a sweet treat can’t be that bad? After all the mother is eating for two… Well, think again! The latest findings…

If you are interested in the latest advances in the management of cats with kidney disease, then listen to this weeks interview with Dr Harriet Syme, who is a Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Medicine…

You have no idea what BVD/MD stands for? Then this podcast is made for you. But Professors Joe Brownlie and Dirk Werling will also be able to give those who have heard about Bovine Viral Diarrhoea an…

Have you ever wondered how Magnetic Resonance Imaging really works? Then listen to Dr Pete Mantis MRCVS, a Lecturer in Diagnostic Imaging at the RVC, who will explain how clinical imaging in veterina…

Hear how Prof Neil Stoker and his research group are trying to find new ways to treat bovine and human tuberculosis.

Christopher Wathes is the head of the BBSRC Centre for Animal Welfare at the Royal Veterinary College. Listen to his ideas on how research may improve animal welfare and find out what the mission of …

Stem cells have been making big waves in science recently. Listen to this episode of the RVC Podcast to find out how Roger Smith, Professor of Equine Surgery at the RVC, is planning to use innovative…