2021 News

Veterinary students collect bags filled with clothes and other items to distribute to homeless people in Edinburgh.

Understanding of canine melanoma could pave the way for personalised medicine and create biobank for drug screening.

Pilot programmes trial use of products to reduce gut toxins and limit progress of disease.

Creation and impact of world-famous cloned animal is featured in hour-long television show.

The COP26 climate summit is taking place in Glasgow from 31 October to 12 November. The summit brings together leaders from around the world, who will be discussing ways in which the countries participating can cut emissions by 2030, in line with the Paris Agreement.

First online, self-study continuing professional development course addresses the currently incurable disease of equine grass sickness (EGS).

The Dick Vet Tops Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for the seventh year running.

Leading research and humanitarian agencies have joined forces to harness data and technology in a bid to stop climate shocks resulting in hunger in vulnerable livestock farming communities.

The Dick Vet has come top of the Guardian University Guide 2022 league table for veterinary science for the fifth year running.

DNA study of Staphylococcus bacteria samples may aid understanding and management of common infections in pets.

Giant breed rabbits appear susceptible to an unusual, but recoverable, type of leg break, recent case studies show.

A dog wheelchair shared between clients has supported five dogs in their treatment for back injuries.

The MSc in Applied Animal Behaviour and Welfare was the first programme of its type in the world. This is a fully collaborative programme between Scotland’s Rural College (SPRUC) and the University.

Cat in remission following surgery and chemotherapy for multiple tumours caused by plasma cell cancer.

The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies has risen in the latest Complete University Guide subject league table to second in the UK, a rise of two places from last year’s league table.

Research into key proteins linked to cognitive disease finds parallels between feline and human conditions.

National conservation strategies should include evaluation of genetic variation within species, scientists say.

Veterinary equine cardiologists and orthopaedic specialists collaborate with magnetic resonance imaging experts to gain insights into heart health and leg fractures in racehorses.

The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and the Data-Driven Entrepreneurship programme sponsor student to join Veterinary Entrepreneurship Academy’s Summer Internship Programme.

Indian state of Goa declared as Rabies Controlled Area following successful campaign to vaccinate stray dogs.

Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia service staff are leading the worldwide milestone CEPEF4 study, investigating equine mortality associated with general anaesthesia and standing sedation.

A twig was removed from a dog’s eye socket by a Hospital team, after the animal had an unusual accident while playing outdoors.

Training will be available on the Easter Bush campus to build skills in nature awareness, wildlife tracking and conservation.

Student Experience Grant enables further measures to encourage and protect wildlife at Easter Bush site.

Throughout the pandemic, veterinary staff have worked tirelessly to ensure the wellbeing of the creatures that share our lives. In this article, we look back at a year of exceptional veterinary care at the Dick Vet.

Team’s effort to support dog blood donation scheme throughout lockdown recognised with national prize.

RCVS Knowledge has updated and expanded its highly regarded EBVM Learning course to provide a free, practical grounding in applying evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM), available on the charity’s new e-learning platform.

Backing from governments aims to advance agricultural technology and food security.

The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies has risen in the latest QS World University Rankings by subject to third in the world, a rise of three places from last year's ranking. 

A rabies vaccination programme supported by a smartphone app significantly improved uptake in affected cities.

The Veterinary Welfare Education and Outreach Manager is made OBE in the New Year Honours list

A teaching toolkit has been recognised for supporting children to learn about science through research involving animals.

Report into safety of meat from Scottish deer reveals low prevalence of harmful bacteria.