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We help advance the quality of care for the benefit of animals, the public and society. We meet our goals, by working with you.

We are RCVS Knowledge, an independent charity sitting at the heart of the veterinary professions. We support and collaborate with veterinary teams on the ground and in practice, influence policy, and engage educators and other organisations. To do this, we translate and disseminate the latest research from across the globe. We foster approaches to shared learning with training and tools. All under

pinned by our veterinary archive that logs and tracks our evolving profession. Find out how we can support you rcvsknowledge.org

05/06/2026

A campaign by Battersea looks at the ‘hidden cost of cute’ in which dogs and cats are bred for specific characteristics, such as flat faces or folded ears. Social media has played a huge part in promoting these features as cute with little awareness of the costs to health.

This Veterinary Evidence Knowledge Summary by Mohamed Sherif from the Veterinary Specialists of Sydney looks at dogs undergoing brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) surgery and asks, is folded-flap palatoplasty associated with fewer complications and earlier discharge time compared with staphylectomy techniques?

Read the full summary at the link in the comments.

04/06/2026

We are delighted to announce that Veterinary Evidence is now indexed in PubMed, the largest database of biomedical literature in the world.

The peer-reviewed journal will now be able to reach a global audience and help inform veterinary professionals around the world through its publication of clinically relevant Knowledge Summaries and articles.

Learn more at the link in the comments.
NCBI - National Center for Biotechnology Information

01/06/2026

We are proud to recognise 🏳️‍🌈

Are you a veterinary professional in need of support? Or do you want advice on how to be a truly active ally? Check out the support and resource pages from British Veterinary LGBT+, an organisation with a mission to build a more inclusive future for LGBT+ individuals in the veterinary profession.

Access the British Veterinary LGBT+ support and resource page at the link in the comments.

29/05/2026

Can cytology accurately predict the malignancy of feline mammary gland tumours?

Based on the available evidence the diagnostic accuracy of cytology in predicting malignancy is high compared to histopathology but further research is needed to confirm its specificity. All preoperative cytological diagnoses should be confirmed with a postoperative histopathological examination.

In this Knowledge Summary, Juulia Virtanen from the University of Helsinki explores this clinical question and what the evidence shows.

How do you approach this in practice?

Read the full summary at the link in the comments.

Eläinlääketieteellinen tiedekunta - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

28/05/2026

Congratulations to Farnham Veterinary Hospital for becoming Gold Antibiotic Guardian Champions 🎊

Farnham Veterinary Group

27/05/2026

Behind the scenes with our archive team 👀📜

Not all archival material lives on shelves. Some of the largest and most fragile items in our collections are carefully stored offsite, only occasionally brought out for closer inspection.

Recently, our archive team had the opportunity to examine several nineteenth century RCVS charters, including the original Charter of 1844 and later Supplementary Charters documenting how the veterinary profession evolved over time.

Among the highlights was this spectacular wax seal depicting a female figure, likely representing Queen Victoria, on horseback.
From agreements recognising Scottish veterinary certificates to provisions for overseas-qualified veterinary surgeons joining the profession, these documents offer a fascinating glimpse into the history of veterinary regulation and education.

It’s always a privilege to see these remarkable pieces of veterinary history up close before carefully returning them to their secure home.
Explore more veterinary history: https://loom.ly/0tk9AGw

26/05/2026

Enjoying the sunshine but concerned about how dogs are coping?

This Veterinary Evidence Knowledge Summary by Anna Ewers Clark asks, are brachycephalic dogs more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses?

Read the full Knowledge Summary at the link in the comments.

25/05/2026

It’s and we’re sharing our podcast with Megan Orr from Roundhouse Hospital about her nurse-led initiative to introduce a surgical safety checklist. Monthly audit data and adaptions based on team feedback resulted in improved checklist use, benefitting patients and team communication

Megan's efforts saw her named Highly Commended in the 2024 RCVS Knowledge Awards. Listen to the full podcast at the link in the comments.

22/05/2026

Will you be at the RCVS - Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons VN Educators Conference?

Our CEO Katie Mantell is hosting a session on how team-based healthcare and contextualised care are influencing the RVN role.

Join us in London on 17 June. Find out more about the event at the link in the comments.

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