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Pathobiology professor receives grant for prostate cancer research
A University of Guelph professor working to understand how cancers become resistant to therapy has received $200,000 from Prostate Cancer Canada. The support for Prof. Geoffrey Wood’s work comes from...
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OVC celebrates Alumni Weekend
OVC graduates returned to the College June 14-15 to celebrate Alumni Weekend.More than 1,000 University of Guelph grads and guests were expected to take part in a variety of events across the campus....
View ArticleMaintenance projects planned for summer
OVC faculty, staff and students can expect some occasional noise and inconvenience over the summer months due to ongoing maintenance projects.• the elevator in building 49 (Animal Cancer Centre,...
View ArticleSeminar offers tips and advice on itchy pets
Skin conditions are among the most common health problems in dogs.Members of the community looking for some helpful advice on how to cope are invited to attend the next free public seminar at the...
View ArticleHSC website is now live
The OVC Health Sciences Centre’s new website is now live.The new website is more user-friendly and client-focused, making it easier for referring veterinarians and animal owners to access the services...
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Former OVC professor had profound impact on teaching
A giant in the veterinary profession who had a major impact on veterinary education at OVC and around the world has died.Dr. Douglas C. Blood died in Melbourne, Australia on June 6 at the age of 93.Dr....
View ArticleBulletin takes a break July 8-15
The OVC Bulletin will take a brief hiatus for the next two weeks.We will resume publication on July 22.If you have any new tips or stories and photos about OVC people, events, research and...
View ArticleOVC graduate served generations of farmers
An OVC graduate whose commitment and dedication to clients was well recognized throughout many years of practice has died.Dr. Murrel Bauman OVC ’61 died June 14 at the age of 84. Bauman served the...
View ArticlePet food may contain harmful plant-based proteins, U of G researcher says
Pet food protein is changing, as traditional sources, such as fish and meat byproducts are replaced with plant-derived proteins. These proteins are more accessible and affordable, but they may be...
View ArticleU of G one of Canada’s most inventive
The University of Guelph continues to rank among Canada’s most inventive universities. A survey released this week ranks Guelph No. 1 for the number of inventions in proportion to research funding and...
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Pet Trust reaching out to clinics
OVC Pet Trust has welcomed a new team member who is working to strengthen partnerships with veterinary clinics across Ontario.Christopher Beckett joined OVC Pet Trust in April as the Relationship...
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OVC’s Big Bike riders have spirit
Members of the OVC’s Big Bike team.Front row, L-R: Lindsay Bergeron, Daniel Kim, Victoria Wentzell , Brenda Ford, Sam Rowe. Back row, L-R: Gavin Armstrong, Hanna Peacock, Faisal Alibhai, Kasra Khalaj,...
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Visiting professor working with OVC faculty
The OVC welcomed a visiting faculty member this summer.Dr. Rowland KaoDr. Rowland Kao, of the University of Glasgow’s Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine, will be working...
View ArticleMagazine highlights program’s accomplishments
The work of several OVC researchers is included in a new magazine that highlights the successes of the five-year-long Animal Health Strategic Investment program.The $7.5-million program was overseen by...
View ArticleOVC prof serves with granting agencies
An OVC professor has been selected to serve on two prestigious grant review panels.Dr. Shayan Sharif, a viral immunologist in the Department of Pathobiology, will serve a three-year term on the Genes,...
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Long road trip has happy ending for Burmese python
Marshmallow, a 10-foot python, is intubated and ready for surgery.It was a Canada Day weekend that Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) veterinarian Hugues Beaufrère and pet owner Troy Stuckless will not...
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OVC welcomes new faculty
OVC welcomed two new faculty members recently.Dr. Terri O’Sullivan joined the Department of Population Medicine as an assistant professor in swine health management. Dr. Terri O’SullivanAn OVC ’98...
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Pathobiology professor receives grant for prostate cancer research
A University of Guelph professor working to understand how cancers become resistant to therapy has received $200,000 from Prostate Cancer Canada. The support for Prof. Geoffrey Wood’s work comes from...
View ArticleAlumni asked to share words of wisdom with Class of 2017
The OVC will welcome the Class of 2017 at the Professional Welcome Ceremony on Sept. 21. These students will go on to become the 152nd class graduating from a learning community with a history that...
View ArticleBusiness students given temporary home in VMI building
The former Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology (VMI) building will be the temporary home for a new innovation hub being established by the College of Management and Economics (CME).Beginning this...
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