United Way campaign nears goal
There is still time to help the OVC’s 2013 United Way campaign reach its $39,000 goal.The campaign has raised $28,032.00 as of Nov. 20. Friday’s bake sale brought in $441.07. “Thank you to all the...
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Interest in birds takes flight
When she was eight years old, Nicole Nemeth asked her parents for a horse. Instead, they gave her a parrot. At the time, her parents were probably just trying to distract her from expensive equine...
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MPH forum offers lessons in communications
Effective communication is absolutely essential in public health, according to an OVC adjunct faculty member whose work has focused on enhancing ways to capture community health and environmental...
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New prof focused on ecohealth approaches to health management
Sherilee Harper joins the Department of Population Medicine this week as an assistant professor in ecosystem approaches to health management. She joins the faculty with several years of research...
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Popmed provides holiday cheer for family
The elves were busy in the Department of Population Medicine last week packing up gifts and donations for a family in need through the Adopt-A-Family program of the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and...
View ArticleStudents relocated following fire in East Residence
The University of Guelph has learned that the fire Saturday night in a residence room in Dundas Hall, East Residence, was deliberately set by a student in his room. The 20-year-old male student was...
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Guidebook helps producers raise healthier dairy sheep
People involved in Ontario’s growing dairy sheep sector have a new resource to help them build a sustainable industry.Ruminant health experts from the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) and the Ontario...
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Beacon of hope: banking for the future
It takes time to grow an investment – ask your banker or financial advisor.Or you could ask Dr. Brenda Coomber, co-director of the U of G Institute for Comparative Cancer Investigation (ICCI). She sees...
View ArticleElf Auction supports Guelph Humane Society
Fun will be the featured item on the lunch menu tomorrow in the OVC cafeteria at the 2013 Elf Auction.The Elf Auction is an annual event where professors and members of the OVC community donate...
View ArticleAHL newsletter published electronically
The Animal Health Laboratory (AHL) is developing a new disease surveillance plan for the province with funding from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF).This funding is intended to...
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Bovine practitioners honour retired OVC prof
A retired OVC professor was recognized recently for his contributions to veterinary medicine in Ontario as a mentor and practitioner, and for his role in promoting education programs for the beef...
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Pet Trust video in the news
The video campaign in support of OVC Pet Trust and the Mona Campbell Centre for Animal Cancer continues to attract national and international attention. The video, featuring dogs ‘singing’ in a...
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Lou looking for a good home
The OVC Health Sciences Centre’s feline blood donor program has another beautiful cat looking for a good home.Lou is a handsome and quiet but social cat, looking for a forever home! He is a declawed,...
View ArticleOVC Coffee House back by popular demand
OVC students, faculty and staff are invited to shake off the February blahs by showcasing their diverse and fabulous talents, or just cheering on their friends and colleagues, at the OVC Coffee...
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Rounds sessions a hit with referring vets
The OVC Health Sciences Centre continues to reach out to local practitioners with Veterinary Team Appreciation Rounds.Dr. Chantale PinardThe monthly sessions have been very well attended and feedback...
View ArticleSpecial event thanks farm clients
The OVC’s Ruminant Field Service (RFS) is saying “thank you” this month to clients who play a critical role in supporting the college’s teaching mission.The RFS will host a client education day Dec. 18...
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Biomedical Sciences staff members celebrate retirement
Ann Maslen (l) and Wendy Arthur.About 70 friends and colleagues got together Dec. 5 for a retirement celebration in honour of longtime Biomedical Sciences staff members Ann Maslen and Wendy...
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Angel Tree helps provide for family in need
Gifts donated by faculty and staff in the Department of Clinical Studies and HSC will be delivered to a family in need.The OVC Heath Sciences Centre and Department of Clinical Studies teamed up to help...
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Archer joins surgery team
Dr. Michael ArcherThe Department of Clinical Studies recently welcomed a new large animal surgeon.Dr. Michael Archer joins OVC from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, and will be with the...
View ArticleOVC’s “gentleman MP” dies at 95
A highly respected former Ontario Veterinary College pathology professor and “gentleman MP” passed away last week.Dr. James D. Schroder died peacefully on Friday at the age of 95.An OVC ’42 graduate,...
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