OVC’s Bovine Education Trust receives $450,000 gift
Students receiving support from the Bovine Education Trust this year include (from l to r) Stephanie Cukier, Kristen Edwards, Rebecca Cornell, Kim Painter, Shari McGuirl, Kristin Ferguson, Paisley...
View ArticleSurvey explores canine resource-guarding behaviour
Researchers at the Ontario Veterinary College are looking for dog owners to complete a short survey aimed at determining the level of fear and resource-guarding behaviour displayed in their dog. The...
View ArticleCancer centre in the news
The Mona Campbell Centre for Animal Cancer will be in the news once again over the holidays.The feature story that ran on Susan Hay’s “Making a Difference” segment on the Global Newshour last week has...
View ArticleHoliday spirit on display
Ines Jimene,Stephanie Roberts and Rob Cook sing “12 Days of Christmas” anesthesia-style.Congratulations to the anesthesia team in the OVC Health Sciences Centre for winning first place in the annual...
View ArticleHappy holidays from the OVC
The Ontario Veterinary College wishes you and yours peace, prosperity and joy this holiday season and throughout the new year.Please note that the University of Guelph is closed Dec. 23-24 due to...
View ArticleOVC gives thanks
The holiday season is a time for sharing and caring and celebrating with loved ones. It’s also a time to reflect on our good fortune the many blessings in our lives. We approached OVC faculty, staff...
View ArticleCookbook supports OVC Pet Trust Fund
The editors of Animal Wellness magazine in partnership with longtime OVC supporter Suzi Beber have poured the love into creating a new cookbook.It’s a collection of recipes that will help keep your...
View ArticleSpeakers wanted for 2015 CVMA convention
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) has issued a call for speakers interested in contributing to the program at the 2015 CVMA convention in Calgary.Speaking opportunities are available...
View ArticleShayan Sharif assumes new duties
Dr. Shayan SharifDr. Shayan Sharif has assumed new dutiesas the acting associate dean research and innovation while Dr. Gordon Kirby is on administrative leave until the end of 2014.OVC is appreciative...
View ArticleExhibit celebrates U of G’s 50th
The role of veterinarians in public health is part of an exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the University of Guelph that brings together everything from beekeeping, the Branion Plaza cannon...
View ArticleTherapy dog to be back to work soon
Daisy loves her job – probably because it doesn’t feel like a job to her. She loves people and has a calm demeanour – essential in her line of work. Unfortunately she’s been off for a few weeks while...
View ArticleNykamp appointed associate dean, clinical program
The Ontario Veterinary College announced today that Dr. Stephanie Nykamp has been appointed associate dean, clinical program. The announcement was made by OVC dean Elizabeth A. Stone, who chaired the...
View ArticleCommunity meeting to discuss OVC integrated plan, budget
OVC faculty and staff are encouraged to attend next week’s community meeting for an update on the integrated plan, including a discussion about OVC’s budget.The meeting is scheduled for Jan. 13 from...
View ArticleFuture Vets Club hosts symposium
University of Guelph president Alastair Summerlee will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Future Vets Club symposium.The 2014 symposium, titled “Beyond Your DVM: One Degree, A World of Opportunity,”...
View ArticleDog owners wanted for behaviour survey
Dog owners are reminded that there is still time to participate in an OVC research project examining fear and resource-guarding behaviour in dogs.The research team, led by Population Medicine Prof. Lee...
View ArticleWildlife health research presentations wanted
Scientists involved in wildlife health research are invited to share their work with colleagues from across Canada at the Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre (CCWHC) Workshop for Canada’s...
View ArticleGrand Rounds presentations explore advanced topics in veterinary medicine
Members of the OVC community are invited to attend Grand Rounds case presentations by residents and interns in the Department of Clinical Studies.The presentations a setting for graduate students and...
View ArticleGlobal Development Symposium explores animal-human health links
Does your research impact people and animals? If so, the 2014 Global Development Symposium is for YOU!Abstracts are still being accepted for this gathering of leading global thinkers that will take...
View ArticleChickens for change
The 2014 Global Development Symposium will highlight contributions of veterinarians and others who are making a critical difference in the lives of people and their animals all over the world.You can...
View ArticleCommunity Kick-off launches 50th anniversary
U of G’s 50th-anniversary celebrations will be officially launched tomorrow — the newly proclaimed Lincoln Alexander Day.Celebrate everything that makes Guelph special by joining your colleagues Jan....
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